COVID-19 – Page 5 – The Cornwall Local

Weather would have been ideal for football

November 11, 2020 Ken Cashman

Remember last Friday night? The weather was warm, the air was still and the sky was clear. Coach Ryan Baldock observed that it was perfect weather for football.

Utility scam is stronger than ever

November 4, 2020 Ken Cashman

Sam Soto says the scam has become more sophisticated.

Pandemic presents Eagle Scout with challenges

October 28, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When Colton Barry presented his proposal for an Eagle Scout project, he considered COVID-19 as a factor, but didn’t expect the number of positive cases to remain high…

A good day in Cornwall-on-Hudson

October 21, 2020 Ken Cashman

In our last issue (Oct. 16, 2020), I told you about a busy day on Main Street. A week later the crowd moved east into Cornwall-on-Hudson. The occasion was the Village Wide Yard Sale.

Your candidates for NY State Assembly

October 21, 2020 Ken Cashman

Constituent work rewarding Schmitt reflects on his term in Assembly Colin Schmitt spent a weekend with the National Guard in the midst of his re-election campaign. When he returned, he was eager to describe the

Mixed feelings about hybrid learning

October 7, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how businesses and schools operate. When the Cornwall Central School District closed its doors in March, learning was conducted entirely online.

Remote learners to get help

October 7, 2020 Ken Cashman

There appears to be good news for a portion of Cornwall’s student body. Remote learners will be getting extra help.

New market in Cornwall offers local products

September 30, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Farmhouse Market ribbon-cutting ceremony is Saturday Minutes before the Sept. 25 soft opening of Farmhouse Market, located at 277 Main St., patrons were already eager to check out the new business’ selection. The grand opening

Keep wearing your mask!

September 23, 2020 Ken Cashman

One question changed my entire interview with Dr. Gelman. When she referred to a potential second wave of COVID-19, I was curious. “What makes you think there’s going to be one?”

Cornwall’s 9/11 speakers focus on aftermath

September 16, 2020 Ken Cashman

There was no official head count on Sept. 11. Most people described the crowd by saying, “It was a lot bigger than I expected.” All of the spectators wore masks.