Year: 2018

April 14 flight will leave from Stewart International Airport and May 19 flight will depart from Westchester County WALDEN, N.Y. (Feb. 13, 2018) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s two spring flight dates will take place on April 14, dubbed Mission 19, from Stewart International Airport in Newburgh; and May 19, dubbed Mission 20, from Westchester … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight seeking veterans for spring flights”

Three-day retreat draws 90 teenagers from the tristate area to worship together. Goshen, N.Y. (February 13, 2017) – John S. Burke Catholic High School was the site for the first Fearless Retreat of the year organized by Fearless Ministries this past weekend. 90 young people in grades 8 through 12 arrived at the school Friday … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Hosts Fearless Retreat for Teens”

Ski area extends special discounts to members of the local scouting community   WARWICK, N.Y. (February 13, 2018) – Mount Peter will be hosting its annual Scout Weekend on March 10 and 11, 2018. Scouts and their families are invited to enjoy a weekend of skiing and riding with deeply discounted rates. It is Mount … Continue reading “Mount Peter to Host Annual Scout Weekend”

State and local officials, casino executives join in opening ceremonies as thousands of guests partake in region’s most anticipated Las Vegas-style gaming “**Click here to download additional multimedia content, including photos and video from today’s opening celebration)*** MONTICELLO, N.Y. (February 8) – Resorts World Catskills today celebrated a significant milestone, officially opening its casino doors for business … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills Debuts Luxury Casino Resort Experience During Official Public Opening Celebration”

Javaughn Somers was honored at African American Men of Westchester event MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (February 6, 2018) –  Javaughn Somers, a senior at Mount Vernon High School, was honored by the African American Men of Westchester with the Spirit of Love award at the organization’s 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Awards luncheon. … Continue reading “Mount Vernon High School Student Receives Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Youth Award”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Feb. 7, 2018) — “Science” was the big word of the day at Lincoln Elementary School recently when students in all grade levels celebrated the various methods and principles of scientific inquiry at the school’s annual Science Fair. Elaborately created tri-board displays lined hallways and classrooms as students in the third through … Continue reading “Lincoln Elementary School’s Science Fair a fun, learning day for all”

CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (February 6, 2018) – Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will mark Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese entertainment, extended hours and special sales to serve shoppers who visit the world’s foremost tourism destination for luxury and elite brands. The Middletown, N.Y.-based Fei Tian Academy will hold traditional Chinese dance and musical performances on … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS TO MARK LUNAR NEW YEAR, PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND WITH ENTERTAINMENT, SALES AND EXTENDED HOURS”

Applications now being accepted for 2018 season. LIBERTY, N.Y. (February 6, 2018) – The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for summer employment opportunities. The department employs over 30 seasonal employees to provide a wide variety of services throughout the summer season. Available positions include: water safety instructors, lifeguards, day … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Summer Employment Opportunities”

The Hudson Valley offers scenic vistas and unique venues for couples tying the knot ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (February 5, 2018) – Love is in the air and finding the perfect place to say, “I do,” has never been easier in the Hudson Valley. From upscale barns and charming B&Bs to historic wineries, picturesque riverboats, and … Continue reading “Orange County, N.Y. is the Wedding Destination of Choice”

Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center opens satellite at Edward Williams School MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (February 2, 2018) – Mount Vernon students at Edward Williams School are eligible to receive healthcare services at the School Based Health Center, a satellite of the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center. “The goal of the School Based Health Center at … Continue reading “School Based Health Center in Mount Vernon Offers Comprehensive Healthcare to Elementary Students”

Nebrasky will bring 30 years of experience to the highly attended event MONROE, N.Y.  (Jan. 31, 2018) –– Paul Nebrasky, President of Nebrasky, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, will speak at the 2018 Quality Service Contractors (QSC) 2018 Power Meeting from March 6-8 in Savannah, Georgia. QSC is a non-profit network exclusive to members of the … Continue reading “Paul Nebrasky to Speak at Quality Service Contactors Annual Power Meeting”

Districtwide initiative supports development and education of Mount Vernon infants and toddlers MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (January 31, 2018) – The Mount Vernon City School District kicked off its ‘Mount Vernon Basics’ campaign, an initiative that seeks to provide parents with the tools and resources needed to support their child’s early education, with a public event … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Launches ‘Basics’ Early Education Campaign”

District opens reporting website, will launch app. Both will allow students to anonymously report incidents directly to school officials NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2018) – The City School District of New Rochelle announced at its Board of Education meeting last night that it is partnering with Westchester County-based Anonymous Alerts®, an award-winning anti-bullying and … Continue reading “City School District of New Rochelle Partners with Anonymous Alerts®”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Jan. 29, 2018) — Students in the Mount Vernon City School District’s Performing Arts and Magnet School captivated audiences with four performances of The Lion King Jr. at Mount Vernon High School this past weekend. Over 1,000 people from throughout the greater Mount Vernon community attended the performances, reaffirming the importance of … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Performing Arts and Magnet School students wow audiences with performances of The Lion King Jr.”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (January 26, 2018) – The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will be conducting registration for all students planning to attend kindergarten, as well as the district’s Pre-K programs for three- and four-year-olds during the 2018-2019 school year. Registration events for students planning to attend either Kindergarten or the Pre-K … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Announces 2018-2019 Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration Dates”

Student-run event benefited children of migrant workers. GOSHEN, N.Y. (Jan. 25, 2018) – Students at Burke Catholic High School recently welcomed  children from House on the Hill Day Care Center to their school to provide them with a day of fun, education and nourishment. The children in attendance also left with books donated by Burke … Continue reading “Burke Catholic High School Hosts Children from House on the Hill”

Watch Video Here: http://cbsloc.al/2Bw7O3u THOMPSON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Decades of talk and debate are now just days away from reality. On Thursday evening, CBS2 got an exclusive preview of the new casino in the Catskills – a $1 billion project that has already created more than 1,000 new jobs. As CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported, the full Vegas-style Resorts World … Continue reading “CBS2 Exclusive: Resorts World Catskills Casino Almost Ready To Go”