Hudson Valley One

Politics & Government

Seven up: All Democratic congressional candidates make primary ballot

If number of signatures obtained and donations are any indications, some favorites are emerging in a crowded field. The primary, open to all registered Democrats, will be held June 26.
General News

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.
Community

Dump here never: Saugerties celebrates the triumph of anti-landfill group

In 1987, a county landfill or incinerator was proposed for Winston Farm, an 800-acre-plus piece of undeveloped land adjacent to routes 212 and 32 near the Thruway interchange. That proposal was defeated following local opposition.
Nature

Mohonk Preserve offers free month pass to local residents

Ulster County residents can enjoy the Preserve free of charge this spring. Here’s how.

Saugerties-based beauty business brings Korean techniques to locals

After scoffing at this reporter’s skincare routine of Clearasil and bar soap, the two advised that I use a lavender-scented “pearl cleansing cream” followed by a retinol oil containing carrot and rose elements to treat my acne, and sent me home with written instructions on how to use them.
New Paltz Chamber director Prizzia to resign
Hutton Brickyards plans, including up to 10 concerts, taking shape
New Paltz’s Rock Candy Vintage offers eclectic clothing and home goods

“Hudson River and Its Canals” exhibit at Maritime Museum in Kingston

Opens on Saturday, April 21: Visitors will have the opportunity to hear the voice of a woman who grew up driving a mule along the D & H Canal from the interior of a canalboat cabin. Children can operate small canalboats through a scale-model canal with mechanical locks and an aqueduct. A large 3-D topographical map showcases how the geography of the state influenced canal routes.
Sound & Story Project of the Hudson Valley hopes to strengthen community through the power of listening
The Keeper’s Log: The Widow Lighthouse Keeper
Ulysses S. Grant’s Woodstock visit

Letter: New Paltz, you suck!

The Town of New Paltz Environmental Conservation Board commends the New Paltz High School seniors for convincing town and village board members to pass resolutions aimed at reducing plastic straw use in our restaurants. On Earth Day (April 22 ) the group invites the community to meet at 2 p.m. in front of the Commissary at 11 Church Street in New Paltz, to initiate a Plastic Straw Challenge to restaurants and bars.

Letters

Letter: New Paltz, you suck!

Community, Nature

Celebrations planned for Earth Day in Woodstock

Woodstock will mark the 48th Earth Day with a community event, presentation, films, and an interfaith event dedicated to reconnecting with nature.

Columns

Kingston After Dark: Stay beautiful

Our city is whatever we choose to allow our city to be.

Books

Saugerties marks national poetry month

Activities include a combination poetry walk and window shopping event with a correspondence contest, a series of poetry readings over the course of the month and an hour-long reading of a new translation of the Odyssey written by Emily Wilson, the first penned by a woman in the over 60 translations of Homer’s text into English.

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