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Make sure you have cell phone emergency alerts turned on
At the most recent Highlands Town Board meeting, Councilman Joe DeWitt urged all community residents – both Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery – to sign up for the local emergency alert … more
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Dahl’s fifth book hits shelves; a sixth is in its infancy
Julia Dahl, a six-year resident of Cornwall-on-Hudson, is the author of “Invisible City,” “Run You Down,” “Conviction,” and “The Missing Hours.” Her … more
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Pink-tacular is Back
Families and neighbors from Marlboro, Newburgh and the surrounding areas, dressed in pink, joined together at Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar on Route 9W on Friday, October 11 for the 9th Pink-Tacular … more
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Anna Maria, manager of Bella Baci, with her family.
Calabrese restaurant flourishes in Pine Bush
Are you hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine? Bella Baci, a new restaurant that opened on July 2 in Pine Bush, could be the solution to your appetite. This eatery’s staff pride … more
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Montgomery Senior Center is now fully ADA-compliant
After several months of preparation and development, the Village of Montgomery finished several enhancements to its senior center on 36 Bridge Street, making the building completely ADA-compliant and … more
Shawangunk Board considers pavement management plan
During Shawangunk’s October 3 meeting, Highway Superintendent Rich Blazeski invited a special guest to speak with the board and residents: Howard Mills, former Town of Wallkill supervisor and a … more
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Marlborough Town Board to honor outstanding resident each year
  For the first time, the Town of Marlborough will honor a “resident of the year,” thanks to a unanimous resolution passed by the Town Board at its October 15 meeting. … more
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The Apple Time Fair was back and better than ever
The Cornwall Presbyterian Church held its annual Apple Time Fair on Saturday. The highlight of the day was the 218 homemade pies which were made. Those who purchased could choose from four varieties: … more
Veterans saluted on Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s Mission 34 to Washington, D.C.
Early Saturday morning, Stewart International Airport was packed with supporters as 83 veterans, representing World War II, the Korean War, Cold War, and Vietnam, departed on Hudson Valley Honor … more
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Team Highland Rotary raised $2,800 for the ALZ Association. Pictured L- R Tony Marmo, B.J. Mikkelsen, Don & Loretta Verity, Steve & Deborah Laubach, Patricia Mikkelsen, Pat & Richard Roza, Christine Sorbello, Lee Barrington and Lee Ann Marmo..
Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns to the Walkway
Last Saturday, the Alzheimer’s Association held their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on the Highland side of the Walkway Over the Hudson. They had more than 600 participants in 114 teams … more
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Walden celebrates fall season with 30th Trunk or Treat
Hundreds of residents dressed in costumes both spooky and silly gathered at Bradley Park in Walden last Saturday, October 19 for the village’s 30th annual Trunk-or-Treat. This autumn tradition … more
Kyle Conway, President of the NAACP Newburgh/Highland Falls chapter, was one of several guest speakers at the marker ceremony.
New marker reveals African American burial site
The City of Newburgh celebrated the unveiling of a new historical marker on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Newburgh Courthouse. The marker honors the African Americans buried at the site, now beneath the … more
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Eric Pierson (left) with town and hamlet residents, discussing ideas for the town hall and Garrison Park.
Wallkill residents hold brainstorming session
Last year, the Town of Shawangunk received $50,000 from New York State’s Strategic Planning and Feasibility Grant to revitalize the Hamlet of Wallkill. With so much money and so many factors to … more
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Lloyd rejects zone change for Bluff Project
At the last Lloyd Town Board meeting the council members voted unanimously not to grant a rezoning change for a parcel off Maple Avenue where the Crest Group had proposed to build 134 units of … more
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Highland Falls Board okays privatizing treatment plant
The Village Board has approved contracting out the operations of its Wastewater Treatment Plant – VRI Environmental Services will now run both the water and sewer plants. The vote on the … more
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Cornwall-on-Hudson Information technology is below compliance levels
October is cybersecurity awareness month and Fisch Solutions recently provided an assessment of Cornwall-on-Hudson’s information technology, installed in all facilities. At the October 7 … more
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Charli XCX in concert
On October 10, pop musician Charli XCX performed an hour-long concert before a crowd of about 1000 people including staff and vendors at Storm King Art Center in Cornwall. SKAC representatives said … more
Lara Pruschki (at the podium) and Kelly Naughton (holding the map) describing Forest of Fun Aerial Adventure Park to the planning board.
Montgomery’s Forest of Fun project generates mixed reviews
Representatives of Outdoor Venture Group, an adventure park company based in Connecticut, returned to the Town of Montgomery planning board recently to provide updates to a distinctive project: the … more
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Tentative Plattekill budget shows 17% increase
At a tentative total of $5,379,258, the proposed budget for 2025 is considered a work in progress and is expected to be finalized and approved in November.   The tax levy for the … more
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The aftermath of the July 9, 2023 flood (shown here) has the Town of Highlands Board seeking funds for ongoing damage.
Highlands renews $4 million in Bond Anticipation Notes
To pay for ongoing damage from the July 9, 2023 flood, the Town of Highlands Board has authorized the purchase of a $4 million Bond Anticipation Note (BAN). BANs are good for one year and can be … more
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