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Roxanne Donnery
O’Neill High School Library named for Roxanne Donnery
Current Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff did not know Roxanne Donnery, who led the district’s Board of Education as its president and vice … more
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CONNECT students learned to read the labels when preparing young plants – different types have different needs!
CONNECT students learn about plants and flowers
CONNECT students at the Highland Falls Intermediate School got to meet two community icons when it comes to plants and flowers last week when Highland Falls residents Michael Graber and Rose Pozo … more
Cornwall schools had three individuals perform as part of the Junior Jazz Ensemble.
Another opportunity to show off Cornwall’s young musicians
On March 1, nine Cornwall Middle and High School students participated in the Orange County Music Educators Association Jazz Festival hosted by Tuxedo High School. They were among the 40 students … more
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Cornwall Garden Club officers include (l-r): Robin Portelli, Nancy Faust, Lisa Morasse, Eileen Wood, Elizabeth Stuart, Patricia Gilardo, Barbara O’Rourke and Nancy Wills.
Cornwall Garden Club enjoys spring luncheon
On Sunday March 9, members of the Cornwall Garden Club gathered for their annual “Spring Luncheon” at Temple Hill Tavern in Vails Gate. This is the largest meeting of the year. The … more
Orange County DA announces youth fishing contest
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler has announced the launch of the fifth Orange County District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby. The Derby will run from April 1 through … more
Ann Molina watches as the O’Neill High School Select Chorus performed Lift Every Voice and Sing on February 28.
Molina talks ‘history’ with O’Neill High Schoolers
Ann Molina had one of those ‘go big or go home’ moments on February 28. She had been invited to O’Neill High School to speak to students as Black History Month ended, and … more
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DiSalvo is Highland Falls’ new mayor
It took until very early Wednesday morning for the unofficial election  results to be released in the Village of Highland Falls, due to a large number of absentee ballots that had to be … more
Orange County to participate in STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Orange County Emergency Services Commissioner, Peter Cirigliano announced that Orange County police agencies and the STOP-DWI Coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to … more
Renderings of a new park being created in Highland Falls by Scenic Hudson were available for the public to view at the most recent Village Board meeting.
Scenic Hudson details park plans
Residents of Highland Falls who attended last week’s Village Board meeting got a sneak peek at what a new park in the community is going to look like, thanks to Heather Blakey, a senior park … more
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Eighth grade will be at HFIS next school year
Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff announced last Thursday that, for the 2025-26 school year, the district’s eighth graders will return to … more
Eamon Fallon, proprietor of the South Gate Tavern, is shown surrounded by his family just after a new street sign designating the corner by his bar as Eamon Fallon Way.
Welcome to Eamon Fallon Way
Highland Falls doesn’t have a new street, but it has a new street sign! On Saturday, March 1, the intersection of Main St. and Homestead Ave. was renamed by Mayor Joe D’Onofrio … more
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A Monday afternoon blaze
The Fort Montgomery Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at Hudson View Mobile Home Park (Lot 21) on Monday afternoon, finding a fully involved residence. The home, FMFD Chief … more
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Bill Braine, Dave Carnright, Jim Kane
Cornwall-on-Hudson residents will vote on Tuesday
Registered voters in Cornwall-on-Hudson are asked to vote for mayor and two trustee positions on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Edward C. Moulton, Jr. Board Room of Village Hall, 325 … more
Jennifer Gargiulo, Aleena Olivia, Sallie Dorsch, Peter Carroll, Pat Flynn, Carol Spisso, Jim DiSalvo
Highland Falls residents will vote on Tuesday
Registered voters in Highland Falls are asked to vote for mayor and two trustees on Tuesday, March 18, from noon to 9 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 15 Drew Ave., Highland Falls. There are … more
CONNECT students in their Dr. Suess gear during Read Across America week.
It was Dr. Seuss week at CONNECT!
National Read Across America Day is a nationwide celebration of reading that takes place annually on March 2 – the CONNECT program at the Highland Falls Intermediate School made the celebration … more
Town of Highlands hires code enforcement officer
The Highlands Town Board has hired a code enforcement officer to assist in the Building Department – Moses Pabon was hired for the part-time position for $31 per hour. The town’s Building … more
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DiSalvo joins mayoral race
When longtime Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio decided several weeks ago to step out of the race – to retire from the position of mayor – his current deputy mayor, Jim DiSalvo, … more
Hahn remains as disaster coordinator
In two quasi-personnel matters at its February 3 meeting, the Highlands Town Board approved Kurt Hahn as the town’s Disaster Coordinator for 2025 and okayed a request from the town’s … more
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Highland Falls holds 10th annual Saint Patrick’s Parade
“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” Last Saturday dawned a beautiful day, with temperatures in the mid-50s and … more
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Highland Falls Repair Café set for April 26
Got a broken lamp? Or a skirt with a busted seam? Or a bike that desperately needs some attention? Luckily for the residents of the Town of Highlands, the next Repair Café is coming on … more
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