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The Plague

New Paltz Woman Wages War on the Maskless 

NEW PALTZ- New Paltz’s Karen Jackson, 56, is a woman on a mission. Her goal? Enforce universal face-mask use and social-distancing in her town. Her domain? The New Paltz community …

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Unvaccinated Ulster Residents to Be Relocated to Ellenville

“You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink,” said County Executive Ryan K. Patrick. “Those who decide not to receive these safe and effective vaccines can’t be allowed to circulate among the productive members of society. Therefore, we have made the choice to relocate them to Ellenville.”

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The Plague

Deemed Essential, New Paltz’s Blue Moon Re-Opens for ‘Corona Cuties’ Night, Featuring Masked Dancers

NEW PALTZ- While restaurants, bars, hair salons and clothing shops remain shuttered in this Hudson Valley college town, one of the first businesses to close plans to re-open tonight: Blue …

Deemed Essential, New Paltz’s Blue Moon Re-Opens for ‘Corona Cuties’ Night, Featuring Masked Dancers Read More
The Plague

New Dating App for Those With Covid-19 Antibodies Debuts 

SAN JOSE- A new online dating app restricted to users previously infected with Covid-19 has proven popular with singles anxious to mingle in a time of social-distancing. The app, called …

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Altered States / The Plague

The Lockdowns Are Coming to an End, But Day-Drinking Doesn’t Have To

The coronavirus pandemic has taught us a lot. Though it’s far from over, the worst of the first wave has passed here in New York State, so now is a …

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The Plague

Reopening: Gov. Gives Orgies Green Light in Mid-Hudson, With Restrictions

ALBANY- It’s been over three months since since the governor’s NY PAUSE order shut down all non-essential businesses and banned gatherings of any size for any purpose. As practitioners of …

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The Plague

Cuomo, in Bid to Boost Press Conference Ratings, Forces County Execs to Compete to End Lockdowns

Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan hesitates before eating hissing cockroaches yesterday at the Capitol ALBANY- In the darkest days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daily press briefings were …

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The Plague

Cuomo: ‘Wanna Lose the Masks? Drop the Sexual Harassment Stuff’

ALBANY- The CDC earlier today issued new guidance stating that masks and social distancing were no longer necessary for fully vaccinated individuals indoor or outdoor in most situations. While several …

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The Plague

Ulster County Police Dress as Grim Reaper to Enforce Social-Distancing in Parks & Trails 

KINGSTON- After weeks of fielding complaints of crowds in shared outdoor spaces not adhering to social-distancing guidelines, the Ulster County Sheriff has come up with a novel solution: Dressing deputies …

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The Plague

Nation’s Livers Call for End to Lockdowns

Saying lockdown-driven overindulgence in alcohol has “pushed us to our breaking points,” the nation’s livers are calling for an immediate phased re-opening of the economy. “Our message is simple: We …

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From the archives

  • New Paltz Markers Commemorate Historic Drug Trips New Paltz Markers Commemorate Historic Drug Trips 
  • Five Great Hudson Valley Destinations for City Dwellers to Ride Out the Pandemic Five Great Hudson Valley Destinations for City Dwellers to Ride Out the Pandemic 
  • Kingston Rebuilds Stockade to Keep Out Potentially Infectious TouristsKingston Rebuilds Stockade to Keep Out Potentially Infectious Tourists
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