Memorial Park – The News of the Highlands

“Thank you for ‘doing something'”

April 14, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

f you saw a group of people gathered in Highland Falls’ Memorial Park on Saturday morning, you may have wondered what was going on.

Hispanic Heritage awards presented recently

November 4, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Thirteen Highlands residents and businesses were recognized in Highland Falls in mid-October as part of a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

A different July 4 in Highland Falls

June 17, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the 52nd annual Fourth of July celebration in Highland Falls has been canceled.

Celebrate Juneteenth

June 17, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Five years ago on June 19, Highland Falls native Tyrone King ‘brought back’ a tradition that another resident had started in the village several decades ago.

‘Trunk or treat’ is coming soon!

October 11, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The community’s annual Trunk or Treat event, co-sponsored by the town’s Girl Scouts and Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31 in Highland Falls.

Mayor suggests 9/11 time change

August 23, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

As of Tuesday, it appeared there would still be two 9/11 memorial services in the community at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

“I’ve got to admit, I never heard of Juneteenth growing up.” That was the confession of Highlands Councilman Tyrone King on Saturday morning as he hosted the community’s fourth annual Airman Laura Lanier Juneteenth march and ceremony in Memorial Park.

A fun Irish celebration kicked off a new month

March 8, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Mayor Joe D’Onofrio helped lifelong Highland Falls residents Joe and David (Turkey) McCormick hoist the Irish flag over the village last Saturday morning …

Arts & Entertainment

No 2019 ArtWalk in Highland Falls

February 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

It was noted at the Feb. 15 Highlands Chamber of Commerce meeting that there will not be an ArtWalk in Highland Falls in 2019.