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Flag Day is Saturday
National Flag Day is Saturday, June 14. Though not a federal holiday, Flag Day is annual observance for Americans. Often, a flag retirement ceremony -- where a worn or faded U.S. flag is retired with … more
Hydrant flushing in Highland Falls
Hydrant flushing will take place in Highland Falls from June 16 to 20, village officials said this week. “It’s a good time to do it while our reservoirs are full from all the recent … more
Juneteenth changes and closures
Juneteenth commemorates the official emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, and is celebrated as a day of freedom and resilience for African Americans. It’s … more
Take a ‘Silent Walk’
On Tuesday, June 24, from 7:15-9:15 p.m., Black Rock Forest is happy to welcome back Jackie Skrzynski for a silent walk on the new moon! Silent Walks create an unfiltered experience of landscape … more
More summer training underway
Area residents can expect to hear summer training activities conducted on the military installation beginning now through mid-August to include areas in and around Camp Buckner and Lake Frederick. … more
A new officer for Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department
Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Clerk Doris Wickiser is shown swearing in a new officer to the COH Police Department on June 2. Officer Frank J. D’Antuono is recently retired from the NYPD, having … more
Celebrating faith, love and unity
Over 100 community members stopped by the Highland Falls Library on May 31 to celebrate Eid Mubarak. Muslims across the global Islamic community celebrated Eid-ul-Adha 2025, also known as the … more
Roig rediscovered art of stone carving during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic could be considered as a modern-day Renaissance Period, which was most known for a revival in art. As folks quarantined at home, some took up new hobbies while others used the … more
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So much to do at the Farmers Market!
If you stop by the Cornwall Farmers Market on Wednesdays (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) there’s always the chance that you’ll stumble upon a group of children listening to a story, usually in the … more
That was a lot of rain!
Communities in the Hudson Valley got anywhere from 3-5 inches of rain on Saturday (5.25 inches just north of Cornwall as of 1 p.m. that day, as reported by Cornwall’s Office of Emergency … more
No car left behind!
Some Highland Falls Intermediate School eighth graders spent a cool Sunday morning washing cars in the parking lot of Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan in an effort to raise money for their … more
Local faces on the radio
WRWD’s ‘Uncle Mike’ hosted some familiar-to-the-Town of Highlands faces on his radio show early on Memorial Day – Recreation Director Aaron Falk, The Center’s Hannah … more
‘Arts on Main’ is Friday evening
Join the Cornwall Highlands Arts Alliance on Main St. in Cornwall on Friday, June 6 for this month’s ‘Arts on Main’. It will take place from 5-8 p.m. (rain date is Saturday, June 7 … more
Celebrate women veterans and the flag
American Legion Auxiliary #633 will recognizing women veterans and the American flag at an event at The Center of Highland Falls (264 Main St.) on Wednesday, June 12, from 4 -6 p.m. All female … more
Cornwall is ‘Going Green’
On Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Town Hall, the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce’s will host its annual ‘Going Green’ Recycle Day. Old electronics, documents for … more
Long Pond is open
Long Pond, the Rt. 293 lakeside recreation area owned and operated by West Point Family and MWR, is now open for weekends. Come Saturday, June 28 – through Monday, September 1 – it will … more
Highland Falls 4th of July planning underway
Independence Day is just six weeks away – it’s time to start making your plans. Highland Falls will again host its annual community celebration, featuring a parade, DJ, food and … more
Part of Shore Road will temporarily close
The Town of Cornwall announced last week that a six-tenths of a mile section of Shore Rd. is scheduled to close on or about June 16 for approximately two weeks for Orange County’s … more
Summer training underway
Town of Highlands residents or others who use Mine Torne Rd. in Fort Montgomery need to be aware that the road will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on quite a few upcoming days, for scheduled … more
The Hudson River Fish Migration will be celebrated on June 14.
Celebrate Hudson River fish on June 14
Riverkeeper is proud to announce the inaugural Riverkeeper Fish Migration Celebration on Saturday, June 14, a daylong event highlighting the magnificent fish species that migrate annually in the … more
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