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Smith Ulster Publishing • Vol. XXI, No. 11 • March 17, 2016 four-year effort by HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley to forge a WLPHVpartnership and Aboost Kingston’s struggling health care sector concluded Wednesday when executives from the • $1 company offi cially announced an affi Westchester Medical Center. The deal paves the way for a major overhaul of the former liation with Benedictine Hospital and the conversion of the for- mer Kingston hospital into a “medical village” offering outpatient services. New Paltz “This has been four years of planning and think- ing about what this affi Jeremy Phillips brings Schatzi’sHealthAlliance CEO David Scarpino at a press event gastropub to New Paltz held in an auditorium at the liation company’s will Mary’smean,” Av-said enue campus. “What will it mean for Kingston and Ulster County and can we get to a single campus?” Sports Under the terms of theA titledeal teamHealthAlliance, at last? New Paltz soft which currently operatesRebuilding two community the hospitalstradition? Highland soft in Kingston and a third in Margaretville, will join the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. West- ball preview New Paltz chester Med parent company WMCHealth will become ball preview the sole corporate member of HealthAlliance and will New Paltz Church Council oversee all of its hospital and outpatient operations. At the Comeau, Sunday, MarchM 27. JON R. L kicks off Holy Week with U 11It’s an affi liation that HealthAlliance has eagerly THURSDAY,INI | CHIME MARCH 24, 2016 SHOP, READ and SUPPORT sought over the past few years and the latest devel- VOL. 16, ISSUE 12 opment in a decade-long effort to revamp health care delivery in Kingston. In 2006, following a state mandated affi liation plan, Kingston and Benedictine 22 hospitals ended more than a century of competition andNew merged under the HealthAlliance Paltz banner. Using Times $47 million in state funds, the company consolidated 23 Dealing with it NEWS OF NEW PALTZ, GARDINER, HIGHLAND, ROSENDALE & BEYOND t 14 PALTZ, GARDINER, HIGHLAND,z ROSENDALE & BEYOND Parentsarents cope with their “DINE Continued on Page 5 Tim RAISES TO FUNDS DONATE One dollar drug-addictedrug-addicte child FOR ” AT es newpaltzx.com SPECIALLY MCGILLICUDDY by Brianrian Hollander ADAPTED ’S ON HOMES MARCH Get a little… 30 eet the parents. Two hardworking local FOR DISABLED people, educated,educate community-minded, SPEND VETS Mraising a family. TheyT have two children, an older boy, a younger daughter. The Saugerties Grist MillM at Seamon Park. Sara for New Paltz Town r boy, a younger d TIME As a young teen, the bboy got involved with an Mill older girl and was lured from the home much of at Se Senate rl and was lured WISELY Board considers the time. They began using hard drugs. Couple of Niccoli begins They began usi campaign with years on, the older girl was not around any more, with moratorium in but the drugsthe were,older girlall throughwan what should have Almanac Kingston visit Close to been the high-schoolugs were, all years. th Now he’s almost 20. Weekly high-school yea Gatewaya areasareroster “We’ve had four and a half years of what?” asks ELECTION 2016 > 3 had four and a Stockade FC Mom. “It’s agony, it’s heartbreak, it’s exhaustion. It’s by Terence P Ward as just runninggony, around it’s hknocking on people’s doors approaches Hugh g around knoceart fi nal form Reynolds KINGSTON dougTIMES freese EQUESTS FOR NEW Of railroads, Town BoardSPORTS members > 12 to im- hats and Continued on Page 6 pose a moratorium and Paltzuse poison pills R that time to create a gatewaygat COUNTY BEAT > 19 development overlay zone have gotten enough attention to start the discussion,eway THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Springtime stretchbut VOLUME 11; ISSUE 12 it's not at all clear if such the discussion,action will actually be taken. There are fi ULSTER PUBLISHING, INC. LOCAL!!! legal ramifi WWW.KINGSTONX.COM fi cations that will be studiedstu be- fore any decisions are made. Thefi nancial idea may and ONE DOLLAR have been born of the CVS/Five Guysdied proj- be- LOCAL Erika Hinchey passes ect that the Planning BoardBoa is presentlyCITY GOVERNMENT ka Hinchey p considering for North PuttPut Corners Road, Erika L. Hinchey died Wednesday, but proponents say that it'si rdabout is presently the big- Hinchey died W SCHOOLS March 9 at Golden Hill Nursing & ger picture, not that one application.t CornersThey Road, made at Golden Hill N All about choices t's about the big- Rehab Center Supervisor Neil Bettez said he'd re- ter Saugerties AP Government students SUNY New Paltz Fraternity Kappa Delta Phi is sponsoring a fundraiserPARANORMAL for the “Homes for Our