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A new sign on display in Blanca Tailoring’s window on Liberty Street. The shop is hopefully nearing reopening later in January.
Routed by fire, Blanca Tailoring eyes a comeback
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
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Marlboro Superintendent discusses Blue Ribbon Commission
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
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Graham “Mike” Jamison.
Crawford remembers Mike Jamison, former town supervisor
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
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Terry Murray and Ciro Attardo
Attardo, Murray to exhibit their work at Leo’s Cornwall
The Cornwall Highlands Arts Alliance is pleased to announce that Orange County artists Ciro Attardo from Warwick and Terry Murray from Cornwall will be exhibiting their creative work at Leo’s … more
History behind SKE Engine #2 uniform patch
If you take a close look at the patch on the turnout gear of Storm King Engine Company #2 members, you’ll see that it’s dedicated to a long-ago member who lost his life in the line of … more
Flags to be flown at half-staff through January 28
Across New York State, flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week. Here, one of the Village of Highland Falls’ … more
When Winter Break equals a NYS Commendation
Senator James Skoufis said he was “thrilled” to present Cornwall resident Mia Sabin with a New York State Commendation award last week. Sabin, along with her dad, co-founded the Cornwall … more
Cornwall BOE about to begin 2025-26 budget work
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
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State Police recover body from Hudson River
On December 28, at approximately 11:12 a.m., Troopers out of the Haverstraw barracks responded to a report of an individual jumping off the Bear Mountain Bridge. The preliminary investigation … more
The Orange County Department of Health.
Orange County Government adopts families for the holidays
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Youth Bureau Director Rachel Wilson are proud to announce the success of the Adopt-A-Family Program in its 35th year of bringing joy to 132 families this … more
The 2024 Leadership Day honorees pose at last year's ceremony.
Walden to honor community leaders on Leadership Day
The Village of Walden will host its annual Leadership Day celebration on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bradley Assembly Room on the third floor of the Municipal Building. The event will … more
Man arrested following stabbing in New Windsor
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
The Christmas Day kitchen crew: (l-r) Denise Krupp, Mike & Sue Slapp, Billy Chronopolous, Mike Kennedy, Christin Byrnes, Bob Livsey and Pam Mayer (whose husband John was out delivering meals). Also missing from photo, Pat and John Flynn, and several others who helped deliver meals.
Christmas Dinner served about 120 in Highlands community
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
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Several fire departments arrived at the scene of a fully engulfed home at 536 N. Riverside Road on Christmas Eve that claimed the life of a Highland man.
House fire claims life of Highland man
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
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Maher submerged in the freezing water while Kristie Hall supervised him.
Maher takes the Polar Plunge challenge
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
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Santa Claus joins Meals on Wheels for deliveries
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
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Four teachers were awarded tenure at the December 16 meeting of the CCSD Board of Education. From left: Samantha Sabini (5th grade, CCMS), Matthew Stufano (7th grade, CCMS), Sara Talman (4th grade, CES) and Katie Prisco (1st grade, CES).
Four CCSD teachers awarded tenure
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
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Schools benefit from Army’s great season
“We were not expecting this, and it is very kind.” Those were the words of Highland Falls Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff recently as he showed off … more
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As the sun set on day three, Cornwall-on-Hudson’s Menorah was lighted
That prayer, in both Hebrew and English, closed out the 38th annual Menorah lighting ceremony in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson on Friday, Dec. 27, the third day of Hanukkah. more
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Karen Edelman-Reyes
Edelman-Reyes plans for County Court Judge
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
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