Village Native to Top Military Command in Iraq
Lt. General David Petraeus, a native of Cornwall-on-Hudson, has been tapped by President George Bush to become the chief commander in Iraq, according to ABC news, which broke the story.

Village Welcomes in the New Year
Villagers young and old gathered in the square to welcome the new year on Sunday night in what has become a tradition of the ball drop atop the Storm King Theatre.

Kid's Speak: Winter Concert Rocks Middle School
By Ian Silverstone

On Tuesday, December 19, 2006, the Cornwall Middle School held a sensational concert, a tribute to the glorious winter season, in the school’s auditorium.

Police Investigate Burglary at Elementary School
Cornwall-on-Hudson police are investigating a recent burglary of Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School on Hudson Street. It is unclear when the burglary happened, but police chief Charles Williams said that a small amount of cash was taken. The burglar gained access to the school through a window, he said.

Black Rock Water Treatment Plant Passes First Test
Mayor Ed Moulton and Water Superintendant Bob June announced on Thursday that the Black Rock water treatment plant had passed the first round of tests to begin operations after nearly a decade of planning and construction.

Bits & Pieces of Village Business
Eight property owners showed up on Grievance Day in November to ask that their property assessments be lowered. Several were successful, including two old houses that are in the process of a gut renovation.

Kids Speak
We continue our occasional column, Kids Speak, where students have a place to publish their writings. Today, we present a musical review by Ian Silverstone, a seventh grader at Cornwall Central Middle School.

Ian is planning to write about tonight's 7th & 8th Grade Winter Concert, so look for his piece on the performance in the coming days. Any student who wishes to submit a story to the website can email [email protected].

Here's what Ian Silverstone found when he covered the 7th & 8th Grade Chorus performance at Munger Cottage:

Phone Book Law On Hold
The Yellow Book and the other books will be arriving in your driveway for the foreseeable future as the Village Board of Trustees postponed a vote on the proposed law that would create a registry for residents who don’t want the unsolicited materials.