November 2021 – The News of the Highlands

County Executive Neuhaus touts new tourism guide

November 23, 2021 Ken Cashman

Did you know half the onions grown in New York come from the black dirt region in southern Orange County?

Veterans honored at Highland Falls ceremony

November 17, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Last Thursday’s Veterans Day ceremony in Highland Falls was exceptional in several ways, but perhaps the most exceptional part was the amount of participation by the community’s youth.

Welcome to Main St., Crafty Dee’s

November 17, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Main Street in Highland Falls has another new business — this one is an interactive storefront.

Pozos celebrated 65 years of The Park

November 10, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

You may have seen some local residents proudly sporting new black t-shirts lately … those shirts bear the logo of The Park Restaurant as it celebrates its 65th anniversary this month.

Board of Education

HF-FMCSD mandates COVID vaccines for employees

November 10, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk losing their jobs at the end of the current school year.

Obituaries – November 12, 2021

November 10, 2021 Editorial Staff

Carol Hogan, age 80, of Exeter NH, died in her home on October 13th. In her inimitable style, Carol left this world in the same manner that she had lived her life; on her own terms.

Joyce Ross: All she knits is love…

November 3, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Did you happen to notice that the Hudson Valley had its first freeze warning this week? Chances are, you probably pulled out a sweater or jacket to wear if you had to be outside.

Government

Village gets water grant for new park

November 3, 2021 Editorial Staff

Senator James Skoufis is touting $148,554 in grant funding awards to four area projects within New York State’s Hudson River watershed communities.