“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.
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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.
See history-themed art in New Paltz
The Village of New Paltz Historic Preservation Commission unveiled its fourth annual art exhibit and announced the award-winners at a reception Saturday, April 28. The show will remain on view in the community room of the Elting Memorial Library during regular library hours through May 12.
New Paltz Regatta returns to the Wallkill River May 6
Sunday, May 6: It started out as a fraternity stunt and went on to become a beloved community tradition.
Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute’s Rebecca Walters wins Moreno Award for Lifetime Achievement
Psychodrama is a form of psychotherapy in which patients act out events from their past. The Hudson Valley has become an international hotbed of psychodrama training, thanks to the work of the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute.
Cory Wirthmann takes on the role of fire chief in New Paltz
For the first time in well over a generation, Dave Weeks no longer holds a leadership position in the Village of New Paltz Volunteer Fire Department. Weeks opted to step down rather than run for any of the three chief positions, but he leaves community fire protection in capable hands: fifth-generation firefighter Cory Wirthmann has taken on the role of chief, with Dylan Babcock and William Buboltz as his assistants.
Opening day for the New Paltz Baseball/Softball Association
Even though that “crack” has been replaced over the years by a “ping” (aluminum bats instead of ash-wood), and the kids these days seem more enamored by video games than stealing second base, the game remains as wonderful as ever.
New Paltz Earth Day engages, educates & entertains lively crowd at Reformed Church
On Saturday, April 21, Earth Day came a day early to the grounds of the Reformed Church of New Paltz, and it seemed like the community didn’t want to wait one day more to celebrate the return of spring’s greenery and warmth after a lingering winter. With bright blue skies, temperatures in the low 60s and plenty to do and to learn, both the weather and the venue couldn’t have been more welcoming for a big turnout.
Removal of grave-side mementos saddens local family
Cemetery regulations are a bit like zoning laws. Plots are owned by individual families, but the board tasked with oversight has the power to decide certain types of adornments are not consistent with the character of the neighborhood. In zoning, that might be a light-up sign. With cemeteries, a meaningful memento.