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Obituary – January 5, 2024

January 3, 2024 Editorial Staff

Barbara J. Woodard (Lewis), age 88, affectionately known as “Nan” to many, passed away at Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Cortlandt, NY on December 25, 2023

Honors for three active veterans

December 27, 2023 Editorial Staff

Assemblymember Chris Eachus has announced the successful hosting of his First Annual Veterans Awards Ceremony, in New Windsor, honoring three outstanding veterans from the community.

A thank you for all the American Legion does

December 20, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

The mood was cheerful. The scene was lovely. The atmosphere was relaxed. There was much hugging going on.

Livsey: storm repair work continues

December 13, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Supervisor Bob Livsey noted that “six months post-storm” not all road work has been completed, and said that’s partially due to different requirements set by FEMA, which the town is counting on for reimbursement of much of the work.

23rd annual Public Safety Sunday

December 6, 2023 Editorial Staff

This year’s Public Safety Sunday, held on October 29, was a special celebration as well as opportunity to honor the ambulance corps, firefighters, law enforcement, and public officials in our area.

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 – January 5, 2024

Honors for three active veterans

A thank you for all the American Legion does

Livsey: storm repair work continues

23rd annual Public Safety Sunday

History repeats itself on the Bear Mountain Bridge

Obituary – December 1, 2023

A CONNECT pumpkin story

Obituary – November 24, 2023

Board of Ed met at Fort School