Jason Kaplan – Page 27 – The Cornwall Local

Dogs’ birthday party to benefit SPCA

April 5, 2019 Jason Kaplan

What started out as a simple backyard birthday party for three dogs has quickly grown into a festival with over 300 guests expected to attend.

Sixth graders collaborate to create book

February 22, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Last year, the two sixth graders joined their school’s Writing Club. Over the past year and a half, they’ve been developing their short story, “The Real Imaginary Friend.”

BOCES prepares students to join the workforce

February 14, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Every February, Orange-Ulster BOCES holds Career and Technical Education Media Day in conjunction with National Career and Technical Education Month. On Feb. 7, members of the local press were invited to join students, staff, and administrators in taking a tour of the school and learning more about the programs offered to high school juniors and seniors.

Veterinarian visit leads to senior’s flight award

February 8, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Among the high school seniors to receive scholarships this year is Cornwall’s Joshua Keller. He’ll be receiving $1,000 from the local chapter and $2,000 from the national organization.

Schmitt will seek input from advisory councils

January 4, 2019 Jason Kaplan

As soon as Colin Schmitt won a seat in the 99th New York State Assembly District, he created a bipartisan transition committee.

Monthly activities introduce STEM to classroom

December 28, 2018 Jason Kaplan

To prepare their students for a future that’s being changed by technology and engineering, a pair of fifth-grade science teachers are conducting a different STEM activity (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) every month.

Accident requires extrication

December 20, 2018 Jason Kaplan

Volunteers with Cornwall Fire Department work to extricate a driver involved in a two-car accident on Route 32 near Long Hill Road.

Car bursts into flames

December 6, 2018 Jason Kaplan

Highland Engine Company responded to a fully engulfed vehicle on Mineral Springs Road. Nobody was trapped inside of the vehicle. Cause of the fire is unknown.

Nearly 800 trees collected for military families

November 30, 2018 Jason Kaplan

In the last 10 years, thousands of Christmas trees have been donated in support of the Trees for Troops program. On Monday, Farmside Acres celebrated a decade of collecting trees for the cause. Close to

Fully engulfed

November 29, 2018 Jason Kaplan

Volunteers with Highland Engine Company made quick work extinguishing a fully engulfed vehicle…