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Karas brings extensive sales, administrative and operational skills to the Bank MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (March 26, 2019) – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher E. Karas as the new Branch Manager at the Bank’s Middlehope and New Windsor locations. In his new role, Karas will provide oversight for overall operations, business … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK WELCOMES CHRISTOPHER E. KARAS AS NEW MANAGER FOR MIDDLEHOPE, NEW WINDSOR BRANCHES”

Performances for the Burke Catholic’s spring musical are scheduled for April 5-7, 2019 Goshen, N.Y. (March 26, 2019) – The African safari will come to life when Burke Catholic Players take the stage to perform Disney’s ‘Lion King Jr.’ next month. Performances are scheduled for Friday, April 5 – Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 7:30 … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Players to Present ‘The Lion King Jr.’”

The RW Epicenter Will Feature Country Star Clint Black, Comedians Sarah Silverman and Kevin James and Music Legend Paul Anka to Kick-Off a Calendar of Dynamic Performances MONTICELLO, N.Y. (March 25, 2019) – Resorts World Catskills Casino Resort, New York’s newest and closest integrated commercial casino resort to Manhattan, announces four live entertainment acts that … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills Casino Resort Announces Star-Studded Entertainment Lineup For This Spring”

Members of the high school’s Reality Check club are spreading the word about the dangers of smoking and vaping. GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 22, 2019) – Students at John S. Burke Catholic High School were chalking words and pictures on the sidewalks to the entrance of the school Wednesday. While the activity is one many haven’t … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Students Chalk the Walk for National Kick Butts Day”

Nichole Moretto, Amy Cunningham, Karen Winum and Crystal Johnson assume executive roles MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (March 20, 2019) – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Nichole L. Moretto, Crystal Johnson, Amy Cunningham and Karen Winum have recently been promoted. All four women have assumed Vice President or Assistant Vice President positions in various divisions … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK PROMOTES FOUR PROFESSIONALS TO VICE PRESIDENT, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT POSITIONS”

Phase one will take effect for the 2019-2020 school year MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 18, 2019) — The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education voted on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, to rezone the District. This effort will be taken on in two phases. The first phase will occur in the 2019-2020 academic year … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Announces Two-Phase Rezoning Efforts”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (March 12, 2019) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, has been working with other local agencies to raise awareness of a cut in the proposed New York State budget for fiscal year 2019 that could have dire consequences for emergency service providers across the … Continue reading “Mobile Life Warns New York State Budget Cuts Will Lead to Reduced Resources, Increased Response Times Statewide”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (March 12, 2019) – The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC), which has announced its intent to merge with the Westchester County Association (WCA), welcomes Patrick M. Trask, Senior Vice President at Lakeland Bank, to its Advisory Board. Trask took his current position at Lakeland Bank in December 2017. He is the Team … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Patrick M. Trask of Lakeland Bank to its Advisory Board”

Biggest event of the season promises family fun, friendly competition, live music and more WARWICK, N.Y. (March 12, 2019) – Mount Peter, New York’s family mountain, is gearing up for its annual spring rally, which will take place on Sunday, March 24. This year, Mount Peter has themed its popular event as “Springstock,” a nod … Continue reading “Annual Spring Rally Coming Up Fast at Mount Peter”

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”