A new bill introduced in the New York State Senate on November 14 would require a review of a person’s social media profile and Internet posting history before they could legally possess a handgun in New York state. Bill S.9191, introduced by New York State Sen. Kevin Parker, D-Brooklyn, comes […]
2018
Republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette. For the first time in almost a decade, Democrats will hold a firm majority control of the New York State Senate. Based on preliminary numbers from the State Board of Elections, Democrats appeared to have secured a total 39 seats in the state […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Literature of Journalism class were assigned to immerse themselves in the unfamiliar. Here’s what they found: Emily King, farm girl at heart accompanies the Sustainable Agriculture club at a local farm to see how non-farmers but passionate agricultural people handle farm life and what they […]
Republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette Gov. Andrew Cuomo defeated Republican challenger Marc Molinaro to secure a third term. He’s the first governor to do so since George Pataki in 2006. It appeared in the days prior to the election that Cuomo was losing his lead, but on Election […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Literature of Journalism class were assigned to immerse themselves in the unfamiliar. Here’s what they found: Meg Tohill explores the late night study room in Sojourner Truth Library and meets the students who dare stay until the early morning. The lights are buzzing overhead. The […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Literature of Journalism class were assigned to immerse themselves in the unfamiliar. Here’s what they found: House shows are a common stable of the New Paltz nightlife. Matt Schenfeld explored the depths of the elusive world of basement shows. Finding house shows in New Paltz […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Literature of Journalism class were assigned to immerse themselves in the unfamiliar. Here’s what they found: Do you ever wonder about the allure of working out at the crack of dawn? Reporter Trish Mollo takes the sacrifice to learn what drives early morning “gym rat” […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Feature Writing Class were assigned to profile people at the forefront of change: Rennie Scott-Childress, history professor at SUNY New Paltz and majority leader councilman, spreads awareness about the roots of confederacy after the Charlottesville shooting. He speaks about his experience, political knowledge and position […]
New York voters will have the chance to elect four statewide officers and a U.S. senator on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Voters will be able to cast a ballot for the Governor’s Office, Lieutenant Governor’s Office, Comptroller’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, and the junior U.S. senator from New York. Polls […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Feature Writing Class were assigned to profile people at the forefront of change: Emma Ward is a zine creator and uses the different clubs on campus to advocate for different issues in society and help disadvantaged people as much as she can. Taped on the […]
SUNY New Paltz students have a front-row seat to one of the closest House races on the national stage. The contest for New York’s 19th Congressional District has garnered widespread media attention, not to mention millions in outside money from political groups bent on controlling the House of Representatives for […]
NEW PALTZ – Congressional candidate Antonio Delgado’s tour of the district made a stop at the State University of New York at New Paltz Thursday evening, where a crowd gathered inside the Student Union Building multipurpose room to hear him speak and ask questions. As the battle for New York’s […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Feature Writing Class were assigned to profile people at the forefront of change: Liam Neubauer is a Alpha Phi Omega member who loves to do volunteer work and community service, especially during rush week. He hopes he can encourage other students to be as passionate […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Feature Writing Class were assigned to profile people at the forefront of change: Victoria Precise is a drag queen bringing drag and open mindedness to the Hudson Valley with her shows and large following since her debut in SUNY New Paltz in 2014. Scantily clad […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Feature Writing Class were assigned to profile people at the forefront of change: Brianna Knight, a slam poet and co-president of SUNY New Paltz’s Melodía and Movement, uses her platform to increase cultural awareness and celebrate minorities. Brianna Knight, the co-president of Melodía and Movement, […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Feature Writing Class were assigned to profile people at the forefront of change: Ellie Condelles, president of Democracy Matters, spends each Thursday informing her peers about the importance of political involvement, especially in the current political climate and their ability to make a change. The […]
Students in Professor Lisa Phillips’ Feature Writing Class were assigned to profile people at the forefront of change: Helene Strong, a Holocaust survivor, recollects on her experiences with World War II and how they inspired her to reach for a life devoted to helping others. Helene Strong sits in a […]
NEW PALTZ – Charitable dog owners came together to collect food donations for a local pantry. Dozens of dogs and their owners gathered Sunday morning to stroll the Walkway Over the Hudson in an effort to collect food to be donated to the Family of New Paltz Food Pantry. The […]
