Month: September 2018

Around Town

Receiving his rank

September 28, 2018 Editorial Staff

(photo by Jason Kaplan) During Saturday’s new cadet parade, at New York Military Academy, Patrick Lester attaches an epaulette to his son’s uniform. Cadet Jakai Lester received the rank of Private Second Class.

clean energy
Government

Committee explores clean energy

September 28, 2018 Jason Kaplan

The Cornwall Economic Development Advisory Committee recently issued six recommendations to the Town Board. One of them was to support the Conservation Advisory Council’s (CCAC) quest to create a clean energy community, as well as erect car chargers for electronic vehicles.

Seal of Town of Cornwall New York
Government

Sauer case dismissed

September 27, 2018 Ken Cashman

Sept. 27: Judge Beesecker dismissed the case against Martin Sauer, saying that the interest of justice would not be served by subjecting the defendant to the expense of a trial. The judge had previously denied a motion to dismiss the case on its merits.

Around Town

Old Glory Relay

September 21, 2018 Editorial Staff

(photo by Jason Kaplan) On Sept. 11, in Boston, Team RWB unfurled Old Glory and set out on a 4,300-mile journey across America to honor and connect veterans while celebrating all that unites us as

A variety of robotic devices
Cornwall Schools

STEAM room debuts at Willow

September 14, 2018 Jason Kaplan

When Willow Avenue Elementary School opened its doors for the first day of school, it also opened the door to the first district classroom dedicated to the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) initiative.