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Highland gears up for annual Springfest Celebration
The Hamlet of Highland will be buzzing with activity on Saturday as the community comes together for the annual Highland Springfest, set for May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the intersection of Main … more
Three candidates made their pitch to the public; [L-R] Ivan Acosta, Jeanine Gemmell and Tom Miller.
Three seek two Highland seats
There are three candidates seeking two open seats on the Highland Board of Education. Jeanine Gemmell said she is running again for the community of Highland. “I have no other agenda … more
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Harry Toromanides and JoAnn Reed
Marlboro school board candidates unopposed
First time candidate Harry Toromanides is seeking a seat on the Marlboro School Board.   “I hope to use my skills and values to serve this community that has welcomed us so … more
Anne Lawless, Debbie Jersey, Monique Wolf
Three candidates vie for two school board seats
Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20, with voting from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Highland Falls Intermediate School. The school … more
Eight seek three school board seats
Eight candidates, a mixture of incumbents, previous candidates and newcomers, are seeking one of three seats on the Newburgh Board of Education. The annual election and district budget vote will be … more
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Town of Cornwall officials stopped by Warren Court on May 8 to assist members of the Highway Department in planting 10 new trees on the hillside above Cornwall Plaza.
Ten new trees for a Cornwall street
Residents of Warren Court in Cornwall live on a lovely, quiet cul-de-sac, but …. The first half dozen or so houses have had the misfortune, for decades, of having to look at the backside … more
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Richard Schaffner, Brendan Carty, Bass Shakra, Jamie Fox, Lofton Riser
Meet the five candidates for Cornwall’s Board of Education election
Cornwall Central School District voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20, with voting from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Cornwall Central Middle School. The school district has proposed a … more
One of the new logos used at O’Neill High School in place of the decades old Indian Head.
Once a Raider, always a Raider
Alumni of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, especially O’Neill High School, often say the phrase above, but it may not hold true much longer. The school district is in … more
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Teacher assaulted at NFA; police, EMS respond
A teacher at Newburgh Free Academy’s Main Campus was assaulted in a classroom by a student Wednesday, prompting a police and EMS response, school officials confirmed. Acting Superintendent … more
Village Board shifts funds to reserve accounts
The Highland Falls Village Board unanimously approved moving $70,000 to its reserve funds at its meeting on May 5 – the funds were budgeted in the municipalities’ 2024-25 budget. The … more
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Town and Village of Montgomery sign joint sewer study
Earlier this month, the Town and Village of Montgomery boards approved a joint sewer feasibility study, which will provide both municipalities with insight into their wastewater treatment plants and … more
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Mayor Hembury responds to nepotism complaint
The Village of Montgomery board kicked off this month with a lengthy meeting last Tuesday, May 6, featuring a discussion on nepotism and a special donation to the Montgomery Free Library. Early … more
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Among the affected stores is the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Broadway.
Rite Aid Announces closure of New York stores
The national drugstore chain Rite Aid has announced for the second time it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Rite Aid reportedly filed for bankruptcy back in October 2023 and closed several … more
A number of Highland residents protested at Town Hall prior to a Zoning Board meeting on a proposed pet crematory
Lloyd denies request for appeal on crematory
Last week the Lloyd Zoning Board of Appeals [ZBA], denied resident Bruce Epperson from presenting his appeal of a determination made by Building Department Director Dave Barton that a proposed Pet … more
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Keith Dougherty, the owner of Mooka Moon, inside his shop.
New artisan gift shop opens in Montgomery
Are you looking for some artwork to spice up your home decor? Or perhaps you want handcrafted accessories to show off to your friends? Look no further than Mooka Moon, a new gift shop in the Village … more
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Sunday is Dragon Day in Cornwall
Put on your sneakers and head to the Cornwall Central Middle School track on Sunday, May 18 for the third annual ‘Dragon Day’ hosted by the Cornwall High School’s Leadership … more
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Emily Roohan
Go to vote, enjoy the art
If you love art, especially local art, make sure to plan some extra time when you head to vote at the Cornwall Central Middle School on Tuesday, May 20. As is the annual tradition, there will be an … more
Those who participated in O’Neill High School’s pre-prom assembly recently: O’Neill Assistant Principal Tom Breitfeller, Principal Robin Haberman, SADD Advisors Phil Yosso and Bridget Smith, Marianne Angelillo, Shannon Faint, Aspasia Fatsis, Konstantinos Fatsis, and ADAC’s Lauren Savino, Cynthia Ilardi and Frankie Wright.
O’Neill’s students learn about ‘100 Deadliest Days’
On Thursday, May 1, O’Neill High School held a pre-prom assembly sponsored by Students Against Destructive Decisions. All students who were attending prom that night, as well as all juniors and … more
Reaction to state budget is mixed
New York lawmakers reached a long-delayed agreement on the state’s $254 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and reaction from Hudson Valley leaders and residents reflected both optimism and … more
Village of Maybrook finalizes 2025-26 spending plan
The Village of Maybrook board held a work session for its 2025-26 budget on February 26, filed it by the deadline on March 20, and adopted it on April 28. The final budget comprised of $3,333,587 in … more
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