December 2020 – The News of the Highlands

Purple Heart Coin Act signed into law

December 29, 2020 Editorial Staff

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act bill has been signed into law by President Trump.

Storm King Golf Club sale will benefit Army golfers

December 29, 2020 Editorial Staff

The sale of Cornwall’s Storm King Golf Club, to the Hudson Valley Golf Foundation, was completed on Dec. 10. While avid golfers may be looking ahead to spring, they won’t be able to use the course anytime soon.

Obituaries – January 1, 2021

December 29, 2020 Editorial Staff

In the very early morning of Monday, December 7, 2020, Furman Stewart Baldwin, television producer and director at WBEN-TV in Buffalo, New York and at the U.S Military Academy at West Point, peacefully passed away at the age of 98 at home in Millbrae, California.

Highlands’ Historical Society stands the test of time

December 16, 2020 Editorial Staff

In the many days gone by in the Town of Highlands, and especially, in the Village of Highland Falls, there were many stores and businesses which no longer exist.

Reservoir is now at 68% capacity

December 16, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Bog Meadow Reservoir is now at 68 percent capacity, Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio said this week, noting “we’re in good shape”.

Holiday lights! Music! And snacks!

December 9, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Don’t be deterred by the long line of cars if you head to the Orange County Fairground’s Holiday Light Spectacular.

Gelman: “Please don’t overwhelm our local resources”

December 9, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman was full of facts and figures when she spoke at a televised meeting in Highland Falls on Tuesday evening.

Obituary – December 11, 2020

December 9, 2020 Editorial Staff

A. William Colonell, “Bill” died on November 22, 2020 in Glens Falls Hospital.

The mission is: spreading cheer

December 2, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio has announced three programs to benefit community residents in December.

Soon, another way to view the river

December 2, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Back on November 21, about a dozen community residents took a leisurely stroll that included incredible Hudson River views. They loved it.