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Most folks don’t really want to go to Ukraine these days…

October 11, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

You may know Highland Falls’ Olga Anderson as a diligent community volunteer who works hard to save the environment via gardening, composting and encouraging all she knows to be aware of their carbon footprint.

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.

“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…

Without a doubt, Sibley is helping others

September 13, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

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

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.

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.

Time capsule discovered at West Point

August 23, 2023 Editorial Staff

The U.S. Military Academy will open and unveil the contents of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule during a ceremony on Monday, Aug. 28 at 10:30 a.m. in Robinson Auditorium at Thayer Hall

Congratulations, Dr. Amanda Aiken!

August 16, 2023 Editorial Staff

Dr. Amanda Leigh Aiken has earned her Doctor of Education Leadership from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, receiving the degree during graduation ceremonies held on May 25.

Bear Mountain Park remains closed

August 9, 2023 Editorial Staff

As of last Friday, Bear Mountain State Park was still closed, officials said, due to damage from a heavy rainstorm and flash floods on Sunday, July 9.

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…