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SUNY Orange fall enrollment up 6.3 percent
Fall 2026 enrollment at SUNY Orange grew 6.3 percent, aided by strong student retention, while part-time students make up the majority of the College’s 4,674 students (51.5 percent) for the first … more
Pine Bush school board hears goals for elementary schools
District administrators outlined goals for improving the learning paths of elementary school students at the October 13 meeting of the Pine Bush school board. They introduced the following … more
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Maher applauds decision not to televise execution
Assemblyman Brian Maher, R-C-Walden, is applauding the Trump administration’s decision not to publicly livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted in the 2009 … more
Health commissioner urges flu, COVID vaccinations
Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Cortland Lohff is urging residents to get their 2026-27 flu and COVID-19 vaccines before respiratory viruses begin spreading more widely. Nearly 27,000 New … more
Lloyd board questions pay raises in $16.4M tentative budget
The Town Board on Oct. 7 pressed for details on salary increases in the 2027 tentative budget, which totals $16,427,725. Members also heard pitches for a 36-unit housing development and a … more
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Fire destroys Plattekill home, displaces five residents
On October 19 at approximately 10:11 a.m., the Plattekill Fire Department and other agencies responded to a structure fire at 438 Plattekill Ardonia Road in Wallkill. The cause of the fire is … more
SUNY New Paltz to host Hudson Valley Future Summit
SUNY New Paltz will host the 2026 Hudson Valley Future Summit on Friday, Nov. 6, bringing together business leaders, educators, government representatives and nonprofit professionals to examine how … more
Dispose of chemicals, paint, meds, etc.
Orange County’s 2026 household hazardous waste and Safe Scripts collection event is happening Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Highland Falls. Old chemicals, cleaners, paint, pesticides, … more
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Second Alarm called for New Windsor garage fire
A second alarm was called Monday evening after firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at 104 Cedar Ave. at about 5:40 p.m. Oct. 19. New Windsor Fire Department Car 2 arrived and … more
Newburgh man charged in South Plank Plaza burglary
A 62-year-old Town of Newburgh man was charged with burglary and other offenses following an overnight break-in at South Plank Plaza, police said. Town of Newburgh police responded to the plaza … more
About the Department of Transportation
It is the mission of the New York State Department of Transportation to provide a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, … more
Closure planned for Route 52
The New York State Department of Transportation advised motorists that State Route 52 will be closed to traffic at Interstate 84 in the Town of Newburgh, beginning Wednesday, October 21, at 7 a.m., … more
Two Sunday Halloween events
On Sunday, Oct. 25, children of all ages can enjoy some Halloween fun at local events. Cornwall: The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spooktacular is from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Main St., with a … more
Thanksgiving dinner planned
Volunteers are needed to donate food, to cook, serve, clean up and to deliver Thanksgiving meals in the Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery Community on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The Center of Highland … more
Kids – help the Lions ‘boo-tify’ Cornwall
The Cornwall Lions Club is thrilled to announce that its Annual Halloween Art Contest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, inviting young artists from across the community to showcase their … more
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Grant’s Hot Chicken open on Main Street
Highland Falls Mayor Jim DiSalvo, Town of Highlands Joint Chamber of Commerce President Tierney Kain, and Trustee Jen Gargiulo celebrate the grand opening of Grant’s Hot Chicken, 457 Main St., with … more
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A meeting of across-the-mountain mayors
Highland Falls Mayor Jim DiSalvo hosted Cornwall-on-Hudson Mayor Jim Kane for an early morning breakfast meeting at Bean & Barrel café in Highland Falls on Sunday. The two, DiSalvo said, talked … more
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Autumnal glory
Roe Park in Highland Falls is pretty year-round, but this time of year it’s truly stunning. The trees, the water, the gazebo, the reflections – it all makes for the perfect picture. Autumn colors … more
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A project that benefited many
56 kids plus 42 adults plus six or seven Cornwall Cleanup Crew members equals … a great day for the community! Cornwall Champions Club President Joe DeBold reports this week that on Saturday, Oct. … more
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Cornwall HS principal visits Marlboro High School
Cornwall Central High School Principal Kathryn Wilhelm and Student School Board Representative Brynn Suby spent a day in the Marlboro Central School District recently, as that district hosted student … more
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