Rosendale takes 100% renewable power pledge for municipal facilities, opts for hydro
Natural Power Group, Inc. of Wallkill would provide the power. Residents can also participate.
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Another lawsuit filed to stop creation of New Paltz water district
Another lawsuit — the fourth, thus far — has been filed to stop the creation of town water district 5 on Plains Road in New Paltz.
Opposition gears up to fight plan to drain Gardiner’s Tillson Lake
“Save Tillson Lake” is the name of a new ad hoc advocacy group of citizens alarmed over the Palisades Interstate Park Commission’s plan to “dewater” Tillson Lake, a 23-acre reservoir near the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge. The commission says the lake’s dam is unsafe.
Assemblymember Frank Skartados passes away
NYS Assemblyman Frank K. Skartados, 62 of Milton, died on Sunday, April 15 from pancreatic cancer at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. He is survived by his daughter Alyssa and brothers Russos and George.
New Paltz wants restaurants to ask before putting a straw in your drink
It’s meant to cut back on waste. Reportedly, enough plastic straws are thrown out each year to fill Yankee Stadium nine times over. The village and town boards passed the resolution after the issue was raised by local high school students.
New Paltz green lights Zero Place project
The mixed-used building will be located in the village at the corner of North Chestnut and Mulberry St. Forty-six apartments will sit above ground-floor retail shops.
Springtown residents report killings of dogs by “bold” coyotes
At least one pair of coyotes, described by eyewitnesses as unusually large, healthy-looking and “bold” in their behavior, has apparently staked out a territory in the vicinity of Springtown Road, west of the Wallkill River.
New Paltz Chamber director Prizzia to resign
Kathy Prizzia is the longest-serving executive director of the New Paltz Chamber. She’s leaving to become the assistant general manager of Rocking Horse Ranch.
New Paltz’s Rock Candy Vintage offers eclectic clothing and home goods
The store will feature vintage and new apparel and home goods along with handmade items sewn locally and art by local talent.
New Paltz man seeks Green Party nod for congress
New Paltz-based musician, social media gadfly, WKNY commentator, volunteer firefighter and former school board member Steve Greenfield has thrown his hat into the ring for US Congress.