This Week – February 26, 2021

honorees
(Photo by MJ Pitt) - Tracy Scott, Tina Graham and Richard Talley hold up the Highland Falls coins presented to them by Mayor Joe D'Onofrio last week. The three -- along with Carla Burns and Linwood Rhodes -- were honored for their decades of service to the community.

The secret? Just live a good, clean life…

There are certain people who have earned the right to give the rest of us advice on how best to live life, and Highland Falls’ Willie Daniels is one of them. Page 1

Gathers makes plea for more paid THAC staff

There is no question that volunteer numbers are down within the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps, and that it’s hard to find paid EMTs. Page 1

Five were honored for their service

“Yes, the history is important, but recognizing those who are here now is important too.” With those words, in celebration of Black History Month, Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio recognized five community residents last week for their contributions to the community. Page 1

Artists prove to be resilient in tough times

By now it’s a well known fact just how destructive the pandemic has been to the Arts and Entertainment industries. Concerts canceled, museums and galleries shuttered, even Broadway has gone dark. Page 2

Village Board met Feb. 16

The Village Board opened its Feb. 16 meeting by paying tribute to seven people who, at some point, were community residents. They also, as always, had a moment of silence in recognition for service members and others in harms way. Page 3

Virtual concert fundraiser

The Hudson Highlands Trombone Trio will present a virtual benefit concert to help fight hunger at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Highland Falls on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m Page 3

COVID vaccine

About 250 people have signed up so far to be on a list for a potential COVID vaccination site in the Town of Highlands. Page 3

Local student quoted in Utah student essay

Some of the thoughts of Highland Falls’ high schooler Erica Affronti are featured in an essay by Utah high schooler Aspen Bishop, who happens to be a former O’Neill High School student. Page 9

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