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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
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
The Highland Middle School opened in 1939 during the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Middle School to re-open next week
After the Highland Middle School suffered a devastating fire in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024, the 344 students had to to finish the school year by sharing the facilities at the High … more
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Showtime Cinemas owner Christopher Bistor.
Curtain to fall on Showtime Cinemas
The Showtime Cinemas theater will officially close its doors on Sunday, September 15, ending over two decades of operation in the Town of Newburgh. The theater building and surrounding parking lot … more
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Longtime Cornwall American Legion members Richard Randazzo and Jim Kline surround four of the five honorees at Sunday afternoon’s tea honoring them. The women are Grace Mazzocca, Brenda Mannion, Colette Fulton, Mary Quinlin and MaryAnn Kline (missing from photo).
American Legion Post 353 honors past commander’s wives
What do Cornwall’s Colette Fulton, Grace Mazzocca, Mary Quinlin, MaryAnn Kline and Brenda Mannion have in common? They are all the wives of past Commanders of Cornwall American Legion Post 353. … more
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Rodeos, ribbons and grease residue at Maybrook meeting
The Village of Maybrook board provided several updates and announcements during its August 26 meeting, including a stunt group to perform on Celebrate Maybrook Day, upcoming cancer awareness months, … more
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Walden board will decide on residency requirements this Tuesday
The Village of Walden board, after contemplating the subject for several meetings, may finally amend residency requirements for village positions during a public hearing this Tuesday, September 3. … more
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Construction crews are actively working on the new Delano Hitch Aquatic Center.
City pool on schedule for Memorial Day ‘25
Over the past few months, several projects in the City of Newburgh have been active with construction personnel and vehicles at their worksites. These projects look to turn former unviable sites into … more
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Cornwall-on-Hudson Trustees debate pro-housing certification
During its August 19 meeting, the Cornwall-on-Hudson Board of Trustees began discussing whether or not to sign onto Governor Kathy Hochul’s “Pro-Housing Communities” certification … more
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