Please find the most up to date notices from the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson.
The Seneca Chief is set to dock at the Cornwall Yacht Club in Cornwall-on-Hudson on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
“When the Seneca Chief reaches a port, the public can experience free, family-friendly activities that bring canal history to life. While docked, the vessel becomes a floating museum that allows you to step aboard to explore recreated cabins, view historical artifacts, and engage with interactive exhibits that illuminate the canal’s cultural, economic, and environmental significance - including the contributions of Indigenous communities. On shore, the Buffalo Maritime Center will host special events, educational programs, and hands-on wooden boatbuilding activities for all ages.”
The Buffalo Maritime Center’s Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief departed Buffalo, NY on September 24th, embarking on a statewide Bicentennial Voyage that invites the public to commemorate the Erie Canal’s enduring legacy. Learn more by visiting @buffalomaritimecenter on Facebook or https://buffalomaritimecenter.org/bicentennial-voyage/
Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2
P.O. Box 333 233 Hudson Street
Cornwall on Hudson, New York 12520 Telephone: (845) 534-2841 Fax: (845) 534-3428
“100% Volunteer – Serving our Community Since 1868”
Dear Neighbor,
2020 was certainly a year to be forgotten for all of us. The COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on our entire country, state, and community. Through it all our fire company continued to meet the emergency needs of its residents whenever called upon. Alas, there is light at the end of the tunnel. As the COVID vaccine continues to be administered on a daily basis, our community has begun to regain some normalcy as part of our daily lives. With this in mind and as summer approaches we are happy to announce that we will once again host the 70th edition of our Annual Summer Firemen’s Fair July 21st thru July 24th this year on the grounds of the Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School. This year’s fair promises to be very special in light of what we have all collectively faced this past year.
You will begin to see our advertising signs in the area beginning on or about July 1st. Set-up will begin Saturday July 17th with opening night of the fair on the 21st. The start time on Wed., Thur., and Fri. will be 6pm and closing time each night is 11pm. The final day of the fair, Saturday, will open at 4pm and close at 11pm following our grand fireworks display. We will host area summer camps on Wed. and Thur. between 9am and 1pm. Each night of the fair will include the typical carnival rides, games of chance, food and live music. Break down and clean- up will take place on Sunday July 25th with carnival ride removal from the grounds continuing for a couple of days thereafter.
While this annual summer event is much anticipated and enjoyed by the vast majority of our community, it can present some minor inconvenience and disturbance to some in our village. Particularly for residents such as you who reside in close proximity to the fair grounds. We do not this lightly and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. With this in mind, we would like to provide you the following contact information should you have any questions or concerns regarding this year’s fair. You may feel free to contact either of us.
Jeff Armitage Mike Trainor
Event Chairman Fire Chief
(845) 494-5033 (845) 629-1419
Jeffreyarmitage911@gmail.com firechief@cornwall-on-hudson.org
As Always, we truly appreciate your continued support and understanding during this annual village tradition that has brought many smiles and memories to generations of our residents.
Sincerely,
Jeff Armitage
Fair Committee Chairman
April 19, 2022
Mayor’s Message (Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department Edition):
Dear Cornwall-on-Hudson residents, neighbors, and friends:
In this edition, we would like to highlight our intrepid police department and showcase some members of our force. As recent events in Brooklyn so perfectly highlighted last week, our nation is beyond blessed to have men and women in blue who selflessly run to the sounds of the guns. Our department is located on the backside of Village Hall, 325 Hudson Street, and remains poised to always to “protect and serve.” We are supremely proud of our police department’s rollout of the body-worn camera initiative last month.
PHOTO #1: P.O. James Lynch
PHOTO #2: P.O. Theo Dawydko
PHOTO #3: P.O. Stephen Berean
PHOTO #4: Sgt. John Peña
PHOTO #5: P.O. Jonathan Kapczak
PHOTO #6: P.O. Antinori and Chief Dixon (along w/German tourists visiting COHPD HQ).
PHOTO #7 P.O. Thomas Moran
IMPORTANT NOTE: Village Hall just received a limited allotment of COVID-19 rapid test kits. Available on a first-come-first-served basis. Residents may simply stop by Village Hall M-F during normal business hours (8:30AM-4:30PM) and receive two kits.
Special Thanks to the Water Department last week for working 56 straight hours to mitigate a major water main leak and ensure faulty pipes were repaired and replaced, and to the Department of Public Works for handling multiple clogged storm drains across the Village after a number of heavy rainfalls.
On behalf of your Village Board,
James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano
Mayor
The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York was recently awarded a $54,000.00 grant from the Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology Program (CREST), which is a capital grant program administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). DASNY serves as New York State’s public finance and construction authority. This was also the grant administration authority that the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson utilized to secure monies to aid in the construction of the beautiful pavilion at Donahue Memorial Park.
The CREST program served as a useful mechanism to aid in replacing one of the Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department’s older vehicles. Our COHPD automotive fleet is undeniably aging and coupled with supply chain issues and inflation at record levels, this grant award serves to help us continue to focus on public safety for our Cornwall-on-Hudson community while avoiding hitting the taxpayers in their wallets. A total win-win for Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY.
The greater Cornwall community has also been recently blessed with the awarding of a $4.5 million NY Forward grant award. The Village then secured a $223,875.00 grant award for construction of the Dock Hill Road connector trail – awarded through the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Recreational Trails Program. What this all means is that New York State believes that reinvestment in Cornwall-on-Hudson is a great idea!
Special credit goes to Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Chief Steve Dixon and Village Clerk Doris Wickiser. Chief Dixon identified the available CREST grant, secured Board approval to proceed, and handled process of stewarding the application through the portal with able assistance of Mrs. Wickiser. We are lucky to have such dedicated public servants like this on our Village team.
[L-R in photo]: Village Clerk Wickiser, Mayor Gagliano, Chief Dixon, Deputy Mayor Kane, and Trustee Paliotta. Trustees Carnright and Braine were unavailable for photo.
On behalf of the Village Board,
James A. Gagliano
“COFFEE WITH A COP” EVENT
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 1:00pm till 3:00pm, the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department will be sponsoring a ,”Coffee with a Cop,” event which will be held at the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Board Room, 325 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y.
This is an opportunity for residents to meet and speak with both veteran COHPD police officers, newer COHPD officers and COHPD Chief of Police, Steve Dixon, and obtain information about the Department as well as voice any concerns that you may have.
There will be police vehicles on display, tours of Cornwall-on-Hudson PD Headquarters available for children and giveaways/ handouts for guests.
The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department would like to formally thank,
2 Alice’s Coffee Shop, for donating the coffee for this event.
On behalf of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department, both my officers and I are looking forward to meeting you all!!
Best Regards,
Chief Steven E. Dixon
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON
WHEREAS, there exists the possibility mischief to property predicted; and
NOW, pursuant to the authority invested in the office of the Mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, as Chief Executive pursuant to Executive Law §24, be it
ORDERED, that a state of local emergency is proclaimed within the corporate limits of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson. The state of emergency shall be effective Tuesday, October 31, 2023 10:00 PM through Wednesday, November 1, 2023 4:00 AM, unless rescinded or modified; and
ORDERED, that no persons shall be on any paved street, avenue or roadway in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson;
ORDERED, that all municipal resources may be utilized to protect life and property in response to this event;
ORDERED, any person knowingly violating this order be subject to arrest pursuant to Executive Law §24(5); and
ORDERED, that this order be executed in triplicate and be published, transmitted and filed pursuant to Executive Law §24(3).
BE IT SO ORDERED
JAMES A. GAGLIANO, MAYOR
PDF of Order