July 2018 – The Cornwall Local

Collection of photographs salutes fallen soldiers

July 27, 2018 Ken Cashman

The weather forecast was ominous — a chance of showers throughout the day. The rain wouldn’t affect the guests at the Towns 4 Troops barbecue. They could eat under the pavilion at the Black Rock Fish & Game Club and listen to the bands performing on the covered stage.

Obituaries – July 27, 2018

July 27, 2018 Editorial Staff

Robert W. Caudy February 10, 1919-June 24, 2018 New Windsor Robert W. Caudy of New Windsor was called to be with the Lord on June 24 at NYS Veteran’s Home in Montrose. He was 99.

Summer of art

July 20, 2018 Editorial Staff

(Photo by Jason Kaplan) On Saturday, Judi Silvano kicked off the Summer of Love…of the Arts initiative by setting up her easel at World Wide Travel. Silvano considers herself a singer and composer and only

Black Rock Forest a Brady family affair

July 20, 2018 Editorial Staff

There’s been a Brady working in Black Rock Forest for nearly 40 years, but a change in rank won’t keep the family from sticking together. Last month, John Brady stepped down as forest manager to take on the new title of historian. His son, Matt, took over as head.

Obituaries – July 20, 2018

July 20, 2018 Editorial Staff

Vickie A. Murray November 16, 1955-July 12, 2018 Cornwall Vickie Murray (nee. Tagliaferro) a long time resident of Cornwall, born on November 16, 1955 entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family after a short

Want to help keep Cornwall clean?

July 19, 2018 Ken Cashman

The Cornwall Democratic Committee will coordinate a volunteer stream cleanup near Idlewild Creek (also known as Canterbury Brook) on Saturday, July 21 at 8 a.m. All are welcome.

Motorcycle and motor vehicle collide

July 16, 2018 Jason Kaplan

Two motorcycle riders were alert and receiving medical treatment…

Coating the cannon

July 13, 2018 Editorial Staff

(photo by Jason Kaplan) Ahead of the Independence Day festivities, American Legion members Richard Randazzo, Jim Kline, Dave Hodges, and Peter Kurpeawski applied a fresh coat of paint to the cannon in the triangle across

Initiative pairs artists with businesses

July 13, 2018 Jason Kaplan

Nineteen sixty-seven had the “Summer of Love.” Two thousand eighteen will have the “Summer of Love…of the Arts.” Cornwall Public Library director Mary Lou Carolan is leading an effort to pair artists with local businesses

Obituaries – July 13, 2018

July 13, 2018 Editorial Staff

George Henry Kane February 2, 1947-June 26, 2018 Cornwall George Henry Kane was born on Feb. 2, 1947 in Newburgh, and died peacefully at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He struggled with health issues recently