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County Executive Steve Neuhaus delivers 2025 Proposed Budget Address Tuesday, September 24
Neuhaus presents his 2025 Budget
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 … more
Orange County Board of Elections offers extended hours for voter registration
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 … more
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 … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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.
The other victims of 9/11 should also be remembered
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 … more
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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.”
2025 budget work begins for Highlands
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. … more
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Satellite mental health clinics are now in local schools
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 … more
Highlands community: “We will never forget September 11”
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 … more
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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.
Sunday was an absolutely perfect day in Cornwall!
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 … more
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 sets sights on banners and lights
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 … more
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A view of the area of the Armistead wreck, just last week, from Grandview and Cornwall Ave. in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
World War I vessel remembered
In a move recognizing local history, the Cornwall Yacht Club has donated a sign to the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson which highlights the Hudson River wreck of the Armistead, a ship built during WWI. … more
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Route 218 reopens over Storm King Mountain
On September 13, about 14 months after floods washed out a 300-foot stretch of Rt. 218 between West Point and Cornwall-on-Hudson, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the road reopened to traffic. … more
Ali Ali is described as a medium-skinned Indian male, approximately 5'5" tall, weighing approximately 180lbs. At the time of his last sighting, he was wearing a black shirt, black pants, and no shoes.
UPDATE: Suspect is now in custody
The New York State Police and local police agencies are currently searching in the Woodbury area for a suspect wanted for several violent felony crimes out of New York City.   The … more
America’s youth in action
Cornwall United’s youngest soccer players are five and six years old, and on Saturday mornings, they make for some great entertainment as they run, kick, jump (and often fall!) in their quest … more
Decker, Geysen exhibit their work at Leo’s in Cornwall
The Cornwall Highlands Arts Alliance is pleased to announce that two Cornwall artists – Jen Decker and George Geysen will be exhibiting their creative work at Leo’s Italian Restaurant and … more
The honorees pose with Orange County and Cornwall officials.
County’s ‘SuperAgers’ honored at Cornwall’s Munger Cottage
“Please, share your secrets with us!” Those were the words of County Executive Steve Neuhaus as he spent lunchtime at Munger Cottage in Cornwall on September 13 – he was there … more
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Route 218 was closed for more than a year, following the July, 2023 flooding.
Hochul announces reopening of Route 218
Governor Kathy Hochul  announced Friday that State Route 218 in the Town of Highlands, Orange County, has reopened to traffic for the first time since devastating floods in July 2023 washed … more
Last October, a young man cruising through the finish line at the 2023 Cornwall Color Run found himself bombarded with color by volunteers working at the event!
Cornwall Color Bash is October 5
There’s a new location this year, but the Cornwall Color Bash promises to be just as much fun as the last two years! It’s a billed as a “larger-than-life party equipped with music, … more
Grace Suchanyc and Historian Ronnie Coffey are shown preparing the soon-to-be Hometown USA exhibit in the Historian’s office this summer.
Hometown U.S.A: Remembering the Return of the Iran Hostages
Once upon a time, the Village of Highland Falls, New York was the center of the Universe. Well…maybe I’m exaggerating a little. But it certainly seemed that way on a cold winter day … more
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