Troops” project on Wednesday, March ceived numerous e-mails -- largely using at McGillicuddy’sdiscuss the election Restaurant. Please mention the fundraiserHaunted when you arrive.in Saugerties PPictured left to right are: Nick Lionetti, Ryan Mercadante, the same wording -- requestingreque thata adeal Jordan Ponzetti, Lukas MazMazzetti,Kappa Daniel Delta Mazzarella, Phi is sponsoring James a Variano, fundraiser Korey for LeClairthe “Homes and Carl for Our Arcilesi. Troops” proj moratorium be considered. "It's impor- With every Connecticut ghost hunter to speak at tant to people in the town,"tow hesting said. that a zetti, Daniel Mazzarella, James Variano, Korey LeCla SPORTS Inquiring Minds Town resident Kevin Borden,Borde whoBut has particulars Potential for success n," he said. by Frances Marion Platt been a leader among those who oppose ictured left to right are:The future of the girls softball team relies the scale of the CVS project,proj n,said whoof that has sales tax pact ect on Wednesday, March ir and Carl Arcilesi. on vets LAUREN THOMASTHO the proposed overlay district who would oppose en- UST ABOUT EVERYONE Nick Lionetti, Ryan Merca MAS 252 compass far more than a singlesect, said parcel.remain that shrouded forces, especially those who have been killed or maimedm in wartime. But how many people put 30 gives lip service to the sacrifi ces made by members of America’s armed dante, It could also include the site of theBY for- JESSE J. SMITH J their money where their mouth is, by supporting charities that provide tangible aid to war veter- ingle parcel. mer 87 Motel, he said, werewe a workforce ans with permanent debilidebilitating injuries? Well, on sacrifithe SUNY New Paltz campus, the Alpha Gamma CHRISTMAS Chapter of the Kappa Delta Phi fraternityfraternity certainly does. And fiyour ces made chance by to members help out of(while A enjoyingenjoyin a housing project rumored to be in the re a workforce tasty meal) is coming up next Wednesday,tating injuries? March Well, 30, so on saveaimed the date! in wartime. But how many people put works would likely leave residents with- ity of Kingston and Ul- merica’s armed PLUS: With 13 active chapters tthroughout the Northeast, 7 out cars crossing the Thruway on foot to ster County officials say S: adopted Homes for Our Troops as its favorite char the SUNY New Paltz campus, the Alpha Gamma head towards their jobs. C they’ve reached agreement hroughout the Northeast, on a new revenue-sharing ALMANACorganization has built moreWEEKLY than 200 houses for veterans of the Iraq and AfghanistanAf confl icts who have "You can legally press the 'pause' but- so save the date! 10 ton," he said, and consider if therestandoff are over howplan, to ending dole out a $109 month-long million Kappa Delta Phi is a midsmidsized fraternity that has in annual sales-tax revenue. Ulster County ity. In the 12 years since its founding, that not-for-profinot-for-profi better ways to develop the areas in the Give a little… g a town's Thruway gateway area.ar executive Mike Hein and Kingston mayor New Paltz Town Planning Board ized fraternity that has Steve Noble issued a joint press release late ew Paltz Town Plannin Joel Oppenheimer told boardboa Fridaymem- afternoon touting the agreement. KINGSTON HIGH LACROSSE PLAYERS ghanistan confl bers that even having the ea.idea on an Pledgeedge of Allegiance decision goes viralINSIDE flicts who havefi t agenda was a step forward.forward "It'srd a mem-rare Continued on page 17 by Terence P Ward BUSINESSg Board thing to feel heard by your local repre- rence P Ward DOWNTOWN do some dynamic stretching last week at a practice atsentatives," Dietz Stadium. he said. . "It's a rare gift subscription AST WEEK’S DECISION Continued on page 20 start reciting the Pledge of Allegiance beforeMike meetingsmee was notP the lastturns word to the RondoutPHYLLIS McCABE by New Paltz Town Planning Board members not to spoken on the subject. After losing the 4-3 vote, board member Amy Cohen L --- who fi and, fi fi rst raised the issue last autumn -- took her case to the Town Board ndinging nono solutionsolution there,there, then spokeKingston about the cause landlord on bullish on Downtown’s residential prospects day morning. Numerous media outlets have picked up the story,tings wasand notboard the member last word ing. Numerous med Lagusta Yearwood was singled out then for spoke derision about by peoplethe cau boardaround member the country Amy Cohenwho at WALLKILL earwood was sing disagreed with her characterizationia outlets that thehave picked uplocal real estate to the devel- Town Board with her charac led out for derision by people aroundse on the country oper who helpedFox usher& Friends in terization that the the story, and board mem A Midtown Kingston’s