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DA announces conviction in Crawford rape case
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Tuesday that Jesse Boniface, 52, of Middletown, was convicted on all charges, including first-degree rape, following a jury trial in Orange … more
Plum Point Park remains closed
Plum Point Park along Route 9W in New Windsor remains closed to the public at this time. The bridge leading into the park remains burned and damaged following a reported late night fire. The … more
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Cornwall moves forward on purchasing six ‘at risk’ properties
The Cornwall Town Board had a special meeting on Monday evening to consider allowing Supervisor Josh Wojehowski to sign ‘Notice of Grant and Agreement Award’ documents with the U.S. … more
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At the short ceremony were (l-r): BOE members Faith Aprilante, Aaron Falk and Anne Lawless, Superintendents Michael McElduff and Rachel Adelstein, BOE member Gus Koutsourades, Director of Facilities Chris Kirwan, Superintendent Chris Carballo, FMES Principal Jacqueline Rodriguez, and Senator James Skoufis’ Chief of Staff Emma Fuentes.
Groundbreaking at Fort Montgomery Elementary School
On a rainy morning last week, Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District officials and Board of Education members gathered for the official ‘groundbreaking’ of the capital … more
Members of the Lloyd Police Department hand out free ice cream cone tickets and free children ID kits to the parents. Pictured L-R Sgt. Chris Miller, Chief James Janso and Lt. Phil Roloson.
Lloyd Police host ‘Cops & Cones’ event
Last Friday evening the Lloyd Police Department hosted their first ‘Cops & Cones’ event at the Frozen Caboose on Haviland Road.  Free ice cream cones were handed out to children … more
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Discourse over Montgomery Senior Center continues
Throughout September, the Montgomery Senior Center has been a highly divisive talking point following the village board’s decision to not renew the MSC advisory board’s contract. Since … more
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Cornwall Cleanup Crew is now a 501c3 non-profit
The Cornwall Cleanup Crew, a grass-roots community organization created in 2023 to clean up illegally dumped trash along the roads of Cornwall and Cornwall-on-Hudson is proud to announce that, after … more
It’s time to get ready for Cornwall’s Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America - Cornwall is once again gearing up for another beautiful event, Organizer Melanie Larkin said this week. Wreath placement day for 2024 is Saturday, Dec. 14 at noon at the … more
Raises for mayor, council in proposed budget
Network upgrades associated with improving Information Technology infrastructure and investments in the forthcoming aquatic center were the focus of the city of Newburgh’s budget work session … more
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Highlands board looking to trim its proposed budget
The Highlands Town Board will hold a public hearing on overriding the New York State tax cap at its Monday, Oct. 14 meeting. However, Supervisor Bob Livsey said again last week that he will do his … more
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Developer unveils Lloyd bluff proposal
At the last Lloyd Town Board meeting, representatives from the Crest Group highlighted their proposal for a residential multifamily project called Highland on Hudson, located off Maple Avenue. … more
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Joan Miller presenting New York Forward project ideas.
Crawford considers New York Forward projects
Municipalities across New York have been preparing for the third round of the state’s Forward program, vying for the chance to secure millions of dollars for downtown revitalization. The Town … more
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Maybrook studies annexation
The long, multi-step process for the so-called Rakov annexation continues to proceed, with the Maybrook Village Board recently authorizing its attorney to draw up a draft negative environmental … more
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Buddy Nelson at the village’s 2023 General Montgomery Day, serving as the event’s Grand Marshal.
Montgomery’s Buddy Nelson retires from DPW
Ralph “Buddy” Nelson, the Village of Montgomery’s former DPW superintendent, officially retired from his position on August 23, concluding a 36-year career in the department. … more
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Marlborough sets October 15 for budget hearing
  By a unanimous vote, the Marlborough Town Board set Tuesday, October 15 as the public-hearing date for the town’s 2025 preliminary budget. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. and … more
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Walden Life Scout restores Shawangunk Cemetery
Last year, Walden Life Scout Joseph Davis had an idea for his Eagle Scout project: a restoration of the Shawangunk Colored Cemetery, an 1860s burial site located at the corner of Routes 208 and 300 … more
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Former HF-FMCSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Sheboy, and current Superintendent Michael McElduff are shown at the recent Committee for Education Funding gala in Washington DC with Faatimah Muhammad, Impact Aid Program Office Director for the U.S. Department of Education.
Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District recognized at national gala
Back on September 18, Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff, and former Superintendent Dr. Frank Sheboy, now the HF-FMCSD Legislative Liaison, … more
Celebrating Public Safety Service were (back row, l-r) Bob Livsey, Eric Jimenez, Greg Maher, Rich Salva, Kyle Foss, Elizabeth Leonardi, Patrick Kaley, Kyle Shorette, Sean Lewis, Jeffrey Gathers, Christin Byrnes, John Monteleone, and Keith Lamberson; and (front row, l-r) Pastor Andrew Snavely and Rich Fernandez.
24th Public Safety Sunday at Grace Baptist Church
This year’s Public Safety Sunday at Grace Baptist Church in Highland Falls, held on September 8, was a special celebration as well as an opportunity to honor the ambulance corps, firefighters, … more
Supervisor Bob Livsey thanked Grace Suchanyc for her work in helping to teach the community about the return of the hostages from Iran.
Taking a walk back in time at the Highland Falls Library
Many in the room remembered the day. Others didn’t live here at the time or were too young to have any recollections. But now that a display about the way ‘Hometown USA’ got … more
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A magical launching for CONNECT!
On Monday, Sept. 16, CONNECT launched the start of its third year at the Highland Falls Intermediate School with a magnificent magic show by Magic Jim. With 191 students registered for the free … more
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