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Cornwall mothers make a push for electric buses
Two representatives of Cornwall’s ‘Mothers Out Front’ were at a recent meeting of the Board of Education, reiterating their desire to help the Cornwall Central School District make … more
Ally Lutes
Looking for a creative caterer?
Well, if you wait a few years, any of these current CONNECT students at the Highland Falls Intermediate School might be able to help you! They’re enrolled in the afterschool program’s … more
Town of Crawford presents ‘Family and Friends’ Yoga
Are you a Pine Bush area resident who needs to clear their mind after a long day of work or school? Or perhaps you’re a parent or grandparent looking to teach mindfulness to their children? … more
New date set for SUNY art show reception
Saluting the North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) is the title of the show which Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange is hosting through mid-March. Due to the snowy, icy inclement weather on February 9 … more
31 vehicles burn in Rock Tavern Auto Auction Fire; Firefighter Injured
A fire involving multiple vehicles broke out Thursday night at Insurance Auto Auctions, injuring one firefighter and damaging 31 vehicles, authorities said. The Coldenham Fire Department … more
Local farms doing their best to keep prices down
Since early 2024, a highly pathogenic avian influenza known as Bird Flu has been spreading in parts of the country and world, affecting both poultry and dairy cows. This disease is especially fatal … more
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Members of the Clintondale Fire Department recently hosted a fundraising dinner to help pay for the department’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2026. L-R Thomas Aube, Robin Link, Bob Knot, Sherri Mackey, Chief Phil Sabarese, Todd Fillette and Michael Signorelli.
Clintondale Fire Department prepares for 100th Anniversary
Earlier this month, the Clintondale Fire Department held a fundraising dinner that will be used to offset the costs of hosting a parade and related festivities in honor of their 100th Anniversary … more
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Tim McCarty
McCarty will be deputy supervisor
At the February 11 work session meeting of the Town Board, Supervisor Josh Wojehowski announced that, come February 25, Councilman Tim McCarty will be his new deputy supervisor, replacing Wynn Gold, … more
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Joe D'Onofrio
D’Onofrio will not run for re-election
Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio said on Monday that he has decided not to run for re-election to the position he has held for 28 years. “After 36 years of dedicated service to our … more
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Residents voice concerns over proposed Self-Storage Facility
A proposed self-storage facility at 7 Paffendorf Drive has drawn strong opposition from local residents, who voiced concerns during a Feb. 6 public hearing held by the town planning board. … more
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Highland adopts personal technology policy
After about two years of discussions, the Highland School Board adopted a new Personal Technology Policy at last week’s school board meeting. It is set to go into effect March 17. The … more
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Joseph Lenz (left) presenting the Capital Improvement Project to the Town of Crawford board members (right).
District seeks support for capital improvement project
Joseph Lenz, assistant superintendent of the Pine Bush Central School District, appeared at the Town of Crawford’s February 13 meeting with an important presentation: the district’s 2025 … more
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The Shaw Building, a proposed mixed-use development project, seeks the revitalization of an existing building on Johnes Street and a new construction along Edwards Street that would include housing and commercial spaces.
Hearing set for Shaw Building development
The City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency (IDA) was presented with plans for the Shaw Building, a proposed mixed-use development, on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The project, located at 24-42 Johnes … more
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Board votes to increase property tax exemptions
On February 11, the Cornwall Town Board voted 5-0 to adopt bi-partisan legislation increasing veterans tax exemptions to the maximum amount allowed. Since January, town elected officials and Town … more
Seven petitions submitted in Highland Falls
Seven Highland Falls residents have submitted petitions to be placed on the ballot for the March 18 village election. Three are candidates for mayor, and four are for trustee – there are two … more
Student reps will join BOE
New York State has mandated that as of September 1, 2025 every Board of Education in the state has a student member. While many area districts already have a student who sits with their boards, … more
BOE hears academic data presentation
“It’s awesome to sit here and celebrate our students’ accomplishments, but we are always looking at how we can grow.” Those were the words of Cornwall Central School … more
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Car wash project moves forward
The Spark Car Wash project, a proposed state-of-the-art car wash facility along Route 300, returned before the Town of Newburgh Planning Board on Feb. 6. The board declared itself the lead agency for … more
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From left to right: Robyn Haberman, AARP New York Associate State Director, Community Engagement; AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel; Carole McDermott, 2024 AARP New York Andrus Award for Community Service recipient; Assemblyman Jonathan G. Jacobson (D-Newburgh), and Scott Manley, Town of Newburgh Deputy Supervisor.
AARP honors Carole McDermott with top volunteer award
AARP New York has awarded Carole McDermott its highest state volunteer honor, the 2024 AARP New York Andrus Award for Community Service, in recognition of her decades of dedication to delivering … more
Musician Shaun Zamenick played the guitar and sang while Conor Spencer, riding on horseback, joined in.
Valentine’s Day serenades aid animal rescue
A local animal rescue found a unique way to spread love this Valentine’s Day—live country music serenades on horseback. more
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