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Cornwall Central Middle School Drama Club presents ‘Oliver!’
The Craven St. merchants, the Governors, the Pentonville residents, the police, the Ragamuffins, the Urchins and the Rascals … and not to forget Oliver, Fagin, Artful Dodger and so many other … more
Wilbur Higgins is sworn in as trustee.
Wilbur Higgins joins SUNY Orange Board
The SUNY Orange Board of Trustees administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Trustee Wilbur Higgins on Wednesday (Feb. 19) after Higgins was appointed to the Board by Orange County Executive … more
Soaring egg prices eating into restaurant profits
Feeding a family in today’s economy is tough – especially when the price of eggs makes a trip to the grocery store to buy them something to dread. But imagine the sticker shock that area … more
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Montgomery bans battery storage facilities
In late September 2023, former Town of Montgomery Councilwoman Kristen Brown proposed that the board ban battery storage facilities from the town code, emphasizing the dangers of battery fires and … more
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Retiring Walden Police Chief William Herlihy (l.) with his successor Daniel D’Elicio.
Villages welcome new police chiefs
Following the retirement of former Police Chief William Herlihy, two successors stepped up to fill in his positions for the Walden and Village of Montgomery Police Department, respectively. These … more
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Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell
Marlboro presents action plans
Recently, Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell introduced Action Plans for all three schools, likening them to planting a seed that can turn onto “something absolutely beautiful and that … more
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Town of Highlands hires code enforcement officer
The Highlands Town Board has hired a code enforcement officer to assist in the Building Department – Moses Pabon was hired for the part-time position for $31 per hour. The town’s Building … more
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DiSalvo joins mayoral race
When longtime Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio decided several weeks ago to step out of the race – to retire from the position of mayor – his current deputy mayor, Jim DiSalvo, … more
Hahn remains as disaster coordinator
In two quasi-personnel matters at its February 3 meeting, the Highlands Town Board approved Kurt Hahn as the town’s Disaster Coordinator for 2025 and okayed a request from the town’s … more
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Anthony Geraci has resigned from the Newburgh Enlarged City School District as Director of Safety and Security.
Geraci resigns as NECSD Director of Safety and Security
Anthony Geraci has resigned as the Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s director of safety and security, with his resignation taking effect March 1. Geraci’s departure was listed … more
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Cornwall Board of Ed is at work on 2025-26 budget
At the second budget presentation by Assistant Superintendent for Business John Fink last week members of the Cornwall Central School District’s Board of Education got an in-depth look at what … more
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The Bakatsias family, pictured L-R Michael, Dimitrios, Eleni, Taso and Taki.
Court of Honor ceremony held for local Eagle Scout
  On March 1 Anastasios ‘Taso’ Bakatsias officially became an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony that was held at the Highland Presbyterian Church.   At the … more
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Former Newburgh Free Academy Football Coach Bill Bianco, holding the Section 9 trophy his team won in 2021.
Newburgh football program moving on from Coach Bianco, staff
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District appears to be moving on from head football coach Bill Bianco and his coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season, following an investigation into alleged Code … more
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Matt Fascaldi
Fascaldi launches campaign for 15th Legislative District
Matt Fascaldi has announced his candidacy for Orange County Legislature in District 15, offering residents, he says, “a uniquely experienced and dedicated public servant”. District 15 … more
Highland Falls holds 10th annual Saint Patrick’s Parade
“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” Last Saturday dawned a beautiful day, with temperatures in the mid-50s and … more
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Ulster County seeks public input on Behavioral Health Services
The Ulster County Department of Mental Health and the Community Services Board are inviting residents to participate in upcoming public input sessions to help shape the future of behavioral health … more
Highland Falls Repair Café set for April 26
Got a broken lamp? Or a skirt with a busted seam? Or a bike that desperately needs some attention? Luckily for the residents of the Town of Highlands, the next Repair Café is coming on … more
Blooming Commons project presented to New Windsor Planning Board
The New Windsor Planning Board welcomed the project Blooming Commons LLC, represented by Joseph Minuta of Minuta Architecture, PLLC to their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 26. The project was … more
The Storm King Theater, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, opened on July 3, 1935. It remained open until the late 1980s and was then purchased in 1997 by Ray Yannone. He’s been trying to reopen it for years, but is hopeful to be more successful with the backing of nearly $800,000 in grant money from NY Forward.
Storm King Associates makes push to re-open village theater
Ray Yannone, of Storm King Associates, along with his daughter, Elizabeth Bruschi, have appeared before the Cornwall-on-Hudson Planning Board twice to present plans to reopen the historic Storm King … more
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Become a Phenology Monitor at Black Rock Forest
On Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., an in-person training will take place at Black Rock Forest for the 2025 Phenology Monitoring Program. Those interested can join an existing group of … more
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