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09/30/2026

Let’s go to the movies!

01/01/2026

Deleted the first post because a video came through of Dave’s countdown and it needed to be part of this post! Last night we dropped the ball as we have every year since 2001, and it was an unforgettable evening. Snowflakes fell from the sky like confetti, the disco ball illuminated the park, and the New Year’s Eve ball shone over a crowd gathered in anticipation of ringing in the new year.

Our first-ever Ball Drop Marshal, , led us into 2026 with the countdown, followed by a beautiful fireworks display. Earlier in the evening, the junior ball drop was a huge hit for kids and for anyone who prefers to celebrate before midnight.

Ending the year together and beginning again together is a tradition we are deeply grateful for. Thank you to the late Nick Corea for starting this tradition in 2001, and to the community that has kept it alive ever since.

Thank you to DPW, Police, Fire, First Responders, the Village Board, and the Mayor for supporting this effort year after year. A huge thank you to the for launching and hosting the junior event, which has grown so much that it will need expanded space in the square next year!

Thank you as well to , who has carried the main event forward for at least the past decade. So many people come together to keep this iconic community tradition thriving, and every year it reminds us how lucky we are to call this place home.

Happy New Year to all! 🪩🕺🪩
PS The good photos are by (thank you!) the rest are by me 😜 thanks for the video of Dave!!

12/30/2025

Tomorrow night, as we gather to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome in the New Year, we are proud to introduce a new tradition.

For the official countdown, we will honor a member of our community as the Ball Drop Marshal, recognizing someone whose service helped make moments like this possible.

It is especially meaningful that our first Ball Drop Marshal is David Halvorsen, who today officially retires after 38 years of service with the Cornwall-on-Hudson Department of Public Works.

When this ball drop tradition began in 2001, Dave was working, like so many in DPW, police, fire, and first responders, spending New Year’s Eve serving the community rather than celebrating with their families.

This year marks the first New Year’s Eve that we get to celebrate with Dave.

We thank him for his decades of dedication and for the countless hours his department has devoted to making this celebration so special year after year.

Congratulations, Dave. It is an honor to name you our first Ball Drop Marshal, and we are grateful to celebrate the New Year together. ❤️🕺

12/27/2025

As we prepare to close out the year and look ahead to the next, we want to pause and reflect with gratitude.

COH Special Events was founded in 2016 by Dominic Cordisco and Mike Trainor. Earlier this year, Dominic stepped down from the committee, a transition that left a void in our organization. As one of our founders, Dominic was instrumental in shaping COH Special Events and establishing Movies on the Hudson. He gave generously of his time, energy, and leadership, always approaching the work with a community-first mindset. His commitment helped build the strong foundation that exists today. While his departure was difficult, nine years of service is an extraordinary contribution, and we respect his decision.

As we look ahead, another significant transition is approaching. Our other co-founder, Mike, will be retiring in the coming year and has made the decision to step down from COH Special Events. After a lifetime of volunteerism and public service, he has earned the opportunity to live life on his own time and on his own terms. This change arrives as we enter our tenth year as a committee and as the nation prepares for America’s 250th celebration. The year 2026 will be a milestone year in every sense.

We have reached a pivotal moment. The work Dominic and Mike spent nearly a decade building has given us something meaningful to carry forward. Their leadership created a committee rooted in unity, service, and shared purpose. With that foundation in place, we now have the opportunity and responsibility to continue the work they began.

As we enter the new year, planning is underway, and we look forward to sharing what comes next when the time is right. In Dominic’s and Mike’s honor, we will continue to lead with the values they modeled and work to make them proud.

This is not Mike’s last ball drop, but it is his last ball drop under the COH Special Events umbrella. That moment marks both an ending and a beginning and feels fitting for a New Year celebration. It could not be more Mike.

To our founders, thank you for creating a committee with a single purpose: to unite our community and spread joy. We are forever grateful… absolute legends.

Thank you.❤️⭐️❤️

Join us this year: https://www.facebook.com/share/17ozQUGx4z/?mibextid=wwXIfr

12/09/2025

Due to weather, we rescheduled this event for Monday December 15th. Same time, same place! With great thanks to our sponsors and supporters (Clark & Associates, Vivien Collens, Cornwall Chamber and COH Special Events), we’re able to host a fundraiser for our furry besties in support of the Hudson Valley SPCA, our local no-kill animal shelter.

On Wednesday, December 10th from 6–8pm, we’ll be on Bridge Street with Santa, who cannot wait to take photos with all the good boys and girls of Cornwall. Families and friends can hop in the photos too.

To support this event, we’re asking attendees to consider purchasing something from their Amazon Wish List (link in bio) or bringing an item from the list in this post

About the Hudson Valley SPCA
The Hudson Valley SPCA is a unique shelter. Not only do they provide the only no-kill facility in the area, they are also the only source of Humane Law Enforcement in Orange County. Their staff and volunteers protect and defend animals, and work every day to find loving, lifelong homes for each one.

12/03/2025

With great thanks to our sponsors and supporters (Clark & Associates, Vivien Collens, Cornwall Chamber and COH Special Events), we’re able to host a fundraiser for our furry besties in support of the Hudson Valley SPCA, our local no-kill animal shelter.

On Tuesday, December 10th from 6–8pm, we’ll be on Bridge Street with Santa, who cannot wait to take photos with all the good boys and girls of Cornwall. Families and friends can hop in the photos too.

To support this event, we’re asking attendees to consider purchasing something from their Amazon Wish List (link in bio) or bringing an item from the list in this post

About the Hudson Valley SPCA
The Hudson Valley SPCA is a unique shelter. Not only do they provide the only no-kill facility in the area, they are also the only source of Humane Law Enforcement in Orange County. Their staff and volunteers protect and defend animals, and work every day to find loving, lifelong homes for each one.

11/24/2025

We are so excited for the Village Tree Lighting next Saturday, November 29. The Professional Musicians of Orange County will be performing, we’ll have letters to Santa, and of course a visit from the big man himself. There’s no place like home for the holidays and we can’t wait to celebrate in the Village!
We will also be selling our holiday ornaments and all orders will be available for pickup at the event if you didn’t select pickup at checkout. Link in bio if you want to order yours and take advantage of the discount!

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Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
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http://COHSpecialEvents.com/

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