Kiryas Joel – The Cornwall Local

Schmitt’s success should inspire kids

January 11, 2019 Editorial Staff

Even Colin Schmitt seemed surprised at the turnout for his inauguration. More than 200 people filled the Knights of Columbus Hall for the Jan. 6 event in Washingtonville.

Kiryas Joel wins court case

October 26, 2017 Ken Cashman

The State of New York Supreme Court Appellate Division has ruled that Kiryas Joel can draw water from its well on Route 32 in Mountainville.

Town Board holding special meeting

March 20, 2017 Ken Cashman

The Town Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 to approve the CSEA contract and review a proposal for monitoring the water level around Kiryas Joel’s well on Route 32 in Mountainville. The meeting will be held in the Town Hall conference room.

Eachus all alone in candidates debate

October 21, 2016 Editorial Staff

The table was set for two candidates at the Oct. 17 debate hosted by the Times Herald-Record. But only one of them was there. Democrat Chris Eachus sat by himself at a table in the front of the room. Bill Larkin, his opponent in the race for the state Senate, was missing.

Judge puts hold on annexation

November 7, 2015 Ken Cashman

On Nov. 5, Supreme Court Justice Francesca Connolly granted a motion to stop Kiryas Joel’s annexation of land in the Town of Monroe until a decision is reached in the lawsuit challenging the annexation.

Town will sue to annul KJ well permit

November 3, 2015 Ken Cashman

It’s called an Artcle 78. It’s a legal proceeding where a petitioner seeks to overturn an administrative decision.

Residents form groups to protect wells

October 23, 2015 Ken Cashman

There was a good turnout at the community meeting at Palaia Winery last night. An individual, rather than a group, organized the event.

Community meeting on KJ pipeline

October 20, 2015 Ken Cashman

Jackie Hernandez, a Woodbury resident, has organized a community meeting on the Kiryas Joel pipeline.

NYMA buyer submits down payment

October 6, 2015 Ken Cashman

SouFun Holdings Ltd. submitted its down payment yesterday for the purchase of NYMA. The Town Board is anxious to meet the new owners and work with them.

Skoufis comments on well approval

October 5, 2015 Ken Cashman

On his Facebook page, Assemblyman James Skoufis blasted the DEC.