2020 – Page 12 – The Cornwall Local

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.

Face covering required in public

April 15, 2020 Jason Kaplan

You MUST cover your mouth and nose when in public and when social distancing cannot be maintained, said Governor Andrew Cuomo. “I am issuing an Executive Order requiring all people in New York to wear

Donations feed workers

April 15, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Two local pizzerias, Village Pizza in Cornwall-on-Hudson, and Prima Pizza in Cornwall, are pitching in to provide food for those working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.