revi- Mon- pledge istalization "third grade by andanturning silly." long- Republican ber mixed-usecongressional hivesvacant candidateof factoryartistic buildingsAndrewactivity Heaneysays into has d silly." Republicanwho BY JESSE J. SMITH Mayor Steve Noble. he’seven turning decided his attentionto make this to aa newcampaign mar- issue. PHYLLIS McCABE youyo give, you will be entered in our Shop Local Extravaganza Drawing to win a ket —At and the a Townnew neighborhood Board meeting — as last he Thurs- “We have jointly designed a frame- looksday, to capitalizeCohen asked on the members city’s burgeoning a campaign to app rove issue. a work that can both improve services for the citizens of the City of Kingston reputation as a destination for downstate last Thurs- and throughout Ulster County through residents seeking a more-affordableto butapp still-urban environment. Continued on pagerove 20 a multiple shared-service initiatives, and Mike Piazza has been a force in resolve any outstanding issues regard- Kingston real estate since 2002 when he ing sales-tax distribution,” the statement bought a 64,000-square-foot former fac- reads. The release didn’t contain details, tory building at 77 Cornell St. in Midtown stating only that a proposal would be using a now-defunct state tax credit pro- unveiled this week. gram to push down the cost to $9.50 per Kingston Common Council Majority square foot. At the time Piazza, who ran a Leader Bill Carey said that he was not small commercial real estate brokerage in privy to details on the agreement. But he Rockland County, was more impressed by expressed confidence this week that the the building’s price than the surrounding deal would leave the city’s budget intact, neighborhood. After examining the build- at least for now. ing from the air in his small plane, Piazza “I have complete faith in the mayor VIEW! and I don’t think Mike Hein would do landed at Kingston Airport and took a cab Mike Piazza. to Cornell Street. anything to make the city desperate,” said Carey. “My hope is that [the distribution “When I told the driver I was going to signature style: commercial space for buy the place he said, ‘You’re crazy, Kings- small-scale high-end artisans, mixed with formula] will stay the way it is at least for ton’s never going to change,’” recalls Piazza. a couple of years to give us time to prepare artists’ studio space. Big, airy, light-filled LAUREN THOMAS Reinvented as “The Shirt Factory” the apartments and live/work lofts designed to spaces that would eventually turn blighted for any changes.” building set the template for what would appeal to the city’s growing creative class. neighborhoods into glittery international If finalized, the agreement will end the $50 gift certificate city-county spat over a new contract to become the 69-year-old Brooklyn native’s Piazza got his start in real estate in hotspots. Piazza learned to recognize the the ’70s and ’80s converting Manhattan’s potential of old factory buildings, where govern sales-tax distribution. Under the vanishing manufacturing sector in neigh- high ceilings and huge windows kept terms of the five-year agreement which borhoods like SoHo and Chelsea into loft the place ventilated and machines and expired Feb. 29, the county gets 85.5 workers functioning in an age before air conditioning. (continued on page 13) (continued on page 9) to participating local stores, spas, health classes, restaurants and more!! Trees, wreaths, poinsettias, TO: FROM: tree trimmings and gifts name: ______name: ______An Evening of street address: ______street address: ______Holiday Shopping December 1st 5:00-6:30pm town/city: ______state __ zip ____ town/city: ______state __ zip ____ SANTA AT THE FARM! Featuring the NPHS Caroling Choir phone:______email: ______phone:______email: ______Bakery: w/Our Delicious Cider Donuts! Keeping it local counts!!! & Gourmet Specialty Foods 6 months $25, 1-year $45 • Send payment to: PO Box 3329, Kingston, NY 12402. OPEN 7 DAYS 9 - 6:30 Go to: hudsonvalleyone.com/gift-subscription or call: 845.334.8200 Rte. 299W, New Paltz • 255-8050 November 28, 2019 Ulster Publishing Co. Black Friday • Shop Local | 9 Unison Craft, Art & design Fair Sat & Sun, December 7 & 8, 10 am – 5 pm The fair will be at a new venue this year: Ulster Boces! A large, accessible space for all your craft fair delights! Twenty three master craftspeople and fine artists will be displaying a wide range of handmade crafts. Pottery, jewelry, fiber, wood- work, herbal products, baskets, paintings, and other fabulous wares. Enjoy a local & intimate shopping experience for those special holiday gifts and support your local artists. $4 Adults, $3 Adult Members, 12 years old and under are free. Ulster Boces 175 N Chestnut ST, New Paltz, NY 12561 Gift