New Paltz Stewart’s wants to move up the road
The new location is the corner of Henry W. Dubois and Chestnut St., former site of another gas station.
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More than 250 take part in inaugural New Paltz Challenge River-to-Ridge Fall 5K
The opening of a trail through the flats to the foothills of the Shawangunks has created a world of possibilities, one of which was realized this past week.
New Paltz senior-care facility unveils “wall of honor” celebrating local vets
Seven residents of the New Paltz Center, a senior-care facility on Jansen Road, were honored last Friday for their military service with the unveiling of a “wall of honor” including their photographs and an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in their honor.
SUNY New Paltz delays vote on renaming buildings
A half dozen campus buildings bear the names of the town’s first settlers, who owned slaves. Nearly all the speakers at a recent hearing on campus called for the buildings to be renamed, but the administration is waiting until spring to vote.
New Paltz flag mural vandalized
An American Flag mural, which has spurred controversy among some in the community who associate its display with militarism, was splashed with red paint on Election Day.
Hike highlights the ever-changing natural landscape of the Mill Brook Preserve
Nearly all of the preserve was farmland decades ago, and evidence of cultivation can be seen if one knows where to look.
New Paltz celebrates Halloween
One comment heard on the street might capture the sense of mystery and oddity in a single question: “Was it a live cow, or a fake cow?” One had to be there to be sure.
Supervisor Bettez says the New Paltz town budget is “not pretty”
The supervisor said layoffs would be required to keep the tax increase under 2 percent.
New Paltz flag appreciation event draws support, protest
Billed as an “appreciation walk and ride” for the American flag, hundreds converged on New Paltz yesterday bedecked with Old Glory. They were met by perhaps two score of protesters, resulting in a thunderous shouting match across Main Street for several minutes.
New Paltz planners question whether McDonald’s play space is out of character for the area
A proposed renovation of McDonald’s in New Paltz opens the door to addressing issues with that business by members of the Town of New Paltz Planning Board, including the brightly-colored play area considered out of character for the area, and the lack of wheelchair ramps along the sidewalk.
