The DENIZEN Theatre's fourth annual Summer Shorts Film Fest is here, and it's the biggest yet. From August 7 through 9, more than 50 short films from across the globe will screen at Water Street Market in six themed programming blocks.

Lead programmer Warren Etheredge reviewed over 2,500 submissions from the United States and abroad to assemble the nine-hour lineup. The selections span animation, documentaries, drama, comedy, and experimental work.

Tucked between Main Street and the Wallkill River, Water Street Market is New Paltz's answer to a European shopping arcade. The open-air complex houses over a dozen independent shops, restaurants, and cultural spaces — and it's been a gathering place for locals and visitors for decades.

New Paltz has long been known as a dog-friendly town, and nowhere is that more evident than at the dining table. With more than a dozen restaurants welcoming pups on their patios, you'll never be stuck eating alone when your four-legged friend is in tow. Here's your guide to the best dog-friendly restaurants in New Paltz.

Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) celebrated the grand opening of its new branch in New Paltz on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The location at 29 Main Street marks the credit union's continued expansion across Ulster County and brings accessible, member-focused financial services to the heart of the village.

In 1976, Family of Woodstock opened a satellite office in New Paltz to serve Ulster County residents struggling with homelessness, food insecurity, domestic violence, and unemployment. This year, that office — now known as Family of New Paltz — turns 50.

The milestone will be celebrated with a free community "friend-raiser" on Thursday, August 13, from 4 to 7 PM at the Dutch Reformed Church on Huguenot Street. The event features food, music, entertainment, and a basket raffle with gift certificates donated by more than 30 local businesses.