January 2021 – The Cornwall Local

Barbecue brothers buck the pandemic

January 27, 2021 Ken Cashman

Some backyard chefs appear to be unlucky. It always rains when they want to barbecue. The Farella Brothers are professionals. But they also have problems. There’s an economic upheaval every time they open a restaurant.

Student art inspired by pop artist

January 27, 2021 Jason Kaplan

t’s been a trying 12 months as Cornwall Central School District students and staff continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, but middle school art teacher, Gina Dianis, has been trying to maintain positivity by using inspiring and motivational words in her students’ work.

Obituary – January 29, 2021

January 27, 2021 Editorial Staff

Mary Ellen (Ward) Albarino of Cornwall, NY passed away on January 21, 2021, at the age of 66.

Schmitt pushes for school sports

January 20, 2021 Ken Cashman

After a quiet fall, three high school sports were expected to start on Jan. 19. Swimming, indoor track and skiing were due to get underway this week.

Swimmers have to practice outside

January 20, 2021 Ken Cashman

Sometimes it’s tough to catch a break. Swimming was one of three high school sports due to start on Tuesday, Jan. 19. But it didn’t happen.

Obituary – January 22, 2021

January 20, 2021 Editorial Staff

Iva Jean Wilson Marshall, 83, of Cornwall died unexpectedly at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

County begins first round of COVID-19 vaccinations

January 13, 2021 Ken Cashman

The county executive was upbeat on Jan. 6, and so were many of the health-care workers who waited to be vaccinated. Several people called it an “emotional event.”

Golf Club questions answered

January 13, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Following the announcement of the sale of the Storm King Golf Club to the Hudson Valley Golf Foundation, some readers were left with more questions than answers.

Obituaries – January 15, 2021

January 13, 2021 Editorial Staff

Arne E. Osterby died on December 31, 2020 at his home in Cornwall, NY.

Devitts worries about more than their bottom line

January 6, 2021 Ken Cashman

It’s been a tough year for small businesses. Some were closed for months during the pandemic. Others lost revenue, because their customers were short of funds or avoiding public places. Almost every business has incurred new expenses to keep their clientele safe.