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The former Rockwell Automotive building in Fort Montgomery.
Cannabis processing facility proposed in Fort Montgomery
The Consolidated Planning Board of the Town of Highlands heard from a Fort Montgomery property owner last week about his plans to convert the former Rockwell Automotive building (1005 Rt. 9W) into a … more
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School Board rescinds DEI policy
At the April 10 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s Board of Education, the board took two actions required by the federal government. The first, … more
THAC’s new ambulance expected at end of year
By the end of 2025, the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps will have a new ambulance, purchased mostly with grants secured by Senator James Skoufis ($80,000) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus ($250,000). … more
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Senator James Skoufis poses with USMA cadets who visited the State Capitol on April 9.
Skoufis and Eachus honor cadets on West Point Day at the Capitol
Senator James Skoufis (D-42) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-99) welcomed cadets and leadership from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to the Capitol on Wednesday, April 9, to commemorate West … more
Cornwall-on-Hudson residents Stacey Hawkins and Sarah LaVallee have teamed up to create the Moxie Food Co. They have developed eight blends of seasonings and spices. Each bottle also contains a QR code which takes buyers to their website which lists a number of recipes using each blend.
Ladies show their moxie with new line of spices
Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Milk and cereal. Individually these food products can stand on their own but are better when combined together. Independently Sarah LaVallee and Stacey … more
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CONNECT program offer Spanish lessons via Duolingo
Under the direction of Mr. Randy, students enrolled in the Highland Falls Intermediate School’s CONNECT program have the opportunity to begin learning Spanish at an early age, via a Duolingo … more
Doris Clearwater
Cornwall, Highlands will be well represented at ‘Fifty People’ event
Both the Highlands Historical Society and Cornwall Historical Society will participate in this weekend’s ‘Fifty People who Shaped Southeastern Orange County’ event. It’s on … more
Postponed Egg Hunt brings warm weather and fun
On April 12 the Town of Highlands Recreation Department’s annual Easter Egg Hunt was cancelled due to that unexpected snow ‘storm’ … but on April 18, it was warm and sunny … more
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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