September 2018: The Wave We’ve Been Waiting For

By Callie Noland

At most democratic fundraisers, events, and, let’s face it, elections, young people are worryingly scarce. But no longer- The Young Democrats of Cornwall are here, and we plan to take President Obama’s advice to “show up, dive in, and stay at it.”

We will be meeting regularly to discuss ways that young people in Cornwall can learn about our systems of government, engage with our representatives, organize around issues that matter to us, and support candidates who will carry our interests forward.

Our group will focus on empowerment through engagement. We will create an environment where people can come to learn, and to find out what can be done- whether that be writing letters to representatives, creating a petition, organizing an event, or volunteering.

Get ready folks. The Youth are coming.

July 2018: Stream Cleanup Scheduled for July 21

The Cornwall Democratic Committee will coordinate a volunteer stream cleanup of Idlewild Creek (also known as Canterbury Brook) on the morning of July 21 at 8am.  

“Keeping trash out of our waterways helps keep Cornwall beautiful,” said Jonathan Chase, Committee Chair. “It also keeps litter from washing down into the Hudson River, where it can interfere with our record-setting striped bass fishing!” 

The Committee has put out a call for volunteers for this non-partisan service event. The crew will assemble beside the brook at Chadeayne Circle and Main Street, and proceed upstream alongside the Storm King Golf Club, bagging litter for pickup by the Town of Cornwall. Tools and bags will be provided, but the Committee encourages volunteers to bring their own equipment if desired, such as work gloves, dust masks, safety glasses, and rakes.

“We are grateful to the Town for teaming up to remove and safely dispose of the refuse we collect,” said Virginia Scott, who is coordinating the cleanup. “This is a great opportunity for environmentally-minded kids and anyone who wants to show Cornwall at its best.”