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Among those being considered for Hometown Heroes banners are Ken Kumpel (l.), a FDNY member who lost his life on 9/11 and Captain Paul Bucha (r.), a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in July.
Cornwall-on-Hudson sets sights on banners and lights
Cornwall-on-Hudson Trustee Lori Beth Paliotta has identified 22 utility poles, on Hudson Street, which could be used for illuminated holiday decorations or Hometown Hero banners, a project which the … more
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A view of the area of the Armistead wreck, just last week, from Grandview and Cornwall Ave. in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
World War I vessel remembered
In a move recognizing local history, the Cornwall Yacht Club has donated a sign to the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson which highlights the Hudson River wreck of the Armistead, a ship built during WWI. … more
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Route 218 reopens over Storm King Mountain
On September 13, about 14 months after floods washed out a 300-foot stretch of Rt. 218 between West Point and Cornwall-on-Hudson, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the road reopened to traffic. … more
Ali Ali is described as a medium-skinned Indian male, approximately 5'5" tall, weighing approximately 180lbs. At the time of his last sighting, he was wearing a black shirt, black pants, and no shoes.
UPDATE: Suspect is now in custody
The New York State Police and local police agencies are currently searching in the Woodbury area for a suspect wanted for several violent felony crimes out of New York City.   The … more
The honorees pose with Orange County and Cornwall officials.
County’s ‘SuperAgers’ honored at Cornwall’s Munger Cottage
“Please, share your secrets with us!” Those were the words of County Executive Steve Neuhaus as he spent lunchtime at Munger Cottage in Cornwall on September 13 – he was there … more
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Route 218 was closed for more than a year, following the July, 2023 flooding.
Hochul announces reopening of Route 218
Governor Kathy Hochul  announced Friday that State Route 218 in the Town of Highlands, Orange County, has reopened to traffic for the first time since devastating floods in July 2023 washed … more
Last October, a young man cruising through the finish line at the 2023 Cornwall Color Run found himself bombarded with color by volunteers working at the event!
Cornwall Color Bash is October 5
There’s a new location this year, but the Cornwall Color Bash promises to be just as much fun as the last two years! It’s a billed as a “larger-than-life party equipped with music, … more
Grace Suchanyc and Historian Ronnie Coffey are shown preparing the soon-to-be Hometown USA exhibit in the Historian’s office this summer.
Hometown U.S.A: Remembering the Return of the Iran Hostages
Once upon a time, the Village of Highland Falls, New York was the center of the Universe. Well…maybe I’m exaggerating a little. But it certainly seemed that way on a cold winter day … more
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Anne Venezia Capone, a Cornwall/Cornwall-on-Hudson resident since 1950, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 8. Posing for a group photo with the birthday girl are Mayor James Gagliano, Supervisor Josh Wojehowski and Recreation’s Phylis Murphy.
Cornwall’s newest centenarian just celebrated for the fourth time
There aren’t that many local folks who can say that both Cornwall-on-Hudson Mayor James Gagliano and Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski have stopped by their homes – at the same time … more
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Budget work begins for the Cornwall Town Board
When the Town Board met on Tuesday evening (September 10), they were expected to introduce a local law to override the tax cap levy, and set a public hearing (most likely on October 15) for the … more
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Congressman Pat Ryan speaks at the Orange County Emergency Services Center last week.
Ryan announces Orange County public safety funding
Congressman Pat Ryan joined with Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta and Orange County Commissioner of Emergency Services Peter Cirigliano last week to announce … more
Newly formed run club to meet weekly on Saturday mornings
Ivette Duran has been interested in fitness for the past four years, but only started running a few months ago when she was selected in a lottery drawing to participate in the New York City Marathon … more
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Illuminated snowflakes similar to this one will be coming this winter to a utility pole near you.
Watch for snowflakes on Cornwall’s Main Street
The Town Board has approved the spending of $6753 from the Town of Cornwall’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) budget for the purchase of 17 snowflake lights for Main St. They … more
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Cornwall’s new EV charging stations, located in front of Town Hall.
Cornwall becoming a Climate Smart Community
The Cornwall Town Board unanimously adopted the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge at its meeting on August 20. That helps set the town up to receive more grants from the state to … more
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Retired Cornwall Judge Frank Navarra is shown straightening a photo of himself that will hang forevermore in the Town of Cornwall Justice Court.
Navarra dedicated career to giving second chances
Joined by friends, family, and local government officials on Aug. 27, Judge Frank Navarra’s portrait was unveiled and hung in the Joseph L. Thomson Courtroom in Cornwall’s Town Hall. … more
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The Town of Highlands dog pound was, literally, washed away from this location in the July 9, 2023 flooding.
Routine business for Highlands Town Board on August 26
The Highlands Town Board awarded a $295,000 contract to build a new dog pound to FCC Construction on August 26. The town hasn’t had a dog pound since July 9, 2023, when flood waters destroyed … more
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Fort Montgomery Elementary School Principal Jacqueline Rodriguez, left, is shown greeting 2024-25 pre-kindergarten students as they got off the bus at the Highland Falls Intermediate School last Tuesday. The young students, who will attend the HFIS this year while the FMES is under construction, were taking part in a bus orientation/meet the teacher event. With the youngsters at right is PreK Teacher Alli Lennon.
Will 7th graders remain at O’Neill? School board to decide
Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff kicked off a nine-minute meeting of the Board of Education with a brief statement on August 29. “I … more
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Mary Perdue and Michelle McQueen, shown here, have been using old News of the Highlands articles to help them create a historical presentation for the church set for Sunday, Sept. 8. They also thank Town of Highlands Historian Ronnie Coffey for help in finding documents and photos pertaining to the church.
What do you know about St. John AME Zion Church?
On Sunday, September 8, starting at 3 p.m., the fellowship hall at St. John African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Highland Falls will be alive with local history. And everyone is invited to stop … more
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Donahue Memorial Park in Cornwall is shown during the August 24th performance by Parrotbeach.
Donahue Memorial Park is a busy place!
There are four entities which currently operate out of Donahue Memorial Park, the Cornwall-on-Hudson riverfront – two kayak companies, Mountain Valley Guides and Storm King Adventure Tours and … more
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The legacy of Buffalo Soldiers honored for 63rd time at West Point
Several hundred people took time from their Labor Day weekend to attend the 63rd annual Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Ceremony on Buffalo Soldiers Field at West Point on Sunday. The event is a tradition … more
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