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In 1991, payphones in this country peaked at 2.1 million. Today there are fewer than 250,000.
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On November 5th, 2013, voters in Gardiner elected their town government for the next two years.
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There are alternatives to large lawns.
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Have you ever wondered just what the Ulster County Legislature is tasked to do?
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Two new apples now in limited release, SnapDragons™ and RubyFrosts™, have recently been available nearby at Dressel Farms, New Paltz and Hurd’s Family Farm, Modena.
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The Animal Hospital has been in business at the same location since the 1940s, making it one of the longest running businesses in town.
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The site is expected to be up and running by the time this Gazette goes to press.
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Pay a visit to the Hudson Valley Wine Market in Gardiner.
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Can you stand an egg on end during the vernal equinox on March 20th?
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To identify whether you have a Barred Owl in your neighborhood check www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/barred_owl/sounds, and while you are thinking about owls, keep an eye out for a rare visitor—the Snowy Owl.
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Ulster Savings Bank, a regional bank with a wide range of services, was originally opened in 1851 with a deposit of $120. Today, the bank has assets of approximately $734 million, 305 employees and 14 branches all over Dutchess, Greene, Orange, and Ulster counties.
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It is clear that New Paltz Travel Center wants to help you plan a trip of some sort; in fact, Ms. Gillette, president and owner, specializes in helping her clients find the right trip; her motto is “Let’s make it happen.”
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After securing a voter-approved amendment to the state constitution, Cuomo has moved full-steam ahead with the plan to build four “resort” or destination casinos, in three upstate areas: the Southern Tier, Capital District, and the Catskills.
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It’s surprising how much a person who isn’t a student can find to do at SUNY New Paltz.