Decades Old Business in New Paltz Need Help to Rebuild

When the popes froze at The Bakery in New Paltz back in January I am sure they hoped that by March they would be welcoming customers back to their counter but unfortunately, that is not the case.

Popular New Paltz Bakery Closed After Pipes Burst in January

Back at the end of January, I told you about one of New Paltz New York's favorite bakeries having to close temporarily. During one of the cold snaps that came through this winter the fire impression pipes froze in the building and caused so much damage that they were forced to close.

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Originally they shared that they hoped to open soon. Repairs were underway and I am sure that Valentine's Day seemed hopeful but I am sure they figured they would be open for St. Patrick's Day. Unfortunately, The Bakery doesn't look like it will be ready in time to make your favorite Irish Soda bread.

Now the community can only hope that a business that has been a New Paltz town staple for 40 years will be open by Passover and Easter. This past week The Bakery reached out to the community for help.

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A GoFundMe has been started and is, as of this weekend, at about half its goal of $10,000. Ophelia Lovizio, who is organizing the GoFundMe, shared some details in her fundraising post.

The Bakery was recently devastated by a flood, with 37,000 gallons of water overwhelming our space. While our insurance is covering most of the damage, it is not enough to fully restore the bakery to its former glory.