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Steve Brescia and Ashley Dmitrieff
Brescia faces challenge from Dmitrieff
On November 3, the Town of Montgomery will hold an election for the supervisor seat, with the winning candidate serving a two-year term. This year’s candidates include Republican Steve Brescia, the … more
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Scott Manley and Stephen Krasner
Manley, Krasner vie to succeed Piaquadio as Town of Newburgh Supervisor
Voters in the Town of Newburgh will choose a new supervisor in the Nov. 3 general election, with Republican Scott Manley facing Democrat Stephen Krasner for the position currently held by Gil … more
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Architect Jason Anderson showed artist’s renderings, floor plans and streetscapes of a proposed mixed-use building on Main St. in Highland Falls on October 15.
‘Approve it as soon as you can’
Those were the words of one of the dozen or so community residents who attended a Town of Highlands Planning Board public hearing on the proposed mixed-use building to be located at 447,451,457 Main … more
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At last week’s Village board meeting, the board congratulated the Storm King Engine Comnpany for earning two first-place award at the September 26 Orange County Fire Parade.
Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson finalizes new sign law
Following months of drafting, review, and discussion, the Board of Trustees was expected, on October 19, to approve a new local law, and replace the old one, regulating signs. The final review … more
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Building director defends ruling on concrete plant; Councilwoman seeks legal review
A proposed concrete batch plant at 3260 Route 9W has drawn controversy after the town’s building di-rector classified it as light industry, a use allowed in that zoning district, even though the … more
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Walden considers fire safety regulations
The Walden board of trustees kicked off the month with a productive meeting last Tuesday, October 6, discussing several different laws and regulations. In particular, the board looked into open … more
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Tensions rise during Marlborough budget hearing
A Town of Marlborough public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget turned contentious Tuesday when a resident who questioned Supervisor Scott Corcoran about spending and legal fees was removed from the … more
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Supervisor’s job is only local election seat on the ballot
Town of Highlands voters will have just one local position on the November 3 ballot – to elect a supervisor. When voters go to the polls, they will find just one choice, on the Democratic and … more
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Town of Newburgh faces renewed pressure over proposed ICE facility
Shouts erupted during Tuesday’s Town of Newburgh Town Board meeting as tensions over a proposed federal immigration detention facility boiled over, with residents demanding more action from … more
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Cornwall Central School District will allow bus stop-arm cameras
The Cornwall Central School District Board of Education voted 6-3 on October 5 to join the rest of Orange County’s school districts in allowing stop-arm cameras to be installed on the school buses … more
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Edwin Peter Benson Sr. at the 2016 St. Pat’s Ramble.
Montgomery celebrates life and times of Ed Benson
On October 12, residents in the Village of Montgomery held heavy hearts following the passing of Edwin Peter Benson Sr., a local legend who touched many lives through his deli on Clinton Street, his … more
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Ronda Niski, a local resident and artist, standing next to her display of decoupage pieces in the Town of Wallkill’s municipal center.
Town of Wallkill spotlights local artist Ronda Niski
On October 2, the Town of Wallkill unveiled a new display at its municipal center, boasting beautiful bowls and wood panels with intricate colors and patterns. These pieces were made by Ronda Niski, … more
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Highland rally urges residents to vote
About 30 people lined both sides of Route 9W at Haviland Avenue on Saturday morning to urge residents to vote early, in what organizers said was the first No Kings event held in the Town of Lloyd. … more
Ryan Falk is the new Town of Highlands Highway Superintendent.
Town names new highway superintendent
Ryan Falk, a 13+ year sanitation worker and motor equipment operator with the Town of Highlands Highway and Sanitation Departments, has been named to replace retiring Superintendent Greg Maher, … more
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In front of Bean & Barrel (l-r): Chairman of the HUD Veterans Affinity Group Jerryl Bennett, U.S. Corps of Cadets Regulations and Discipline Officer Delroy Patrick, Eric Aronson, HUD’s Barbara Gruson, Village Trustees Jen Gargiulo and Peter Carroll, HUD Deputy Regional Administrator Michael Browder, WPAOG’s Erin Helle, and Town Councilmember Nancy Sporbert.
HUD officials visit the Town of Highlands
On October 2, the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) brought together local leaders and representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a meeting at Bean … more
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Newburgh’s proposed budget calls for increased spending
The City of Newburgh is proposing a larger budget for next year, with increased spending on municipal services, staffing and infrastructure improvements. The city’s proposed 2027 budget … more
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CCHS student musicians Yani Daskalis, Cash McLendon, Macie Stermer, Hudson Alarcon, Christian Moyik, Signy Johnson.
Student musicians heading to Rochester
The Cornwall Central School District Music Department has announced that six Cornwall Central High School students will travel to the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) All State … more
A ceremonial ribbon cutting marked the beginning of the ALS Walk.
Walkway hosts 17th ALS fundraiser
Last Sunday, ALS United Greater New York held their 17th annual fundraiser walk at the Walkway Over the Hudson in Highland. The event raised money for ALS care, local advocacy and for research. … more
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Kicking off Halloween with some fun!
The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Parent-Teacher-Partnership (PTP) hosted its annual Pumpkin Patch on October 12 – unfortunately the threat of heavy rain and wind forced the event inside the … more
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A celebration of 120 years
“All in all, it was a great weekend.” Those were the words of Highland Falls Mayor Jim DiSalvo last week, days after the conclusion of a three-day festival celebrating the 120th birthday of … more
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