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Fashion camp takes the stage at Storm King

August 2, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Riding the coattails of the inaugural fashion program added to the curriculum this past school year, Storm King School offered a fashion camp to children ages 12 to 16.

Beat-up masterpiece is now a missing treasure

August 1, 2019 Ken Cashman

Is it art history or art mystery? A decrepit painting that sold for $1,000 in 2005 is actually a work by DaVinci. A dozen years later, it sold for a record $450 million at an auction. Where is the painting today?

Soltis’ path to education takes a slight detour

June 21, 2019 Jason Kaplan

When Matt Soltis graduated from Cornwall Central High School in 2010, he attempted to pursue a career in education. Unfortunately, the best laid plans don’t always come to fruition. Soltis is not one to give up…

The Elizabeth Collection receives business award

June 20, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Earlier this month, Senator James Skoufis presented Elizabeth Moore and Eric Noll, owners of The Elizabeth Collection, with the state Senate’s highest business award – the Empire Award.

River debris becomes works of art

June 14, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Allan Reutershan walks along the Hudson River shoreline and a uniquely shaped splinter of driftwood catches his eye. His mind begins to percolate with ideas.

Poem on budding friendship takes competition

May 16, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Cornwall High School sophomore Isabella Crow didn’t enter the Timothy Mumford Poetry Contest expecting to win, but when she received the news, she was surprised.

Flamenco guitar player returns home for concert

May 9, 2019 Jason Kaplan

When Greg Melnick heard a Flamenco guitar player at a New York City restaurant, he was so captivated he decided to quit his job and spend a year and a half in Spain to learn the technique.

Allen has no regrets about ‘Idol’ competition

April 19, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Cornwall High School junior Ameliarose Allen was eliminated from the “American Idol” singing competition, during Hollywood week, and was finally able to speak freely about her experience.

Cornwall graduate produces PBS documentary

April 12, 2019 Jason Kaplan

On April 1, “Tre Maison Dasan” debuted on PBS. The executive producer of the project is Andrew Freiband, a 1993 Cornwall graduate.

Nielsen expands studio to offer art classes

April 11, 2019 Jason Kaplan

If Bob Ross taught an art class, it might have looked something like the scene at Carley Nielsen’s art studio.