Terence P Ward

1 week ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

Two story threads were spun more tightly together with a groundbreaking ceremony for a much-needed county emergency communications center (ECC) on land in New Paltz that has been the focus of numerous — and often controversial — development proposals for decades.

1 week ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

In accordance with an executive order, officials in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on May 29 published a list of jurisdictions where it’s alleged that sanctuary policies exist that defy federal immigration law. Ulster County is one of the listed jurisdictions, along with Kingston and New Paltz. Despite being released a month after the directive in executive order 14287, the list contains confusing designations and alleged errors.

3 weeks ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

Dissolving the Village of New Paltz is no longer the option residents will consider in the voting booth this November. After reviewing the study document produced by consultants, Mayor Tim Rogers announced at the May 14 board meeting that instead they will again be looking at consolidation. Not only will this open up the vote to all town residents instead of just those also living in the village, it will mean that the vote will be pushed back a year.

1 month ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

While approving a payment of $113,592.21 to the contractor installing the bike lane on the Empire State Trail bike/pedestrian path on Henry W. Dubois Drive in New Paltz, town council members discussed the state of that project, highlighting both its achievements and remaining challenges. Council member Kitty Brown opened the discussion with an enthusiastic, “Well done,” reflecting the community’s anticipation for the completion of this long-awaited project.

1 month ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

During the April 23 New Paltz Village Board meeting, a resident named Katie passionately conveyed her struggles as a wheelchair user navigating the village’s sidewalks, particularly along state roads. She described the arduous task of maneuvering over steep and often non-compliant street-crossing ramps, illustrating the pervasive difficulties faced by those in wheelchairs.