COVID-19 – Page 4 – The Cornwall Local

Schmitt pushes for school sports

January 20, 2021 Ken Cashman

After a quiet fall, three high school sports were expected to start on Jan. 19. Swimming, indoor track and skiing were due to get underway this week.

Swimmers have to practice outside

January 20, 2021 Ken Cashman

Sometimes it’s tough to catch a break. Swimming was one of three high school sports due to start on Tuesday, Jan. 19. But it didn’t happen.

County begins first round of COVID-19 vaccinations

January 13, 2021 Ken Cashman

The county executive was upbeat on Jan. 6, and so were many of the health-care workers who waited to be vaccinated. Several people called it an “emotional event.”

Devitts worries about more than their bottom line

January 6, 2021 Ken Cashman

It’s been a tough year for small businesses. Some were closed for months during the pandemic. Others lost revenue, because their customers were short of funds or avoiding public places. Almost every business has incurred new expenses to keep their clientele safe.

Skoufis attempts to help restaurants and taverns

January 6, 2021 Editorial Staff

Senator James Skoufis has announced he will be introducing legislation to strictly limit the significant delivery fees that many restaurants and taverns face when ordering wine and spirits.

Cornerstone gives 1st COVID shots

December 29, 2020 Ken Cashman

Enrique Bullon stood up and smiled at the media people around him. “It didn’t hurt,” he announced proudly.

Town and Village lit up their trees on Sunday

December 9, 2020 Ken Cashman

The Town’s tree-lighting ceremony had a new look.

Cornwall Drama Club reactivated

December 2, 2020 Ken Cashman

A group of parents and students gathered in the parking lot and walked into the September school board meeting together. When it was time for public comment, they urged the board to reinstate the high school drama club.

Flag football replaces canceled season

November 24, 2020 Ken Cashman

Flag football isn’t new. It’s been an option for kids in Cornwall for the last six years. But this is the first time it’s been offered in the fall rather than the spring.

Racial injustice inspired new book

November 24, 2020 Jason Kaplan

As an educator with over 20 years of experience working in New York City, Keisha Green often thinks about the importance of identity and representation, especially in children of color.