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Upperclassmen pass down knowledge, welcome new Eagles to Burke Catholic Family Goshen, N.Y. (Sept. 5, 2019) – As the onset of the 2019-2020 year jolts students everywhere into back to school mode this week, new students at Burke Catholic were eased into their new environment Wednesday morning during their annual Peer Mentor Day. Seniors, juniors … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Upperclassmen Guide New Students on Peer Mentor Day”

Area college students to showcase big ideas, compete for free co-working space ALBANY, N.Y. (August 29, 2019) – CapCity CoWorks, downtown Albany’s newest coworking space, has announced an exciting new social media contest, “The Big Idea,” aimed at helping Capital Region college students get their big ideas up and running. The month-long contest kicks off … Continue reading “CapCity CoWorks Launches Social Media Pitch Contest for Young Entrepreneurs”

(Middletown, NY) – Orange Regional Medical Center will host a free seminar “Aging Athlete: Strength Training” on Wednesday, September 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Orange Regional Medical Center, Ground Floor Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3 at 707 East Main Street in Middletown, NY. For those that are looking to stay healthy and strong, Eric … Continue reading “Orange Regional to Host Free Seminar on Strength Training for the Aging Athlete”

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (August 28, 2019) — Braemar at Wallkill, one of the region’s newest assisted living facilities, has announced its series of September Open Houses, featuring refreshments and guided tours. The events, which provide community members with the opportunity to see Braemar’s luxurious amenities, full scope of health services and modern residences, are all located … Continue reading “Braemar at Wallkill Announces September Open House Schedule, Assisted Living Week Celebration”

LIBERTY, N.Y. (August 28, 2019) – The Town of Liberty will hold a 9/11 Memorial Service on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Liberty Main Street Stage. The service is sponsored and hosted by Town of Liberty Supervisor Brian P. Rourke, along with Town Councilmen Dean Farrand, Russell Reeves, Vincent McPhillips and … Continue reading “Town of Liberty to Host 9/11 Memorial Service”

Harris, NY – Catskill Regional Medical Center recently celebrated the official opening of a newly-renovated patio adjacent to the Adult Day Health Care Program. The nearly $30,000 patio renovation project took two years and was made possible by hospital staff and community in-kind donations, volunteer work and the manual labor and support of local businesses … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center Unveils Renovated Adult Day Health Care Patio”

Funds to help secure all-new timing equipment for popular racing program   WARWICK, N.Y. (August 15, 2019) – The Race Club at Mount Peter has been awarded a $6,000 grant from the Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF), a non-profit organization committed to supporting winter sports infrastructure and providing increased youth access to winter sports throughout … Continue reading “Mount Peter Race Club Awarded Grant by Killington World Cup Foundation”

MONROE, N.Y.  (August 15, 2019) –– Nebrasky, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, an award-winning Hudson Valley business, announced that it has appointed Leeanne Rose as its Office Administrator and Special Projects Coordinator. In her new role, Rose is responsible for providing support and coordination for the company’s Founder and President, Paul Nebrasky, and the accounting and … Continue reading “Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Appoints Leeanne Rose Office Administrator, Special Projects Coordinator”

Eligible Mount Vernon residents will receive property relief credit checks MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (August 14, 2019) — The Mount Vernon City School District recently announced that area residents may be eligible to receive property tax credits. The credit is a direct result of the District’s successful compliance with the 2019 New York State property tax … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Does it Again – Complies with 2019 Property Tax Cap – Ensuring Taxpayers will Receive Rebate Checks”

Area WWII and Korean War veterans invited to apply WALDEN, N.Y. (Aug. 12, 2019) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight is seeking veterans for its fall flight taking place on Saturday, October 12. The October flight will depart from New York Stewart International Airport in New Windsor and will take veterans on an all-expenses paid trip … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight seeks veterans for Fall flight – October 12, 2019”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (August 9, 2019) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical service provider in the Hudson Valley, recently provided standby EMS support for cities and towns across the region during their annual National Night Out Against Crime, including the City of Newburgh, City of Poughkeepsie, City of Middletown and Town of … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Participates in National Night Out Events Across Region with On-Site EMS, Tactile Learning for Kids”

Middletown, NY – The Greater Hudson Valley Health System (GHVHS), comprised of Orange Regional Medical Center, Catskill Regional Medical Center, Orange Regional Medical Group, Catskill Regional Medical Group, and Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation, is pleased to announce Kelly Roth, RN, CPHQ, LSSGB as GHVHS Administrator of Quality, Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance. In her new … Continue reading “Greater Hudson Valley Health System Announces Administrator of Quality/Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance”

Middletown, NY – Orange Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Joyce Timko, MBA, CRA, RT(R)(CT)(M), was a guest speaker at the National Association for Medical Imaging Management’s (AHRA) 2019 Annual Meeting in July. While at the meeting, Ms. Timko shared her experience leading Orange Regional Medical Center through its … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center’s Director of Diagnostic Imaging Speaks at National Association for Medical Imaging Management’s 2019 Annual Meeting”

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”