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Surrounding the Joe Murphy and DPW’s David Hurst are Trustees Aleena Olivia, Jen Gargiulo, Peter Carroll and Jim Ramus, and Mayor Jim DiSalvo.

It’s now Murphy’s Way

Highland Falls’ Joe Murphy has worked for the Village of Highland Falls Department of Public Works since June 1, 1973 – at 53 years, he is the longest serving employee of the municipality. …

Highlands budget work underway

A year ago, the Highlands Town Board started its annual budget work $535,000 over the town’s state-mandated tax cap. This year, they started just $300,000 over it. Last year, the board ended …

Village Board considers Satterlee Grove project

The Highland Falls Village Board has accepted a petition to review the possibility of allowing a Planned Residential Development (PRD) – 31 units on 4.5 acres in the Satterlee Grove area. It’s a …
Dr. Evan Goldfischer welcomed everyone to the 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk, a fundraiser aimed at helping those affected by the disease.

Prostate Cancer Walk marks 17th year

The Premier Cares Foundation recently hosted its 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk at the Walkway Over the Hudson. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports local patients with prostate …

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Marcia A. Jacobowitz, an attorney and longtime community leader, has been selected to receive the 2027 Ottaway Medal, Vision Hudson Valley’s highest honor. Jacobowitz will be honored at the …
Congressman Pat Ryan is encouraging Hudson Valley middle and high school students to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide …

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News of the Highlands - October 1, 2026

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Brandi McLendon
The Orange County NY Arts Council (OCNYAC) has appointed Brandi McLendon as executive director, following her service as acting executive director since January 2026. McLendon, a Cornwall …
Don’t expect to see Rt. 218 over Storm King Mountain open before spring 2027. Answering an inquiry on social media last week, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowksi said he has been told by the …
At press time, the Cornwall Town Board was set to hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to conduct three pieces of business prior to going into an executive session to interview …
Did you know that the Village of Highland Falls and Scenic Hudson collaborated to establish Highland Falls Preserve? It’s a new park, offering residents and visitors a walkable, scenic destination …
Local municipalities will be flushing fire hydrants soon. When flushing takes place, water may be cloudy or discolored for a short period afterwards. Highlands: In Highland Falls flushing will …

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California Governor Gavin Newsome just signed 13 election protection bills to secure the Midterms. Governor Hochul should follow his lead to safeguard voters and their votes from interference by the …
Climate change is an immediate, rapidly accelerating threat that is negatively impacting the environment and people all over the world. The Hudson Valley is no exception. Small and large communities …
Although I now live in New Windsor, I spent several years as a resident of Cornwall and continue to care deeply about the community and its future. My time in Cornwall gave me a genuine appreciation …
I would like to take a moment to tell each and every member of the Highland Falls Fourth of July committee how proud I am of what we accomplished together this year. The following worked so hard for …

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From left: Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends President Ann Molina and Vice President Dee Moreno, Honorees Virginia ‘Ginny’ Norfleet, Pastor Agnes Saffoury, Nancy Sporbert, Felicia Hodges and Aaron Falk, and Mistress of Ceremony Laurie Tautel.
“Before you complain, have you volunteered yet?” That was the theme of the Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends 23rd annual People Who Make a Difference Recognition breakfast, …
Works of artist Thomas Pope are on display at the Crawford House in Newburgh.
An exhibition at Crawford House is highlighting Thomas Pope, a 19th-century artist whose life and work were deeply intertwined with Newburgh.   The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay …

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The sound of a fire siren signaled the start of the 111th annual Orange County Volunteer Firefighters Association Parade on Saturday, as firefighters, emergency personnel, marching units and …
The Maturely Motivated Players – Candy Pittari, Ginny Borton, Ralph Bowers and Gail Fluer – made a return engagement to the Highland Falls Library on September 19, delighting several dozen people …
Architect Andy Woodrum appeared before the Highlands Consolidated Planning Board on September 17 with regard to the proposed mixed-use development at 447, 451 and 457 Main St. in Highland.
A Planning Board public hearing on the proposed development for 447, 451 and 457 Main St., the former IGA/Highland Falls Market, Park Restaurant and Schade’s Restaurant buildings, will take place …
The Highlands Town Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 28 regarding adopting a local law to exceed the New York State tax cap, if necessary. That date was set at the board’s September …

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