Family of New Paltz’s Walk-In Center will be open late on Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1 to help our community stay safe during the heat wave. Additionally, the places and programs we typically enjoy in New Paltz can offer participants temporary relief from the heat. Please see below to see what’s open this week, and for more information on the County’s cooling centers.

Tuesday June 30:

  • Family of New Paltz (51 N. Chestnut) – 10am – 8pm 
  • Elting Memorial Library – 10am – 7pm
  • New Paltz Youth Program – 12pm – 8pm (for NP Middle and High School students)
  • New Paltz Recreation Programming @ the Community Center – https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/newpaltzny
  • 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church, 80 Elmendorf Street, Kingston – 9am – 7pm – contact: (845) 224-9262
  • The Trudy Center, 50 Center Street, Ellenville – 9am – 7pm – contact: (845) 224-9262

Wednesday July 1:

  • Family of New Paltz (51 N. Chestnut) – 10am – 8pm 
  • Elting Memorial Library – 10am – 7pm
  • New Paltz Youth Program – 12pm – 8pm (for NP Middle and High School students)
  • New Paltz Recreation Programming @ the Community Center – https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/newpaltzny
  • 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church, 80 Elmendorf Street, Kingston – 9am – 7pm – contact: (845) 224-9262
  • The Trudy Center, 50 Center Street, Ellenville – 9am – 7pm – contact: (845) 224-9262

Thursday July 2:

  • Family of New Paltz (51 N. Chestnut) – 10am – 5pm 
  • Elting Memorial Library – 10am – 7pm
  • New Paltz Youth Program – 12pm – 8pm (for NP Middle and High School students)
  • New Paltz Recreation Programming @ the Community Center – https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/newpaltzny
  • 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church, 80 Elmendorf Street, Kingston – 9am – 7pm – contact: (845) 224-9262
  • The Trudy Center, 50 Center Street, Ellenville – 9am – 7pm – contact: (845) 224-9262

Friday July 3:

  • Elting Memorial Library – 10am – 7pm
  • New Paltz Recreation Programming @ the Community Center – https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/newpaltzny
  • 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church, 80 Elmendorf Street, Kingston – 9am – 7pm – contact: (845) 224-9262
  • The Trudy Center, 50 Center Street, Ellenville – 9am – 7pm – contact: (845) 224-9262

The Family of Woodstock Hotline is available at (845) 338‑2370 for additional support.

Residents are urged to take precautions:

  • Stay hydrated
  • Avoid strenuous activity during peak afternoon hours
  • Check on vulnerable neighbors, including older adults and those with medical conditions
  • Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Notice: Heat Wave Information