Healey Brothers’ Driven to Give Foundation Donates Record $110,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley Funds Will Help Grant Approximately 11 Life-Changing Wishes for Local Children Facing Critical Illnesses WALDEN, N.Y. (Oct. 12, 2026) – Healey Brothers Automotive Group’s Driven to Give Foundation has donated a record $110,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley, exceeding its $100,000 fundraising goal...Continue reading→

MONTGOMERY, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2026 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties brought veterans, families and community members together on September 23 for a Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service at The American Grill at Stony Ford Golf Course in Thomas Bull Memorial Park. The gathering honored local veterans and provided an opportunity to share...Continue reading→

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2026 – New York State’s top official for developmental disability services praised the Think Ahead  program founded by Abilities First and The ARC Greater Hudson Valley after seeing the employment-readiness service in action at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie. “I was incredibly impressed by the level of dedication by the programs...Continue reading→

Straus Family Pavilion Adds Five Preschool Classrooms, Upgrades Accessible Playground and Undergoes Additional Capital Improvements NEW WINDSOR, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2026 — Abilities First has expanded its Straus Family Pavilion Education Center in New Windsor with five new preschool classrooms, an upgraded accessible playground, a new roof and other campus improvements that help meet the...Continue reading→

Event Empowers Westchester Youths to Develop and Share Policy Recommendations with Government Leaders to Inspire Action   NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2026 – Youths and young adults from New Rochelle and across Westchester County will channel their experiences and ideas into recommendations for real-world change when the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle...Continue reading→

Distinguished Army, Navy and Marine Corps Veterans to Headline Sept. 23 Panel MONTGOMERY, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2026 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties will host its 2026 Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service on Wednesday, Sept. 23, bringing together veterans, Gold Star family members and the community for a morning honoring those who served...Continue reading→