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Skoufis
Government

Skoufis explains what a senator does

October 4, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Skoufis, in his sixth year in the state senate and a former six-year Assemblyman, was at the high school last Tuesday to speak to Civics, Economics and Government students about what he does for them.

post office
Around Town

Show support for the Highland Falls Post Office

September 27, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

It appears that the U.S. Postal Service has begun the process of closing post offices across the nation — according to The Washington Post, some 677 were slated for closure in 2023.

cleanup
Around Town

“On track with FEMA” for funding

September 20, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Engineer Justin Gove addressed a question at Monday evening’s Village Board meeting about where the village stands with its FEMA reimbursements…

Sibley
Around Town

Without a doubt, Sibley is helping others

September 13, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

It’s hard to believe, but in 2012, Sibley almost died. 

soldiers
Around Town

Remembering Buffalo Soldiers

September 6, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Under three large tents on Sunday afternoon, several hundred people gathered at the base of the Buffalo Soldiers monument at West Point to pay tribute to soldiers who were instrumental in the US Army for decades.

business
Around Town

Main St. business reopens, with help

August 30, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

A very new business — just about four months old — in Highland Falls, Grandma’s Bagel & Pizza, located at 265 Main St. in Highland Falls, took a beating when the July 9 flood came. It had to close. 

realtors
Around Town

Realtors Relief Foundation offers $2000 grants to victims

August 2, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

HGAR President Tony D’Anzica made the announcement to local leaders earlier this week…

trio
Government

Trio of federal officials visited town Monday

July 19, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

At 10:30 a.m. a week ago, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and a handful of other state elected officials stood in the middle of Main St. to talk about the horrific flood damage to Highland Falls, Fort Montgomery and West Point.

BOE
Board of Education

Lawless, Aprilante will lead BOE

July 12, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Anne Lawless will continue to serve as the president of the Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, and Faith Aprilante will serve as the vice-president, for the 2023-24 school year.

contest
Around Town

A fantastic Fourth of July …

July 5, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Celebrating America’s 247th birthday meant dodging a few rain drops in Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery…

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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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