Year: 2016

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 15, 2016) –  By a 4-to-1 margin, Mount Vernon residents approved the Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum by an unofficial 2,127 to 610 vote tonight (25 of 27 precincts reporting; not including absentee ballots). “Tonight was an historic moment for this district in the most … Continue reading “Voters approve Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum by 4-to-1 margin”

KINGSTON, N.Y. (March 11, 2016) – Birchez Associates, LLC, Founder and Managing Partner Steven L. Aaron has named an advisory board that will help the company choose recipients and determine the allocations of grant money for the Birchez Foundation. The advisory board members are: Maurice Hinchey – Maurice Hinchey’s 38 years of public service has … Continue reading “BIRCHEZ NAMES ADVISORY BOARD TO GUIDE BIRCHEZ FOUNDATION”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 9, 2016) — The $108 million 20/20 Vision school bond referendum that Mount Vernon residents will vote on March 15 will bring historic changes to elementary education in the city, transforming the Cecil H. Parker Elementary School into an early childhood learning center that will offer universal full-day pre-kindergarten. The bond … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District $108 million 20/20 Vision Bond Referendum Will Add Full-day Pre-K and Reconfigure Elementary Schools”

LIBERTY, N.Y. (March 7, 2016) – The Town and Village of Liberty were awarded a joint $15,000 municipal grant from Sullivan Renaissance at the organization’s annual conference Saturday at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The grant will fund the ongoing effort to beautify Liberty’s public spaces and make them more visitor friendly. The town … Continue reading “Town and Village of Liberty Receive Joint Municipal Grant for Community Improvements”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 4, 2016) – High school students in the Mount Vernon City School District will have the opportunity to choose from one of several exciting pathways to graduation as part of the district’s 20/20 Vision and $108 million bond referendum. The 20/20 Vision is supported by a $108 million bond, which will … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 Million Bond Referendum, 20/20 Vision will Provide Three High School Choice Options for Students”

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 3, 2016) – It may still be chilly outside, but local fruits, vegetables and specialty products are still available inside the barns of Orange County’s farms. These indoor farmer’s markets offer hardy vegetables and fruits, as well as other specialty items like New York maple syrup, jams and jellies, cider and … Continue reading “Indoor Farmer’s Markets Keep it Fresh – Farmers in Orange County, N.Y. are open for business this spring”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 2, 2016) — While the Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum includes infrastructure, technology and field enhancements, the plan’s fundamental essence lies in the $41 million allocated to its academic transformation. “These preschool, elementary and secondary school proposals will ensure all of our students are college … Continue reading “Mount Vernon $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum includes $41 million for academic transformation”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 1, 2016) — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community, will host a free “Dinner with the Doctor: All about Joint Replacement” buffet lecture with Dr. John McLaughlin on Thursday, March 31 at 6 p.m. in Glen Arden’s Rhinebeck Room. Dr. McLaughlin will discuss when and why one would consider joint replacement … Continue reading “Glen Arden to host free “Dinner with the Doctor: All about Joint Replacement” event on March 31 with Dr. John McLaughlin of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital”

TUXEDO, N.Y.  (Feb, 29, 2016) —- Tuxedo STEM Academy at George F. Baker High School juniors have launched the first of their STEM job shadowing opportunities with Live Technology in Tuxedo Park. Live Technology is the nation’s leader in omni-channel marketing and communications solutions, providing an omni-channel platform that combines business content and brand to … Continue reading “George F. Baker High School students begin STEM job shadowing at Live Technology”

TUXEDO, N.Y. (Feb. 29, 2016) — George Grant Mason School kindergarteners recently showcased their dramatic talents by taking a play they performed at the school “on the road” to brighten the day of Tuxedo senior citizens. The students performed “The Mitten,” based on the book by Jan Brett, to 25 Promenade at Tuxedo Place residents. … Continue reading “George Grant Mason School kindergarteners entertain Promenade at Tuxedo residents with “The Mitten””

Empire Resorts to Document Construction of Montreign Resort Casino NEW TIME-LAPSE VIDEO SHOWCASES PROJECT PROGRESS-TO-DATE MONTICELLO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Empire Resorts, Inc. (NYNY) (“Empire”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Montreign Operating Company, LLC (“Montreign”), in conjunction with our Construction Manager LPCiminelli (“LPC”), have installed a time-lapse camera showing construction progress at the Montreign Resort Casino site, … Continue reading “Empire Resorts to Document Construction of Montreign Resort Casino”

Tuxedo Free Union School District Shows are March 11, 12 and 13 at the high school  TUXEDO, N.Y. (Feb. 23, 2016) —- Tickets are on sale for the George F. Baker High School Drama Club’s spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” to be held March 11, 12 and 13 at the high school. The three … Continue reading “Tickets on sale for George F. Baker High School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz””

Themed St. Patrick’s Day events make March the perfect time for a Hudson Valley getaway. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (February 24, 2016) – They say everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and visitors to Orange County this March will surely agree. Celebrations are kicking off early in the month and run for a full two … Continue reading “All Things Irish in Orange County, New York”

Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y. (Feb. 19, 2016)  —  Nancy Teed has been reappointed interim superintendent of the Tuxedo Union Free School District for the 2016-2017 school year by the Tuxedo Board of Education at its Feb. 18 meeting. Teed held this position since July 2015, following the retirement of Carol Lomasoclo. She … Continue reading “Tuxedo Board of Education reappoints Nancy Teed as interim superintendent for the 2016-2017 school year”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y.  (Feb. 16, 2016) – Beacon-based Denning’s Point Distillery has joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance, a cluster initiative of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC). The Food & Beverage Alliance focuses on helping area food and beverage entrepreneurs work better together by providing networking opportunities, hosting educational forums, providing … Continue reading “Denning’s Point Distillery Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

WEST NYACK, NY, February 18, 2016 – SUEZ (formerly United Water) has recognized Barry Lane of Chestnut Ridge for three years of service as a member of the company’s Customer Advisory Panel. The CAP provides vital feedback which helps SUEZ better serve its customers. SUEZ is seeking new panel members to serve a three-year term. … Continue reading “SUEZ RECOGNIZES CHESTNUT RIDGE RESIDENT BARRY LANE”

Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y.  (Feb. 10, 2016) —-‘Tis the season for affection, and George Grant Mason School first, second and third-graders used it as an opportunity to show their fondness for Tuxedo’s first responders earlier this week. While flowers, candy and assorted gifts will be exchanged on Valentine’s Day this upcoming weekend, … Continue reading “George Grant Mason School’s “Hearts for Heroes” cards thank Tuxedo police, fire and EMS first responders”

35 drivers receive GreenRoad Fleet Elite membership for exceptional safety records SOUTH FALLSBURG, N.Y. – Feb. 10, 2016 — Rolling V Bus Corp., a leading provider of passenger transportation in the Catskills Region, announced today that 35 of its drivers were honored with GreenRoad Fleet Elite memberships for their outstanding safety performance in 2015. Admittance … Continue reading “ROLLING V BUS CORP. DRIVERS HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING SAFETY PERFORMACE”