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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.

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Around Town

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.

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Around Town

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.

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Around Town

Working together for cats

November 24, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

“We know we have a population of cats that don’t belong to anyone.”

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Around Town

Watch your speed on Firefighters Dr.

November 11, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

THPD Chief Frank Pierri said the new signage is in response to complaints by residents, as well as reports from his officers about what they were seeing.

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Around Town

Hispanic Heritage awards presented recently

November 4, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Thirteen Highlands residents and businesses were recognized in Highland Falls in mid-October as part of a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

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Around Town

Color added to the garden

October 28, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

First there was a church lawn. Then there was the idea for a community garden…

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Around Town

If you’re looking for a good cup of coffee…

October 21, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

So, you’ve been going to the Highlands Farmers Market every week since June…

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Board of Education

Clean audit for HF-FMCSD

October 14, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District has received “clean opinions across the board” in it’s annual audit…

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Around Town

Nutrition is her main goal!

October 7, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Parents: don’t be alarmed if you hear your kids say they’re “going to see Sasha to get a drink”!

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This Week – July 26, 2024

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Features

  • photographers
    Beautiful photos on display at the library
    July 17, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • students
    Students work together to author book
    May 29, 2024
  • drama
    JIO Drama Club presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
    February 8, 2023
  • haa
    What is the Highlands Arts Alliance?
    January 4, 2023
  • drama
    O’Neill High School’s fall play is Dec. 2-4
    November 22, 2022
  • yonskies
    Couple happy singing their hearts out!
    August 24, 2022
  • gergly
    Highland Falls’ Gergely illustrates children’s book
    June 1, 2022
  • artwork
    Finding yourself with the winter blues?
    February 2, 2022
  • Bailey
    Recognition for Mrs. Bailey
    January 12, 2022
Schools
  • lecture
    Fourth graders learned about WWII
    July 2, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • JROTC
    O’Neill’s JROTC celebrates end of year
    June 5, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
  • photographers
    Beautiful photos on display at the library
    July 17, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • students
    Students work together to author book
    May 29, 2024
Sports
  • basketball
    March Mania tourney was a success!
    March 20, 2024
  • mahan
    Pat Mahan: Back to the track he goes
    March 13, 2024
  • football
    Falk grateful for the help of many community partners
    March 1, 2023

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