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Cornwall moms (and others) in front of Assemblyman Chris Eachus’ office last week … while he wasn’t on hand that day, they presented petition postcards to his staff urging his support for the HEAT bill.
Cornwall moms (and others) urge support for NY HEAT act
On June 4, the Hudson Highlands chapter of Mothers Out Front sent a delegation of moms and grandparents to NYS Assemblymember Chris Eachus’ district office in Central Valley to call for passage … more
James Keyes
Keyes declares Town Board candidacy
James Keyes, a law enforcement officer and community advocate, has announced his candidacy for a councilmember seat on the Cornwall Town Board. Keyes is the endorsed Republican candidate and will … more
Scott Rolon, Maryann O’Dell and Bill Rolon surround Cornwall-on-Hudson’s Mike Trainor at last week’s Riverfest. Trainor was recently named grand marshal of the community’s Fourth of July parade.
Cornwall July 4th planning in full swing for 75th anniversary
As the 4th of July draws closer, preparations and events planning for the 75th celebration in Cornwall are in full swing. The holiday will feature returning favorites and new events, all coordinated … more
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Maher, Skoufis clash over proposed Amazon tax deal
A proposed $600 million Amazon fulfillment center in Orange County has sparked a sharp political dispute, with Assemblyman Brian Maher accusing State Sen. James Skoufis of playing politics at the … more
Jonathan Arcangel
Arcangel among winners in national music competition
Jonathan Arcangel of the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, is among the 11 winners of the 2025 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition presented by Yamaha Corporation of America. … more
Cornwall’s car show was a great success
Cornwall’s Main Street rumbled to life once again as the 9th Annual Cornwall Car Show returned to Riverlight Park on May 24. Hosted by the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce on the weekend before … more
Supervisor Josh Wojehowski shows the areas of Cornwall where the Town Board is planning to improve parks and recreation at a meeting on May 19.
The goal: to pull together a recreation master plan
Cornwall has been working to improve its recreational facilities and parks for decades, but since 2021 there’s been a focus on creating a cohesive plan to continue those improvements. At a … more
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The skies brightened for a great RiverFest!
Cornwall-on-Hudson’s annual Riverfest took place under bright (but breezy) skies on Sunday at Donahue Memorial Park – community members and visitors made their way to what is probably the … more
John Flynn is shown with Senator James Skoufis when he was inducted into the NYS Veterans Hall of Fame last week.
Commander Flynn honored by NYS Senate
Last week, NYS Senator James Skoufis induced John Flynn, the commander of Highland Falls American Legion Post 633 into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame. “I had the honor of … more
After quitting school, Nicholas Baiocco decided to study to become a barber. He opened his own shop in December.
Baiocco clips ribbon and hair as he follows his dream
Nicholas Baiocco held back tears as he addressed a crowd of friends and family earlier this month. The gathering was a celebration of the opening of his own barbershop, The 845 Clipper Barber Shop … more
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A helicopter lands on the Thruway to transport one injured person to Westchester Medical Center
Serious crash on Thruway prompts mass casualty response
A serious multi-vehicle crash on the Thruway near Riley Road prompted a mass casualty response Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The Vails Gate Fire Department and multiple EMS agencies … more
The grant money will be used to create a boutique hotel at the site of a former car dealership.
Hotel project awarded $800K
It was announced on May 23 that the Town of Cornwall was awarded $800,000 from the state’s Restore NY Communities Initiative program, a portion of $50 million that was awarded to 50 projects … more
Terry Dade
Dade to leave Cornwall at end of June
The Cornwall Central School District is officially looking for a new superintendent of schools; the Board of Education accepted the resignation of current Superintendent Terry Dade at its meeting on … more
Cornwall-on-Hudson settles with insurance on fire truck
Last year, Cornwall-on-Hudson Fire Department Engine 412 was involved in an accident, totaling the apparatus. An insurance adjuster was dispatched and offered $238,000 for the fire truck. The … more
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A teenage volunteers are shown working with a local senior citizens during the Cornwall Public Library’s Teen Tech Tutors program.
Library tutoring program bringing generations together
The “Teen Tech Tutors” program, located at the Cornwall Public Library, is about far more than simply teaching technology. It’s about bridging a gap between generations and finding … more
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The President came to town
President Donald Trump’s appearance at the West Point graduation on Saturday generated local interest in neighboring Highland Falls and in the waters surrounding the United States Military … more
New York Military Academy cadets.
Three honored at Cornwall’s Memorial Day ceremony
Dozens gathered as American Legion Post 353 held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Cornwall. Memorial Day, which began 157 years ago, serves as a day to remember the over one million … more
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Cornwall’s Farmers Market reopens this week
By the time you read this, the Cornwall Farmers Market may already be open!* The market, hosted by the Cornwall Recreation Department, opened on Wednesday, May 21 and will run from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. … more
Paving of Deer Hill and Mountain Roads set
Cornwall-on-Hudson Department of Public Works Superintendent David Halvorsen is targeting Deer Hill Road and Mountain Road for paving this summer, despite engineers being extremely busy closing out … more
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Winners and others who submitted poems in this year’s Timothy Mumford Memorial Poetry Contest.
Timothy Mumford poetry contest winners announced
On Sunday, April 27, the Cornwall Public Library proudly hosted its annual Timothy Mumford Memorial Poetry Competition, honoring the creative voices of young poets in the community. Held in … more
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