New Paltz is a fantastic area to live in and is an incredibly sought after location as a direct result of the wealth of activities and facilities available locally. The area is comprised of New Paltz town, New Paltz village and the North Ohioville and South Ohioville hamlets, all of which are incredibly beautiful in more ways than one. North Paltz is the home of a State University of New York (SUNY) campus, which brings a vibrancy and diversity that may otherwise be missing.