Photos from the 2018 Rosendale Street Festival
The Rosendale Street Festival marked its 40th anniversary this past weekend.
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Mountain Brauhaus receives environmental award for eliminating plastic straws
The Gardiner restaurant was recently honored for their commitment to eliminating the use of plastic drinking straws in the restaurant.
Attorney for pro-marijuana group advises New Paltz to ease up on enforcement
Advocate say pot possession should be punished by a civil fine rather than criminal prosecution.
Seahawks win 50th consecutive dual meet
There has always been something uncanny, even magical about the unadulterated joy that makes its way out of the chlorinated municipal watering hole off Mulberry Street in the Village of New Paltz.
Principal hiring process draws criticism in New Paltz
Several community members objected to the unexpected resignation of the middle-school principal and quick appointment of a successor, which one said was “shrouded in mystery.” Specifically, they said the appointment was a missed opportunity to increase diversity among administrators. There was talk of a lawsuit.
Near-drowning of child inspires community CPR workshop
Last Sunday the New Paltz Rescue Squad held a community CPR workshop, along with Moriello Pool lifeguard instructors teaching pool safety and rescue techniques at the home of Bill Dietz. The large family witnessed the near drowning of their three-year-old child, niece and granddaughter Abigail Benedetto.
New Paltz’s Main Street Bistro celebrates its 25th anniversary this month
Loyal regulars rave about the food — just check out the Bistro’s reviews online — but it takes more than that to keep a restaurant afloat for 25 years.
New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes new executive director
Jen Roe brings to the position a background in sales, marketing and strategic planning, acquired through years of experience in the travel and tourism industry.
Highland Public Library hosts Comic Fest July 21
The Comic Fest will have stations set up throughout the Highland Public library, offering a wide sampling of different kinds of fandom fun for all ages.
Day of Action draws hundreds to canvass, meet candidates, volunteer for Dems
On Sunday at the New Paltz Community Center, NY19Votes, IndivisibleNY19 and scores of activists from the Hudson Valley organized a Unity Day of Action to reach out to and engage voters in the upcoming primary and general elections