Year: 2019

Delight in U-Pick apple adventures from late August to early November ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (August 7, 2019) – Did you know that Labor Day Weekend kicks off the apple harvest season in Orange County, one of New York State’s largest apple growing regions? Just an hour’s ride from the “Big Apple,” scenic orchards welcome apple … Continue reading “‘Pick-your-Own’ Apple Harvest Season Starts Sooner Than You Think in Orange County, N.Y.”

Recipient is a Cornwall High School graduate and Eagle Scout. MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (August 6, 2019) – Walden Savings Bank recently presented Cornwall High School graduate Greg Moretto with the 2019 Walden Savings Bank David T. Cocks Memorial Scholarship. “It’s definitely a tremendous honor,” said Moretto. “Mr. Cocks was an exemplary citizen and community volunteer, and … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF PAST PRESIDENT”

Harris, NY – Catskill Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has been granted $12.9 million in New York State funding through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program. “This is a terrific opportunity for Catskill Regional to strengthen and preserve access to high quality health care for the citizens of Sullivan County,” … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center Receives $12.9 Million in State Funding for Healthcare Enhancements”

Middletown, NY – Orange Regional Medical Center will host a free support group called Partners in Caring. The support group takes place the third Tuesday of each month. The group will meet at Orange Regional Medical Center‘s Conference Room 7 located at 110 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY, 10941. Orange Regional’s Caregiver Support Group fosters … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center Offers Free Caregiving Support Group”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (August 5, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the addition of Michael T. Walsh, President and CEO of the Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries, as well as Executive Director of the institute’s Engineering Management program, to its Advisory Board. The Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries is the Hudson … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Clarkson University’s Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries President Michael T. Walsh to Its Advisory Board”

Woodbury Common Enhances Local Residents Program with Additional Perks and Discounts CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (August 1, 2019) — One year after launching its successful Local Residents Program, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets has announced an expansion of the program to offer the local community additional benefits while shopping at the Outlets. Neighbors from within a 45-mile … Continue reading “Being Local Has Its Perks: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Announces Expansion of Local Residents Program”

American Heart Association Award recognizes Catskill Regional’s commitment to quality stroke care Harris, NY – Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has received the 2019 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award”

Middletown/Harris, NY – The Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group is pleased to announce the following new providers to its team: Charles Afful, MD (Behavioral Health) obtained his medical degree from Ross University in Dominica. Dr. Afful completed his Residency in General Psychiatry through the Columbia University Harlem Residency Program located in New York, … Continue reading “New Providers Join Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 29, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) has announced the addition of Pat Walsh, Executive Vice President with Alliant Insurance Services, to its board of directors. Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s leading insurance, risk management, and consulting firms, serving a roster of regional, national and international clients … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Alliant Insurance Executive VP Pat Walsh to Its Board of Directors”

Program provides the knowledge and tools needed to prepare, respond and recover Callicoon, NY – Catskill Regional Medical Center will host the New York Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program, a free disaster preparedness training program, on August 1, 2019. The session will be offered at 1:00 p.m. and again at 4:00 p.m. in Board Room … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center To Host Free Emergency Preparedness Training”

Event Invites Nursing Mothers to Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month Middletown, NY – August is National Breastfeeding Month and Orange Regional Medical Center invites nursing mothers to the Big Latch On event at 9:00 a.m. on August 2. The gathering will take place at Orange Regional Medical Center’s Main Campus at 707 East Main Street in … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center To Host Big Latch On Event”

Harris, NY – August is National Breastfeeding Month and Catskill Regional Medical Center  invites nursing mothers to attend a Latch-On in the Garden event on August 1 at 11:00 a.m.. The gathering will be held in the Woodland Wildlings Garden, located behind Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Main Campus at 68 Harris-Bushville Road in Harris. The … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center to Host Latch-On in the Garden Event Supporting National Breastfeeding Month”

Donation made after fire damages station, engine and ambulance NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (July 22, 2019) — Mobile Life Support Services recently donated one of its ambulances to the Tivoli Fire Department. The Dutchess County volunteer emergency service provider’s headquarters was damaged in a fire earlier this month, along with a fire engine, an ambulance and … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Donates Ambulance to Tivoli Fire Department”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (July 18, 2019) — The National Weather Service recently issued an excessive heat watch for this weekend. Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, offers safety tips and advice for keeping cool while temperature and humidity levels continue to rise. Each year, extreme heat causes more … Continue reading “Excessive Heat Watch Issued, Mobile Life Support Services Offers Safety Tips for Battling Hot Temperatures”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 17, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the addition of Linda S. Muller of Cornerstone Family Healthcare to its Board of Directors. Muller has been with Cornerstone Family Healthcare since 1991, and continues to operate under the principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Under Muller’s guidance, … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Linda S. Muller to its Board of Directors”

Albany’s newest co-working space plays key role in financial leader’s regional expansion ALBANY, N.Y. (July 16, 2019) – CapCity CoWorks, downtown Albany’s newest coworking space, has officially signed JPMorgan Chase as the building’s first member tenant. The global financial services firm will be utilizing a portion of CapCity CoWorks’ 30 offices and flexible coworking space, … Continue reading “CapCity CoWorks Welcomes JPMorgan Chase & Co. As First Tenant”

Spend the day with friends and family at one of the many local outdoor events this summer. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (July 16, 2019) – It’s still going strong, but a lot has changed since the first Orange County Fair was held in 1841. Today, the fair – one of New York’s oldest – draws crowds … Continue reading “A Guide to Orange County, N.Y. Summer Fairs and Festivals”

Middletown, NY – Elyse Carroll BSRC, RRT, CTTS, Manager of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Orange Regional Medical Center, recently led the certification of 14 new Freedom From Smoking Facilitators. These individuals are from the Greater Hudson Valley Health System (GHVHS), which includes Orange Regional Medical Center and Catskill Regional Medical Center as well as … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center Certifies 14 New Freedom From Smoking Program Facilitators”