Year: 2017

Independence Day happenings span two weekends and include the New York Air Show. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (June 13, 2017) Visitors to Orange County, N.Y. will have to look up to take in all July has to offer. From festivals with fireworks to the New York Air Show, the sky’s the limit when it comes to … Continue reading “Look to the Skies for Excitement this July in Orange County, N.Y.”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 13, 2017) — Genie Keating of New Paltz was recently named executive director of the Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community. In her role, Keating oversees operations at the Glen Arden facility, which provides seniors, age 62 and older, the combination of independence with the assurance of quality health care if it’s … Continue reading “Genie Keating named executive director at the Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community”

District celebrates improvement in literacy rates across all grade levels thanks to the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 12, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District gave away more than 200 nooks to students at the Superintendent’s Third Annual Reading Challenge Carnival on the football field at Mount Vernon High School last … Continue reading “Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton Hosts Celebration of Third Annual Reading Challenge Achievers”

MEDIA ADVISORY WHO: District administrators, teachers, parents, students and all stakeholders in the school community WHAT: A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for upgrades to fields and grounds completed as part of the 20/20 Vision bond. Completed projects include the parking lot, playground, community garden, basketball court and athletic fields. WHERE: Graham Elementary School, 421 E 5th St., … Continue reading “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Graham Elementary School”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 8, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will be conducting a mandatory re-registration of all students presently enrolled in the district. This re-registration will take place at the Board of Education Building 165 N. Columbus Ave. Students not registered over the summer will not be permitted … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District conducting mandatory student re-registration”

Signup starts for summer flag football, fall football and cheerleading teams. LIBERTY, N.Y. (June 7, 2017) – With the official first day of summer in just a few short weeks, the Town of Liberty has programs available to residents and non-residents in flag football, football and cheerleading for this summer and fall season. The flag … Continue reading “Registration Begins for Town of Liberty Football and Cheerleading Programs”

MEDIA ADVISORY The district will celebrate the improvement of literacy rates across all grade levels in every school thanks to the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge. WHAT: Superintendent’s Reading Challenge Carnival WHEN: Thursday, June 8, 2017, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Mount Vernon High School fields 100 California Rd. Mount Vernon, New York 2,000 students are expected … Continue reading “Mount Vernon will celebrate the improvement of literacy rates across all grade levels in every school thanks to the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge.”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 6, 2017) – Two Hudson Valley businessmen were recently appointed to the Board of Directors for Elant Inc. Andrew L. Simon, a principal, consulting partner and head of new business development of Simon Associates Management Consultants in Yorktown Heights; and Thomas Weddell, a managing partner with RBT CPAs in Newburgh, were appointed … Continue reading “Andrew L. Simon and Thomas Weddell Named to Elant Board of Directors”

Current President and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Eller named as CEO MONTICELLO, N.Y., (June 1, 2017) — Empire Resorts, Inc. (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) (“NasdaqGM:NYNY”) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato has retired from the Company and the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Company also announced that … Continue reading “Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato”

Funds will be used for student enrichment programs in the next school year MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (May 31, 2017) — The Pennington School community has raised over $25,000 in its first Apex Fun Run, with the funds earmarked for student enrichment programs in the 2017-2018 school year. Already, $21,000 of the over $25,000 in pledges … Continue reading “Pennington School Community raises $25,000 in first Apex Fun Run”

The Warwick-based distillery offers New York spirits and small bites CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (May 30, 2017) — Woodbury Common Premium Outlets introduced its first standalone bar on property on Memorial Day weekend, welcoming one of the Hudson Valley’s premiere wine and spirits maker that offers the best of New York drinks and snacks to shoppers. … Continue reading “Warwick Valley Winery Subsidiary Opens Outpost at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets”

Mark your calendar for outdoor festival fun in Orange County, N.Y. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (May 26, 2017) – Whether you want to spread out a blanket and spend the day listening to music or prefer a brisk bike ride through the countryside, there are countless ways to enjoy the warm weather in Orange County this … Continue reading “June is the Perfect Month for a Hudson Valley Getaway”