Year: 2016

It’s not too late to plan a Hudson Valley getaway for the last night of 2016. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (December 21, 2016) – An overnight trip to Orange County, N.Y. is a great way to ring in the New Year. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a romantic evening, have fun with the kids or dance … Continue reading “Eleventh hour plans for celebrating New Year’s in Orange County, N.Y.”

Bank’s annual “Stuff the Van” event contributes nearly 1,191 pounds of food to combat local hunger MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (December 21, 2016) – Walden Savings Bank employees recently delivered a whopping 1,191 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. In an effort to combat hunger in our region, the Bank … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK SUPPORTS FOOD BANK OF THE HUDSON VALLEY”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (Dec. 16, 2016) — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community will host a free “Dinner with the Doctor: Coming to Grips with Arthritis of the Hand” buffet lecture with Dr. Gina Del Savio on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. in Glen Arden’s Rhinebeck Room. The program is the newest offering in … Continue reading “Glen Arden to host free “Dinner with the Doctor: Coming to Grips with Arthritis of the Hand” event on Jan. 11 with Dr. Gina Del Savio of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital”

Check off everyone on your list with a trip to unique Hudson Valley shops. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (December 14, 2016) – A trip to Orange County, N.Y. could be the answer to holiday shopping for that hard to buy for person on your list. This Hudson Valley county features specialty gift shops with a little … Continue reading “Last Minute Holiday gifts can be found in Orange County, N.Y.”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Dec. 14, 2016) – New Rochelle High School Principal Reggie Richardson is at the White House today to attend the national summit of My Brother’s Keeper, an initiative started by President Barack Obama in February 2014 to ensure all boys and young men of color have an equal opportunity to achieve their … Continue reading “New Rochelle High School Principal at White House for My Brother’s Keeper Summit”

City Residents will be asked to approve the reallocation of bond money to accommodate growth. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (December 14, 2016) — The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will ask voters to approve a plan to repurpose existing bond funds to accommodate anticipated student population growth. The board voted unanimously at its … Continue reading “Board of Education Unanimously Approves Bond Reallocation Proposal”

$745,299 grant from New York State is the largest awarded in Sullivan County LIBERTY, N.Y. (December 13, 2016) – The Town of Liberty has been awarded a $745,299 grant from New York State for water system improvements in the White Sulphur Springs District. The grant was the largest awarded in Sullivan County, which received six … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Receives Funding for Water System Improvements”

Process for becoming a vendor, MWBE opportunities discussed GOSHEN, N.Y., (Dec. 9, 2016) – Empire Resorts, Inc. hosted a vendor outreach event on Dec. 7 for businesses interested in providing commodities, goods and professional services to the Montreign Resort Casino. More than 300 people came from Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Duchess counties, and beyond, and packed … Continue reading “Empire Resorts, Inc. hosts Vendor Event in Orange County for Montreign Resort Casino”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Dec. 7, 2016) – The City School District of New Rochelle has appointed Dr. Nicolas Cracco as the new principal of the Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center. The Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Cracco at its meeting last night. Dr. Cracco was the assistant principal of the Early Childhood … Continue reading “New Rochelle Board of Education appoints new principal of Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Dec. 7, 2016) – The City School District of New Rochelle has appointed Tilsa Rodriguez-Gonzalez as the new Supervisor of Physical Education and Health, Pre-K-12th grade. The Board of Education approved the appointment of Mrs. Rodriguez-Gonzalez at its meeting last night. Mrs. Rodriguez-Gonzalez has been an educator for 20 years, both as … Continue reading “New Rochelle Board of Education appoints new Supervisor of Physical Education and Health, Pre-K-12th Grade”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (Dec. 7, 2016) – Officials of the proposed LEGOLAND® New York will hold a supporters rally on Monday, Dec. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Palacio Catering and Conference Center, 1700 Route 17M, in Goshen. The proposal for LEGOLAND New York, geared towards families with children aged 2 to 12, includes … Continue reading “LEGOLAND® New York to hold a supporters rally on Dec. 12 at the Palacio Catering and Conference Center”

Mike Oates brings extensive expertise in economic development to his new role. Hyde Park, N.Y. (December 6, 2016) – Bellefield Development Partners, the team behind Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park and an affiliate of T-Rex Capital Group, LLC, is proud to announce that Mike Oates will join the team as Managing Partner. Oates is the … Continue reading “Experienced Managing Partner Joins the Team of Bellefield Development Partners”

Bank partners with local Chamber of Commerce organizations to bring nationwide movement to local communities MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (December 2, 2016) – On Saturday, November 26, Walden Savings Bank teamed up with the Blooming Grove/Washingtonville Chamber of Commerce and the Pine Bush Area Chamber of Commerce to support Small Business Saturday®. Small Business Saturday® is celebrated … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK ENCOURAGES COMMUNITIES TO ‘SHOP SMALL’”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (November 21, 2016) – The Rotary Club of Goshen, the Goshen High School Interact Club and Glen Arden will host their annual Children’s Holiday Party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 10 at Glen Arden (214 Harriman Drive, Goshen, N.Y.). The snow date for the event is Sunday, December 11, … Continue reading “ROTARY CLUB OF GOSHEN, GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB AND GLEN ARDEN TO HOST CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY ON DEC. 10”

CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, Nov. 18, 2016 – Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will kick off the holiday season with extended hours and special sales to serve shoppers visiting one of the world’s foremost tourism destinations for luxury and elite brands. The luxury retail destination will open from midnight on Black Friday until 10 p.m. Hours on … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS TO KICK OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH EXTENDED HOURS AND SALES”

Final steel beam put into place at resort casino MONTICELLO, N.Y., (Nov. 17, 2016) – Empire Resorts, Inc. held a private “Topping-Off” ceremony today as the final steel beam of the casino and hotel structure was put in place at the Montreign Resort and Casino. The “Topping-Off” ceremony marked the end of the project’s steel … Continue reading “Empire Resorts, Inc. holds ‘Topping-Off’ Ceremony for Montreign Resort Casino”

The “Circle of Giving” campaign will use social media to spread the word. Montgomery, N.Y. (November 16, 2016) – Walden Savings Bank is launching a new campaign to feed the hungry this holiday season. The “Circle of Giving” campaign, to be launched on Thanksgiving, will encourage area residents to buy gift cards for loved ones … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY”

Aurochemicals receives ‘Certificate of Recognition’ for 2016-2017 corporate sponsorship WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (November 15, 2016) – Aurochemicals, a manufacturer of natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry, recently attended the Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce, Inc. (WFFC) Annual Gala on Nov. 3 at the Westmount County Club in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Aurochemicals … Continue reading “Aurochemicals Attends WFFC Annual Gala”