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Ice skating party: Family fun for all ages
It didn’t matter if you knew how to ice skate or not, there was plenty to do around Garrison’s Pond in Fort Montgomery last Friday evening, as the FMFD and THPD hosted their annual … more
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Few changes at town reorganization
As they are required to at the start of each fiscal year, the Highlands Town Board reorganized on Monday, Jan. 13, just prior to a regular business meeting. Not much changed as the board set … more
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Highland Falls Police Department: Protect yourself from burglary
In response to several reported residential burglaries in nearby communities, the Highland Falls Police Department issued a bit of a warning to the community this week. “What we know is … more
Highlands Chamber of Commerce President Dee Moreno is shown speaking at the January 14 meeting of the group, held at Delizia’s Pizza Kitchen.
Highlands Chamber has first meeting of 2025
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce started off 2025 with a crowd large enough that they had to move to a bigger room. That’s a good sign for the organization, President Dee Moreno told the group … more
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New York Military Academy Cadets march at the Trump Inaugural Parade.
NYMA cadets march at Trump Inauguration
Donald J. Trump graduated from New York Military Academy (NYMA) in 1964. Who could have possibly known that more than 60 years later, cadets from that very same school would be in Washington DC for … more
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Nominate Orange County’s ‘Senior of the Year’
The Orange County Office for the Aging is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Senior of the Year, Outstanding Contribution by a Senior, and Senior Friendly Business awards. Do you know … more
Ring in the Lunar New Year with a wok luck party
New Year’s Day, according to the Gregorian calendar, has come and gone, but there’s still an opportunity to celebrate. The Chinese New Year begins Jan. 29 and to honor the occasion, Lydia … more
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Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Center for their “Nature on Ice” Winter Benefit on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 5-7 p.m. Visit hhnaturecenter.org for tickets.
Adults: Enjoy Nature on Ice
On Sunday, February 2 from 5 - 7 p.m., join the Hudson Highlands Nature Center for Nature on Ice, a winter celebration in honor of their education staff to benefit the Nature Center’s … more
Town of Highlands increases fire inspection prices
At its meeting on January 13, the Highlands Town Board voted to increase the prices for required fire inspections for multi-family residential and business properties. The price for residential … more
‘Riverside Moguls’ returns to the Tuxedo Historical Society
Author, musician and historian Alex Prizgintas will be returning to the Tuxedo Historical Society on Sunday, Jan. 26th at 2 p.m. for part two of his “Riverside Moguls: Wealth and Power in the … more
The Student Arts Showcase will take place on February 1 at the Galleria at Crystal Run.
Arts Council to present Student Arts Showcase
The Orange County Arts Council will host its annual “Arts Build Confidence” student arts showcase on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Middletown Galleria Mall at Crystal Run from 10:00 … more
Two awards for Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery schools
FYI: First, the Fort Montgomery Elementary School has been named a Distinguished School by the National Association of ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) State Program Administrators. … more
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Decision on next year’s 8th grade coming soon
When the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Board of Education decided to close the Fort Montgomery Elementary School for the current school year while construction takes place, … more
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First-time author helps daughter find joy in reading books
Cynthia Fusillo’s six-year-old daughter was having difficulty getting into reading. She found she couldn’t relate to the main characters in the stories because they possessed abilities, … more
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Cornwall Public Library’s Brenda Goldfarb introduces Nick Morizzo to an audience of 106 people at Munger Cottage on Sunday.
A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Nick Morizzo came to sing. In the first Cornwall Public Library event at Munger Cottage in 2025, 106 people spent a couple of hours on Sunday afternoon rockin’ the time away enjoying 60s … more
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Celebrating Cornwall’s ‘Senior Shutterbugs’
Richard Rabinowitz is a Newburgh resident who used to have a “big corporate office” in the world of publishing, but, these days, his self-proclaimed business is connecting people. He … more
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Chamber of Commerce announces new board members
The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the newest additions to its 2025 Board of Directors. These distinguished leaders bring diverse expertise, dedication, and fresh perspectives … more
Officials gathered in Town Supervisor Bob Livsey’s office at 9 a.m. on the last day of 2024 to sign a new three-year contract for the employees of the Highway Department. From left: Councilman Joe DeWitt, Livsey, Union VP Tim McCabe, Union President Ryan Falk, and Deputy Supervisor Rich Sullivan.
Highway workers start 2025 with a new contract
The Town of Highlands Highway Department employees started the year 2025 with a new three-year contract in place, thanks to a last-minute signing of the new deal on New Year’s Eve. At a … more
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Three hired at short Town Board meeting
At an 18 minute meeting on December 30 the Highlands Town Board signed a contract, transferred some money, hired three part-timers and wished the community a happy new year. Hired were three … more
Terry Murray and Ciro Attardo
Attardo, Murray to exhibit their work at Leo’s Cornwall
The Cornwall Highlands Arts Alliance is pleased to announce that Orange County artists Ciro Attardo from Warwick and Terry Murray from Cornwall will be exhibiting their creative work at Leo’s … more
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