Editorials
Did you know that we’re in the midst of the annual NYS burn ban? It runs through May 14, and prohibits the open burning of brush, leaves and debris to reduce wildfire risk, with exceptions for …
In the heart of the village of Walden stands a bronze statue of President William McKinley, a tribute that might seem curious at first glance. But the story behind the statue reveals deep ties …
Hey Orange County… Spring is continuing to blossom all around our beautiful County. Easter and Passover are right around the corner, and with them come “Spring breaks.” Some are …
“First, there’s the job -- where the goal is simply to earn a living and support your family. Then there’s the career – where you trace your progress through various …
I am writing to the community of Town of Highlands (including those who have relocated). As a first-generation Highland Falls, I am very grateful to my parents, Sgt. Menzo and Lillie Mims, who chose …
This reflection originally began as a speech for the Opening of the Fields, a moment that marks the transition from winter to spring at Common Ground Farm, my place of work. But as I wrote and …
If you are tired, upset, discouraged, fed-up, anxious – this is not the time to withdraw into a shell. This time more so than in any other time in the past 25 years, is the time to exercise …
Many of us forget that all our families are immigrants.  Our parents or grandparents made the voyage years ago to flee from war, famine, oppression and antisemitism, or just in search …
If you are tired, upset, discouraged, fed-up, anxious – this is not the time to withdraw into a shell. This time more so than in any other time in the past 25 years, is the time to exercise …
As winter officially turns to spring this week, there’s an undeniable sense of excitement in the air here in Orange County. With the cold of winter (hopefully!) behind us, the promise of …
I write this letter as a Village of Highland Falls resident. I know that times in our village right now are very challenging and divided. However, I need to let you know about an incident that …
I write this letter as a Village of Highland Falls resident. I know that times in our village right now are very challenging and divided. However, I need to let you know about an incident that …
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the dedicated army of municipal workers who recently repaired the roadside drain/cement street drain in front of our house. I am truly appreciative of …
The election is almost upon us! It has been encouraging speaking with you in the last few days as we tried to arrange a forum for the candidates to appear together before the voters and respond to …
Willow Ave. Elementary School’s Drama Club put on a delightful performance of Disney’s The Aristocats Kids last week – it was the final musical of the Cornwall Central School …
Matt Argenio gets set to take a shot on goal.
The Cornwall Central boys lacrosse team continued its unbeaten run with back-to-back wins this week, edging Washingtonville 11–10 in a nail-biter Monday at Kaplan Field on the campus of Mount …
The Section 9 boys basketball All-Stars, as selected by the Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Basketball Coaches Association of New York, for the 2024-25 season have been named. In Class AA, …
On April 1, James Kane was sworn in as only the 30th mayor in Cornwall-on-Hudson’s 141-year history.
In its 141-year history, the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson has only had 30 mayors. James Kane, who was first elected in March 2010, has served as trustee for almost six terms, three of which included …