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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 …

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 …
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, …
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, …

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Local News
Supervisor Bob Livsey thanked Grace Suchanyc for her work in helping to teach the community about the return of the hostages from Iran.
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 …
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 …

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News of the Highlands - September 26, 2024

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When you get your Highland Falls, or Town of Highlands, water bills at the beginning of November, be aware that not only the rate, but how the amount of water you use, is billed. Highland Falls …
As most know, the Village of Highland Falls was awarded $4.5 million through New York State’s NY Forward program last winter. The purpose of the grant is to create a more walkable, resilient, …
The Fort Montgomery Fire Department responded to five motor vehicle accidents without injuries and one with injuries during the month of August, Chief Ryan Falk has reported to his Board of Fire …
On Saturday, October 5, join the Hudson Highlands Nature Center (HHNC) for their 8th Annual Meadows and Trails 5K.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, join the Hudson Highlands Nature Center (HHNC) for their 8th Annual Meadows and Trails 5K at the Outdoor Discovery Campus, located at 120 Muser Drive, (off Angola Road) Cornwall. …
On Saturday, Oct. 5, beginning at approximately 5 p.m, the Cornwall Youth Committee will be sponsoring a ‘Color Bash’ involving youths and their parents/ guardians in a fun run. This …

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Past Articles
O’Neill quarterback Mathia Williams grabs the ball from his center - Shea Jerke (53) as AJ Duvall (87) and Liam Gust (13) block for him.
While O’Neill varsity football coach Dave Moskowitz noted after the September 21 loss to Spackenkill that his team had “improved greatly from the previous week”, that improvement …
O’Neill’s 2024 varsity girls’ tennis team is shown with Coach Rokhsha Michael-Razi before a recent meet. The girls are about halfway through their season.
The O’Neill girls’ tennis season began its 2024 campaign on Friday, Sept. 6 at home with a match against Burke, Coach Rokhsha Michael-Razi said last week. So far, the team had played …
O’Neill High School Varsity Volleyball September 23: O’Neill beat Port Jervis 3-1 with scores of 23-25, 25-21, 25-14, 25-16. September 25: Beacon beat O’Neill 3-0. September 27: …
Cornwall Cheerleaders
Cheerleading teams from eight area high schools participated in a Section 9 ‘Game Day Cheer’ competition at O’Neill High School on September 28; it was the first of the season. …

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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that multiple resources for jobseekers are now available in person and throughout communities across New York State to bolster recruitment for thousands of vacant …
On Sept. 27, students from Cornwall Elementary School spent the day at Donahue Memorial Park. The Orange County Water Authority, in conjunction with Hudson Valley Sloop Clearwater, taught the …

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The 247th Commemoration of the Battle of Forts Montgomery and Clinton will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, 690 Rt. 9W, Fort Montgomery. Fort Montgomery …
Some of those at the event listed listened to several speakers.
Many of the people who wandered through Saturday’s ‘Mental Health Day’ in Ladycliff Park only did because they were on Main St. for some other reason and wanted to find out what was …
All of the Pastor Steve and Debbie Snavely’s children gathered at West Point’s Round Pond in May to celebrate the couple’s retirement. From left to right, son Adam and his family, Steve & Debbie Snavely, daughter Alyssa and her family, and Andrew and his family.
Andrew Snavely grew up in Highland Falls, the son of Grace Baptist Church’s Pastor Steve and Debbie Snavely. While he was home-schooled, he has fond memories of spending time in the community, …
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 …

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