Jason Kaplan – Page 34 – The Cornwall Local

Wall of Fame honors students

November 25, 2016 Jason Kaplan

A wall of fame usually recognizes the best of the best in a certain field.

Students uncover artifacts during dig

November 25, 2016 Jason Kaplan

Earlier this month, students from all three fourth grade classes, at Willow Avenue Elementary School, put shovels to the earth in the hope of uncovering an artifact from the American Revolution.

Special meeting

November 23, 2016 Jason Kaplan

There will be a special Town Board meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, to approve the Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Extravaganza on Dec. 4.

Costumes on parade

November 4, 2016 Jason Kaplan

A look back at the costumes on display during the first Halloween parade.

Kids learn the Hudson River can change quickly

October 28, 2016 Jason Kaplan

Each year, students gather up and down the Hudson River for a Day in the Life of the Hudson River, which was started by the Hudson River Estuary Program.

PFOS blood-screening available

October 27, 2016 Jason Kaplan

The New York State Health Department recently announced it would provide free blood testing for residents of the Newburgh area that may have been exposed to Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) found in Lake Washington, which had provided the City of Newburgh’s water supply until early May 2016.

Special meeting

October 24, 2016 Jason Kaplan

The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 25.

Sugar Smacks lured dean to West Point

September 30, 2016 Jason Kaplan

On June 24, Cindy Jebb was promoted to brigadier general and officially confirmed as the new Dean of the Academic Board at the United States Military Academy. Jebb, an 11-year resident of Cornwall before moving to West Point, is the 14th person to hold the position and the first female to do so. President Barack Obama nominated her for the position, making the announcement in May.

Judge adjourns Graswald case

September 29, 2016 Jason Kaplan

Judge Robert Freehill was expected to make a decision, tomorrow, with regards to what evidence would be allowed in the trial of Angelika Graswald, who is accused of killing her fiancee, Vincent Viafore, in a kayaking incident last year.

Tree takes down power lines

September 23, 2016 Jason Kaplan

A tree blocks Maple Street, taking down power lines on the other side. As of 3:30 p.m., Central Hudson was on the scene, but the tree had not been removed.