Year: 2016

MONTICELLO, NY. (November 14, 2016) – Combined Energy Services, a local family-owned fuel oil and gas supplier, recently donated $4,000 in heating fuel to the Sullivan County SPCA in Rock Hill, NY. On top of the donation for the heat, they did something special – CES now has a branded SPCA fuel oil truck! “We … Continue reading “Combined Energy Services Team Up with Sullivan County SPCA to Help Local Shelter with Heating Donation & New Branded Truck!”

Bank provides common sense tools to arm young people amid nationwide student debt crisis MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (November 11, 2016) – This past month, the staff at Walden Savings Bank deployed a team of 21 volunteers to visit local high school classrooms to present Get Smart About Credit lessons to students. The team reached over 600 … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK TEAM PRESENTS ‘GET SMART ABOUT CREDIT’ LESSONS TO STUDENTS”

LIBERTY, N.Y. (November 4, 2016) – The Liberty Town Board has adopted a budget for 2017 with no tax increase for residents. The budget was adopted at the board’s meeting on October 17, 2016. Despite rising costs and a reduced tax base, the board was able to hold the line on taxes thanks in part … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Adopts a 2017 Budget with No Tax Increase”

Bank expresses commitment to community with awards to local not-for-profit organizations CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (November 3, 2016) – On Friday, October 21, Walden Savings Bank celebrated its 40th year of providing banking products and services to the Cornwall community. In honor of the branch’s 40th anniversary, the Bank hosted a celebration, at which four local not-for-profit … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK CELEBRATES 40th ANNIVERSARY IN CORNWALL”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Nov. 1, 2016) — Families interested in enrolling their children for the Mount Vernon School District’s Universal Pre-K Program still have time to register their children. Children need to be 4-years-old by Dec. 1, 2016. The following information is needed for program registration: • Proof of birth • Current immunization with a … Continue reading “Mount Vernon School District Universal Pre-K Program registration taking place”

Documentary features stories from schools at the forefront of educational innovation. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (November 1, 2016) – The New Rochelle High School PTSA is sponsoring a viewing of the inspiring documentary Beyond Measure. The film, from the makers of Race to Nowhere, documents stories from public schools at the forefront of innovation in education. … Continue reading “The New Rochelle High School PTSA Sponsors Viewing of Beyond Measure”

Renovation is among the first completed 2016 20/20 Vision Bond projects. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (November 1, 2016) — The Mount Vernon City School District held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 for the newly renovated auditorium at Graham School. One of the first completed projects of the 20/20 Vision and 2016 Bond, … Continue reading “Graham School Opens Newly Renovated Auditorium”

Get a jump-start on your list with a stop at one of the Holiday Bazaars in Orange County, N.Y. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 1, 2016) – Holiday fairs are a great place to find unique gifts this holiday season, and often times they support a worthy cause. You can buy lunch, toys, jams and jellies, … Continue reading “Handmade Gifts Can be found at Holiday Fairs”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Oct. 31, 2016) – The Museum of Arts & Culture at New Rochelle High School will host a traveling exhibit featuring rare photographs and representations of historical events from the life of Anne Frank. “Anne Frank: A History for Today” tells the story of the German-born Jewish teenager whose diary about life … Continue reading “New Rochelle High School Hosts Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit”

Teachers to learn about the theme park’s outstanding educational programming GOSHEN, N.Y. (Oct. 28, 2016) — LEGOLAND® New York will demonstrate the many education programs to be available to area school districts, through the proposed park’s educational division, at a special event on Nov. 9. The information reception for Hudson Valley Educators will take place … Continue reading “LEGOLAND® New York to Hold Information Reception For Hudson Valley Educators on Nov. 9”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Oct. 27, 2016) – New Rochelle High School inducted three esteemed alumni to its Wall of Fame on Tuesday. Jennifer Hyman, class of 1998, Dr. Mark J. Lewis, class of 1980, and Dr. Anthony Bongo, class of 1976, made up the 2016 class of honorees. A ceremony was held at the high … Continue reading “Three Alumni Inducted into New Rochelle High School Wall of Fame”

Onboard will be the 1,000th World War II veteran to participate in a Hudson Valley Honor Flight WALDEN, N.Y (Oct. 24, 2016) — Walden-based Hudson Valley Honor Flight will fly its next mission this Saturday, Oct. 29 to Washington, D.C. to see the nation’s memorials honoring veterans. This Saturday flight, dubbed Mission 14, will depart … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 14 to depart Westchester County Airport this Saturday, Oct. 29”

CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, (OCTOBER 24, 2016) – In keeping with tradition, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will open its doors to local children for a safe evening of trick or treating on Halloween. The not-so-spooky celebration will take place Monday, Oct. 31, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Retailers participating in trick or treating will have … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS WELCOMES KIDS TO TRICK OR TREAT ON HALLOWEEN”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Oct. 24, 2016) – The Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program of Mount Vernon will be hosting an open house for interested students on Saturday, October 29 at Mount Vernon High School. “This is to introduce the program to the community,” said Evelyn Collins, the Mount Vernon City School District Director of … Continue reading “Mount Vernon High School Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program will Host Open House on Saturday”

Grant money is designated for remediation and prevention of “zombie” properties. LIBERTY, N.Y. (October 21, 2016) – The Town and Village of Liberty have been awarded a $75,000 grant for the purpose of the remediation and prevention of so called “zombie” properties. The grant is a result of a settlement agreement between Morgan Stanley and … Continue reading “Town and Village of Liberty will benefit from a $75,000 Grant”

NEW WINDSOR, Oct. 21, 2016 – More than 60 people gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of The Accelerator’s second location, The Acclerator II, dedicated to serving clients in the bottling manufacturing industry (including the manufacturing of lotions, creams, shampoos and cleaning products). County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Assemblyman James Skoufis, County … Continue reading “The Accelerator II Opens for Business”

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (October 21, 2016) – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Walden Savings Bank joined the fight by finding creative ways to raise awareness and funds for this important cause. In total, $4,100 was raised and donated to the American Cancer Society by Walden Savings Bank to support the fight against breast … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK GOES ALL OUT PINK TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER”

Resolution is passed in response to proposed PILOT with housing developers. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 20, 2016) — The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education has directed its attorney to commence a lawsuit against the City of Mount Vernon, its officers, employees and agents, and such other persons or entities as shall be … Continue reading “Board of Education Authorizes Lawsuit Against the City of Mount Vernon”