Year: 2016

Collaborative program introduces business students to the world of arts and nonprofits MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (October 19, 2016) – A new group of Mount Saint Mary College students were welcomed into the Walden Savings Bank Medici Program at a reception held October 20. The students were the second group inducted into the prestigious program since its … Continue reading “MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE STUDENTS WELCOMED INTO THE WALDEN SAVINGS BANK MEDICI PROGRAM”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (Oct. 17, 2016) – LEGOLAND® New York today announced details of educational programs and benefits for students and teachers once the proposed theme park in the Town of Goshen opens. “LEGOLAND makes substantial commitments to local communities,” said Phil Royle, LEGOLAND New York’s head of community & project relations. “LEGOLAND New York is … Continue reading “LEGOLAND® New York to provide student STEM education, career training and free teacher passes”

Local families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the floats and festivities. LIBERTY, N.Y. (October 13, 2016) – The Town of Liberty’s annual Halloween Parade will take place Saturday, October 29. The parade will step off at 12:00 noon, and marchers and floats will journey down Main Street. The route will begin in … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Plans Annual Halloween Parade for Saturday, October 29”

Hudson Valley Scare Parks and Haunted Farms Attract Thrill Seekers this Halloween Season. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (October 13, 2015) –A scary good time is in store for thrill seekers who dare venture into one of the many scare parks or haunted farms in Orange County, N.Y. this October. The Hudson Valley is home to some … Continue reading “Orange County, N.Y. is Top Destination for Spine-Chilling Fun”

CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 – Approximately 10,000 walkers are expected to gather on Sunday, October 16 at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets for the 21st Annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and an opening ceremony will be held at 8:00 a.m. The walk will begin … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS TO HOST OCTOBER 16 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WALK”

Award-winning educational forum draws largest gathering of regional craft beverage entrepreneurs yet NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (Oct. 6, 2016) – Hundreds of local craft business owners poured into Marriott Pavilion at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) for the Hudson Valley Beer Wine, Spirits & Cider Summit on October 4. Created by the Hudson Valley Economic … Continue reading “HVEDC’s 4th Hudson Valley Beer, Wine, Spirits & Cider Summit Toasts Exponential Growth with Record-Breaking Crowd”

 Autumn farm visits offer fresh produce and fun activities for the whole family! ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (October 6, 2016) – October is pumpkin season in the Hudson Valley, and there’s nothing like heading into the field to select just the right one for carving, decorating or baking. A day at one of the many “pick-your-own” … Continue reading “Orange County Farms Welcome Visitors to Pick Their Own Pumpkins”

GOSHEN, N.Y.  (Oct. 5, 2016) — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community’s recent financial planning series is an example of the community’s commitment to regular educational programming designed to increase knowledge and awareness in special topics. The first seminar, “Estate Planning and Tax Benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities,” was presented by Attorney Austin … Continue reading “Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community’s commitment to educational programming demonstrated in recent financial planning series”

Norm Savoie is presented with Mount Vernon Knight Light Award. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 4, 2016) — Norm Savoie, the founder of the Mount Vernon Star Scholars program, has been recognized by the school district for the program’s contributions to the success of some of its brightest students. Savoie was presented with the Mount Vernon … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Honors Star Scholars Program Founder”

Floats will be judged, and awards will be presented. LIBERTY, N.Y. (October 4, 2016) – Halloween is just a few weeks away, and the Town of Liberty is gearing up for its annual Halloween Parade. In order to make this event a success, area businesses and organizations are encouraged to create floats to showcase. “Area … Continue reading “Town of Liberty is “Calling all Floats” for Annual Halloween Parade”

CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, OCTOBER 3, 2016 – Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will mark the Columbus Day weekend with a sidewalk sale, entertainment and extended hours to serve shoppers who visit the world’s foremost tourism destinations for luxury and elite brands. In addition to everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent, shoppers can take advantage of … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS TO MARK COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND WITH EXTENDED HOURS, ENTERTAINMENT AND SIDEWALK SALE”

Sept. 30 kickoff seeks to exceed last year’s $53,000 raised and 1.6 million minutes read NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2016) — William B. Ward Elementary School in New Rochelle will kick off its annual, month-long Readathon on Friday, Sept. 30, with members of the greater New Rochelle community visiting the school to read to students throughout … Continue reading “New Rochelle community members to participate in William B. Ward Elementary School’s Readathon”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (Sept. 27, 2016) – Debra E. Zambito has been appointed chief executive officer for Elant, Inc., the Hudson Valley comprehensive health care system that serves the needs of more than 3,500 individuals. Zambito, a Newburgh resident, is an experienced health care executive with over 15 years experience driving successful and diverse publicly-held and … Continue reading “Elant appoints Debra Zambito as its new CEO”

App gives clients 24/7 access to their appellate filings NEW YORK (Sept. 27,  2016) — AppealTech, the nation’s comprehensive appellate services provider specializing in cost-effectively guiding clients through all aspects of the appellate process, has created  a new mobile “AppealTech App” which gives clients 24/7 access to their appellate filings. “We are extremely enthusiastic about … Continue reading “AppealTech introduces new “AppealTech App” for all mobile devices”

Scarecrow decorating contest and murder mystery dinner are on the October calendar LIBERTY, N.Y. (September 22, 2016) – Fall is in the air, and the Town of Liberty Chamber of Commerce is providing area businesses and residents with two great ways to celebrate the season. Businesses are encouraged to take part in the 5th Annual … Continue reading “Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce Hosts Fall Events”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Sept. 22,  2016) – The New York Council of Administrators of Special Education (NYCASE) has awarded its first “Special Education Administrator of the Year” award to Yvette Goorevitch, director of special and alternative education for the City School District of New Rochelle. The award, established this year, recognizes an individual who has … Continue reading “New Rochelle’s Yvette Goorevitch wins Special Education state award”

Lladró, Citizen Company Store, Dsquared2, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, and Agent Provocatuer bring a mix of high-end fashion and collectibles to shoppers CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (Sept. 20, 2016) —  The famous Magnolia Bakery is set to open Friday at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, a Simon Premium Outlet, becoming the first Magnolia Bakery storefront to debut … Continue reading “Magnolia Bakery and Six Retailers Open This Month at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets”