The Little Rebellion

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  • Undiscovered New Paltz: Oasis Cafe

    Undiscovered New Paltz: Oasis Cafe

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    Kathy Kim
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    Muffled sounds stay hidden behind a whitewashed wooden door, but as soon as the door opens the sound of a live blues jam band reverberates through this dimly lit sanctuary. There stands broad-shouldered Jahmaine Fergus, 22, of New Paltz, in his familiar red t-shirt. Underage drinkers fidget around in their purses, locating their fake IDs…

  • Getting Loud Over Noise Law

    Getting Loud Over Noise Law

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    Charles B. Scirbona
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    Last month, the Village of New Paltz Board of Trustees met to hear public views on several proposed changes to the village’s noise law. Roughly 75 Village of New Paltz residents and SUNY New Paltz students packed the village hall to voice their concerns. Eve Stern, a second-year student at SUNY New Paltz, said at the April 14…