Year: 2018

Distinguished Teacher Award Ceremony planned for Saturday, April 14 MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 9, 2018) — The Mount Vernon City School District is recognizing its best and brightest educators. The Distinguished Teacher Award Ceremony is planned for Saturday, April 14 at Mount Vernon High School and will commence with a reception at 5:30 p.m. 50 … Continue reading “MVCSD to Honor its Most Outstanding Teachers”

Camelback’s ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’ Sweepstakes awards adventure seekers with over $250,000 in prizes to build excitement for the opening of The Kartrite Hotel & Indoor Waterpark. Tannersville, Pa. (April 9, 2018) – Camelback Resort, the Poconos’ premier family adventure destination, has announced the first quarterly winner of its “Adventure of a Lifetime” Sweepstakes, Randi … Continue reading “NEW JERSEY MOM WINS $7,600 WORTH OF PRIZES AS CAMELBACK’S FIRST ‘ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME’ SWEEPSTAKES QUARTERLY WINNER”

Onsite information sessions and open auditions begin April 15th, with full and part-time opportunities available for experienced and novice dealers MONTICELLO, N.Y. (April 5) – Resorts World Catskills today announced that it is seeking motivated candidates to join its team of table game dealers at its new luxury casino resort, offering applicants a unique opportunity … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills Recruiting 200 Table Game Job Positions at Luxury Casino Resort”

Community is invited to be part of send-off efforts which begin at 6:30 a.m. at Stewart International Airport WALDEN, N.Y. (April 5, 2018) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s “Mission 19” will take 84 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 14. The flight will depart Stewart International Airport in Newburgh taking veterans on an … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight “Mission 19” to take 84 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on April 14”

Fun-filled camp at Hanofee Park offers team games, adventure and much more. LIBERTY, N.Y. (April 2, 2018) – Registration will start for the popular Hanofee Park Summer Day Camp in the Town of Liberty. Town of Liberty residents can register their children beginning Monday, April 2 during regular office hours in the Town of Liberty … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Summer Day Camp Sign Up”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 2, 2018) – The Science Research students at New Rochelle High School continue to win accolades beyond the city limits, with two students winning awards in the Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair, and four attending the recent 33rd Annual Upstate Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at SUNY Albany. Hundreds of … Continue reading “New Rochelle High School Science Research Students Gain Awards, Experience in Two Events”

Say hello to spring with fairs and festivals in the Hudson Valley ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (April 2, 2018) – Celebrate the beauty and flavors of the Hudson Valley region at unique spring festivals and fairs in Orange County, N.Y. From scrumptious mac and cheese samplings to eco-friendly Earth Day activities, there’s something special for every … Continue reading “Orange County, N.Y. is the Perfect Spring Getaway Destination”

The District’s Director of Technology honored at LHRIC awards ceremony MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 30, 2018) – Joseph McGrath, Director of Technology for the Mount Vernon City School District, was honored with a TELL (Transforming Education through Leadership & Learning) Award on Thursday. The TELL Awards were presented by the Lower Hudson Valley Regional Information … Continue reading “Mount Vernon School District’s Joseph McGrath Recognized as Outstanding Innovative Leader”

Couple celebrates diamond anniversary celebration  GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 29, 2018) – On Wednesday, March 28, Glen Arden residents Marty and Esther Schwager celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. The couple has resided at Glen Arden since 2011. “It was an honor to celebrate this wonderful milestone with a couple like Marty and Esther,” said Lois DiStefano, … Continue reading “Glen Arden couple marks 75 years of marriage”

Camelback celebrated another epic winter with live music, grilling, and competitive events Tannersville, Pa. (March 26, 2018) – Thousands of revelers attended the parking lot party at Camelback Resort this past weekend. This annual event – the largest of its kind in PA – celebrated another epic winter for the Poconos’ premier adventure destination. The … Continue reading “Camelback Resort Attracts Thousands to Annual Parking Lot Party with Pond Skimming for Charity”

Presentations provided tips to take the stress out of selling a home GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 26, 2018) – On Thursday, March 22, Glen Arden hosted an informational session geared toward people preparing to sell their homes. The event included presentations and tips by real estate and moving professionals, as well as a selection of related … Continue reading “Glen Arden hosts informational seminar for home sellers”

CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (March 23, 2018) – Shopping enthusiasts who are flying out of Stewart International Airport can soon shop stress free at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets prior to boarding their planes, thanks to an agreement between the Outlets and the Shortline/Coach USA bus company. Starting April 26, travelers can hop on a Stewart Airport … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS TO OFFER TWICE DAILY SHUTTLE SERVICE TO STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT”

Family-Owned Hudson Valley Company Supports Culinary Institute of America Students POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (March 22, 2018) – LCS Facility Group, the region’s most experienced and largest provider of facilities solutions, recently awarded scholarships to three students at the Culinary Institute of America, the world’s premier culinary college. The recipients of the 2018-2019 Giuseppe and Maria Lepore … Continue reading “LCS Facility Group Awards Scholarships to Three CIA Students”

Savor locally-sourced food and drinks at Hudson Valley restaurants and tasting rooms ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 19, 2018) – Orange County’s rich agricultural history has led to locally-sourced dining options that are unparalleled. Local farmers, chefs and distillers have forged strong partnerships to provide visitors with fresh food and innovative culinary creations. Just 60 minutes … Continue reading “Discover Farm-to-Table Gems in Orange County, N.Y.”

Festivities include stories, music, dancing and much more for children. LIBERTY, N.Y. (March 16, 2018) – Grab your Easter baskets and get ready for a day of fun. On Saturday, March 24th Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation will kick off its annual Easter Egg Hunt, enjoyed by children of all ages each year. All … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 24”

Langseder, Quimby and Gibbs commit to growing opportunities for local youth Middletown, N.Y. (March 14, 2018) –  The Boys and Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill, serving Northern Orange and Sullivan Counties is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members – Amanda Langseder, Ellen Quimby and Matt Gibbs. “By joining our Board, … Continue reading “BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN ORANGE AND SULLIVAN ADDS THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS”

Book recounts life and accomplishments of iconic local heroine GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 16, 2018) – On Friday, March 9, Glen Arden celebrated local history by hosting a reading and discussion of the book Sarah, An American Pioneer: The Circumstantial and Documented Evidence of the Courageous Life of Sarah Wells Bull. A capacity audience of more … Continue reading “Glen Arden hosts author event focused on Orange County history”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 16, 2018) — Three new companies joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance: ImmuneSchein, Seasoned Delicious and Doug Schneider Photography. ImmuneSchein, located in West Hurley, NY, develops a variety of ginger elixirs based on generations-old German herbal traditions. These elixirs are locally handcrafted in small batches, with great care taken in … Continue reading “ImmuneSchein, Seasoned Delicious and Doug Schneider Photography Join Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”