Year: 2018

GOSHEN, N.Y. (September 25, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) and Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress have announced a strategic partnership. HVEDC is the Hudson Valley’s leading economic development agency and Pattern for Progress is the Hudson Valley’s primary public policy and think tank organization. Pattern for Progress is a not-for-profit policy, planning, … Continue reading “HVEDC Forms Strategic Research Partnership with Pattern for Progress”

It’s time for a ride to the pumpkin patch! ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 24, 2018) – Crisp air, colorful leaves, and fields of glowing pumpkins await you in Orange County, N.Y.  Located in the Hudson Valley, just one-hour north of New York City, Orange County’s “pick-your-own” pumpkin farms offer a myriad of fall family fun … Continue reading “Seasonal Pumpkins Bring More “Orange” to Orange County, NY”

Phase 1 construction process is underway!  Site infrastructure and first hotel will be part of groundbreaking ceremony, which will total a $60 million investment.                                                                  … Continue reading “Bellefield Development Partners Breaks Ground on Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park”

New high schools of choice offer pathways for college or career to students across the District MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (September 18, 2018) — The beginning of a new school year is always a time of change and transition; a new start that brings with it excitement and fresh possibilities. But the start of the 2018-2019 … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Enters ‘Historic’ 2018-2019 Academic Year”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (September 17, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Robert Sanchez, President and CEO of Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc., to its Board of Directors. Sanchez is also a board member with the Rockland Economic Development Corporation. Sanchez acted as Senior Vice President of Corporate Shared Services at … Continue reading “HVEDC Board of Directors Welcomes Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. President and CEO”

Experience the craft with just a swipe! ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 17, 2018) – Cheers! Exploring Orange County’s many craft beverages locations is easier than ever with the launch of the ‘OCNY Craft Beverage Tour’ mobile app. Now available for free download in the iTunes and Google Play stores, the app makes it easy for … Continue reading “Orange County Tourism Launches ‘OCNY Craft Beverage Tour’ Mobile Application”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (September 14, 2018) – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency on Thursday adopted final resolutions for two projects – the expansion of a warehouse in Goshen for a beverage distribution company and the construction of a brewery in Warwick. The board approved a 10-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for English … Continue reading “Orange County IDA Adopts Final Resolutions for Beverage Distributor, Brewery”

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 10, 2018) – A recently released New York State tourism economic impact study by Oxford Economics confirms that, during 2017, Orange County, N.Y. experienced an increase in tourism over the prior year. According to the report, Orange County accounted for 14 percent of all traveler tourism in the six-county Hudson Valley … Continue reading “Oxford Economics Confirms that Tourism is Growing in Orange County New York”

Muñoz Patterson replaces former Board of Education trustee Stanley Russo MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (September 7, 2018) — The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education appointed Melissa Muñoz Patterson as its newest trustee at its September 4, 2018 meeting. Muñoz Patterson replaces former trustee Stanley Russo, who resigned earlier this summer. “I am excited … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Appoints Melissa Muñoz Patterson to School Board”

Upperclassmen share wisdom, help freshmen acclimate to new surroundings Goshen, N.Y. (Sept. 6, 2018) – Hundreds of students flooded the halls of Burke Catholic High School Wednesday morning as the school’s annual orientation day kicked off the 2018-2019 academic year. Concern on the faces of freshmen turned into smiles and laughter as Burke Catholic’s senior … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Seniors Welcome New Students During Orientation”

Service will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at Liberty’s Main Street Stage LIBERTY, N.Y. (September 6, 2018) – The Town of Liberty will hold a 9/11 Memorial Service on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Liberty Main Street Stage. The service is sponsored and hosted by Town of Liberty Supervisor … Continue reading “Town of Liberty to Host 9/11 Memorial Service”

Miles of diverse terrain invite hikers of all skillsets to explore Orange County, N.Y. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 5, 2018) – Just one hour north of Manhattan, vibrant foliage and crisp fall air set the scene for fabulous fall hikes along hundreds of miles of Orange County, N.Y. trails. Seven New York State Parks and … Continue reading “Calling All Hikers to Orange County!”

Experienced school administrator joins Mount Vernon district faculty MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (August 29, 2018) — Mount Vernon City School District recently welcomed Rodney McBride, an established school principal from Maryland, to the team of distinguished faculty at Benjamin Turner Middle School.  He was appointed to the position of building principal at the August 28 Board … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Welcomes Rodney McBride as New Benjamin Turner Principal”

Respected arts director and magnet school founder appointed to principal at one of the District’s new high schools of choice MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (August 29, 2018) — Evelyn Collins, founder and director of the Mount Vernon Performing & Visual Arts Magnet School, was appointed to the role of principal at the District’s Board of Education … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Names Evelyn Collins Principal of Mount Vernon Performing & Visual Arts Magnet School, Nellie A. Thornton High School”

Jackpot winnings at New York’s newest and closet casino total more than $34 million since February public opening MONTICELLO, N.Y. (August 29) – The list of big money winners continues to grow at Resorts World Catskills, New York’s newest and closest integrated casino resort to Manhattan.  Xian Zhao of New York City won a $413,311.31 … Continue reading “New York City Resident Wins Excess of $413,000 at Resorts World Catskills with Blazing 7s Blackjack™ Progressive Jackpot as Summer Heats Up”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (August 27, 2018) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, will host an informational session in Westchester County. Healthcare professionals, such as EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and hospital administrators, as well as local residents and the general public, are invited to come and inquire about Mobile … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services to Host Open House for Westchester County EMTs, Paramedics, Residents”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (August 22, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Angelo Ferrante, President of Hudson Valley Contracting & DKI, and Rick Alfandre, Founder and Owner of Alfandre Architecture as Advisory Members to its Board of Directors. Ferrante, a Goshen High School and SUNY Delhi grad, has been serving the … Continue reading “HVEDC Board of Directors Welcomes Advisory Members Angelo Ferrante and Rick Alfandre”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (August 17, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Dominic Cordisco, a partner at the law firm Drake Loeb PLLC, and Thomas Mulroy, Chairman and CEO of T-Rex Capital Group to its Board of Directors. Cordisco began his legal career as Regional Attorney for Region Three of the New … Continue reading “HVEDC Board of Directors Welcomes New Members Dominic Cordisco and Tom Mulroy”