New Paltz water problem: SUNY cancels classes, asks students to leave until next week
Concerns over the municipal water supply in New Paltz have led the university to cancel classes through Saturday, Feb. 15,
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Travelers from China non-viral, says Ulster County
Four Ulster County residents returning from trips to coronavirus-struck areas of China agreed to self-isolate for two weeks and have
Village to New Paltz residents: Do not drink the water
The following emergency notice has been issued by the Village of New Paltz: The Village of New Paltz has received
Police investigate shooting at Ulster County trailer park
Detectives from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an attempted robbery and shooting late last evening in the Town
In New Paltz, new Stewart’s project inches closer to groundbreaking
Both the canopy and the tiny cashier’s booth at the Kwik Mart have been demolished to make way for a new Stewart’s Shop at 76 North Chestnut Street, which will soon take the place of the existing Stewart’s a few blocks further north.
Ulster exec promises 1,000 jobs in 1,000 days
The focus of Pat Ryan’s first State-of-the-County address at Kingston High School was programs and initiatives that would provide more economic opportunities to keep more young people in Ulster County after graduation. Ryan graduated from the school 20 years ago.
Trolley Stop Cafe offers breakfast and lunch in historic Highland location
Janet and Darryl Greene’s new Trolley Stop Cafe is located in the heart of the Highland hamlet at 58 Vineyard Avenue, just off Main Street in the downtown area. It’s a family business, with Janet running the front of the house and Darryl in the kitchen. Daughters Alanna and Geneva provide table service and son Nathan helps out when he can. No strangers to the hospitality business, the Greenes were longtime owners and proprietors of the now-defunct Inn at Orchard Heights in New Paltz.
More cars are hitting New Paltz pedestrians – what should be done?
Pedestrians are being hit by cars on Main Street in New Paltz in much higher numbers recently, according to data presented to the New Paltz Village Board last week by Lieutenant Robert Lucchesi of the town police force — more than quadrupling in just two years. But village trustees say state officials oppose changes that would make the road safer.
Fewer prisoners, fewer guards? Staff levels at Ulster jail questioned
Ulster County lawmakers say they anticipate a “hard conversation” about staffing levels at the Ulster County Jail in light of both the new bail reform law and a broader trend away from incarceration for low-level offenders. But Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa said this week he believes it’s still too early to predict what the long-term impact of the reforms on the jail population will be.
New Paltz library marks milestone, eyes expansion
The Elting Memorial LIbrary is marking 100 years at its current address with several events scheduled. Trustees are also looking toward the future, considering upgrades and expansion of the building.