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Kingston zoning code wins two awards
ALBANY – The City of Kingston has been awarded a 2024 Local Government Achievement Award from the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) and a 2024 Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) Charter Award. The NYCOM Local Government Achievement Awards recognized the city for instituting Kingston Forward, its form-based...
Civil rights attorney Michael Sussman meets with some of those arrested on May 2 at SUNY New Paltz
Dozens of students and others who were arrested at the SUNY New Paltz protest on May 2 showed up at the New Paltz town court for their arraignment on May 14. Most were unwilling to speak on the record. One who did speak was college senior Aiden Vasiu-Rogers, who was appearing without an attorney. Charged with trespassing — as were most of those arrested when police officers dispersed the protestors — Vasiu-Rogers described the experience as “terrible, sad, haunting.” Many others did have legal representation. Civil rights attorney Michael Sussman gathered clients on the grass outside the justice center to explain the arraignment process and hold forth on the rights protected in the U.S. and state constitutions.
Why Red Hook players, coaches say $2.5 million field, gym upgrade is necessary
There is a bit of envy, the athletes will admit, when Red Hook teams visit other high schools to compete. Almost immediately, they take notice of the playing surface, how even it is, the ease with which it allows them to maneuver and how unburdened they feel without constant concern of injury. That, they...
SUNY New Paltz continues to unpack 'brutal' protest response: What happens next
In reviewing what led to the on-campus arrests of 132 protestors at State University of New York at New Paltz during the takedown of a pro-Palestinian protest on May 2, the school's administration has pointed to possible miscommunication, disproportionate police action and overlooked student trauma. SUNY New Paltz President Darrell Wheeler, who spoke to students and faculty at a year-end meeting in a packed lecture hall on May 9th, said he called for law enforcement to...
9 Business Changes in 2024 for This Popular Hudson Valley Town
Times they are a-changin' around one of the Hudson Valley's biggest tourist towns. Since the start of 2024, multiple New Paltz eateries and storefronts have either closed their doors or welcomed new businesses. Here's a rundown of the biggest changes around New Paltz so far. Businesses That Have Closed in...
Alexander Blueline celebrates 38 years in business
Longtime local copy center Alexander Blueline Inc. has been serving the Saratoga County community and beyond for nearly 40 years. Patti Kelsey, the founder of this registered woman-owned business takes pride in consistently putting her customers first and getting the job done right. “Alexander Blueline has now been in business...
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