“Youth Ambassadors” come home inspired by Nepal adventure
They made the trip through New Paltz’s Maya Gold Foundation, which is dedicated to creating supportive programs for local teens and fostering cross-cultural exchanges with Nepal.
New Paltz Times
Sections
“Finding Rosendale” project signage installed
It has been a long time coming, but motorists passing through downtown Rosendale and pedestrians and cyclists on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail may find that it was worth the wait — especially if they’ve been trying to figure out where to park their car to access the Rondout trestle, or how exactly to pop downtown for a cold beverage in mid-hike.
Town of New Paltz holds public hearing on a law to license residential waste haulers
The plan is to create such a law, and then award only one license to County Waste, the owners of which submitted a bid that would cost residents significantly less than they’re paying now regardless of their present vendor. Those who spoke were not pleased with the plan.
New Paltz School Board members explain why they sit for Pledge of Allegiance
The reference to a higher power and the nation’s failure to live up to its ideals were cited among the reasons.
New Paltz School Board trustees’ decision to sit for Pledge of Allegiance continues to irk some
As voting day approaches, an issue about the American flag and school board meetings has boiled over in New Paltz. Specifically, several school board members — including one standing for reelection on May 15 — choose not to stand during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Wallkill Valley Land Trust receives grant for Joppenbergh habitat restoration
The $18,500 grant will be used to manage invasive species.
Cynthia Nixon rallies with Radical University Professionals at SUNY for more education funding
Members of the Radical University Professionals staged a rally at Peace Park across from the SUNY New Paltz campus on Tuesday, demanding equitable funding for the SUNY system and a fair contract for professors. Candidates Jen Metzger, running for State Senate, and Cynthia Nixon, who has her eye on the governor’s office, appeared to express their support.
New Paltz has new bicycle repair stand on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
The glossy red steel repair stand offers an air pump and gauge along with all the basic tools a cyclist might need to perform simple repairs and maintenance when out for a ride.
New Paltz Regatta marks 63rd anniversary
One might not think that anyone brave enough to chance a dunk in the Wallkill River would worry much about getting wet in the rain. But a threatening sky might have been to blame for the fact that only seven teams ended up competing in the New Paltz Regatta last Sunday.
Highland BOE candidates focus on school safety, improving community relations
Highland voters on May 15 will be asked to approve three candidates on the ballot running to fill three open seats on the Highland Central School District Board of Education.