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Chris Carballo
Carballo attends final school board meeting
The October 1 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Board of Education was the last for Assistant Superintendent for Business Chris Carballo; he was thanked for his … more
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Highlands Town Board okays going over tax cap, if needed
If necessary, the Town of Highlands can now exceed New York State’s mandated tax cap for its 2027 budget. The Town board adopted a local law which allows them to take the action at its meeting on … more
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Cornwall’s Phylis Murphy (holding proclamation) is surrounded by Senator James Skoufis, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski and Assemblyman Chris Eachus last week.
September 29 is now ‘Phylis Murphy Day’
Soon-to-retire from the Town of Highlands Recreation Department, Cornwall’s Phylis Murphy had the table turned on her a little bit last week. Senator James Skoufis was hosting a senior citizen … more
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Back row (l-r): THAC Captain Jeff Gathers, Kyle Shorrette, THPD Chief Joseph Burns, Merv Livsey Jr., Eric Jimenez, FMFD Chief Rich Salva, Supervisor Bob Livsey, John Montelione, former Grace Baptist Pastor Steve Snavely; and front row (l-r): Cooper Rogers, Sean Lewis, Genesis Melo-Perez, Esmelin Germosen, Marty Byrnes, Donna Salva, Village Trustee Jen Gargiulo, Grace Baptist former Pastor Steve Snavely and current pastor Andrew Snavely.
Grace Baptist celebrates first responders
Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls hosted its 26th annual Public Safety Sunday on September 20. “The service recognizes and honors the first responders in our communities,” Pastor Andrew … more
Surrounding the Joe Murphy and DPW’s David Hurst are Trustees Aleena Olivia, Jen Gargiulo, Peter Carroll and Jim Ramus, and Mayor Jim DiSalvo.
It’s now Murphy’s Way
Highland Falls’ Joe Murphy has worked for the Village of Highland Falls Department of Public Works since June 1, 1973 – at 53 years, he is the longest serving employee of the municipality. … more
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Highlands budget work underway
A year ago, the Highlands Town Board started its annual budget work $535,000 over the town’s state-mandated tax cap. This year, they started just $300,000 over it. Last year, the board ended … more
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Village Board considers Satterlee Grove project
The Highland Falls Village Board has accepted a petition to review the possibility of allowing a Planned Residential Development (PRD) – 31 units on 4.5 acres in the Satterlee Grove area. It’s a … more
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Dr. Evan Goldfischer welcomed everyone to the 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk, a fundraiser aimed at helping those affected by the disease.
Prostate Cancer Walk marks 17th year
The Premier Cares Foundation recently hosted its 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk at the Walkway Over the Hudson. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports local patients with prostate … more
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From left: Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends President Ann Molina and Vice President Dee Moreno, Honorees Virginia ‘Ginny’ Norfleet, Pastor Agnes Saffoury, Nancy Sporbert, Felicia Hodges and Aaron Falk, and Mistress of Ceremony Laurie Tautel.
Five honored as ‘People Who Make a Difference’
“Before you complain, have you volunteered yet?” That was the theme of the Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends 23rd annual People Who Make a Difference Recognition breakfast, … more
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Architect Andy Woodrum appeared before the Highlands Consolidated Planning Board on September 17 with regard to the proposed mixed-use development at 447, 451 and 457 Main St. in Highland.
Public hearing set for Main Street development
A Planning Board public hearing on the proposed development for 447, 451 and 457 Main St., the former IGA/Highland Falls Market, Park Restaurant and Schade’s Restaurant buildings, will take place … more
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Tax cap hearing set for September 28
The Highlands Town Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 28 regarding adopting a local law to exceed the New York State tax cap, if necessary. That date was set at the board’s September … more
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Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Social Worker Kelley-Anne Lonergan was awarded tenure at the September 17 meeting of the Board of Education. Lonergan, also the varsity volleyball coach, got to the meeting just in time to receive her tenure after her team defeated Port Jervis in the gymnasium. She’s shown with Superintendent of Schools Michael McElduff and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Crystal Waterman.
McElduff presents goals to Board of Education
The Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District heard a presentation from Superintendent of Schools Michael McElduff on his goals for the year ahead at its … more
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Business owner Andrea Kelley urges the Highland Falls Village Board to push ahead a zoning change that will promote growth on Main St. last week.
Highland Falls adopts zoning amendment
From left to right, the vote was no (Trustee Aleena Olivia), no (Deputy Mayor Jim Ramus), yes (Mayor Jim DiSalvo), yes (Trustee Jen Gargiulo), yes (Trustee Peter Carroll). And with that, the Village … more
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2024 O'Neill Homecoming parade featured cheerleaders.
O’Neill Homecoming Parade is September 30
The Highland Falls Village Board has approved a request for the James I. O’Neill High School Homecoming Parade to take place on Main St. at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The parade, which steps … more
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Brigadier Gen. Nicholas H. Gist
Gist is West Point’s 16th Dean of the Academic Board
Brigadier Gen. Nicholas H. Gist has been confirmed as the 16th Dean of the Academic Board at the U.S. Military Academy. He officially assumed the duties of Dean during a ceremony held in August. … more
As Athletic Director Brooks Alexander spoke at last week’s Board of Education meeting, other district administrators – Director of Pupil Personnel Services Beth Hordines, FMES Principal Alex Hansen and O’Neill Principals Dr. Michael Curtain and Lindsay Berry – look on.
All agree – week one was a good one
The only negative thing any of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s building administrators had to say about the opening day of the 2026-27 school year was O’Neill High … more
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Getting ready to celebrate 120 years
Now that the Town of Highlands Independence Day ‘Do Over’ has taken place, it’s time to gear up for the next big community event. It’s the 120th birthday celebration for the Village of … more
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Are we still Raiders?
At the August 13 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s Board of Education board member Monique Wolf asked if the district’s three schools can still sell … more
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Pete Kinney
Kinney announces write-in campaign
Fort Montgomery resident Pete Kinney has announced that he will again run for the Town of Highlands supervisor position in the November 3 election. “Voters of the Town of Highlands, I am … more
For years, the deal amongst the Department of Public Works employees has been whoever’s photo appears in the paper has to buy lunch for the rest of the crew. Working Leader Wayne Yeoman is now retired, after a 38-year career, but perhaps his former co-workers will hit him up for one last meal.
Yeoman retires as long-time working leader for village’s DPW
Following a 38-year career in Cornwall-on-Hudson’s Department of Public Works, Wayne Yeoman officially retired on July 31. “It’s strange,” Yeoman said about retiring. “It seems like it … more
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