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Kids’ Night in Highland Falls was a great success!
If you heard music coming from the area of Roe Park in Highland Falls last Friday evening; if you couldn’t get a parking spot anywhere near the park; and if, at about 8 p.m. you saw lots of … more
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Photos that will be part of the Cornwall Library’s upcoming art exhibit include those by Kurt Eise (pictured above).
Cornwall Public Library to host new art exhibit
The Cornwall Public Library will host an Art Show Opening Reception on Thursday, August 29 at 5:30 p.m. “How We See It” – A Juried Exhibit of Member Photographs by the Hudson … more
Watch for him at Hudson, Idlewild & River in Cornwall-on-Hudson
Watch for him at Hudson, Idlewild & River in Cornwall-on-Hudson William Greubel, a Navy veteran and town resident, was hired as a crossing guard by the Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Board last … more
The first 1700 donors can receive a 2024 challenge coin.
West Point Blood Drive is September 3 - 6
New York Blood Center invites the community to the September Blood Drive at USMA West Point. Blood Donors are urgently needed from Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 6, from 11 a.m. - 7 … more
The circus came to town
The annual Ritz Kidz Circus Community Performance was held on Friday, August 12 on Safe Harbors Green. This spectacular show is the culmination of an intensive two-week social circus program for … more
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With rising grocery prices, it’s good to comparison shop
Whether due to increased demand for certain items, climate anomalies across the globe, or supply chain issues left over from Covid, there’s no question that it costs more to feed a family now … more
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Ulster County
On Wednesday, August 21, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites, after confirming the … more
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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Developer Rick Minicozzi shows a map of the current zoning in Highland Falls during a presentation at the HFIS last Friday evening.
Main Street developers make pitch
The Highland Falls Intermediate School’s auditorium was about two-thirds full last Friday evening – something that hasn’t happened since school dismissed for summer vacation in late … more
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Firefighters successfully rescued a person trapped 50 feet in the air.
Plattekill rescue mission
The Plattekill Fire Department successfully rescued an individual trapped 50 feet in the air on August 12 after a fallen tree limb damaged the control panel of a bucket lift. The incident … more
Crawford board wants a town, not a village government
 At the end of 2023, the Town of Crawford board received approval from residents to turn the municipality into a coterminous village town but hit a roadblock after New York State required … more
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A rendering of a new housing development proposal made up for two buildings with 58 apartments and a new dog park along Water Street.
Hillside property development plans eyed
The issue of redevelopment of hillside property along Water Street in the City of Newburgh came before the Newburgh City Council at its Aug. 8 work session. The council received an update on the … more
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Supervisor Charles Carnes cutting a ribbon for the Crawford Walking Trail’s new hiking and nature section, joined by several town officials.
Crawford expands walking trail with new nature route
The Crawford Walking Trail, a two-mile walkway off Ward Avenue and Searsville Road, just received a huge extension: an unpaved, 1.3-mile hiking and nature loop starting at the trail’s highest … more
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Neighbors air concerns on Marlboro solar farm
  A proposed solar farm drew limited – but pointed – criticism in a public hearing by the Marlborough Planning Board, held at Town Hall Monday night, August 19.   … 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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The Fort Montgomery Wastewater Treatment plant is located at the bottom of Mine Dock Rd. It is beginning to near its treatment capacity, causing officials to initiate a study to evaluate their options.
Highlands Town Board moves forward with sewer plant evaluation, streetlights
The Highlands Town Board okayed a proposal from Orange & Rockland Utilities to swap out two percent of the town’s old mercury vapor streetlights for LED lights, at no charge to the town. … more
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Local FDs to receive $273,000 in grants
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced on August 19 nearly $6.5 million in federal funding for fire departments across New York State. The funding … more
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Members of the Walden Humane Society
Walden Humane Society throws party for 50th anniversary
The Walden Humane Society, one of the longest-running animal shelters in the Hudson Valley, celebrated its 50th anniversary last Saturday, August 17 with a Blue Jean Ball at Pleasantly Devine … 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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