2019 – Page 3 – The Cornwall Local

Technology transforming “Nutcracker”

November 27, 2019 Ken Cashman

The pews are gone. The former sanctuary has become a rehearsal space for the Hudson Valley Dance Theatre. What other rehearsal space has stained glass windows? On Sunday afternoon, the young dancers are practicing an

Thanksgiving dinner guests could remember 1969

November 27, 2019 Ken Cashman

Jim Lulves claims that his wife gets nervous any time he’s near a microphone. But the big guy was in rare form on Saturday afternoon.

Angry Eggbert IPA an egg-cellent gift

November 22, 2019 Jay LeRoy

Hudson Valley natives and owners of Newburgh Brewing Company – Paul Halayko, Chris Basso and Charlie Benedetti – have fond memories of their childhood encounters with a local celebrity.

Willow’s first & only principal retiring

November 21, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Willow Avenue Elementary School has only known one principal – Greg Schmalz. He’ll be retiring at the end of this year after a 31-year career as an educator and administrator.

BFF receives some unexpected assistance

November 21, 2019 Ken Cashman

BFF got some unexpected help in its mission of providing weekend meals for students who might otherwise go hungry.

Kashinski new head of Arts Collective

November 20, 2019 Jason Kaplan

The Cornwall Art Collective is just over a year old and has a new chairperson at the helm.

Trees for Troops an annual holiday tradition

November 14, 2019 Ken Cashman

Tree-loading day has become a community event. Some kids get out of school on the morning when the trucks arrive at Farmside Acres…

Cornwall and the two World Wars

November 14, 2019 Ken Cashman

Cornwall’s parades on Memorial Day and Independence Day are planned events that result from months of preparation…

Skateboard shop finds premium space on Main Street

November 13, 2019 Jason Kaplan

When starting a business, there are many factors to consider. One is the importance of understanding the market and offering a unique product. Dean Acevedo seems to have created a niche in the Cornwall community by opening a skateboard shop – Premium Roots New York.

Never too late for Class of Fifty-Eight

November 8, 2019 Ken Cashman

The Class of 1958 celebrated its 60th anniversary with gatherings at Leo’s on Friday night and Canterbury Brook Inn on Saturday night.