The Little Rebellion will host Rebel Palooza, a night of music, fun and entertainment, on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. in... »
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Climate Change Hits Home
350.org, a grassroots campaign which focuses on stopping the climate crisis, held an event in Hasbrouck Park on Oct. 24 to raise awareness on carbon dioxide levels in the Earth’s atmosphere. Members of the local community discussed issues concerning alternative energy, local foods and cutting waste in order to help the environment. Music, face painting... »
Walkway Opens Over the Hudson
An historic bridge over the Hudson River opened to the public this month. The former Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge has been transformed into the Walkway Over the Hudson, a state historic park open to the public. More than a mile long, this pedestrian and cyclist bridge provides an outdoor excursion that connects 25 miles of rail... »
Capoeira Comes to New Paltz
The first Capoeira workshop at SUNY New Paltz was held in the Elting Gym on Saturday, Oct. 24. The workshop was co-sponsored by the Departments of Anthropology and Theater Arts and the Anthropology Club. The class was lead by native Brazilian Gustavo Caldas who has been studying capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, since he... »
Snapshot: Food Industry Thrives Despite Economy
Emily Atkin Though the economy continues in a downward spiral, the food industry remains in tact. According to the US Department of Labor in their 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook, jobs in the food industry grow faster than average occupations. The owner of “Paul’s Kitchen” (above) recently opened his first restaurant in New Paltz. He... »
Snapshot: Farmer Dan, Brook Farm
Photos by Rebecca Kassay Brook Farm is one of a group of small, polyculture (growing more than one type of produce) farms in the New Paltz area. These farms avoid negatively affecting the environment and the quality of their food by not spreading any such chemicals on the crops and land. Farmer Dan Guenther, a... »
Snapshot: Main Street Musician
Photo by Emil Langballe, photo journalism student at SUNY New Paltz »
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