Year: 2019

Middletown, NY – Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs, in conjunction with  the American Lung Association, will host a 7-week, 8 session ‘Freedom from Smoking’ Workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, April 24 and ending on Wednesday, June 5, with one additional class to be held … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center Offers Free ‘Freedom from Smoking’ Workshop”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (April 18, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC), which recently announced its intent to merge with the Westchester County Association (WCA), welcomed Bonura Hospitality principals Joe Bonura Junior and Michael Bonura to its Board of Directors. The Bonura family has established some of the Hudson Valley’s landmark businesses and destinations for … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Bonura Hospitality Principals Joe and Michael Bonura to Its Board of Directors”

The annual March of Dimes walk returns to the Outlets on Sunday, April 28 CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (April 15, 2019) — This spring, millions will gather around the U.S. to join in the fight to end premature births. Approximately 1,000 walkers are expected on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets for the … Continue reading “Woodbury Common Premium Outlets to Host Hudson Valley March for Babies, Offer One Team a $1,000 Simon Gift Card”

Harris, NY – The RISE Program at Catskill Regional Medical Center will host its 8th Annual RISE Above Sexual Assault Together Walk to raise awareness in stopping sexual assault and gender violence. The event will be held on Thursday, April 25 at the Sullivan County Government Center located at 100 North Street in Monticello, NY. … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center RISE Program to Host 8th Annual RISE Walk”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (April 10, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Doug Kenyon, Director of Business Development at PC Construction Company, to its Advisory Board. Kenyon – a licensed professional engineer as well as a licensed real estate salesperson – has had his current position at PC Construction Company since … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Doug Kenyon of PC Construction to its Advisory Board”

Approved budget funds the maintenance of District programs and staffing MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 10, 2019) — The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education voted unanimously on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, to approve a proposed $256,080,057 million budget for the 2019-2020 school year. For the fourth time in five years, the board and … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education Adopts 2019-2020 Budget with Zero Percent Increase in Tax Levy”

This year’s event will honor the memory of a beloved member of the BC family. Goshen, N.Y. (April 10, 2019) – Burke Catholic High School will host its annual blood drive on Friday, April 26, 2019. This year’s event will honor Louis Wengenroth IV, a former Burke Catholic math teacher who passed away in January. … Continue reading “Burke Catholic High School to Hold Annual Blood Drive”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (April 9, 2019) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, is combatting a nation-wide shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics by hosting a paid 12-week long training academy for men and women looking to become certified EMTs. The EMT Academy will be held … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Offers Paid 12-Week Long EMT Training Academy”

Middletown/Harris, NY – The Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group is pleased to announce the following new providers to its team: Kathleen Wesa, MD (Hospital Medicine) obtained her medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Wesa completed her Residency training in Internal Medicine and a Rheumatology Fellowship at Hennepin … Continue reading “New Providers Join Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group”

A day of education to inform expecting families of various helpful programs April 9 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) will host its Birth & Baby Fest, on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Catskill Regional Medical Center, 68 Harris-Bushville Road, in Harris, NY. The event is free … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center to Host a Free Birth & Baby Fest for Local Moms-to-Be”

A day to educate and empower the public on the importance of advance care planning. Harris, NY – Catskill Regional Medical Center, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making – an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center to Participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16”

Galloway is founder & chairman of Legacy Growth Partners, first African-American sports owner in NY history POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (April 4, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC), which has announced its intent to merge with the Westchester County Association (WCA), welcomed Corey Galloway, Founder & Chairman, Legacy Growth Partners, LLC (LGP), and Chief Executive … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes New York Streets Arena Football Team CEO Corey Galloway to Its Board of Directors”

Awards were given for excellence in arts and culture; citizenship; sports leadership; technology; and community service. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 8, 2019) – Four New Rochelle High School seniors and four community leaders were celebrated Thursday night at the annual New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence Gala at the elegant Surf Club on the Sound. … Continue reading “Gala Honors Four NRHS Seniors and Four Community Members”

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (April 5, 2019) – The Westchester County Association (WCA) and Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) held its All Access Healthcare: Inside the Key Issues Facing New York State event to discuss important issues that impact the region’s hospital and healthcare system, and the direct impacts of those issues on the local … Continue reading “WCA/HVEDC Hosts All Access Healthcare Event to Explore Key Policy Issues in New York”

Festivities include egg hunt, special holiday crafts, music and much more for local children. LIBERTY, N.Y. (April 4, 2019) – Bring your Easter baskets and get ready to have fun. On Saturday, April 13, 2019 the Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation will kick off its annual Easter Egg Hunt. All activities are free thanks … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, April 13, 2019”

When it comes to cigarettes, even having one a day is no good. Every cigarette increases your risk of a wide range of serious health issues, including lung disease, emphysema, lung cancer, COPD, as well as heart disease, stroke and more. The factors that influence why and how often we smoke are numerous; some are … Continue reading “Now’s the Time to go Tobacco Free”

Smoking is an independent major risk factor for many things, including heart disease and stroke. In fact, incidence of heart attack is increased six fold in women and three fold in men who smoke at least 20 cigarettes a day, compared to those who do not smoke. It is also important to note that this … Continue reading “Answers to Burning Questions About Smoking”

Middletown, NY- Mary Kate Revella, Greater Hudson Valley Health System Director of Cardiology Services, has been selected as the 2019 Tri-County American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Committee Chair. Orange Regional Medical Center is the ‘Healthy For Good’ Sponsor of this year’s Heart Walk to be held on May 5 at Lake Welch Beach, in Harriman … Continue reading “Greater Hudson Valley Health System’s Director of Cardiology Services Selected as the 2019 Tri-County American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Committee Chair”