2023 – The News of the Highlands

Honors for three active veterans

December 27, 2023 Editorial Staff

Assemblymember Chris Eachus has announced the successful hosting of his First Annual Veterans Awards Ceremony, in New Windsor, honoring three outstanding veterans from the community.

A thank you for all the American Legion does

December 20, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

The mood was cheerful. The scene was lovely. The atmosphere was relaxed. There was much hugging going on.

Livsey: storm repair work continues

December 13, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Supervisor Bob Livsey noted that “six months post-storm” not all road work has been completed, and said that’s partially due to different requirements set by FEMA, which the town is counting on for reimbursement of much of the work.

23rd annual Public Safety Sunday

December 6, 2023 Editorial Staff

This year’s Public Safety Sunday, held on October 29, was a special celebration as well as opportunity to honor the ambulance corps, firefighters, law enforcement, and public officials in our area.

History repeats itself on the Bear Mountain Bridge

November 29, 2023 Editorial Staff

In celebration of 99 years since the Bear Mountain Bridge opened for public use, the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) has unveiled a recreation of a 1924 photograph of construction crews and others taken from the deck of the bridge prior to its opening.

Obituary – December 1, 2023

November 29, 2023 Editorial Staff

Marion E. Sullivan passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY. She was 98 years old.

A CONNECT pumpkin story

November 21, 2023 Editorial Staff

“You don’t believe the story of the Great Pumpkin?”

Obituary – November 24, 2023

November 21, 2023 Editorial Staff

Frances Lee Streck passed away on October 18, 2023, in Fredericksburg, VA. She was 99 years old.

Board of Ed met at Fort School

November 15, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Last week’s Board of Education meeting started with a tour of the Fort Montgomery Elementary School, led by principal Jacqueline Rodriguez.

Obituary – November 17, 2023

November 15, 2023 Editorial Staff

George Cavooris passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was 94 years old.