August 2020 – The Cornwall Local

Remembering Sen. Bill Larkin

August 31, 2020 Ken Cashman

Monday, Aug. 31 marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of Senator Bill Larkin. To honor his memory, we have shared some of our favorite pictures from our photo archives.

Dance Design students connect via Zoom

August 26, 2020 Ken Cashman

Hudson Segnit spent part of the summer at her grandparents’ house without missing any dance lessons. A student, who visited another state, was quarantined for two weeks when she came home.

Skoufis holds local press conference

August 26, 2020 Ken Cashman

At a Monday morning press conference, Sen. James Skoufis cited the grants that are helping Cornwall refurbish its infrastructure.

Cornwall lemonade stand raises $700

August 19, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When Emilia O’Dell’s friend was diagnosed with cancer, she and her family wanted to do something to help.

Saturday crowd supports police

August 19, 2020 Ken Cashman

At the end of the ice cream social, Dave Neff had some ice cream sandwiches and cups left over. But he wasn’t disappointed. The crowd had been steady.

BLM group marches near high school

August 17, 2020 Ken Cashman

It was Sunday afternoon. The New Windsor Little League games were just getting finished when the marchers started to gather in the lot at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park.

Painting event promotes creativity in Cornwall

August 12, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When Melissa Rivera opened Holistic Energy Healing on March 8 she had hoped to host events for kids once a month. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on her plans.

The entry is still on my calendar for March 16: “Attend Addams Family rehearsal at 6:30 p.m.” I was due at Cornwall Central High School to write a preview of the Drama Club’s spring musical. But it didn’t happen.

Restaurant a tribute to serviceman

August 5, 2020 Ken Cashman

With the help of his cane, Ron Handy walked into the Sweet Peas Café on Sunday morning and settled at an empty table. It was his second day back. He was there on Aug. 1

Wizarding lessons!

August 5, 2020 Jason Kaplan

On July 29, the Cornwall Public Library offered patrons, ages four and up, the opportunity to experience the life of a Wizard in Training, just like Harry Potter.

Month: August 2020