School is close to meeting its fundraising goal Goshen, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2017) – Healey Brothers, Hudson Valley’s largest automotive dealership, will hold a Sign and Drive fundraiser to help raise money for a new track at Burke Catholic High School. The fundraiser will be held at Burke Catholic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. … Continue reading “Healey Brothers holds Sign and Drive fundraiser to help Burke Catholic raise money for track”
Year: 2017
HVEDC Earns IEDC Gold Award for Economic Development Entrepreneurship Excellence for BioInc@NYMC
Award is HVEDC’s third international award and recognition GOSHEN, N.Y. (Sept. 20, 2017) — The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) earned its third international award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), presented at the organization’s “Going Global” Annual Conference in Toronto last night. HVEDC received IEDC’s Gold Award, acknowledging Economic Development Entrepreneurship Excellence … Continue reading “HVEDC Earns IEDC Gold Award for Economic Development Entrepreneurship Excellence for BioInc@NYMC”
Aurochemicals dedicates its new, $1.5 million world headquarters expansion
Officials also announce a new 25,000 sq. ft. expansion at Washingtonville location WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. — Aurochemicals, the internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients for the flavor and fragrance industry, dedicated its new $1.5 million expansion at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 21, increasing the total size of its world headquarters to 32,000 sq. … Continue reading “Aurochemicals dedicates its new, $1.5 million world headquarters expansion”
Ken Valenti joins Focus Media to serve on-site role at City of New Rochelle Schools
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (September 26, 2017) – Ken Valenti, a public relations professional with almost three decades of journalism experience, has joined Focus Media – the Hudson Valley’s largest and award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm – as a public relations manager. In his new role, Valenti exclusively services the City School District of … Continue reading “Ken Valenti joins Focus Media to serve on-site role at City of New Rochelle Schools”
Burke Catholic Golf Outing Raises $20,000
Funds will bring high school one step closer to a new track. Goshen, N.Y. (September 26, 2017) – One hundred and forty golfers took part in Burke Catholic’s golf outing at the Golf Club at Mansion Ridge in Monroe on Friday. Alumni, faculty, administrators, parents and community members all came out to enjoy a round … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Golf Outing Raises $20,000”
Mount Vernon Adult Education Program registration taking place for English language and high school equivalency diploma classes
MOUNT VERNON, NY. (Sept. 21, 2017) — The Mount Vernon Adult Education Program has begun its free English language and high school equivalency diploma classes at Lincoln Elementary School at 170 E. Lincoln Ave. Open registration takes place Monday through Thursday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are in session Monday through Thursday, from 7 … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Adult Education Program registration taking place for English language and high school equivalency diploma classes”
Aurochemicals to hold ribbon cutting for world headquarters expansion on Sept. 21 and announce additional plans
WHO: Aurochemicals leadership and staff along with Orange County elected officials and business leaders. Speakers include NYS Assemblyman James Skoufis, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Village of Washingtonville Mayor Joseph Bucco, Orange County Chamber of Commerce President Lynn Cione and Orange County Partnership President Maureen Halahan. WHAT: Ribbon cutting to officially mark the opening of … Continue reading “Aurochemicals to hold ribbon cutting for world headquarters expansion on Sept. 21 and announce additional plans”
Hikers Head to Orange County Trails
The Hudson Valley’s diverse terrain draws hikers of all abilities. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 19, 2017) – From rugged climbs with scenic views to leisurely nature walks, Orange County has parks and trails to satisfy hikers of all experience levels. There’s no better place or time to take a hike than the Hudson Valley in … Continue reading “Hikers Head to Orange County Trails”
Mount Vernon City School District welcomes parents for curriculum nights on Sept. 26 and 27
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Sept. 19, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District will host “Bridges to Success: Welcome Back Curriculum Night” on Sept. 26 and 27. Parents are invited to come learn how to successfully navigate their child through their curriculum. There will be two nights, based on the child’s grade level: Pre-K to … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District welcomes parents for curriculum nights on Sept. 26 and 27”
