Ulster County Legislature votes to ban memorializing resolutions
In the past, the Legislature has passed resolutions that weighed in on state and national issues. From now on they’ll have to stick to more narrow and local matters.
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William Grant & Sons acquires Gardiner’s Tuthilltown Spirits
Independent family-owned Scottish distiller, William Grant & Sons, has announced the acquisition of Tuthilltown Spirits in Gardiner, New York State’s first distillery since Prohibition.
‘Silent majority’ speaks out in favor of water district in New Paltz
Politicians in New Paltz sometimes position themselves as speaking for the “silent majority” of residents who do not attend public meetings because they agree what their elected officials are doing. That silent majority collectively decided it was time to speak out in favor of town water district 5 on Plains Road.
Rosendale dodges EPA bullet by changing wastewater plant project designation
What do you do if you’re a municipality trying over a period of years to get funding for a major infrastructure project, and a regulatory agency changes the rules in the middle of the game, then sends you a letter chastising you for your lack of compliance? Well, maybe that’s when you need to do a little goalpost-moving of your own.
Gardinerites debate draft solar law
Too strict or too lax?
New Paltz Town Board expected to vote in favor of becoming a sanctuary town
The move appears to have widespread support.
Hasbrouck House offers luxury accommodations in Stone Ridge and community events for locals
The mid-18th century Dutch Colonial estate formerly known as The Inn at Stone Ridge reopened last fall under new ownership as Hasbrouck House.
New trail at Minnewaska will make it easier to see waterfall
The trail will include two footbridges, multiple stone steps through talus slope and will provide a sustainable route up the steep slope to access the waterfall’s peak.
Five run for two open seats on New Paltz Village Board
In this year’s New Paltz Village Board election, five residents are each seeking one of the two four-year trustee seats, including one incumbent.
62-seat theatre proposed for Main St. New Paltz
New Paltz village residents could find a professional black box theater in their midst, if they show enough support for the idea. Harry Lipstein, owner of Water Street Market, will be proposing just such a venue for the property at 12 Main Street; it’s on the April 18 agenda of the village planning board, according to Mayor Tim Rogers.