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System award signifies meeting and exceeding stringent national guidelines. 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, Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation and Catskill Regional Medical Center Foundation, has been awarded the 2018 Gold Award for … Continue reading “Greater Hudson Valley Health System Receives 2018 Gold Level Baldridge PiPEX Award”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (December 4, 2018) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, recently received Mount Saint Mary College’s Joseph A. Bonura Award for Leadership Excellence. Mobile Life Support was recognized at the college’s Ninth Annual Gala reception in the Kaplan Family Mathematics, Science & Technology Center on … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Receives Joseph A. Bonura Award for Leadership Excellence at Mount Saint Mary College’s Ninth Annual Gala Reception”

The Burke Catholic Parents Club hosted the Ugly Sweater Jingle Jog on Saturday, December 1. Senior Ryan Murphy was the first to cross the finish line on the high school’s newly refurbished track. Proceeds from the event will go toward the renovation of the school’s science labs. Pictures feature event participants and Ryan Murphy crossing … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Embraces the Holiday Spirit with Ugly Christmas Sweater Jingle Jog”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (December 3, 2018) – The Accelerator, a certified New York State incubator focused on bringing manufacturing back to the mid-Hudson Valley, recently partnered with the Orange County Youth Bureau to host the inaugural Emerging Leaders Youth Conference for Orange County high school students. The half-day event was held in the Mary French … Continue reading “The Accelerator Hosts Inaugural Emerging Leaders Youth Conference”

MONTICELLO, N.Y. (December 3, 2018) – Resorts World Catskills, New York’s newest and closest casino resort to Manhattan, announced today the latest luxury entertainment experience coming to the destination resort in which it is located, New York State’s first Topgolf Swing Suite. Opening in December 2018, the new virtual golf and gaming experience will be … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills Casino Resort Adds Topgolf Swing Suite to New Hospitality Complex”

Celebrate the 51st Lighting of the Liberty Star and more! LIBERTY, N.Y. (November 29, 2018) – Get in the holiday spirit with The Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation department! This year’s Light Up Main Street and Gingerbread House Contests have been announced. Take a stroll down Liberty’s own winter wonderland on Main Street during … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation Announce ‘Light Up Main Street’ Event & Second Annual Gingerbread House Contest”

Taxpayers expected to benefit from a lower interest rate on the district’s capital project bond. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (November 28, 2018) — The Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) has received welcome news from one of Wall Street’s top ratings agencies. For the second year in a row, the district received an A1 underlying rating … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Receives Strong Bond Ratings from Moody’s Investor Services”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (November 28, 2018) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, was recently recognized for its contributions to the EMS community at the annual EMS Connections Conference hosted by Dutchess County Community College. Five of the company’s paramedics were also recognized for their continued efforts in … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services, Employees Recognized for Support of EMS Community, Education”

Youth basketball and wrestling program helps to keep kids active this winter season.   LIBERTY, N.Y. (November 21, 2018) – Town of Liberty children can have fun and stay active this winter despite the cold weather. Registration is now open for recreational youth basketball and wrestling programs hosted by the Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Opens Registration for Youth Winter Recreation Programs”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (November 20, 2018) — AAA predicts more than 54 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which has one of the highest rates of serious motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Shares Statistics, Safety Tips Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend”

Find your holiday spirit as you find everything on your gift list at unique shopping venues  ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 19, 2018) – From the largest designer outlet center in the country to a countryside filled with charming holiday fairs and bazaars, Orange County’s   outstanding gift venues will make your holiday shopping experience a jolly … Continue reading “Holiday Shopping’s More Fun in Orange County, New York”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (November 15, 2018) – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency on Wednesday adopted an initial resolution for a public hearing regarding a Holiday Inn Express to replace the former Steak & Stein restaurant, located at 935 Union Avenue in New Windsor, N.Y. Banta Hospitality, LLC seeks a sales and mortgage recording tax … Continue reading “Orange County IDA Adopts Resolution for New Windsor Hotel, Announces 2018 Summary of Successes for The Accelerator”

Nine cosmetology students pampered families at the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (November 15, 2018) — Nine students from The Mount Vernon High School cosmetology program recently volunteered their services to pamper families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Valhalla, N.Y. Through this partnership, the students had an … Continue reading “The Mount Vernon High School Students Volunteer Cosmetology Services to Ronald McDonald House Residents”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (November 15, 2018) – The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Eric Diamond, Senior Vice President and Director of Group Benefits for Marshall & Sterling Insurance, to its Board of Directors. The Poughkeepsie-based Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company of more than 430 insurance specialists … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Eric Diamond of Marshall & Sterling to Board of Directors”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (November 14, 2018) – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency announced today that Michael Gaydos of Newburgh, N.Y., has been appointed as the newest member of the IDA’s Board of Directors. Gaydos fills the vacancy following former Chairman Robert T. Armistead’s retirement last month. “The IDA has been instrumental in fostering economic … Continue reading “Orange County IDA Board Appoints Michael Gaydos as New Member”

Collaboration Between New York’s Premier Integrated Commercial Casino Resort Destination and World’s Largest Online Sports Betting Operator Positions Resorts World Catskills as Leading NY State Sports Betting and Gaming Destination bet365 to Invest up to $50 Million to Become Empire Resorts, Inc.’s Second Largest Shareholder Kien Huat Realty III, Ltd. Commits up to $126 Million … Continue reading “Empire Resorts and bet365 Forge Strategic Alliance to Offer Sports Betting and Online Gaming in New York State at Resorts World Catskills”