2020 – Page 2 – The Cornwall Local

Packages stolen from residences

December 9, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Over this past weekend, residents in the Church Street, Wood Avenue, and Clover Court neighborhoods, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, reported they had delivered packages stolen from in front of their houses. Unfortunately, especially during the holidays, people

Canoer films river that flows both ways

December 2, 2020 Ken Cashman

On their final day on the river, Brendan Davis and Kirk Muir Horton paddled their inflatable canoe alongside Manhattan Island.

Obituaries – December 4, 2020

December 2, 2020 Editorial Staff

Noel, a longtime resident of Cornwall, NY passed away at home November 26th on Thanksgiving Day 2020 with his family by his side, following a brief illness. He was 78 years old.

Cornwall Drama Club reactivated

December 2, 2020 Ken Cashman

A group of parents and students gathered in the parking lot and walked into the September school board meeting together. When it was time for public comment, they urged the board to reinstate the high school drama club.

Flag football replaces canceled season

November 24, 2020 Ken Cashman

Flag football isn’t new. It’s been an option for kids in Cornwall for the last six years. But this is the first time it’s been offered in the fall rather than the spring.

Racial injustice inspired new book

November 24, 2020 Jason Kaplan

As an educator with over 20 years of experience working in New York City, Keisha Green often thinks about the importance of identity and representation, especially in children of color.

Obituaries – November 27, 2020

November 24, 2020 Editorial Staff

Violet Louise Squillace-Naparano-Annan passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 16.

Wreaths ceremony set for Dec. 19

November 18, 2020 Ken Cashman

On Dec. 19, Cornwall will join other communities in observing Wreaths Across America. There will be a brief ceremony in St. Thomas Cemetery followed by the decoration of 332 veterans’ graves.

The second time’s a charm for local author

November 18, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Isaacs, a 20-year resident of the Town of Newburgh, recently moved to Scotchtown, but has been an active member of the Cornwall Public Library’s writer’s group for nearly four years.

Obituary – November 20, 2020

November 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

Kenneth Charles VanBuskirk died on September 28, 2020 in Somerville, Massachusetts.