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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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Families make their way to several tables with community resources.
Armory hosts back-to-school giveaway event
The Newburgh Armory Unity Center welcomed city families to their annual Back To School Distribution event on Wednesday, August 28. Backpacks were distributed, community resources were made available … more
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Paul Satkowski
Satkowski named Montgomery Grand Marshal
The General Montgomery Day Committee has selected Paul Satkowski as the 2024 Grand Marshal. He will lead Saturday’s Parade. Satkowski was born on May 22, 1969 to Bernie Satkowski and … more
Elected officials and members of the Milton Fire Department pose beside their new UTV vehicle. Pictured L-R Tom Corcoran, Bruce MacElrath, Gina Hansut, Art Tabasco, Janice Appler District Treasurer, Frank Milazzo, Commissioner Neil Fino, Capt. Ryan Lynch, Commissioner Steve Kneeter, Adam Kneeter 3rd Asst. Chief, NYS Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, Chief Steve Rivieccio and son Joey, Matt Kneeter 1st Asst. Chief, Commissioner Dick Martin and Gael Appler Jr. 2nd Asst. Chief.
Milton Fire Department gets Utility Terrain Vehicle
New York State Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson [D- 104] recently secured $65,000 to fund a Utility Terrain Vehicle [UTV] for the Milton Fire Department. This vehicle will allow the department to reach … more
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Sandy Strauss with Becky Maher, his kidney donor.
Beloved coach receives life-changing kidney donation
Arnold “Sandy” Strauss, a retired teacher and coach of Valley Central Middle School and Wallkill High School, received a special gift two weeks ago: a spare kidney from Becky Maher, a … 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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September 11 ceremony is planned in Fort Montgomery
As they do each year, Vision, Town of Highlands will host a service to commemorate the tragic events of 9/11/01 and to honor our community’s first responders. The service will be held at … more
Hundreds of tractors return for Montgomery parade
Residents of Montgomery got a taste of the area’s farming history on Saturday, August 31 during the village’s Skip Chambers Tractor Parade, an annual tradition in collaboration with … 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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Muller Avenue hosts a back-to-school blast!
A good, old-fashioned block party took place on Muller Ave. in Highland Falls on August 31 – children and adults streamed to the area to enjoy playtime (inflatables and chalking the street), … more
Members of the African Children’s Choir will perform on West Point on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Special performance at the West Point Post Chapel
The African Children’s Choir will perform at the West Point Post Chapel (Bldg. 692, Biddle Loop, West Point, on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 10:30 a.m. The African Children’s Choir is sure … more
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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General Montgomery Day returns this Saturday
The Village of Montgomery is known for several community events throughout the year, including the Skip Chambers Tractor Parade, An Old Fashioned Holiday, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. But … more
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Brentano String Quartet
HCMC welcomes Brentano Quartet
The Howland Chamber Music Circle (HCMC) opens its 2024-2025 chamber series with the world-renowned Brentano String Quartet at the Howland Cultural Center on Sunday, September 15 at 4 pm. Following … more
Brush fire closes bridge, Plum Point Park in New Windsor
A significant brush fire erupted late Saturday night near the entrance to Plum Point Park in the Town of New Windsor, leading to the temporary closure of a bridge and the park itself. The fire, which … more
Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair returns for its 43rd year
The Hudson Valley is known for its vibrant festival scene, and one of the must-visit gems is the Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair. This biannual fair, now celebrating its 43rd year, is … more
Chester and Linda Freeman
Got2Lindy Dance Studios celebrates 20 years in business
If there is one thing Marlboro’s own Chester and Linda Freeman know is that anyone can do anything they set their mind to. That belief has carried them through 20 successful years teaching … more
OSI Tuxedo Northern Tract
Open Space Institute protects at-risk land in Orange County
The Open Space Institute (OSI) has announced the acquisition of one of the last unprotected parcels in an area of southeastern Orange County. OSI’s acquisition of nearly 90 acres in the Town of … more
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