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This New Paltz Life

by Radio Journalism/SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz. A diverse, scrappy small college town in the Hudson Valley. A place full of students, families, working people – and their stories. Listen.

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Episodes

  1. Coming Out Times Three

    James came out to his parents. Three times. Each one was different. Here is his story.

  2. Crossing The Border

    A SUNY New Paltz student remembers finding out that he was undocumented.

  3. Letting Go

    A mother shares the story of the baby boy she gave up for adoption.

  4. A Mother's Kryptonite, A Daughter's Love

    Katelyn Cordero saw her mother as a superhero. Then one night she discovered her mother's kryptonite.

  5. A Family Reckons with Autism

    Kat Gerdes has twin brothers. Both of them have autism. Here is her family's story.

  6. Baseball Grandfather

    Sarah Barsotti talks to her beloved grandfather, Frank Tepedino, a retired New York City fireman, about his first career: playing major league baseball.

  7. Three Friends Move Through Grief

    In high school, Brandi Sutfin shared a close bond with her three best friends. Then one of them got cancer.

  8. Music CAN Change Your Life

    Mike Solano was bullied as a kid and found an outlet in dark, violent music. Then a favorite uncle introduced him to a new band, and everything changed.

  9. Seeking Comfort

    Emily and Rebecca King are sisters who grew up on a small family farm, Royal Acres, in the Hudson Valley. When Emily was 13 and Rebecca was 18, their hardworking dad suffered a massive heart attack, sending the family into crisis mode. He slowly recovered, then suffered a setback, unearthing a...

  10. Birthmarked

    Evan Ducker was born on July 4, 1994 with a bright red mark on the right side of his face. It hasn’t gone away, and it’s been a huge part of his life. His high school buddy, producer Anthony Sorbellini, caught up with him and has this story.

  11. A Dream Dashed

    Tom Hoerup, a 20-year-old SUNY New Paltz student from Cornwall New York, dreamed of a career in the Air Force. Tom was on his way to success as an officer — until something unexpected got in his way.

  12. I Moved to America By Myself, and It Wasn't Easy

    Imagine packing up all your things and moving to a whole new country. Imagine trying to make friends without knowing the language. Imagine doing this alone, before you’re old enough to drink. Three SUNY New Paltz students moved to America. Angel, from Taiwan, at age 12. Matt, from Turkey, at age...

  13. A Tale of Two Immigrant Siblings

    This is a tale of two immigrant siblings, Olana and Constantine. Their mother came to the U.S. from Ukraine to build a better life for her family. Three years later, in the winter of 1998, she flew back to Ukraine to get her children and bring them to the land of milk and honey. Reporter Marykate...

  14. The Loss of a Friend

    When Thomas Nicholas was a freshman at SUNY New Paltz, his roommate committed suicide. Producer Kaleb Smith tells the story of how Thomas dealt with the aftermath.

  15. Childhood Lost

    Entering high school is a pivotal time in a kid’s life. You’re figuring out what you want to look like and who you want to hang out with. Growing older means you’ll take on a heavier load in your studies, extracurriculars and home life. The year Michelle Michalko entered high school, though…

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  16. Shutting the Door on a Career of Caring

    Letting go is hard, especially if you are the Program Director at the Family of New Paltz. Kathy Cartagena is retiring after two decades of faithful service to her community. And she doesn’t have any regrets. But she’s not sure she can forget some of her more troubled clients. Reporter Nick...

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TOPICS IN THIS SHOW

College town Community narratives Diversity voices Hudson Valley Local families Student life Work culture

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

New Paltz. A diverse, scrappy small college town in the Hudson Valley. A place full of students, families, working people – and their stories. Listen.

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Radio Journalism/SUNY New Paltz

Produced by This New Paltz Life

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