New Paltz McDonald’s plans remodelling
Additional and larger signs are being sought as part of a planned remodel of the Main Street fast-food restaurant, including two that would be ten feet or more in length if approved.
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Gardiner eco-cabin resort approved
The development, called Heartwood, is a 70-unit boutique lodging facility, farm and restaurant on 141 acres, capable of hosting over 100 guests at one time. It’s located on the northern bank of the Shawangunk Kill, next door to the Tuthilltown Spirits distillery.
Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery in Gardiner celebrates 20th anniversary
It’s been 20 years since Michael Migliore and Yancey Stanforth-Migliore launched Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery in Gardiner. But it was 20 years before that Michael, shortly after beginning a career with IBM as a semiconductor engineer, first began experimenting with planting grapes on the land. “The winery was originally meant to be a retirement business for Michael,” says Yancey, “but the joke is always that the one thing he’s failed miserably at is retirement! That has not happened.”
Remodeled Highland Hannaford touts curbside pickup, grab-and-go foods, ethnic offerings
Major construction went on until November, and minor touch-ups were still being applied just days before the official grand reopening launch on Friday, January 18 – just as a storm was about to hit the region.
New Paltz considers requiring fire sprinklers in new housing
Already required in commercial buildings, the cost of adding sprinklers is now considered affordable enough to be mandated where people sleep. The village is considering requiring them in new construction and in rentals undergoing significant renovations.
Ernest Klepeis takes Metzger’s seat on Rosendale Town Board
With the ascension of longtime councilwoman Jen Metzger to the New York State Senate, the Town of Rosendale needed to find someone to fill her seat for one year.
New Paltz considering shortening time requirement for removing snow from sidewalks
A new law would require businesses and residents to clear their sidewalks within 12 hours rather than the current 24.
New rules mean less plastic recycling at transfer stations
New rules mean transfer stations in Ulster County can’t accept as many different types of plastics as they used to. Those plastics will instead end up in a landfill. The rules don’t affect customers of private haulers.
Ricci’s Barbershop opens at its new location, the former Oasis bar
After 24 years next to P&G’s, Ricci’s Barbershop has now been relocated to bigger digs slightly more downtown, in part of what was once Oasis Cafe in New Paltz.
Local retailers report good holiday season
Stock market losses in December and volatile national politics didn’t put a damper on local holiday shopping.