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American flags fly high during Walden’s annual ceremony
The Village of Walden’s Veteran Memorial Park teemed with overwhelming patriotic spirit last Sunday, June 8, during the 17th annual Flag Day ceremony, a special occasion where residents … more
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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
The Highland girls softball team defeated Hastings in a rain-soaked game Monday morning. They will face Haverling on Friday in Binghamton. A win there and they will play for the Class B State Championship on Saturday.
Highland girls advance to state semifinal in Binghamton
The Highland High School girls softball team cruised to a 17-2 win over Hastings-on-Hudson on Monday to capture the Class B regional title in the 2025 NYSPHSAA Softball Championships. The game, … more
School construction projects moving along
It seems like there has been construction going on in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District forever, but the work in all buildings is nearing completion this summer. … more
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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
Dunkin’ on the run: new location planned
A proposed amendment to a previously approved site plan along Route 32 calls for reducing the size of a planned commercial building and incorporating a Dunkin’ location within the structure. … more
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Rachel Adelstein
School board accepts Adelstein’s resignation
The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District will be looking for a new assistant superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology this summer after accepting the resignation of … more
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Public comment returning to Village of Montgomery board meetings
The Village of Montgomery board held an extensive meeting in the senior center last Tuesday, June 3, featuring updates for the village hall’s security cameras, meetings’ public comments. … more
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Resident complains to school board about pet crematory
Last week Meghan Quinn spoke to the Highland school board to express her opposition to a proposed pet crematorium that is about 200 feet from the Elementary School. Quinn has a child in … more
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Historical Society hosts ‘Troop K’ talk
The Plattekill Historical Society will present a program on the history of New York State Police Troop K on Monday, June 16, featuring a talk by historian and author Frank Goderre. Goderre, … more
Hudson Valley welcome is set for June 30
You’re going to see a lot of activity on Monday, June 30 on the north end of Main St. in Highland Falls. It’s Reception Day – aka ‘R Day’ – and that’s … more
Town of Highlands Historian Ronnie Coffey during her June 4 presentation.
Great folks made for a great presentation
“She does an excellent job.” Those were a few of the first words of Agnes Saffoury, who moderates the Highland Falls Sit & Chat local history program, when she opened the most … more
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Friends gather under the tent at Fullerton Avenue for the semi-annual Greek Fest.
Greek Fest returns this weekend
St. Nicholas GreekFest, a beloved tradition in the Hudson Valley, returns June 13–15 with three days of authentic food, music and community celebration on the grounds of St. Nicholas Greek … more
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Mónica Luján of the City of Newburgh will be running in the upcoming city election in the fall, looking to claim the Ward 2 seat.
Luján challenges Monteverde for Ward 2 seat
Mónica Luján, a Democrat from the City of Newburgh, has announced her candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Newburgh City Council. She will challenge incumbent Councilwoman Ramona … more
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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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Summer Rec Programs set for Lloyd, Marlborough and Plattekill
Local municipalities are preparing to host a variety of summer recreation programs to provide children with active and engaging experiences. The towns of Lloyd, Marlborough and Plattekill will each … more
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Shawangunk discusses food trucks and short-term rentals
The Shawangunk Town Board discussed regulatory legislation for short term rental properties and food trucks at its meeting on June 5. The discussion over short term rental properties continued … 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
Celebrating faith, love and unity
Over 100 community members stopped by the Highland Falls Library on May 31 to celebrate Eid Mubarak. Muslims across the global Islamic community celebrated Eid-ul-Adha 2025, also known as the … more
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