November 2020 – The News of the Highlands

DA gives “sticker shock” a new meaning

November 24, 2020 Ken Cashman

The term “sticker shock” normally suggests consumers’ reaction to inflated prices. But the term has a different meaning this year.

Working together for cats

November 24, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

“We know we have a population of cats that don’t belong to anyone.”

Thanksgiving has changed throughout the years

November 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

Although Thanksgiving is now a national holiday it is celebrated on different days in several countries.

Purple Heart Hall of Honor reopened Veterans Day

November 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

The Purple Heart Hall of Honor remained closed for a year as it underwent a $17 million expansion.

Obituary – November 20, 2020

November 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

Andrew “Andy” M. Marcinak, Sr. passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 with family by his side at home in Fort Montgomery. He was 59 years old.

Watch your speed on Firefighters Dr.

November 11, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

THPD Chief Frank Pierri said the new signage is in response to complaints by residents, as well as reports from his officers about what they were seeing.

Reservoir level still remains an issue

November 11, 2020 Editorial Staff

“We are in the ‘drought alert’ level of the EPA standards,” D’Onofrio said. “The last measurement (Water Superintendent Jack Sibley) took was Friday at 10 a.m. and the level was 43 percent then.”

Obituary – November 13, 2020

November 11, 2020 Editorial Staff

Mabel Callahan Galu, who lived her life devoted to deep faith, family, and friends, passed away on November 8, 2020. She was 82 years old.

Hispanic Heritage awards presented recently

November 4, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Thirteen Highlands residents and businesses were recognized in Highland Falls in mid-October as part of a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Molina honored by Skoufis

November 4, 2020 Editorial Staff

Senator James Skoufis recently presented Ann Molina with the 2020 Woman of Distinction award, plaque, and Senate proclamation in her name.