New Paltz activists plan march against ‘rape culture’
The events on Sunday, Sept. 24 will include the town’s second annual SlutWalk, live music, activities and information tables at Hasbrouck Park.
General News
Woodstock Library survey will seek information on building, renovation options
The Woodstock Library is distributing a survey seeking input on which of six options for improvements the public will support and how much they are willing to pay for it.
1903 automobile endurance run to be reenacted in Catskills
Automobiles were something else 114 years ago, when the 1903 Automobile Endurance Run being commemorated by the Catskill Conquest Pilot Rally Saturday, September 23, took place over several early October days, marked by heavy rains and floods along the run’s 800 mile path from Weehawken, NJ to Pittsburgh, PA.
Olive, Hurley, Phoenicia firefighters ready for water rescues
‘On an actual water rescue call, the goal is, nobody gets wet.’
Saugerties receives approval to replace bluestone sidewalks in village center
Sections of sidewalk along Main and Partition streets will be replaced. Work is expected to begin this fall.
New Paltz foster home planners reach out to neighbors
The Home of Champions project aims to convert the longtime home of former world heavyweight boxing champion Floyd Patterson and his family into a site where high-achieving youth who are aging out of foster care can hone their leadership skills.
Three lauded for role in averting jump from Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
“A hundred people drove past and, to tell you the truth, a good 75 to 80 percent of them just had their phones up taking video.”
Protestors say Kingston police used excessive force in arrest
Local activists are calling for Kingston cops to be held accountable for the July arrest and use of a Taser on a man while he was walking down Broadway with an open container of beer, calling the incident a clear example of excessive force.
New Paltz bicyclists turn out on anniversary of crash to highlight safety
The six-mile ride included several bicyclists who had been hit by cars, including Gabriela O’Shea, who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash the year before. The 125-plus riders urged the construction of more paved shoulders, the passage of a law protecting bicyclists from passing cars, and a general awareness among motorists and bicyclists that the roads should be shared.
Local ‘Dreamer’ fears what’s next with DACA
“I fear that I will have to leave my family, especially my daughter. I am terrified to be separated from my husband — he is my rock — he keeps me safe.”