Year: 2018

Eighth-grader Judah Taylor to appear in 2019 Netflix Original film “The Central Park Five” MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (November 1, 2018) — Judah Taylor, an eighth-grade musical theater major at the Mount Vernon Performing & Visual Arts Magnet School, recently auditioned and was cast in the Netflix Original four-part series, “The Central Park Five.” In this … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Visual & Performing Arts Student Cast in Netflix Film with Award-Winning Director Ava DuVernay”

Kick-off the holiday season with a fun family day at an Orange County, N.Y. tree farm ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 1, 2018) – Late November marks the time for a special family trip to Orange County, N.Y.  This section of Hudson Valley countryside is dotted with tree farms offering a wide variety of Christmas trees … Continue reading “A Christmas Tree Grows for You in Orange County, N.Y.”

More than 60 students take part in Halloween Blood Drive Goshen, N.Y. (October 31, 2018) – It’s known for tricks and treats, but Halloween was a day of giving the gift of life this year at Burke Catholic High School as more than 60 students took part in a fall blood drive. Many of the … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Makes Halloween a Day for Giving the Gift of Life”

Collaborative program renewed by new college president introduces business students to the world of arts and nonprofits                                                                                       MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (October 31, 2018) – Mount Saint Mary College’s new president has renewed its existing relationship with Walden Savings Bank as a new group of eight students was welcomed into the Walden Savings Bank Medici Program at … Continue reading “EIGHT MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE STUDENTS WELCOMED INTO THE WALDEN SAVINGS BANK MEDICI PROGRAM”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (October 29, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Ned Sullivan, President of Scenic Hudson, to its advisory board. Since 1999, Sullivan has served as president of the organization that helps citizens and communities preserve land and farms, and create parks where people experience the outdoors and enjoy … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Ned Sullivan of Scenic Hudson to its Advisory Board”

Evans delivered program focused on making smart choices Goshen, N.Y. (October 26, 2018) – John S. Burke Catholic High School and Dana Distributors recently partnered to educate high school students on the dangers of underage drinking and the hazards of driving while intoxicated. Together, the Goshen-based organizations hosted Sarah Panzau Evans, a motivational speaker who … Continue reading “Burke Catholic, Dana Distributors Raise Awareness of Drinking & Driving With Speaking Matters Series Speaker Sarah Panzau Evans”

Curriculum changes, family-focused events, and additional teacher support helped foster student achievement MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 25, 2018) — The Mount Vernon City School District recently reported an increase in students, grades 3-8, meeting and exceeding New York State Standards in the subject areas of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The results from the … Continue reading “Recent Assessment Shows Improvement in English Language Arts, Mathematics Student Performance Index for Mount Vernon City School District Students Grades 3-8”

Lab doubles in size and offers modern, efficient layout for research and development WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (October 24, 2018) — Aurochemicals, the internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients for the flavor and fragrance industry, announced today the completion of a new onsite lab at the company’s headquarters in Washingtonville, N.Y. The new 1,125-square-foot lab features … Continue reading “Aurochemicals Announces Completion of Onsite, State-of-the-Art Lab”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (October 24, 2018) – The Accelerator, a certified New York State incubator focused on bringing manufacturing back to the mid-Hudson Valley, recently hosted its second annual Hudson Valley Women’s Leadership Conference: Leading the Change. More than 800 attendees gathered at the Culinary Institute of America Marriot Pavilion in Hyde Park, N.Y. on … Continue reading “The Accelerator Hosts Second Annual Hudson Valley Women’s Leadership Conference: Leading the Change”

$52 million project will include retail, restaurant, living space, hotel and an answer to much-needed parking in Uptown Kingston KINGSTON, N.Y. (OCTOBER 23, 2018) —  JM Development Group LLC, in partnership with the Herzog Supply Co. and the City of Kingston, is planning to build a $52 million mixed-use development project that will address the dire … Continue reading “Mayor Noble and Developers of The Kingstonian Outline Mixed-use Development”

New York Giants encourage students to take a stand against domestic violence in educational session with Westchester-based My Sisters’ Place. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 23, 2018) — Members of the Mount Vernon High School varsity and junior varsity football teams recently sat down with New York Giants football running back Johnathan Stewart and linebacker Alec … Continue reading “New York Giants Football Players Lead Powerful Discussion with Mount Vernon Athletes About Domestic Violence, Respect”

Explore the county’s more than 24 wineries, distilleries, breweries, and cideries ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (October 18, 2018) – Ghosts and terrifying haunts aren’t the only spirits attracting visitors to Orange County, N.Y. this fall. Home to 24 craft beverage locations, including Brotherhood, America’s oldest winery, and the Angry Orchard Innovation Cider House, Orange County offers … Continue reading “Experience Orange County, N.Y. through Craft Beverage”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (October 18, 2018) – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency Chairman Robert T. Armistead announced last Thursday that he will be retiring from the organization’s Board of Directors at the end of October. IDA Vice Chairwoman Mary Ellen Rogulski was unanimously voted by the board to replace Armistead, effective immediately. Rogulski will … Continue reading “Orange County IDA Chairman Robert T. Armistead Retires, Mary Ellen Rogulski Elected as First Board Chairwoman”

Appointment coincides with upcoming job fair for 2018-2019 season WARWICK, N.Y. (October 17, 2018) – Mount Peter, New York’s family mountain, has added a new team member in anticipation of the upcoming 2018-2019 season. Karin Anser has joined Mount Peter as its Human Resources Manager. Anser is new to the position, but not to Mount … Continue reading “Mount Peter Adds New Hire to Human Resources Department”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (October 16, 2018) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, will host an Open House in Dutchess County. The catered event will take place at Mobile Life Station 26, located at 16 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, from 5 to 8 … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services to Host Open House in Poughkeepsie for EMS, Healthcare Professionals”