The Little Rebellion

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  • New Paltz Takes Pride in Locally Grown Food

    New Paltz Takes Pride in Locally Grown Food

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    Jessica Bassett
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    We always see the farmers market in front of the Lecture Center on Thursdays. We can also see them by the 36 Main Restaurant and Wine Bar parking lot on Sundays. That’s not the only kind of local business our farmers get. Much of the New Paltz food industry has taken a lot of pride…

  • Farmers Suffer as a Result of Floods

    Farmers Suffer as a Result of Floods

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    Michael LaPick
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    The farmers at the Brook Farm Project, located on 80 Gatehouse Road in New Paltz, are still trying recover from the devastating effects of hurricane Irene that occurred last month. The heavy rain and violent gusts from the tropical storm has caused the farm to lose many crops due to over saturation and fungal disease…

  • Flood Aid Raises $52K

    Flood Aid Raises $52K

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    Rachel Freeman
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    While New Paltz Flood Aid for farmers, families and first responders affected by Hurricane Irene already raised $30,000 from their kickoff event on Oct. 2, they increased this amount to more than $52,000 on Oct. 16 at their benefit concert in Hasbrouck Park. Although there has been an exceptional amount of support, Flood Aid must…