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History behind SKE Engine #2 uniform patch
If you take a close look at the patch on the turnout gear of Storm King Engine Company #2 members, you’ll see that it’s dedicated to a long-ago member who lost his life in the line of … more
Flags to be flown at half-staff through January 28
Across New York State, flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week. Here, one of the Village of Highland Falls’ … more
When Winter Break equals a NYS Commendation
Senator James Skoufis said he was “thrilled” to present Cornwall resident Mia Sabin with a New York State Commendation award last week. Sabin, along with her dad, co-founded the Cornwall … more
Cornwall BOE about to begin 2025-26 budget work
As the Cornwall Central School District prepares to start its 2025-26 budget work, the Board of Education delayed a vote on setting its budget calendar at its December 16 meeting. The question at … more
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State Police recover body from Hudson River
On December 28, at approximately 11:12 a.m., Troopers out of the Haverstraw barracks responded to a report of an individual jumping off the Bear Mountain Bridge. The preliminary investigation … more
The Orange County Department of Health.
Orange County Government adopts families for the holidays
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Youth Bureau Director Rachel Wilson are proud to announce the success of the Adopt-A-Family Program in its 35th year of bringing joy to 132 families this … more
The Christmas Day kitchen crew: (l-r) Denise Krupp, Mike & Sue Slapp, Billy Chronopolous, Mike Kennedy, Christin Byrnes, Bob Livsey and Pam Mayer (whose husband John was out delivering meals). Also missing from photo, Pat and John Flynn, and several others who helped deliver meals.
Christmas Dinner served about 120 in Highlands community
While most folks were enjoying Christmas morning at home in Highland Falls, several dozen people pulled together to prepare and deliver about 120 traditional Christmas dinners (turkey, mashed … more
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Schools benefit from Army’s great season
“We were not expecting this, and it is very kind.” Those were the words of Highland Falls Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff recently as he showed off … more
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As the sun set on day three, Cornwall-on-Hudson’s Menorah was lighted
That prayer, in both Hebrew and English, closed out the 38th annual Menorah lighting ceremony in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson on Friday, Dec. 27, the third day of Hanukkah. more
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Karen Edelman-Reyes
Edelman-Reyes plans for County Court Judge
You may know her as a neighbor in Cornwall, or a second-year member of the Cornwall Town Board. But soon, you may know her as County Court Judge Karen Edelman-Reyes. Edelman-Reyes announced in … more
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2024 was a busy year in the Town of Highlands
Did it seem like 2024 was a quick year? A look back in the weekly issue of The News of the Highlands reveals that not only was it a busy year, but the large number of fun and momentous events served … more
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West Point to honor President Jimmy Carter with cannon salutes
The U.S. Military Academy’s Military Police Company at West Point will fire a cannon round every 30 minutes from dawn until dusk on Monday, December 30, in honor of President Jimmy Carter. … more
Capital Project update
Students in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District went home an hour early on December 20 due to incoming bad weather, but Superintendent Michael McElduff hung around for awhile … more
District looks to eliminate school tax pay program
At one of its upcoming meetings the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s Board of Education will vote on eliminating its ‘School Tax Payment Program’; an … more
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Town of Highlands CCA relaunches
The Town of Highlands – for residents who live outside of the Village of Highland Falls within the Town of Highlands -- is participating in an electricity supply contract through the Town of … more
Might he become an honorary FMFD member?
In two of his last appearances in the Town of Highlands before heading back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas, Santa stopped by the Fort Montgomery Fire Department on Saturday to hand out … more
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Sitting around a table discussing environmentally friendly holidays (and more!) with Town of Highlands Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee Chairperson Olga Anderson, far right, facing camera, were Ann Molina, Rich Fox, Julia Hannawalt, Kathy Rose and Doris Lent.
Be a little more environmentally friendly this holiday season
Whatever you do, don’t throw strands of non-functioning holiday lights into your recycling bin. Not quite as damaging, but also not a good idea is throwing them in your regular garbage can. … more
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SUNY Orange offers EMT training
To help address the region’s need for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), SUNY Orange will be offering a new EMT-Basic course beginning January 16. The comprehensive program is designed … more
Town Board okays three paving contracts
The Highlands Town Board has authorized Supervisor Bob Livsey to sign contracts for three paving projects for Fort Montgomery. Gorman Construction will pave Weyant Rd. ($50,625), Mine Dock Rd. … more
Highland Falls/ Ft. Montgomery BOE learns about special ed co-teaching
The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Board of Education heard from three of the district’s Special Education teachers at its meeting on December 12, as Director of Pupil … more
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