January is designated as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It serves as a crucial initiative to shed light on the pervasive issue of human trafficking, urging individuals to take a stand … more

  The first major holiday in 2024 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which, this year, falls on Monday, January 15. It was established as a federal holiday in the United States in 1983, … more

As we enter a new year, our hearts are filled with hope, and our minds are adorned with aspirations for a brighter and more promising future. Our wish list for 2024 reflects the collective dreams of … more

The holidays can be a stressful time. We find ourselves scrambling to make travel plans, dwelling on what to cook when we host family and friends, and of course, squeezing in last minute holiday … more

Campaign signs throughout the region have come down in the weeks following last month’s municipal elections, as the race for town supervisor has concluded. Those particular signs have normally … more

One hundred fifty years later, hate is still strong in many parts of our country and the world. A time of great joy can also be a time of great sorrow. more

In the spring of 2003, the McKinney family sold their three publications - the Southern Ulster Pioneer, the Highland Mid Hudson Post and the New Paltz News - to the Ulster Publishing Company, parent company of the Woodstock Times. Within a short period of time, the Post, Pioneer and the News were all merged with another weekly paper - The Herald of New Paltz, to form a single publication. more

As we commemorated Human Rights Day on December 10, it is imperative to reflect on the profound significance of this day and the enduring impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). … more

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forth a proposal that mandates water systems to replace lead service lines within their control over the next 10 years. This proposed rule, if … more

The issue is,” (he) cannot hold both offices simultaneously. That’s the bottom line. Does that answer the question?” The speaker was Attorney Will Frank in his capacity as … more

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the Clean Slate Act which seals certain criminal records three years after a misdemeanor conviction or eight years after a prison release for certain felony … more

As the United States stands on the brink of a potential government shutdown, the repercussions for ordinary citizens are far from theoretical. With the November 17 deadline fast approaching, … more

The passing of Kevin V. Hunt has left a void that will be impossible to fill. On November 9, 2023, Wallkill lost a pillar of integrity, compassion and commitment who spent more than three decades … more

It’s the soldier, not the reporter who has given us Freedom of the Press. It’s the soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech. It’s the soldier, not the campus … more

  In the grand tapestry of democracy, local elections are the often overlooked yet critical threads that bind our communities together. While the glitz and glamour of national elections may … more

Every day, in communities across the United States, there are men and women who stand ready to answer the call of duty at a moment’s notice. These individuals are our first responders – … more

As the leaves slowly turn shades of red and orange and the air grows crisp, one thing is certain – Halloween is just around the corner. Our calendar is full of trunk-or-treat and other … more

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill whose sponsors include Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson and State Senator James Skoufis requiring New York’s electoral voters to cast their ballots … more

Sunday, October 1 was a glorious early-autumn day: sunny and warm, a pleasant change from the rain and gloom from the prior two days. It would have been a perfect day for the Walden Harvest Festival. … more

More than a year after she was placed on administrative leave from her position as principal of Marlboro Elementary School, a settlement was reached between Patricia Walsh and the school district. … more