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Much to talk about in 2021

January 13, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

After Monday’s annual reorganization meeting the Highlands Town Board had a regular business meeting. Among the actions taken was bringing up some things they want to talk about in 2021.

Purple Heart Coin Act signed into law

December 29, 2020 Editorial Staff

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act bill has been signed into law by President Trump.

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.

DA gives “sticker shock” a new meaning

November 24, 2020 Ken Cashman

The term “sticker shock” normally suggests consumers’ reaction to inflated prices. But the term has a different meaning this year.

Working together for cats

November 24, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

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

Purple Heart Hall of Honor reopened Veterans Day

November 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

The Purple Heart Hall of Honor remained closed for a year as it underwent a $17 million expansion.

Molina honored by Skoufis

November 4, 2020 Editorial Staff

Senator James Skoufis recently presented Ann Molina with the 2020 Woman of Distinction award, plaque, and Senate proclamation in her name.

Epic battle for a state senate seat

October 28, 2020 Ken Cashman

In the sports world, it would be considered an epic battle. The local race for the state senate features two contestants with a history of success on Election Day.

Your candidates for NY State Assembly

October 21, 2020 Ken Cashman

Constituent work rewarding Schmitt reflects on his term in Assembly Colin Schmitt spent a weekend with the National Guard in the midst of his re-election campaign. When he returned, he was eager to describe the

Chamber hosted candidate’s forum

October 14, 2020 Editorial Staff

In an early morning Zoom meeting last week, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce hosted 11 candidates in the upcoming election. The offices they are running for range from judge to state seats to town council.