April 2020 – The Cornwall Local

Avoid COVID-19 scams

April 29, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today, that their offices will be coordinating with each other, as well as with other law enforcement officials, to protect the public from COVID-19 related internet scams.

Bored during quarantine? Why not run a marathon?

April 29, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Life in quarantine can get pretty mundane, so Jessica and Anthony Sulewski decided to spice things up by running a marathon.

CCHS senior puts 3D printer to use

April 29, 2020 Editorial Staff

Healthcare professionals have been wearing face masks more than usual to protect themselves and their patients from further spreading COVID-19.

Teens make care packages for first responders

April 29, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When students and non-essential employees began quarantining a month and a half ago, about 160 teens who visited the Upper Room Youth Center, found themselves struggling with loneliness from not being able to see their friends.

Obituary – May 1, 2020

April 29, 2020 Editorial Staff

David A. Perry, M.D., 82, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his residence in Troy after an illness of several months.

District announces new superintendent

April 24, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The Cornwall Board of Education is delighted to announce the selection of Mr. Terry Dade as the next superintendent.

Photographer fighting hunger

April 22, 2020 Ken Cashman

Kids of all ages recognize Lynn Fern. She’s not a teacher or a coach; she’s a parent who shows up at events with her camera. Even if her own children aren’t involved, Mrs. Fern shows up to take pictures.

Not everything in education changed

April 22, 2020 Ken Cashman

This has been a unique spring. Schools are empty and the athletic fields are deserted. But the virus hasn’t changed everything.

Cornwall grad is studying vaccines

April 22, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Although there is currently no cure for COVID-19, nor a vaccine to prevent contracting the Coronavirus, knowing how rapidly the disease has spread, would anti-vaccinators reject any medical breakthrough which would protect their child?

Obituaries – April 24, 2020

April 22, 2020 Editorial Staff

Stephen J. “Pug” Douglas passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at home in Highland Mills. He was 62 years old.