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An artist’s rendering of what Highland Falls’ Ladycliff Park might look like if the village receives funding for it within the $4.5 million NY Forward grant.
Highland Falls LPC tackles submitted NY Forward projects
When the Highland Falls NY Forward Local Planning Committee (LPC) reviewed the 23 submitted Main Street projects on August 21, they felt that 11 of them met the qualifications and would move forward. … more
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Highlands Water Department to change old meters
Thirty-four residents in Fort Montgomery who have old, probably non-functioning, water meters received a letter last week telling them that if they didn’t respond immediately, they would face … more
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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
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
Highland Falls considers privatization of Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Highland Falls Village Board will soon issue an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the operation of the Highland Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. The board voted unanimously to do that at last … more
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Highlands earns Climate Smart Communities certification
Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the Town of Highlands is one the latest communities to achieve certification as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities Certification … more
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Mayor pleads for ‘fewer disruptions’ at September 9 meeting
Mayor Joe D’Onofrio started the most recent Highland Falls Village Board meeting with a plea for fewer disruptions at the meetings – “I am committed to ensuring that future meetings … more
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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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Charlie Murphy-Dadson and Dennis Gibney, both Board of Director members of The Center of Highland Falls, cut the cake at the organization’s 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday evening.
The Center of Highland Falls celebrate its 10th anniversary
On a normal night, the moon reflecting over the Hudson River would have been the ‘star of the show’ at Charlie (and John!) Murphy-Dodson’s home in Highland Falls. But on Saturday … 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
Work on the Highland Intermediate School roof caused a small fire on opening day.
Roofing work causes minor fire on opening day
“We were looking to have a successful first day dismissal at the Highland Falls Intermediate School on opening day, but ….” That’s how Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery … more
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HF-FMCSD sets 2024-25 tax rate at $22.46
The Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District approved the tax levy for the 2024-2025 school year at its meeting on August 29. In total, $11,688,233 will … more
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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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Board of Education reviews District Code of Conduct
Last week’s Board of Education meeting in Highland Falls opened with a short public hearing on the district’s proposed revised Code of Conduct; there was just one person on hand to … more
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About two dozen people attended this past week’s session, where one of Dr. Sidney Forman’s history books was the focus of discussion.
History buffs spend time talking about the Hill People
On January 1, 1982, Dr. Sidney Forman, the Historian for the Town of Highlands at the time, published a book called ‘Hudson Highlands Hill People’. It was a short essay on the Hill … more
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Congressman Pat Ryan speaks at the Orange County Emergency Services Center last week.
Ryan announces Orange County public safety funding
Congressman Pat Ryan joined with Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta and Orange County Commissioner of Emergency Services Peter Cirigliano last week to announce … more
Town Board reverses cemetery decision
Highland Union Cemetery in Highland Falls will soon have its post-and-rail fence (along Old State Rd. in Highland Falls) repaired after, on August 26, the Town Board reversed its August 12 decision … more
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