Built on the rich history of a farmer’s market which was located on Main Street until construction left that site unavailable, this will be the third year that a market is held weekly on Church Street.
The Craft Market Walk is a mile-long stretch of curated vendors, live entertainment and activities. It will have its third annual outing Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
He credits both his stint as a submarine officer in the Navy and his doctoral dissertation process at SUNY Albany for making him quick on his feet when it comes to answering questions — or, more accurately in this case, coming up with the question that goes with the answer.
The volunteer model, which supports nearly 90 percent of departments in New York State, is no longer providing enough firefighters. A switch to paid fire departments could cost an estimated $3 billion, and require a property tax increase of at least 25 percent.
Long in the making, the statue is intended to symbolize all the residents of the Ulster County Poorhouse over its 148-year history: construction workers unemployed after the completion of the Catskill Aqueduct and D & H Canal, former slaves, recent immigrants, the sick and maimed, the elderly, unwed mothers, abandoned wives, babies and children, alcoholics, the mentally ill and developmentally disabled.
New Paltz’s own Jason Friedman, 43, won the sixth annual Rock the Ridge ultramarathon race, which took him and 600 other mountain goats through 50 miles of breathtaking carriage roads and trails that began and finished at the Testimonial Gatehouse.
Francois Barcomb, a high school physics teacher from New Paltz, won the JEOPARDY! Teachers Tournament today, claiming the $100,000 grand prize and a spot in the next Tournament of Champions.
Easygoing, stylish and wise are some of the many words that best describe New Paltz High School senior Carolyn Reeves. Whether she is shocking others with her bold hair colors and leopard- print clothing, eye-catching art pieces, or her clever yet intelligent thoughts and sense of humor, Reeves is always putting herself out there.
After their daughter nearly drowned in a pool at a home off Springtown Road last July, the family wants to spread the word about pool safety.
One of the hamlet of High Falls’ longest-running and most charming seasonal treats is now up and running once again: the High Falls Flea Market. It happens every Sunday, weather permitting, from the second Sunday in April through the last Sunday in October – this year, October 27.