Christmas tree and pep rally bonfires are now prohibited in village of New Paltz
According to Mayor Tim Rogers, despite there being largely positive feedback for various public bonfires, they violate open-burning rules for the village.
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Resident’s frequent chopper excursions moves Rosendale to consider ban on helicopter takeoff/landings
The residents petitioning the town for redress claim that the helicopters sometimes land right alongside the state highway, and even in the Rondout creekbed itself.
New Paltz’s “Local at Heart” Empty Bowls event raises money to fight hunger
Sunday, Sept. 23: For $20, participants get a bowl decorated by a local girl scout troop, which they can use to enjoy a meal that includes a variety of soups from over 20 local restaurants, baked bread, beverages and dessert.
New Paltz hosts Zero Emissions Parade
A merry band of community members and activists joined forces, both foot-powered and electric, at the first annual Zero Emissions Parade in the Village of New Paltz this past Saturday afternoon.
Taste of New Paltz returns to Ulster County Fairgrounds for its 28th outing
Back in the early ‘90s, when the New Paltz Chamber of Commerce referred to their newly conceived “Taste of New Paltz” event as “New Paltz’s newest tradition,” the assertion was optimistic, but turned out to be prophetic.
New Paltz sculptor casts artists’ hands in bronze
Already she has 20 pairs of them completed, including such luminaries as Chuck Close, Mary Frank, Robert Indiana, Jasper Johns, Maya Lin, Judy Pfaff , Martin Puryear, Ursula Von Rydingsvard and Kiki Smith.
Gardiner mulls instituting drainage districts
Parts of town require more work by the highway department to keep water runoff from pooling. Should the entire town collectively pay this cost, or should it be funded through special taxing districts billed only to residents of those areas?
Gardiner Parks and Recreation Committee raising funds to revitalize Majestic Park
The committee’s goal is to create a vibrant park and recreation center for Gardiner that can generate revenue to sustain maintenance of the grounds and facilities and fund expansion of programs and events.
P&G’s owner wants to expand the “cornerstone of New Paltz”
In an application considered at a recent New Paltz Village Planning Board meeting, owner Mike Beck is seeking to expand the cramped kitchen of the restaurant by pushing into the adjacent barbershop, as well as create a prep kitchen underneath the dining area, which presently hangs over two parking spots around back.
New Paltz rallies for green energy
Approximately 40 people took part in the “Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice” rally on Saturday, September 8 in New Paltz. It was part of a global day of action calling for an immediate end to dirty fossil fuel projects and for a fast and fair transition to 100% clean renewable energy that would create millions of new green jobs. People took to the streets at 1,000 events in 90 countries to demand bold local action to tackle the climate crisis.