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Obituaries – December 10, 2021

December 8, 2021 Editorial Staff

Christopher Wayne Dietz of Cornwall, NY, formerly of Florida, NY, owner of Dietz Plumbing, Heating & Home Improvements, passed away after a tough battle with COVID-19 on Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was 39.

When the state legislator got angry

December 1, 2021 Ken Cashman

“What do you want to talk about?” the senator asked.

Ruggiero retires after 18 years with village

December 1, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Some people educate themselves on how to do a job through hands-on training in the classroom while others, like life-long Cornwall-on-Hudson resident Arlene Ruggiero, jump right into the deep end and learn as they go.

Obituary – December 3, 2021

December 1, 2021 Editorial Staff

Mary Elizabeth Hoffman Doupona entered into rest on November 17, 2021. Mary, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was 94.

Knights restore holiday dinner

November 23, 2021 Ken Cashman

After a year’s pause due to COVID, the Knights of Columbus resurrected their free Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens. It was held at the former St. Thomas School on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20.

State approves funding for tropical storm victims

November 23, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Good news for Cornwall residents who experienced property damage as a result of flooding from tropical storm Ida in August.

Obituaries – November 26, 2021

November 23, 2021 Editorial Staff

Flora L. LeMay May 15, 1927—November 19, 2021 Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY Flora L. LeMay, of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2021 at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, NY. She was 94

Mazzocca passes away

November 20, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Al Mazzocca, died Friday at the age of 94. He was a former village trustee, town board member, and World War II veteran. The wake will be at Quigley-Sullivan’s from 3 to 7 p.m. on

Long-time firefighter honored by county

November 17, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Charles Tonneson, 82, has been active with Storm King Engine Company for over 50 years. Last month he was honored by Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and was among the recipients of the 2021 Meritorious Service Awards.

How does Santa Claus celebrate Christmas?

November 17, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Santa Claus is known across the world as the jolly bearded man in the red and white suit who delivered gifts to boys and girls on Christmas Day. But how do Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves celebrate the holiday when they’re not working?