Year: 2014

GOSHEN, N.Y. (July 24, 2014) — Elant Inc., the Hudson Valley’s leading provider of senior health and housing solutions, has named Melissa McCoy to Vice President of the Elant Foundation and Community Relations. McCoy, who previously served as Director of Corporate Initiatives for the organization, has nearly three decades of experience in community service, fundraising, … Continue reading “Melissa McCoy Named Vice President of Elant Foundation and Community Relations”

The Orange County Business Accelerator (OCBA), an organization that provides resources and guidance to help small businesses and startups in Orange County, has announced the launch of its Summer Student Sandbox program that began June 1, 2014. A program designed to provide specific business training to young entrepreneurs enrolled in courses at SUNY Orange, OCBA’s … Continue reading “Orange County Business Accelerator Announces Summer Student Sandbox Program”

The Local Economies Project of the New World Foundation has officially become a member of the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. Founded in 2010, the Local Economies Project works to strengthen economic growth across the region by supporting the local food system through research, education and the establishment of strong local partnerships among Hudson … Continue reading “Local Economies Project Becomes Newest Member of Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

MAHWAH, N.J. (July 7, 2014) — HYTORC has officially released the Z-Gun, the first precision impact bolting gun available worldwide. The gun offers extremely fast rundown speed and unmatched torque output accuracy, which allows it to safely and effectively complete almost any industrial bolting job. It fills a major gap in the industry, eliminating safety … Continue reading “Hytorc Unveils World’s First-Ever Precision Impact Bolting Gun”

Over 250 attend educational breakfast in support of Elant; video showcases Elant’s mission GOSHEN, N.Y. (July 1, 2014) — Elant hosted its annual Community Breakfast on May 20 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. The event featured heartwarming and insightful testimonials from family members of Elant residents, a presentation on aging, memory loss and … Continue reading “Elant Launches New Video at Community Breakfast”

WEST NYACK, NY, July 1, 2014 – United Water and the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) NY Chapter are proud to announce the recipients of this year’s student scholarships: Emily Algert of Tappan Zee High School, Connor Burnich of Nyack Senior High School and Adaugo Ezike of New Rochelle High School. NAWC scholarships are … Continue reading “United Water and National Association of Water Companies Announce Scholarship Winners”

COMPANY ALSO ANNOUNCES COMMITTED FINANCING (Monticello, NY) – Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM: NYNY) (together with its subsidiaries, “Empire”), through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Montreign Operating Company, LLC, has submitted its application to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board (“NYSGFLB”) for a casino to be located 90 miles from New York City in the Town … Continue reading “Empire Resorts Submits Sullivan County Casino Proposal To New York State Gaming Facility Location Board”

Sullivan County-based school bus operator promotes Nicole Dungey as Safety Director, Valerie Mott as Safety Officer South Fallsburg, N.Y. (June 24, 2014) – Rolling V Bus Corp., a Sullivan County-based bus transportation company, is proud to announce the promotions of Nicole Dungey to the position of safety director and Valerie Mott as safety officer. A … Continue reading “Rolling V Bus Corp. Promotes Longtime Employees”

Dr. Paul Harrington addresses audience of more than 200 at HVEDC’s State of the Hudson Valley Economy conference; HVEDC releases Business Climate survey results NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 25, 2014) — National labor expert Dr. Paul Harrington of Drexel University categorized the regional and national economy as “uncertain,” predicted another recession in the next three … Continue reading “Drexel Economist: Regional, National Economy is Uncertain”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 23, 2014) — It’s not every day that a national champion comes walking through the doors of Elant at Wappingers Falls … or at least it wasn’t that way before April. Up until April, Faizool Ali, a physical therapy assistant with Elant at Wappingers Falls, was simply a 38-year old man living … Continue reading “Elant Therapy Assistant: A Champion on the Court and with Residents”

President of Rocking Horse Ranch Resort & Splash Down Beach Water Park to contribute to regional economic development efforts NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 23, 2014) — Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced today that Steven Turk, president of Turk Hospitality Group which owns and operates the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland and the … Continue reading “Steven Turk Joins HVEDC Board of Directors”

Goshen, N.Y. (July 7, 2014) – Christine O’Toole, Vice President and Executive Director of Elant at Meadow Hill, recently received the James W. Sanderson Memorial Award for Leadership from LeadingAge New York at the organization’s Annual Conference and Exposition in Saratoga Springs. The leadership award honors LeadingAge New York’s longtime counsel and is given to … Continue reading “Elant at Meadow Hill Administrator Wins Statewide Leadership Award”

NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 10, 2014) – Saretsky Katz Dranoff & Glass (SKDG), a premier Manhattan law firm, announced today that C. Scott Vanderhoef has joined the firm. Vanderhoef comes to SKDG after completing one of the most distinguished political careers in recent New York State history. He served as the Rockland County Executive for … Continue reading “Vanderhoef Joins Saretsky Katz Dranoff & Glass”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 4, 2014) — Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) received five annual marketing awards, three of which were best in class, from the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) at its annual conference. HVEDC received honors in several categories, including Printed Advertising Material (Best in Class), Annual Report (Best in … Continue reading “HVEDC Receives Three Best in Class Awards from NYS Economic Development Council”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 5, 2014) — The Orange County Business Accelerator, an organization that provides resources and guidance to help small businesses and startups in the region, celebrated its 5th anniversary yesterday with a reception and open house. The program included remarks from Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and former County Executive Edward Diana, … Continue reading “Orange County Business Accelerator Celebrates 5th Anniversary”

KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 29, 2014) —County Executive Mike Hein and the Ulster County Development Corporation (UCDC) Board met this morning to discuss a proactive marketing campaign that will highlight many of the important factors that make Ulster County an amazing place to live and conduct business. County Executive Hein said: “So many positive changes have … Continue reading “Ulster County Executive Mike Hein Announces New Economic Development Marketing Initiatives”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (May 27, 2014) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) President & CEO Laurence P. Gottlieb today announced that he has joined the New York State Economic Development Council’s (NYSEDC) Board of Directors, effective May 21, in representation of the Hudson Valley region. The NYSEDC is the state’s principal organization representing economic … Continue reading “HVEDC President & CEO Joins New York State Economic Development Council”

KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 14, 2014) — Following a year-long media campaign highlighting Delaware, Greene, Sullivan and Ulster counties as a tourist destination, the regionwide Catskill Association for Tourism Services (CATS) has announced dramatic increases to the organization’s overall web activity. CATS worked with its agency, Focus Media, to launch a lengthy media campaign starting in … Continue reading “CATS Media Campaign Drives Increased Interest in Catskills Tourism”