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Wojehowski remains as supervisor

It was a close election. Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski hung on to his job after last week’s election – with 2019 votes, he defeated challenger Helen Bunt, who had 2880 votes. There …

Three comment at budget hearing

Just three Cornwall residents spoke at the November 5 budget public hearing. Nancy Bryan spoke first, questioning the annual increase of the supervisor’s salary in the budget, saying in 2022 …
Assembly Member Christopher Eachus addresses a gathering Tuesday night at Sweet Clover Farms in Highland Mills

Ryan, Skoufis, Eachus win reelection; Kaul unseats Rolison in Senate race

Democrats scored major victories across the Hudson Valley on Tuesday, with incumbent U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan winning a decisive reelection victory, state Sen. James Skoufis and Assemblyman Christopher …

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Lisa Encke and Patty Valens
The Cornwall Highlands Arts Alliance is pleased to announce an exhibit by two Cornwall artists in the dining room of Leo’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria. Lisa Encke’s and Patty Valen’s …
Robert Gould, son of artist John F. Gould (1906 - 1996) holds original painting by his father that was recently archived with the National WW I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MO.
An original watercolor painting by artist John F. Gould, created in 1918 when he was 12 years old, has been donated to the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. The …

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Cornwall Local - November 12, 2026

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The Cornwall Central School District Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in the Cornwall Elementary School library. All are welcome to the meeting. There will …
The Cornwall Public Library is partnering with the Diaper Bank of Orange, Ulster & Sullivan as part of The Great Give Back, a community-wide initiative encouraging meaningful acts of service and …
St. Marianne Cope Outreach Program & The Knights of Columbus are hosting a food & hygiene drive on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9-11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Center, 340 Hudson St., …

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Past articles
As of 11 p.m., the Orange County Board of Elections was reporting that incumbent Supervisor Josh Wojehowski (Democrat) was leading challenger Helen Bunt (Republican) 2918-2880 in the election. The …
Wreaths Across America Cornwall is once again looking for volunteers and sponsors for Stake Day, set for Saturday, Dec. 5, at noon, and Wreath Day on Saturday, Dec. 19, also at noon. Both events are …
The Cornwall Town Board will hold its required public hearing on the preliminary 2027 budget at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Town Hall. The total appropriations in the preliminary spending …
Rory Gage, on the right, is shown with his business chief operating officer (Gage is his own CEO) Brian McDonald.
Back in 1986 readers of the Cornwall Local got a glimpse into the future – a simple photo of two young entrepreneurs, Rory Gage and Gerard LaMoth hosting a lemonade sale near the Cornwall-on-Hudson …

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A light-hearted classic, written way before its time, takes the stage this weekend at Cornwall Central High School. You Can’t Take It With You is performed by the CCHS Drama Club, under the …
Just a few of the crew members that those who need to call New Windsor-Cornwall EMS might meet.
New Windsor-Cornwall Emergency Medical Services (NWEMS) has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a recipient of the 2026 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award, a national recognition for …

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The Highland Falls Wintermarket – which begins on Sunday, Nov. 15 - is moving to a new location for the 2026-27 season. Under the direction of Angela Pitius, it will take place on Sundays from 9 …
Local municipal offices and schools will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. In Cornwall, American Legion Post 353 will hold their service on Veterans Day at 11 a.m. …
At last week’s Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Board meeting, Water Department Superintendent Daniel Nye reported the Water Department has been having electrical issues with the variable frequency drive …
The Town of Cornwall Police Department would like to advise residents, especially senior citizens, of a scam that has been circulating. Residents may receive a phone call from an individual …

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