Year: 2019

Nearly 50 attendees learn from women mentors NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (March 8, 2019) — The Accelerator, a business incubator focused on bringing manufacturing back to the mid-Hudson Valley, yesterday co-hosted a women’s roundtable titled, “Women Empowering Women.” The event, also sponsored by M&T Bank, took place at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport Hotel. … Continue reading “The Accelerator Co-Hosts ‘Women Empowering Women’ Roundtable”

Fifth graders researched African Americans and brought their stories to life. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 4, 2019) — Students at Williams H. Holmes did more than learn about inspiring people for African American History Month; they became them for a morning. The fifth-graders from Melissa White-Harris’ and Tiffany Sansevera’s classes were given the opportunity to … Continue reading “Holmes Students Present Living History Museum in Celebration of Black History Month”

Raffaela Benson brings strong sales, relationship management experience to Gardiner branch GARDINER, N.Y. (March 4, 2019) – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Raffaela Benson of Gardiner, has been promoted to Branch Manager of its Gardiner location. In this position, Benson will provide oversight for the branch’s overall operations, business development, product sales … Continue reading “Walden Savings Bank Promotes Benson to Branch Manager at Gardiner Location”

Raise a glass to springtime in the Hudson Valley with craft beer festivals, restaurant weeks, and more culinary celebrations ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 1, 2019) – Orange County, N.Y.’s chefs and craft brew masters have access to an incredible bounty of farm fresh ingredients and they know how to use it. In fact, just an … Continue reading “Taste Your Way Through Orange County, N.Y.”

“Growing Industrial Hemp – An Update on Growers’ and Processors’ Experiences” educates interested growers and processors on the latest in the hemp industry NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (March 1, 2019) – The Accelerator, a certified New York State incubator focused on bringing manufacturing back to the mid-Hudson Valley, recently hosted a gathering of more than 100 … Continue reading “The Accelerator Hosts Hemp Round Table for Growers, Industry Leaders”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (February 25, 2019) – Timothy P. McElduff Jr., a long-time attorney with extensive experience in Surrogate Court matters and a partner at a leading Orange County law firm, unanimously carried the Orange County Republican Committee Convention last night. McElduff will now be placed on the Republican ballot to become the next Orange County … Continue reading “Timothy P. McElduff Jr. Receives Nomination from Orange County Republican Committee”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (February 25, 2019) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, operates a full-service EMS and Community Training Division for medical professionals, as well as community members, and has announced its course schedule for Spring 2019. Serving multiple counties in the region, Mobile Life’s courses support … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Announces Spring Educational, Certification and Training Courses for Medical Practitioners, Community Members”

Walden Savings Bank recognized at 9th Annual Leadership Day ceremony WALDEN, N.Y. (February 25, 2019) – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce that it was named the Village of Walden’s 2018 Community Business of the Year at the village’s 9th Annual Leadership Day. Walden Savings Bank President and CEO Derrik R. Wynkoop accepted the … Continue reading “VILLAGE OF WALDEN HONORS WALDEN SAVINGS BANK AS COMMUNITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR”

Upcoming performances are scheduled for March 1-3, 2019 MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (February 21, 2019) — Under the direction of Dr. Evelyn Collins, students from the Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program will take the stage to perform August Wilson’s play, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.’ Performances are scheduled for Friday, March 1 and Saturday, … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program Students to Perform August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (February 19, 2019) – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The board voted on seven applications before the IDA, including a 128-room hotel in New Windsor, N.Y., and the construction of office space and a garage for heavy construction equipment in … Continue reading “Orange County IDA Adopts Final Resolution for Equipment Maintenance Facility in Campbell Hall, Initial Resolution for Hotel in New Windsor”

The completion of the renovation marks a key milestone in the District’s ongoing 20/20 Vision Capital Improvement Project.   MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (February 14, 2019) — Soon after Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton took the helm as Superintendent of the Mount Vernon City School District, he attended a holiday concert at Williams Elementary School. It was then … Continue reading “Edward Williams School Unveils Newly Updated State-of-the-Art Auditorium”

WARWICK, N.Y. (February 13, 2019) – Mount Peter is proud to share that its General Manager, Rebecca Kullberg, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Ski Areas of New York, Inc. (SANY). The SANY Board of Directors is diverse, representing ski resorts from all regions of the state and including leadership from both … Continue reading “Mount Peter General Manager Appointed to Board of Directors of Ski Areas of New York”

Orange Regional Medical Center among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes Middletown, NY – Orange Regional Medical Center announced that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2019 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™. The distinction places Orange Regional Medical Center in the top 5 percent of more than 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center Named One of Healthgrades 2019 America’s 250 Best Hospitals”

Craft brewer is first business to join advisory board following announcement of HVEDC/WCA intent to merge POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (February 11, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC), which announced its intent to merge with the Westchester County Association (WCA) in a statement on January 29, 2019, has welcomed John Rubbo, co-founder of Yonkers Brewing … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Yonkers Brewing Co-Founder John Rubbo to Advisory Board”

Fun-filled camp at Hanofee Park offers games, adventure and much more. LIBERTY, N.Y. (February 11, 2019) – Registration will begin in April for the popular Hanofee Park Summer Day Camp in the Town of Liberty. Town of Liberty residents can register their children beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in the Town of … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces 2019 Summer Day Camp Sign Up”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (February 11, 2019) — February is American Heart Month and Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, has taken measures to raise awareness about heart disease and methods of prevention. On Friday, Feb. 1, members of the Mobile Life team participated in National Wear Red Day, … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Celebrates National Wear Red Day, Raises Awareness for Heart Health”