Artistic Liberation

March 29, 2012 Cat Tacopina 0

Personal life and work complement one another for Poughkeepsie native and local artist Chelsey Freeman. “I draw my inspiration from my personal life and put it into my artwork,” Freeman said. “I think it lets you learn and understand yourself more.” A recent graduate of the Art Institute of Boston, Freeman said she had […]

Village May Explore Alternative Energy

March 29, 2012 Cat Tacopina 0

New Paltz Village Mayor Jason West said the solution to several of New Paltz’s problems can be mixed with a blender. “Biodiesel fuel is easy to make — I made it in my kitchen,” West said. “It’s vegetable oil with the fat stripped out of it.” As his second term as mayor progresses […]

Residents Call For Increased Funding

March 15, 2012 Cat Tacopina 0

On Saturday, March 10, New Paltz and Hudson Valley residents joined together at the Occupy Education march and rally to protest the lack of funds available for public education. A group of nearly 50 protestors came out to show their disapproval with how public education has been […]