Little League team wins state title
A motorcade, with horns blaring, drove through the center of town after nine o’clock. The culprits were a bunch of young ballplayers and their families. It was late, but the noisemakers had a good excuse. Their team had just won a state championship. Page 1
Committee to discuss use of Donahue Farm
The Donahue Farm steering committee is set to hold its first meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Mayor Edward C. Moulton, Jr. Board Room. The meeting is open to the public. Page 1
Rt. 32 accident results in fatality
On July 17 at approximately 8:30 p.m., state police from the Montgomery barracks responded to a two-vehicle crash, on State Route 32 in the Town of Cornwall, which culminated in one fatality and multiple injuries. Page 1
Spend an evening at Bear Mountain this summer
There were lots of smiles in the crowd on the fields surrounding the Bear Mountain Inn, skating rink and carousel on Wednesday, July 14. Why? The Bear Mountain Car Cruise had just returned after missing the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Page 2
COVAC agreement a work in progress
The Town of Cornwall is in the process of finishing up a draft agreement with the Cornwall Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Supervisor Richard Randazzo reported last week. Page 3
Garden Club does more than we realize
People may not be making the connection. They may see the colorful plantings at the circle, the flower-filled urns on Main Street, and the floral decorations at the Village Bandstand. But who’s responsible for these improvements? Page 3
Meeting had more than confrontations
The Town Board meeting on July 6 had its share of confrontations. There was a dispute over a campaign mailer and, at the end of the evening, an audience member was asked to leave. But those weren’t the only things that happened. Page 3
Honor flights resume
Hudson Valley Honor Flight (HVHF) is thrilled to announce that it will be resuming flights to Washington, D.C. this fall. Flights are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 6. All participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Page 5
Goshenites give up fair-weather Sunday
“It’s nice of you to give me part of your weekend,” Sean Patrick Maloney said to the crowd under the picnic pavilion. About 50 people had gathered in the Town Park in Goshen for the July 18 installment of “Speak with Sean.” Page 5
Rep. Maloney remains on USMA BOV
Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney announced he has been appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on the 2021 United States Military Academy Board of Visitors (BOV). Page 5
Got a DD-214? File it in Orange
County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Deputy County Clerk Kelly Eskew are reminding veterans and businesses about the county’s free Return the Favor Program and the free filing of DD-214s with the county clerk’s office. Page 8
Skoufis hits the road
Senator James Skoufis will launch his annual “Skoufis On Your Street” town hall series later this month, stopping in locally owned small businesses throughout his district to give residents the opportunity to speak with Skoufis in their own neighborhood… Page 8
Eagle Scout makes Cliffside Park more welcoming
When choosing an Eagle project, Boy Scouts are required to consider something that will help the community and benefit everyone. Julian Martinez decided to beautify the entrance to Cornwall-on-Hudson’s Cliffside Park… Page 9
Library to offer beginner quilting class
Quilting by hand is a beautiful, but dying, form of art. It can be daunting to learn, but on Aug. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., Rosemary Dicesare will be teaching a beginner quilting class at the Cornwall Public Library. Page 9
Gun buy back was successful
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and Acting City of Newburgh Police Chief, Lt. Kevin Lahar, announced the results of the Gun Buy-Back Program that was held, with the assistance of the New York State Police, on July 10, at the Newburgh Community Center. Page 9
Engine company hosting 70th fair
The Storm King Engine Company is hosting its 70th Fireman’s Fair on the field behind Cornwall-on-Hudson School (234 Hudson Street). The rides, dining area and games were due to be open to the public from Wednesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 24. Page 10