holiday – The News of the Highlands

A holiday sale, in a home, to benefit others

December 15, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

On a quiet weekend afternoon one driving in the Mearns Ave. area might notice a couple of signs on utility poles that say ‘Sale’ with an arrow pointing up Eagle Valley Rd.

Mark the calendar for Dec. 3!

November 9, 2022 Editorial Staff

Despite an unseasonably warm start to November, organizers of the “Highlands Holiday Hop” have only snowflakes and Santa Claus on their minds.

Santa Claus stopped by for breakfast

December 22, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Santa was in town last Saturday morning, at the request of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce.

Help needed for July 4th planning

May 19, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Last year the community’s July 4th celebration consisted of a drive-by parade and lots of little fireworks displays set off by residents that were mostly illegal since New York banned fireworks by private citizens several years ago.

The mission is: spreading cheer

December 2, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio has announced three programs to benefit community residents in December.

Thanksgiving has changed throughout the years

November 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

Although Thanksgiving is now a national holiday it is celebrated on different days in several countries.

Thanksgiving dinner still on

October 7, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner provided by Holy Innocents Church in Highland Falls is going to look a little different.

“A talking Christmas egg?”

December 6, 2019 Jay LeRoy

My friend grew up in Pittsburgh and, upon moving to the Hudson Valley as an adult, was bemused to hear rumors of some mysterious “talking egg.” It may not be common knowledge outside the area but residents around these parts know the legend well.

Highland Falls’ July 4 was America at its finest!

July 5, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Flags flew; children were decked out in red, white and blue; crowds gathered; runners ran; tributes were paid; and lots of watermelon was eaten!

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 10, 2019 Editorial Staff

In our May 3rd issue, we asked our child readers to either draw a picture or write a short statement about what their Mothers mean to them.