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Last week Justin Pascale, surrounded by family and friends, was sworn in as a Marlborough Town Justice by current Judge Daniel Jackson. Pascale is a registered Republican and won the Republican, … more
The Town of Shawangunk board kicked off the new year with a productive meeting last Thursday, January 2, celebrating the election of a new town justice and the winners of Wallkill’s decorating … more
Blanca Tailoring, a local business at 103 Liberty St., is preparing to reopen in mid-to-late January, pending final city inspections. Owner Blanca Sotelo said she is eager to welcome customers back … more
Superintendent Michael Rydell updated the Board of Education on the Blue Ribbon Commission, an initiative launched by the New York State Education Department to evaluate current educational practices … more
Crawford residents carried heavy hearts throughout December after Graham “Mike” Stillwell Jamison, a longtime resident and former town supervisor, passed away on December 8, 2024, at 95 … more
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
On Thursday, January 2, 2025, at approximately 9:14 a.m., the New Windsor Police Department responded to the Old Forge Hill Apartments for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a … more
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
The call of fire at a residential, two-story house at 536 N. Riverside Road in Highland came in to Ulster County 911 at 11:18 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Highland Chief Peter Miller said, “It was … more
New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher is no stranger to undertaking nonsensical challenges for good and charitable causes. Throughout his government career, he volunteered for public incapacitation … more
Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh welcomed jolly old Santa and Mrs. Claus for an afternoon of food deliveries to clients on Monday, December 23. Several clients who received a meal from Santa and … more
On the record, Superintendent of Schools Terry Dade called the four latest teachers to receive tenure in the Cornwall Central School District “rock stars”. He made the comment at the … more
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
Father William Damroth pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny charges on Dec. 17, and will pay $300,000 in restitution to St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Newburgh. Damroth is scheduled … more
Charles Carnes, the Town of Crawford supervisor and a 40-year resident, recently announced that he will retire from his position at the town board’s January 16 meeting. For over a quarter … more
Just before the holidays, the Plattekill Town Board officially adopted a six month moratorium that temporarily prohibits the review of applications for Battery Energy Storage Systems [BESS] in town. … more
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
Quick, what was the biggest thing that happened in Cornwall in the year 2024? Was it the many millions of dollars that came in as grants? Was it the accolades earned by Cornwall Central School … more
The Kwanzaa holiday was celebrated with music and dance, poetry readings and fresh food on Saturday, December 28. The Newburgh Free Library and UJIMA Literacy Program again hosted the annual … more
Dr. Michelle ‘Mikki’ Meyer, of Highland, passed away in 2024 after a short illness; she was 75. Mikki was a therapist, educator, entrepreneur, mother to a son and daughter, had two … more
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