Reader, your prayers have been answered. They thought it impossible. They thought me a madman. They told me I was unnecessarily endangering myself for no reason — but I did it anyway. I ate every grilled cheese in New Paltz so you don’t have to. Ever since I was a […]
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Friday, February 7 marked the opening of New Paltz’s second Vietnamese restaurant on Main Street: Pho Tibet. After months of renovating what was once CafAmelia, a cafe and small performance venue frequented by students, the restaurant is hoping to recoup some of their losses from unexpected delays. Their namesake, pho […]
Photos by Avery Seyler-Wetzel Edited by Matt Apuzzo and Avery Seyler-Wetzel
The snowfall masks an already invasive pile-up of snow. It blankets the windows like dense powdered sugar. Meghan Levine, a third-year student at SUNY New Paltz, turns a key to open Water Street Market’s Eden Boutique for the day. The store-front display: earth-tone earrings, chunky knit scarves and sweaters that […]
Cupcakes are delicious, sugary, covered in frosting and coveted by children everywhere. Recently, cupcakes have made a comeback and are not just for children anymore. One local bakery’s use of sophisticated recipes and elegant designs have put this classic treat back on the map. Moxie Cupcake’s pink and brown exterior manages […]
The open space of Cafeteria in New Paltz on Main Street is dim and warmly lit. The mellow atmosphere of the space is enhanced by a young man slowly dancing in front of the Cafeteria audience to a backing-track. It’s Monday which means it’s Open Mic Night at Cafeteria. Sign […]
Students at SUNY New Paltz aren’t just keeping a close eye on their grades this semester — they’re also closely watching their wallets. “I feel like I spend way too much money. At the end of the week I always feel guilty wasting money,” said Gabrielle Blinderman, a second year […]
A hollow screech rose from the bloody mass that was slowly moving past Bacchus Restaurant & Bar. There was a rumble as dozens of hands touched the window, leaving streaks behind. It was Friday, April 8 when zombies invaded New Paltz. A six-foot, burly, blood-covered man with a butcher’s apron loped […]
Slashroot, a coffee house and music venue located on Main Street, has become a platform for local bands to perform. Concert goers, young and old, go to listen to live music, and can also use Slashroot’s computer technology station and web development center. This audio story was created by Brenna […]
If you’re looking to eat well and support local farms, Taliaferro Farms has a wide of range organic products (fruits and veggies, freshly baked artisan breads, meat and dairy products, local honey and maple syrup), and is located just a short distance from Main Street in New Paltz.
