Year: 2016

Proceeds to benefit the Suffern Friendship Circle, a Chabad of Suffern project, which provides services for special needs children SUFFERN, N.Y.  (April 25, 2016) – The Suffern Friendship Circle, a non-profit organization providing programs and support to families of individuals with special needs, and Chabad of Suffern will host the second annual “Walk with your … Continue reading “‘Walk with your Heart’ Friendship Walk to take place May 15”

Town Supervisors Prepare for Kayak Challenge; Reservoir Open for Guided Paddling  WEST NYACK, NY April 22, 2016 – The 60th anniversary celebration of Lake DeForest, the Supervisor’s Challenge and five hours of guided paddling will highlight the second annual Lake DeForest Day to be hosted by SUEZ on Sunday, May 22. More than 500 rowers, kayakers … Continue reading “SUEZ to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Lake DeForest”

2016-2017 budget is educationally superior and fiscally responsible TUXEDO, N.Y. (April 21, 2016) —The Tuxedo Union Free School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $13,497,279 budget for the 2016-2017 school year, a $669,864 reduction, or a 4.73 percent decrease, over the previous year’s budget on Wednesday night. All programs, faculty and staff currently … Continue reading “Tuxedo Board of Education adopts a $13.49 million budget”

2016-2017 proposed budget is educationally superior and fiscally responsible NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 20, 2016) – The City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $253,685,636 budget for the 2016-2017 school year, with a $3,564,473 increase, or 1.42 percent, over the previous year’s budget on Tuesday night. This budget proposal … Continue reading “City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education adopts $253.7 million budget”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y.  (April 20, 2016) – The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education last night unanimously approved a proposed $238,749,835 budget for the 2016-2017 school year, which has a zero percent increase in the tax levy. The total proposed taxes to be collected by the school district will be $134,077,473, which is … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Board of Education approves proposed $238.7 million budget for the 2016-2017 school year”

Certification recognizes Aurochemicals’ excellence in processes and product safety WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (April 19, 2016) – Aurochemicals, a manufacturer of natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry, received Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) for the third consecutive year. Aurochemicals received an E – Excellent rating … Continue reading “Aurochemicals Scores Near-Perfect 99% Rating for Safe Quality Food Certification”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (April 18, 2016) — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community offered guests an opportunity to learn about moving and downsizing at its recent expo. “The objective of the expo was to provide people with an effective plan on how to go about selling their home,” said Lois DiStefano, Glen Arden’s director of … Continue reading “Moving and downsizing tips offered at Glen Arden expo”

New Trails and Reservoir Ranger Program Highlight 2016 Season WEST NYACK, NY, April 15, 2016 – The SUEZ Watershed Recreation Program has opened its company property to program participants for fishing, hiking and birding activities for the 2016 season. The program, open through November 30, will provide participants with access to more than 6,000 acres … Continue reading “SUEZ WATERSHED RECREATION PROGRAM OPENS”

Internationally renowned behavior analyst visits schools to monitor program; April is National Autism Awareness Month MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 5, 2016) – Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., a board-certified behavior analyst and CEO of the internationally renowned Carbone Clinic, toured Rebecca Turner Elementary School, Benjamin Turner Middle School and Traphagen Elementary School recently. The schools are utilizing … Continue reading “Applied Behavior Analysis program succeeding at teaching students with autism in Mount Vernon schools”

WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y.  (March 30, 2016)— Aurochemicals, a global leader in the manufacturing of natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry, is expanding operations with its recent purchase of a 25,000 square foot industrial/office building in Chester, N.Y. The Chester complex gives Aurochemicals additional warehouse, manufacturing, office and compliance laboratory space. “This building purchase … Continue reading “Aurochemicals expands operations with purchase of 25,000 square foot building”

Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y. (March 28, 2016) —- The Class of 2016 valedictorian and salutatorian have been named at George F. Baker High School in Tuxedo. Valedictorian Madeline Doyle has a 98.52 GPA.  She is president of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society, co-president of the student and senior councils, … Continue reading “George F. Baker High School announces its Class of 2016 valedictorian and salutatorian”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 28,  2016)  — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Community is hosting the Olde Newburgh Railroad Club’s annual train show on Sunday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The train show features a variety of model trains with displays that include buildings and scenery to scale. “The tradition was started when … Continue reading “Glen Arden to host Old Newburgh Railroad Club train show on April 3”

Goshen resident Emma Breazzano, second from right, is the winner of the Glen Arden Continuing Care Community’s recent direct mail raffle, held during Glen Arden’s recent “Dirty Dancing” presentation. The event featured Jackie Horner, who was a consultant to the Dirty Dancing movie production.  The movie’s character Penny was loosely based on Horner, who gives … Continue reading “Goshen woman wins Glen Arden raffle to Westchester Dinner Theater”

Business executives, community leaders learn about digital innovation strategies and the need for technology utilization  POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (March 25, 2016) – Exploring the spectacular growth of higher education and health care as regional “anchor institutions” with a panel of area health care CEOs and college deans, the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp’s (HVEDC) Hudson Valley … Continue reading “Hudson Valley EDs & MEDs Power Panel Addresses Regional Health Care and Higher Education Growth and Collaboration”

Parks, Wineries and historic sites offer plenty to do in Orange County, NY this spring. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 17, 2016) – As the weather becomes warmer and the leaves return to the trees, it’s the perfect time to spend a day or weekend in Orange County, NY. There are outdoor destinations to meet the … Continue reading “Mild Weather Draws Visitors to Outdoor Destinations”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 17, 2016) – Jackie Horner, who much of the book “The Fans’ Love Story – How the Movie Dirty Dancing Captured the Hearts of Millions!” was based on, met with Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community guests on March 16 to talk about her dancing career and to share behind-the-scenes tidbits about … Continue reading “Jackie Horner’s “Dirty Dancing” memories shared at Glen Arden”