certificates available Come enjoy New Paltz and Gardiner for the holidays 8 South Travel Makes the Chestnut Street Perfect Gift! New Paltz, NY Experiences make MEMORIES... A gift you have your whole life! 12561 Massage is a wonderful gift and • Autism Friendly Vacations • Destination Weddings the holiday season is the perfect 845.800.1819 • Golf Tours • European Beer Tours • Group Travel • Guided Land Tours • Honeymoons time for a deeply relaxing and Hours: Wed - Sun • Ocean & River Cruises • Wine Cruises therapeutic Hot Stone Massage 11 am - 6 pm ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY ICELAND Specializing in Medical Massage IRELAND ITALY PORTUGAL SCANDINAVIA and Hot CoreStones® Massage are favorites! nplittlelightcandle.com Dale Montelione Grust, LMT Director 96 Plains Road • New Paltz, NY 845-255-2188 PURCHASE GIFT CERTIFICATES OR 845.489.8918 • [email protected] SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS ONLINE AT: www.Dream-Journeys.com www.massagenewpaltz.com Celebrate the art of giving at Olive Oil and Vinegar Tap Room • Gift Baskets/Holiday Gift Sets • Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegars • Gourmet Foods and Fresh Vegetables • Local Salami, Cheese, Jams & Maple Syrup AIsabella’s whimsical gathering of all things beautiful, • Harney & Sons Tea and Accessories • Sea Salts and Seasonings crafted locally and from around the world 15 North Front Street, New Paltz, NY • 845-255-0061 7 North Front St, New Paltz • 845-255-5100 257 Main Street, Beacon, NY • 845-831-7247 www.scarboroughfarenp.com Open daily with extended Holiday hours • isabellastreasures 1ʑɦ3ɪɸɢɩ_:ȹRGVWRɭɖ 1ʑɦ3ɪɸɢɩ_:ȹRGVWRɭɖ Toys & Tees CABINETS Comics & Collectibles Vintage & New DESIGN RENOVATION Serious Toys for the Serious Collector New Paltz Showroom 5 North Front St., New Paltz • 845.255.5100 New Paltz Showroom Woodstock Cabinet Shop Join us on Facebook & Instagram :&:NLWFKHQVFRP November, 2019 10 | Black Friday • Shop Local Ulster Publishing Co. The Nutcracker Saturday, December 14 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and on Sunday, December 15 at 3pm. Featuring New York City Ballet Dancers Teresa Reichlen and Russell Janzen. Giant fighting mice, sugar plum fairies, and huge toy soldiers will soon be dancing on the Bardavon stage. Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2072 www.bardavon.org Holiday on Huguenot Street and Community Tree Lighting. Friday, December 6, starting at 4:30 PM, and Saturday, December 7, at 10 AM. This event will high- light holiday and com- munity traditions in New Paltz during the late Victorian era. Special tours feature costume interpreters portraying Huguenot Street’s past residents. Cookie walk, craft fair, music, and more. For more informa- tion, visit https://www. huguenotstreet.org/ holiday-2019. Historic Huguenot Street, 88 Hu- guenot Street, New Paltz. (845) 255-1660 November 28, 2019 Ulster Publishing Co. Black Friday • Shop Local | 11 Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs: 11:30-9 SHOP Fri., Sat.: 11:30-10 CLOSED TUESDAY LOCAL Home For & The Holidays WIN!!! WIN a $50 Gift Certifi cate to: Bare Furniture Catskill Rose Center for Therapeutic Massage Chops Crafts People Crystal Connections Early Terrible Emerson Gilded Carriage www.IvyLodgeAssistedLiving.com Glo Spa Handmade As the holiday season approaches, Ivy Lodge Assisted Living, located in the Health & Nutrition Center heart of Historic Saugerties New York welcomes your loved ones to stay safely Historic Red Hook Diner Isabella’s with us. We offer a variety of amenities for everyone’s personal needs including Movita Dance 24 hour staff, in house nursing care, medication assistance, daily activities, Mudd Club nutritional chef-prepared meals, laundry and linen service and more! The Nest Egg October Country Oriole 9 For more information or a tour contact us at Paradise Emporium [email protected] or call us at 845-246-4646 Pilates of New Paltz PopCulture Collectibles Postmark Books The Pub Rosendale WaxWorks Candles & Soaps Scarborough Fare Story’s Nursery Town & Country Liquors Wallkill View Farm The Wine Hutch Woodstock Art Exchange Woodstock Golf Club Woodstock Healing Arts And many more still joining the Shop Local Extravaganza!!!!! Send us a picture of you shopping local or a copy of your receipt. Many winners each week between Holiday Shopping Specials, now and the end of the year. You can enter Hayrides & Much More each week!!! Email: [email protected] Mail: PO Box 3329, Kingston, NY 12402 Text : 845-332-0175 Include name and contact Hosted by the Business Association of Margaretville. information! Sponsored in part by the Village of Margaretville and the M-ARK Project. Thank you for shopping local! 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