Graham Elementary School Alumni Association presents 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to Graham Elementary School
MOUNT VERNON, NY. (Sept. 15, 2017) — Representatives of the Graham Elementary School Alumni Association presented 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to school officials to hand out to first-graders on Sept. 12, marking the second year the group has done so. The association is looking to do this every year as a way of … Continue reading “Graham Elementary School Alumni Association presents 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to Graham Elementary School”
Goshen Town Board approves amendments to town’s comprehensive plan and adopts Local Law No. 5
Plans continue in the approval process for LEGOLAND® New York GOSHEN, N.Y. (Sept. 14, 2017) – The approval process for LEGOLAND® New York continues after the Goshen Town Board’s approval of amendments to the town’s comprehensive plan and zoning law in a 4-1 vote tonight, Sept. 14 following a public hearing. The Town Board’s vote … Continue reading “Goshen Town Board approves amendments to town’s comprehensive plan and adopts Local Law No. 5”
Burke Catholic Students Organize a Key Club for Community Service
The new club is sponsored by the Middletown Kiwanis Club. Goshen, N.Y. (September 13, 2017) – Students at John S. Burke Catholic High School have another extra-curricular club to choose from this year. Burke Catholic is the most recent high school in the Hudson Valley to start a Key Club. The goal of this student-run … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Students Organize a Key Club for Community Service”
Graham Elementary School Alumni Association to present backpacks filled with school supplies to first-graders on Sept. 12
WHAT: The Graham Elementary School Alumni Association will present 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to school officials to hand out to first-graders. WHO: Representatives of the Graham Elementary School Alumni Association, Principal Dr. Natasha Hunter-McGregor, school officials and students. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Graham Elementary School, 421 E. 5th St., … Continue reading “Graham Elementary School Alumni Association to present backpacks filled with school supplies to first-graders on Sept. 12”
Director of Student Services is nominated for New York State Special Education Administrator of the Year
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (September 11, 2017) — Mount Vernon City School District’s Director of Student Services, Felicia Gaon, was nominated for Special Education Administrator of the year by the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education (NYCASE). She was honored in Saratoga recently at the organization’s Summer Institute. Gaon was nominated by Mount Vernon … Continue reading “Director of Student Services is nominated for New York State Special Education Administrator of the Year”
Freshmen Ease Into First Full Day of School at Burke Catholic
Upperclassmen welcome new students into the Eagle’s Nest Goshen, N.Y. (Sept. 8, 2017) – About 400 students streamed into Burke Catholic High School Friday for the first full day of school, with upperclassmen helping freshmen ease into the new environment for a smooth start to the 2017-2018 school year. Unlike public schools, where incoming freshmen … Continue reading “Freshmen Ease Into First Full Day of School at Burke Catholic”
Excitement was in the Air for Mount Vernon City School District’s First Day of School
Students were greeted by supportive staff as they transitioned to a new grade. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (September 8, 2017) — Thursday marked the first day of school in the Mount Vernon City School District. Students returned to improved facilities and a renewed commitment by administration and staff to prepare every child for a bright future. … Continue reading “Excitement was in the Air for Mount Vernon City School District’s First Day of School”
Mount Vernon Stars Scholar Program fundraiser to be held Sept. 14 at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Sept. 8, 2017) —– The Mount Vernon Star Scholars Program will host a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Siwanoy Country Club on 351 Pondfield Rd. in Bronxville. The Mount Vernon Stars Scholar Program is a non-profit mentoring program designed to assist a group of academically-talented students … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Stars Scholar Program fundraiser to be held Sept. 14 at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville”
Mount Vernon City School District to hold Oct. 3 public hearing on the proposed Granville Academy Charter school application
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Sept. 8, 2017) —– The Mount Vernon School District will host a public hearing on the charter application of the proposed Granville Academy Charter School on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the Education Center at 165 N. Columbus Ave. The public hearing is a requirement as part of … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District to hold Oct. 3 public hearing on the proposed Granville Academy Charter school application”