Covid-19 – Page 3 – The News of the Highlands

Artists prove to be resilient in tough times

February 24, 2021 Jay LeRoy

By now it’s a well known fact just how destructive the pandemic has been to the Arts and Entertainment industries. Concerts canceled, museums and galleries shuttered, even Broadway has gone dark.

Winter sports underway at O’Neill

February 17, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

On Thursday, Feb. 4 the Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Mont-gomery Central School District approved higher-risk winter sports to be played.

COVID cases down, vaccinations up

February 10, 2021 Editorial Staff

Over nine percent of the United States population has already received the COVID-19 vaccination and New York is preparing to open up inoculations to another segment of the population starting Feb. 15.

Around Town

A new use for an old building

February 3, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

A “very productive meeting” was held in late January which appeared to allow for more access for the community at a building formally named the Highland Falls Senior Center.

An interesting session with a state senator

January 27, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Never underestimate a teenager with access to the internet.

HF-FMCSD doors reopened Tuesday

January 20, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Sheboy kicked off new quarter with live COVID test…

Government

Village Board approves water project

January 20, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls Village Board met Tuesday, a day later than usual due to the Martin Luther King Day closure of Village Hall.

County begins first round of COVID-19 vaccinations

January 13, 2021 Ken Cashman

The county executive was upbeat on Jan. 6, and so were many of the health-care workers who waited to be vaccinated. Several people called it an “emotional event.”

Devitts worries about more than their bottom line

January 6, 2021 Ken Cashman

It’s been a tough year for small businesses. Some were closed for months during the pandemic. Others lost revenue, because their customers were short of funds or avoiding public places. Almost every business has incurred new expenses to keep their clientele safe.

Holiday lights! Music! And snacks!

December 9, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Don’t be deterred by the long line of cars if you head to the Orange County Fairground’s Holiday Light Spectacular.