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Mahler’s 'Resurrection' highlight GNSO concert
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra will celebrate a milestone in its 2024-25 season with a special 30th anniversary concert featuring Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” … more
The Dali Quartet performs at the season finale of The Newburgh Chamber Series.
Beethoven, Mendelssohn close out concert season
Latin American music meets the classical canon when the Dalí Quartet performs April 25 in Newburgh. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Church, 105 Grand St. The concert … more
Local author reclaims lost Civil War histories
A.J. Schenkman never set out to become a Civil War historian. Instead, as a self-described ‘amateur storyteller,’ the Hudson Valley-based author and educator has always been more … more
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SUNY Orange presents 'Art Unbounded'
The ‘Art Unbounded’ student art exhibition, celebrating SUNY Orange creative spirit and 75th anniversary of the college, is on view through April 30 in Orange Hall Gallery where the hours … more
HEAP assistance available for for summer cooling
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that applications are open to help low-income New Yorkers stay cool this summer through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Overseen by the Office of … more
The Highland Falls Village Board remains one member short, but on April 7 the first meeting of the ‘new’ board took place, with Mayor Jim DiSalvo, re-elected Trustee Peter Carroll, Trustee (and now deputy mayor) Jim Ramus, and newly elected Trustee Aleena Olivia. DiSalvo says he will appoint one more trustee in the weeks ahead, for a one-year term.
New water meter project begins
The Highland Falls Village Board has authorized spending $45,595 to purchase 100 new Badger water meters to replace old, failing meters in homes and commercial buildings in the village. … more
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Jim Ramus
DiSalvo names Ramus as deputy mayor
New Highland Falls Mayor Jim DiSalvo has named Trustee Jim Ramus as his deputy mayor; he took the action at the board’s April 7 reorganization meeting. In other matters, DiSalvo named … more
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Few comments at Highland Falls budget hearing
A handful of Highland Falls residents asked questions about, and a couple commented on, the tentative fiscal year 2025-26 budget – a $8,361,149 spending plan – when the public hearing was … more
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NYMA Cadet Kevin Ao, Kristen Wicks, Barbara Smith Gioia, Dee Moreno, Assemblyman Chris Eachus, Tracy Andrews, Alisha Barnsby, Sister Joan Faraone and NYMA Cadet Shea Morris pose with the recipients holding the citations they were presented by Eachus.
Seven area women honored for their community service
“This is a wonderfully diverse group of amazing women.” Those were Assemblyman Chris Eachus’ words at the close of his annual ‘Women of Distinction’ awards ceremony … more
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Old development idea resurrected in Cornwall
Just over a year ago, residents of Cornwall and its neighboring communities turned out in full force at a public hearing for a proposed large warehouse project – Treetop – on a parcel of … more
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Agnes Saffoury and Danny Zint are shown during last week’s Sit & Chat at the American Legion Hall in Highland Falls.
Community forum discussed why we get impact aid
On April 23, the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s administration will host a meeting for the community to talk about their concern about the status of the federal Impact … more
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Town of Highlands Democratic Committee Chair Lynn Edsall (l) and Orange County Legislator Laurie Tautel surround Highland Falls’ Olga Anderson at last Saturday’s Evelyn Drew Memorial Service Award brunch at Barnstormer Restaurant.
A familiar face receives Evelyn Drew Service Award
Every year the Town of Highlands Democratic Committee gives out just one award – the Evelyn Drew Memorial Service Award. It goes to a person who has made significant contributions to the Town … more
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Join the Honor Flight ‘Welcome Home’
The Town of Highlands United Youth group has booked a bus to go to Stewart Airport on Saturday, April 12 for the evening’s ‘Welcome Home’ for that day’s Hudson Valley Honor … more
Fort Montgomery’s Dean Jeager spoke at the Highland Falls Library last week about landscaping solutions to help keep homes safe in extreme weather conditions.
Plant this? Or that? A professional view
On a beautiful Friday evening in the Hudson Valley, just about the time of year when property owners are starting to think seriously about getting out into their yards and doing not only Spring … more
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Several hundred attend Hands Off rally in Highland Falls
Several hundred people gathered together in the sometimes-pouring rain on West Point Highway in Highland Falls on April 5 to take part in a nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protest. There were … more
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Highland Falls budget hearing is April 7
If you have something you want to say about the Highland Falls proposed 2025-26 budget, next Monday is the time to do it. The public hearing on the $8,361,149 spending plan will take place at 6:30 … more
Highland Falls projects wrapping up
Here’s a quick update from outgoing Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio on a handful of ongoing projects in the village. First, regarding the $4.5 million New York Forward grant. … more
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‘Hands off’ rally planned for Saturday
A community-led rally is set to take place Saturday, April 5, as part of a nationwide movement opposing policies linked to former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. The event, … more
Learn more about Impact Aid on April 23
As most who live in the Highland Falls, West Point and Fort Montgomery communities know, the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District depends heavily on federal Impact Aid to support … more
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Joe D’Onofrio and Melanie Guerrero
A few final words from D’Onofrio, Guerrero
At the March 24 Highland Falls Village Board meeting both outgoing Mayor Joe D’Onofrio and outgoing Trustee Dr. Melanie Guerrero took a few minutes to make a few comments as they prepare to … more
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