The legalization of sports gambling in New York State introduced an incredible influx of cash to the state economy.
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Date: Every Thursday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. The TACT Club is held once a week on SUNY New Paltz’ college campus—led and organized by Wyatt Jersey, a SUNY New Paltz student and host of the club, on Thursdays at 12 p.m. on the Old Main Quad near Wooster Hall. The TACT […]
The National Independent Venues Association is trying to build support as concert halls that lack federal funding are on the brink of closing. Edited by Nick Califra Picture this—you’re sitting in a padded seat in the middle of a theater, silent except for the sound of people around you flipping […]
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette By Emma Misiaszek Despite layoffs, a loss of revenue and grim economic projections, a majority of upstate New York business owners agree that public health is the most important thing right now, and that the economy can wait. In a poll Sponsored by […]
All photos by John Camera Edited by Tom Perpetua and Megan Mirabito
Local farms are recognized as a staple for the Hudson Valley. Since the region is often associated with the taste of freshly picked September apples and cider stands, many say that the local farms in region produce food with a flavor and richness that packaged produce simply can’t offer. The […]
Kevin Halcott was hired as a dishwasher and busboy at the Main St. Bistro in New Paltz, N.Y. after dealing with a struggle many Americans know all too well: unemployment. The 26 year-old of Ulster County resident was unemployed from August of 2013 to February of 2014. “I did a […]
In the corner of a study room in the Sojourner Truth Library Gabrielle Segal sits leaning into her laptop screen, listening to her father’s queries about her love life, the condition of their family home, and school. A couple of times a week Gabrielle speaks with her father, who is […]
As I’m struggling to zip up my long winter jacket while balancing my backpack and cell phone, I realize the only time I have to call my mom for her birthday is during my walk to my 8 a.m. class. I dial the home number. When she softly answers, “Hello,” […]
The sheep, cows, horses, goats, ducks, turkeys and pigs soaked up the warmth of the sunshine, seemingly unaware of where they had come from. The rabbits were keeping cool in their wooden houses. In the past six months, most of these animals were forced to leave their homes because of […]
Andrew Lipkowitz is a Dec. 2008 graduate of SUNY New Paltz’s journalism program. Since graduating, he has applied to over 100 jobs, from journalism to public relations, marketing, advertising and even secretarial positions. Only recently did he find a part-time job at an insurance company. In New York State, the […]
