West Point – The Cornwall Local

Church acoustics play integral role in recording sessions

October 18, 2023 Jason Kaplan

Bands typically record albums in a studio, but the Collective Brass Quintet, seeking a similar sound to music recorded during the Romantic Era, held its recording sessions in the nave of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Cornwall.

Close encounters of the Cornwall kind?

August 25, 2021 Jay LeRoy

Don’t forget to put the smartphone down once in a while and take a look upwards. You never know what you might see in the Hudson Valley skies.

Kilgore promoted to lieutenant colonel

February 12, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Mat Kilgore reached a milestone in his 18-year career with the United States Military. Last month he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. The rank also comes with a battalion command.

Larkin to be buried at West Point

September 6, 2019 Ken Cashman

Yesterday, Sen. Larkin’s family received permission to have him buried at West Point – an honor usually reserved for graduates of the academy.

A family business at the Market

September 5, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

If it’s true that pregnant women crave the most delicious foods, then it’s a safe bet the Grand Mango Caribbean Food booth at the West Point-Highland Falls Farmers Market is delicious.

Bannerman Island restoration continues

May 11, 2018 Jason Kaplan

Pollepel Island, more commonly known as Bannerman Island, officially kicked off the tour season on May 4, but members of the press were invited to visit the island, earlier last week, and see, first-hand, the progress of restoration efforts.

State qualifying track and field meet

March 1, 2018 Ken Cashman

Fifteen Cornwall athletes are heading to the state championships in Staten Island based on their performance in a qualifying meet at West Point on Feb. 24.

Army cadets build Bannerman Island bridge

June 2, 2017 Jason Kaplan

On May 25, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held, on Bannerman Island, to mark the opening of a new bridge, constructed by 11 West Point cadets majoring in civil and mechanical engineering.

Agencies rush to Hudson for rescue

April 28, 2017 Ken Cashman

The 1:19 p.m. emergency message reported an unoccupied, overturned boat floating toward West Point after breaking loose from its mooring. Several agencies rushed to the Hudson.

Honor Flight volunteers prepare for Korean vets

March 17, 2017 Editorial Staff

The next honor flight will take off from Stewart International Airport on April 8. For the first time, a majority of the passengers will be veterans of the Korean War.