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Steven Bunt’s wife, Sherry, pins a shield onto his uniform. He sworn in on Sept. 20 as a new part-time officer for the Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department.

Fire department finds replacement for engine truck

Cornwall-on-Hudson Fire Department Chief Charles Quinn reported to the Village Board last week that the fire department’s insurance company has written the department a check for $223,000 for …

Two public hearings, and two to come, for Cornwall’s Town Board

The Town Board started its September 17 business meeting with two public hearings – first a hearing at which there was no public comment on the removal of the off-street parking requirement for …

Lots of fun programs coming up at the Cornwall Public Library!

Hey arts and music and history enthusiasts: get out a pen and mark your calendars for quite a few fun events at the Cornwall Public Library, Adult Programming & Outreach Coordinator Brenda …

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Local News
County Executive Steve Neuhaus delivers 2025 Proposed Budget Address Tuesday, September 24
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus released his proposed County budget for 2025 on Tuesday, September 24 th  to a packed house at the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages, and …
Commissioners Louise Vandemark and Courtney Canfield Greene are pleased to announce that they will be offering extended office hours on Saturday September 28, 2024, for Orange County residents who …

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Cornwall Local - September 26, 2024

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Briefs
Former President Barack Obama rides in a Jeep with Lt. General / USMA Supt. Steve Gilland during a parade / review in his honor for receiving the Sylvanus Thayer Award.
Former President Barack H. Obama became the fifth President and 67th person to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award. The Sylvanus Thayer Award is an honor given annually by the Association of Graduates …
The fifth annual charity event and legacy ride, in honor of Lia Berardinelli, took place on Sept. 21. The foundation, Lia’s Life Legacy, was started to help other grieving families, as well as …
At the next session of “Sit’n Chat” on Wednesday, October 2, at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 134 Old State Rd., Highland Falls, local history lovers will explore how an …

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Past articles
During the Patriot Day ceremony, Roxanne Galvin laid a wreath in honor of her husband, Robert, who died two years ago as a result of health-related complications from working in the area of Ground Zero.
Each year, citizens young and old gather at Patriot Day ceremonies either to honor the loss of a loved one during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, or to pay their respects for the 2,977 victims who lost …
At its September 23 meeting, the Highlands Town Board was expected to pass a resolution asking New York State to reduce the speed on Old State Rd., which runs between Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery, to 30 mph fully. Currently, the road is 35mph on the Highland Falls side of it and 40mph on the Fort Montgomery side. Supervisor Bob Livsey said the board received a request from a resident – via Senator James Skoufis’ office – to reduce both sides to 30 mph. “We have to go through a whole process with the state Department of Transportation,” Supervisor Bob Livsey said, “to see if they’ll lower it.”
The Town Board began its 2025 budget work on Monday (September 23) with a 6 p.m. meeting on the topics of: Recreation, Assessor, Town Board, Supervisor, Treasurer, Veterans, Seniors, Beautification. …
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and the Orange County Department of Mental Health (OCDMH) are determined to improve access to mental health support for the youth of Orange County through the …
Cornwall Coffee Co. had this very old vehicle in front of the store – the merchant had a line of both coffee drinkers and car enthusiasts all day.
It’s not often that organizers of a major event find themselves with a perfect day, but the Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce did on Sunday, when they hosted the 52nd annual Cornwall Fall …

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Richie Sullivan remembers September 11, 2001. Not just the tragic events that took place as airplanes hit the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington DC, or the airplane that …
Among those being considered for Hometown Heroes banners are Ken Kumpel (l.), a FDNY member who lost his life on 9/11 and Captain Paul Bucha (r.), a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in July.
Cornwall-on-Hudson Trustee Lori Beth Paliotta has identified 22 utility poles, on Hudson Street, which could be used for illuminated holiday decorations or Hometown Hero banners, a project which the …

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On Sept. 21, Motivate Physical Therapy, located in the Town of Cornwall, held its second annual 5K walk/run. The date for the event was specifically chosen because it fell on World Alzheimer’s …
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, stop by Ladycliff Park in Highland Falls to participate in ‘Mental Health Day’, an outdoor event hosted by The Center of Highland Falls. …
What is Donald Duck’s middle name? a) Quack b) Fauntleroy c) No Middle Name. You’ll have to stop by the Highland Falls Fire Department Auxiliary’s Trivia Night on Friday, Oct. …
The Town of Highlands will host an important event on Friday, Sept. 20 as part of the upcoming region-wide Climate Solutions Week. Anyone in our region who was impacted by the great flood of July 9, …

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