November 2023 – The News of the Highlands

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.

First-ever ‘Happy Brain Day’ was a fun success

November 8, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

“Local people doing local things to make the community better.”

Obituary – November 10, 2023

November 8, 2023 Editorial Staff

Dorothy Hazel Nevling of Highland Falls, NY passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the age of 87.

“How do I get my Hydrangeas to bloom?”

November 1, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Graber is the long-time face of Graber The Florist, a florist business which operated in the community for decades. But despite Graber being retired from his ‘business’, he still spends a great deal of his time giving free advice to all who garden, whether outside or in their homes.

Obituaries – November 3, 203

November 1, 2023 Editorial Staff

Nancy J. Douglas passed away on October 28, 2023, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Wallkill, NY. She was 63 years old.