NYS: $1.197M for Cornwall culvert
Senator James Skoufis and Assemblyman Chris Eachus announced last week that five Orange County bridges and culverts have been chosen for replacement or rehabilitation through the 2024 Bridge NY Initiative. Page 1
When CCHS students return to school in September…
This past school year, as in countless years before, a typical day at CCHS consisted of eight 45-minute periods, a relatively traditional high school model. However in the fall of 2024 that will change. Page 1
From the recent Town Bd. meeting
The Town of Cornwall has spent $42,600 to ensure that both Munger Cottage and the offices of both the town clerk and Building Department stay cool the rest of this hot summer. Page 1
New sculpture unveiled on Bridge St.
The Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce proudly unveiled a new sculpture at Bridge Street Park on Main Street yesterday, marking the beginning of the highly anticipated Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW). Page 3
Scout removes thousands of invasive species from Black Rock Forest
When Paul Doty completed his Eagle Scout project, he and his fellow volunteers had removed 3,000 invasive species plants from along Peck’s Road in Black Rock Forest. Page 3
The library is set to upgrade its system
The Cornwall Public Library, a member of the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS), has announced an upgrade to its integrated library system (ILS). Page 3
NYMA will be back before the Town Bd.
NYMA officials will not only need to come back before the Town Board at its August 13 meeting, but in the meantime they need to report in to the town’s Building Department on ongoing repairs to the school’s fire hydrant system, and an unsafe building condition. Page 3
Lisa Shambaugh faces a busy year
Lisa Shambaugh hadn’t officially taken over as Storm King School’s new head of school when she addressed the graduating class during June’s commencement ceremony, but she has nearly a month under her belt and is looking forward to a busy school year. Page 5
Blood donors are needed in August
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Page 5
Social Security office moves to Middletown
Today, Congressman Pat Ryan and State Senator Rob Rolison slammed the Social Security Administration (SSA) for moving its Newburgh field office, and demanded increased services for Orange County families. Page 5
Ryan, Molinaro want lower grocery prices
Congressmen Pat Ryan and Marc Molinaro have introduced the bipartisan Lower Grocery Prices Act to reign in the price of groceries and address the cost of living crisis facing Hudson Valley families. Page 8
Gillibrand: boost senior benefits
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently held a virtual press conference to announce the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, legislation to expand Social Security benefits for seniors. Page 8
Paint the BM Bridge!
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Bear Mountain Bridge, the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site (690 Rt. 9W, Fort Montgomery) will host a ‘Paint and Learn’ with artist Stasia Fernandez event with the NY State Bridge Authority on Saturday, Aug. 3 with sessions at either noon or 2 p.m. Page 9