Year: 2019

Getaway ideas for couples, singles and friends looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (February 8, 2019) – Just one hour from New York City, the heart of the Hudson Valley beats for everyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Each year, couples head to Orange County, N.Y.’s cozy B&Bs … Continue reading “How to Have an Unforgettable Valentine’s Day in Orange County, N.Y.”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (February 7, 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, kicked off his election campaign to become the next Orange County Surrogate among more than a hundred supporters, community leaders, friends and family tonight. He … Continue reading “Campaign to Elect Timothy P. McElduff Jr. Orange County Surrogate Kicks Off Thursday”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (February 7, 2019) – The Mount Vernon City School District announced pre-registration dates and locations for its full day pre-Kindergarten classes, which begin September 9. Registration will begin on Monday, February 11. The Mount Vernon Pre-Kindergarten Program offers a well-implemented, evidence-based curriculum taught by highly qualified Pre-K teachers and teaching assistants who … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Announces Pre-Registration for 2019-2020 Free Full-day Pre-Kindergarten Program”

19 students met with members of New York State legislature to speak out against the tobacco industry Goshen, N.Y. (February 6, 2019) – Nineteen students from John S. Burke Catholic High School traveled to Albany on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, to attend Legislative Day at the New York State Capitol building. Schools from across the … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Students Represent Orange County at New York State Capital”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (February 6, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) has welcomed Richard A. Straut, P.E., Principal at Barton & Loguidice D.P.C., to its advisory board. Barton & Loguidice is a privately held, full-service planning, engineering, environmental science, and landscape architecture firm. Founded in 1961, Barton & Loguidice provides consulting services throughout the … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Richard A. Straut of Barton & Loguidice to its Advisory Board”

Woodbury Common to host 7-foot, 3-D pig to mark Year of the Pig CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (February 5, 2019) — Woodbury Common Premium Outlets recently kicked off the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese entertainment and special sales to serve shoppers who visit the world’s foremost tourism destination for luxury and elite brands. Additionally, to … Continue reading “Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Celebrates Lunar New Year with “Simon Pig” Campaign, Sales and Giveaways”

Area WWII and Korean War veterans invited to apply WALDEN, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2019) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight is seeking veterans for its spring flights taking place on Saturday, April 13 and Saturday, May 11. The April flight will depart from New York Stewart International Airport in New Windsor and the May flight will … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight seeks veterans for two spring flights – April 13 and May 11, 2019”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (January 31, 2019) — The months of December through February bring cold weather and increased reports of influenza across the U.S. Recently, virulence has been growing in New York City and the surrounding areas. Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, shares safety tips and advice … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Offers Tips for Staying Healthy During Peak Flu Season”

Year has been defined by transition, improvements and progress. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (January 30, 2019) – Board of Education President Jeffrey Hastie and Interim Superintendent Dr. Magda Parvey delivered their State of the District Address at last night’s Board of Education meeting. “This has been a year of transition as well as a year of … Continue reading “Board of Education President, Interim Superintendent Deliver State of the District Address”

Bank donates nearly $21,000 in Bank-matched employee donations to causes near and dear to employees’ hearts  MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (January 29, 2019) – For Walden Savings Bank, the season of giving didn’t end with the conclusion of the calendar year. The Bank kicked off its second annual “22 Days of Giving” campaign on December 20 and … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK’S ANNUAL “22 DAYS OF GIVING” CAMPAIGN BENEFITS 41 LOCAL CAUSES”

SYF’s Scholarship Program is part of the national Simon Supports Education initiative. CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (January 24, 2019) – Since the inception of Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) in 1998, shoppers at Simon Malls, Mills, and Premium Outlets have been among SYF’s most ardent supporters, contributing millions of dollars to support SYF’s mission to help students … Continue reading “Simon Youth Foundation’s Application Period for National Scholarship Program Ends Next Month”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (January 23, 2019) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency service provider in the Hudson Valley, has announced three promotions within its staff of EMS professionals, and opportunities for career advancements within the company for an additional five employees. Marcelo Cutonilli, Chad Burkhart and Eric Kennett have received promotions; Brett Cohen, … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Promotes Three, Appoints Five Employees to New Roles”

Edward Williams, Graham, Pennington and Benjamin Turner taken off priority, focus lists by New York State MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (January 23, 2019) — A recent report from the New York State Education Department found 14 of the 16 schools in the Mount Vernon City School District to be in good standing. The recent report listed … Continue reading “14 Mount Vernon City School District Schools Recognized by State as Schools in Good Standing”