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Tributes offered to retired ANG Wing Commander
Family, friends, and members of the NY Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing gathered in the Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh last Friday, August 23 to commemorate the late Major … more
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In Cornwall-on-Hudson, some paving this fall, some next year
At last week’s Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Board meeting, Mayor James Gagliano reported that paving of Mountain Road and Deer Hill Road will be postponed until next season. The delay is to allow … more
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On his very last day as editor of The Cornwall Local, Ken Cashman was still hard at work at his desk in The Local’s Elm St. office.
The passing of Ken Cashman is a loss to the community
“Very sad news for all in Cornwall.” “Legend. A really nice guy.” “Thank you Mr. Cashman for years of dedicated service to this community.” … more
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The fire had broken out in the maintenance shop at Black Rock Forest’s old headquarters area, on Continental Rd.
Black Rock Forest maintenance shop fire still under investigation
Last Thursday evening (August 14), Black Rock Forest executive director Isabel Ashton, who lives on the ground of the forest preserve, was out walking her dog. She saw something unusual on that walk … more
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NYMA public hearing remains open
While New York Military Academy is making progress when it comes to getting repairs on its water lines and fire hydrants, the school hasn’t yet done enough to assure the Town Board that the … more
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The Town of Highlands dog pound was, literally, washed away from this location in the July 9, 2023 flooding. The Town Board will discuss two bids to replace it at its meeting next week.
Dog discussions at both Highland Falls, Highlands boards
Dogs have come up at the most recent Town Board and Village Board meetings. At last week’s Town Board meeting, Supervisor Bob Livsey noted that bids were due back on August 14 to rebuild … more
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Money matters keep Cornwall Town Board busy
Here’s a great problem to have … the Town of Cornwall recently received a $50,000 grant for community programming, secured by Assemblyman Chris Eachus, and now they’ve got to find … more
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The sign may still say ‘Have a great Summer’, but local students need to be tracking that there are just about two weeks left until school resumes again in the HF-FMCSD!
Back to school is coming quickly for HF-FMCSD kids
Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff is looking forward to school starting again on Wednesday, Sept. 4. He let the community know that, while … more
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For a job well done
On May 28, Cornwall Police Chief Joseph Gebert and Sgt. Douglas Schofield responded to a call for a car accident that had resulted from a cardiac incident. The two, using the AED (Automatic External … more
A quick stop at Rings Pond in Cornwall to try to catch a fish or two is a common activity. Here, on opening day of Little League 2024, a youngster and his grown-up left the ceremonies to cast a line!
Please, ‘catch and release’ at Cornwall’s Rings Pond
Cornwall Town Councilman Tim McCarty doesn’t make a big deal about many things. But one thing that he is obviously passionate about is protecting Cornwall’s outdoor space so that … more
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Anyone wishing to see what Cornwall Central High School’s outdoor athletic facilities will soon look like should stop by the school to examine this large sign. The work is well underway.
Cornwall School Board gets update on capital project work
There was one bit of “bad news” but several pieces of “good news” when Bill Devine from the Palumbo Group updated the Cornwall Central School District’s Board of … more
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Cornwall Board of Education sets 2024 tax rates
The Board of Education adopted the Cornwall Central School District’s 2024-25 tax levy at its meeting on August 12. The school district will operate, as approved by voters in May, on a … more
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From left to right, Assemblyman Brian Maher, Pat Larkin, NYSBA Executive Director Dr. Minosca Alcantara and NYSBA Public Information Officer Chris Steber. Mrs. Larkin was presented with a print of the Bear Mountain Bridge drawn by the late John F. Gould in honor of her late husband, Senator Bill Larkin.
Purple Heart honorees celebrated as part of Bear Mountain Bridge anniversary
On August 7, the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) hosted a ‘Purple Heart Day’ breakfast and ceremony at the Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bear Mountain Bridge (aka Bear Mountain … more
Neuhaus continues Leadership Speaker Series with 9/11 survivor
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that he will host the fourth installment of his Leadership Speaker Series on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the … more
Ryan introduced his ‘Protecting Social Security Act’ in Newburgh last week
Last week, Congressman Pat Ryan continued his fight for Hudson Valley seniors, introducing the “Protecting Social Security Act,” landmark legislation that will ensure Social Security … more
A fire broke out at the Black Rock Forest maintenance shop on Wednesday.
Fire contained at Black Rock Forest maintenance shop; no injuries reported
A fire broke out at the Black Rock Forest maintenance shop in Cornwall on the evening of August 14, causing significant damage to the facility. The blaze was discovered at approximately 8:14 p.m., … more
Communities still dealing with aftermath of 2023 storm
Over a year after the July 9, 2023 storm dumped four to eight inches of rain on the region, the communities of Cornwall and Cornwall-on-Hudson are still navigating through the remediation process. … more
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Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Clerk Wickiser, Mayor James Gagliano, Police Chief Steven Dixon, Deputy Mayor Jim Kane, and Trustee Lori-Beth Paliotta (l-r) are shown in front of the village’s new police vehicles last week.
$54K grant means a new police vehicle for the COHPD
Last week Senator James Skoufis announced $54,000 in new grant funding for the full cost of the purchase of a patrol SUV for the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department. Skoufis acknowledged … more
Members of the Cornwall Senior Advisory Council – wearing t-shirts with the positive message “You’re never too old for anything” – pose with Cornwall Councilwoman Virginia Scott at last week’s Senior Advisor Committee barbeque.
Cornwall’s seniors enjoyed a well-deserved lunch!
Last Tuesday “a very successful event” took place at the Cornwall Yacht Club, when that facility hosted the annual Cornwall Senior Advisory Committee barbeque. Cornwall Councilwoman … more
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Members of the 3rd NJ Regiment, Captain Bloomfield’s Unit, are shown during a Garrison Day event at Fort Montgomery last year.
Three events for local history buffs at the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
There are three events for local history buffs planned at the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site (located at 690 Rt. 9W, Fort Montgomery) in the month ahead. First is an evening lecture called … more
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