New Paltz, NY

It's one of the busiest times of the year. College students are back in town, and the tourists will visiting for Labor Day weekend- but one of New Paltz's most popular restaurants won't be open.

P&G's is closed after a fire broke out in the kitchen on Friday night. According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, a grease fire started on a stove and quickly spread to the walls. The kitchen was destroyed and needs to be completely renovated. The bar and dining areas okay.

The bar maybe open for the weekend, but it will take at least another week before the kitchen is back up and running.

Barbara Carter and Becky Cook

Mother/Daughter Team Real Estate Two Together For You

ExiT Realty Services 10 Main Street Suite 424 New Paltz, NY 12561

Barbara (845) 505-3160 Becky (845) 853-4210 Office (845) 255-HOME

On the web: www.UlsterNYHomes.com e-mail: UlsterHomes@yahoo.com

In the mood for some barbecue? How about some award winning barbecue? Well, head on over to the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz this weekend. The Highland Rotary Club is hosting the 4^th Annual Ribfest this weekend.

This year's festival will include more competing teams, more vendors and more activities for the kids. Your $5 admission includes parking, live bands, and entry to contest village and the judging room. Children under the age of 12 get in free.

Ribfest runs Friday from 5-10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-10pm.

Barbara Carter and Becky Cook

Mother/Daughter Team Real Estate Two Together For You

ExiT Realty Services 10 Main Street Suite 424 New Paltz, NY 12561

Barbara (845) 505-3160 Becky (845) 853-4210 Office (845) 255-HOME

On the web: www.UlsterNYHomes.com e-mail: UlsterHomes@yahoo.com

The beautiful scenery along the country roads in and around New Paltz is ready for your veiwing. The bold Shawangunk Ridge sits beyond the town. Ride along Sunflower lined Route 44/55.

Enjoy the back roads and views of the area farms. Road side fresh produce stands and local farmers markets abound selling the days harvest.

The panoramic view from the Shawangunk Ridge looks over the town. For a scenic day explore New Paltz this summer. The New Paltz area Mother Nature at her finest.

When in Ulster County stop by the Perrines Bridge:

Perrines Bridge which is still standing, was built in 1844 and restored in 1993. It is built across the Walkill River in Rifton, just outside New Paltz. It is the oldest surviving covered bridge of its design in New York State.

Built by Benjamin West the one lane bridge is a Burr Arch Bridge

154' long and 19.1' wide

The bridge is located on Route 213. There are picnic tables in the area for your convenience. The Wallkill River is easily accessed for fishing and your viewing pleasure.

There's now more data to look at and the New Paltz market reflects the downturn in the market.

The number of units sold between 1/1/08 and 5/1/08 is almost half of the units sold during the same period on 2007.

Number of units '08: 12
Number of units '07: 27

Sales volume is obviously down, but average prices have risen:

Average sales price '08" $388,083
Average sales price '07: $306,166

There are currently 79 active listings in New Paltz including 9 condos, ranging from 1a 2-bedroom bungalow for $225,000 to a high-end B*B on the market for $2,400,000. There are currently 4 deals in contract.