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Lincoln School and Rebecca Turner Elementary School celebrated by state’s ESSA program MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (July 1, 2019) — Two schools in the Mount Vernon City School District have been recognized by the New York State Department of Education under the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act Plan (ESSA). Lincoln School and Rebecca Turner Elementary School … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City Schools Recognized as High Achieving and High Progress Under New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act Plan”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (July 1, 2019) — As we celebrate the Fourth of July and honor those who serve or have served in our military to defend our country’s independence, Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency service provider in the Hudson Valley, offers safety tips for anyone who chooses to engage in the use … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Shares Firework Safety Tips Ahead of Fourth of July Celebrations”

This marks the fifth time Grover M. Hermann Hospital has earned these Best Practice honors. Callicoon, NY – Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon, NY has been named among the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in the country for Best Practices in Quality and Patient Satisfaction by the National Rural … Continue reading “Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Hermann Hospital Named Among the Country’s Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for Quality and Patient Satisfaction”

Middletown, NY – Orange Regional Medical Center will host  free educational seminars “Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery” on Tuesday, July 2, and Tuesday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Orange Regional Medical Center located at 707 East Main Street in Middletown, NY. In addition, Orange Regional will host a seminar on Tuesday, July 16, at 6:00 … Continue reading “Orange Regional Offers Free Weight Loss Seminars”

Recent investment in crash mitigation system demonstrates Rolling V’s continued commitment to providing the safest transportation for local students. South Fallsburg, N.Y. (June 28, 2019) – Rolling V Bus Corp., a full-service school bus, charter bus and car service in New York dedicated to providing safe and reliable transportation for students throughout New York, announced … Continue reading “Rolling V Purchases New School Buses Featuring the Latest, Most Advanced Safety Technology”

Middletown, NY – Orange Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Carberry to Director of Employee and Labor Relations. Ms. Carberry has been a member of the Human Resources Department since 2015. As Manager of Employee and Labor Relations, she served as the primary liaison between the Medical Center and Unions. … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center Announces Director of Employee and Labor Relations”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 26, 2019) — On the evening of Monday, June 17, 2019, two EMTs from Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical service provider in the Hudson Valley, responded to an emergent situation while off duty in New York City, where they provided life-saving care to an apparent stabbing victim. Both … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services EMTs Recognized for Off-Duty Life-Saving Efforts”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 26, 2019) – One-hundred ninety-seven graduating seniors accepted their diplomas from Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton at the Nellie A. Thornton High School commencement ceremony – the school’s first inside the completely refurbished auditorium. Valedictorian D’Mario-Lee Giovanni Budhi and Salutatorian Juan David Franco addressed their classmates … Continue reading “Thornton High School Graduates 197 at First Commencement in Refurbished Auditorium”

Certification marks Aurochemicals’ excellence in processes and product safety WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (June 26, 2019) — For the fifth straight year, Aurochemicals, the internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients for the flavor and fragrance industry, received a Safe Quality Food(SQF) E – Excellent rating, with a near perfect score of 99 percent, from the Safe … Continue reading “Fifth Consecutive Year Aurochemicals Scores E-Excellent Rating from the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI)”

Middletown, NY – Orange Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the Lisa Rivera, RN, BSN as Program Manager of the Bone and Joint Center. In her new role, Ms. Rivera is responsible for the clinical management of the Total Joint Replacement, Orthopedic, and Spine surgery programs. Her responsibilities include the development, management and updates … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center Announces Program Manager of Bone and Joint Center”

LIBERTY, N.Y. (June 25, 2019) – All of Liberty is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day, as the annual Liberty Fest – presented by the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce – is set to take place on Thursday, July 4 from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The event is free and features an array of … Continue reading “Town of Liberty to Celebrate Fourth of July with Annual Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce Liberty Festival”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (June 25, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC), announced the addition of the organization Access: Supports for Living Inc. to its Advisory Board. Access will be represented on the board by Ron Colavito and Amy Anderson-Winchell, LCSW. Colavito joined Access in 2003 as a cost accountant. In January 2018, he was … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Access: Supports for Living to Its Advisory Board”

Middletown/Harris, NY – The Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group, comprised of Catskill Regional Medical Group and Orange Regional Medical Group, has launched a Measles Prevention Program to educate and help protect the community. Both Medical Group teams now offer consultations, providing the straight facts about measles in an effort to ease concerns from … Continue reading “Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group Launches Measles Prevention Program”

Patients and EMS personnel asked to enter through main lobby entrance Callicoon, NY –Expansion and renovations are underway to the emergency room at Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon, NY. Emergency room patients, including those brought to the hospital by ambulance, are asked to enter through the main lobby entrance. The expansion … Continue reading “Grover M. Hermann Hospital Begins Emergency Room Expansion and Renovations”

Combine summer sightseeing with spectacular accommodations and explore more with an overnight stay at one of Orange County’s unique lodging properties ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (June 20, 2019) – Summer is here and the warm weather begs visitors to explore the multitude of fun and unique attractions in and around Orange County, N.Y. While just an … Continue reading “Combine Summer Sightseeing with Spectacular Accommodations in Orange County, N.Y.”

Middletown, NY – Moira Mencher has joined the Greater Hudson Valley Health System (GHVHS) as physician liaison. GHVHS is comprised of Orange Regional Medical Center, Catskill Regional Medical Center, Orange Regional Medical Group, Catskill Regional Medical Group, and Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation. As physician liaison, Ms. Mencher’s responsibilities include building and strengthening relationships with … Continue reading “Greater Hudson Valley Health System Announces Physician Liaison”

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 the following changes to its leadership. Will Scheuermann has been promoted to Vice President, Revenue Strategy & … Continue reading “Greater Hudson Valley Health System Announces Leadership Changes”