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NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (November 13, 2018) — Emily Smith, Director of Human Resources for Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, recently spoke at the American Heart Association’s 15th annual Go Red for Women Luncheon. The event, which focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke by promoting healthy lifestyles … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Director of Human Resources Speaks at American Heart Association Go Red for Women Event”

Ongoing efforts show support and respect. South Fallsburg, N.Y. (November 9, 2018) – Rolling V Bus Corp., a Catskill Region-based school bus transportation company, continues to support and salute veterans and first responders through ongoing company culture and recruitment efforts. Of all Rolling V employees, nearly 15% are veterans and first responders. This military lineage … Continue reading “Rolling V Bus Corp. Salutes Veterans and First Responders”

New snowguns to be in place for start of 2018-2019 season WARWICK, N.Y. (November 8, 2018) – Mount Peter, New York’s family mountain, is upgrading its snowmaking operation prior to the start of the 2018-2019 season with the addition of 11 new snowguns. The purchase and installation is made possible by a grant from the … Continue reading “Mount Peter Receives New York State Grant to Bolster Snowmaking Capacity”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (November 6, 2018) – The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Robert O. Sanders, Jr., Founding Partner and Managing Partner of Hospitality Resource Group, Inc. (HRG), to its Board of Directors. Sanders has worked for a variety of prestigious, world-renowned companies in the hospitality industry as a management leader … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Robert O. Sanders, Jr., CMP of Hospitality Resource Group to its Board of Directors”

Stay active and warm in Winter Months with Adult Pickle Ball and Indoor Walking LIBERTY, N.Y. (November 5, 2018) – Despite the swiftly approaching cold weather, the Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department has started two programs to help residents and non-residents stay active during the cold, winter season. Adult Pickle Ball is available … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation Present Indoor Winter Activities”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (November 2, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Melissa McCoy, CFRE, Chief Advancement Officer for Abilities First, to its advisory board. McCoy joined Abilities First in December 2014, and has since led the organization’s advancement initiatives, including marketing, communications, philanthropy, community relations and business development. Abilities First … Continue reading “HVEDC Advisory Board Welcomes Melissa McCoy of Abilities First”

Eighth-grader Judah Taylor to appear in 2019 Netflix Original film “The Central Park Five” MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (November 1, 2018) — Judah Taylor, an eighth-grade musical theater major at the Mount Vernon Performing & Visual Arts Magnet School, recently auditioned and was cast in the Netflix Original four-part series, “The Central Park Five.” In this … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Visual & Performing Arts Student Cast in Netflix Film with Award-Winning Director Ava DuVernay”

Kick-off the holiday season with a fun family day at an Orange County, N.Y. tree farm ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 1, 2018) – Late November marks the time for a special family trip to Orange County, N.Y.  This section of Hudson Valley countryside is dotted with tree farms offering a wide variety of Christmas trees … Continue reading “A Christmas Tree Grows for You in Orange County, N.Y.”

More than 60 students take part in Halloween Blood Drive Goshen, N.Y. (October 31, 2018) – It’s known for tricks and treats, but Halloween was a day of giving the gift of life this year at Burke Catholic High School as more than 60 students took part in a fall blood drive. Many of the … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Makes Halloween a Day for Giving the Gift of Life”

Collaborative program renewed by new college president introduces business students to the world of arts and nonprofits                                                                                       MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (October 31, 2018) – Mount Saint Mary College’s new president has renewed its existing relationship with Walden Savings Bank as a new group of eight students was welcomed into the Walden Savings Bank Medici Program at … Continue reading “EIGHT MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE STUDENTS WELCOMED INTO THE WALDEN SAVINGS BANK MEDICI PROGRAM”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (October 29, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Ned Sullivan, President of Scenic Hudson, to its advisory board. Since 1999, Sullivan has served as president of the organization that helps citizens and communities preserve land and farms, and create parks where people experience the outdoors and enjoy … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Ned Sullivan of Scenic Hudson to its Advisory Board”

Evans delivered program focused on making smart choices Goshen, N.Y. (October 26, 2018) – John S. Burke Catholic High School and Dana Distributors recently partnered to educate high school students on the dangers of underage drinking and the hazards of driving while intoxicated. Together, the Goshen-based organizations hosted Sarah Panzau Evans, a motivational speaker who … Continue reading “Burke Catholic, Dana Distributors Raise Awareness of Drinking & Driving With Speaking Matters Series Speaker Sarah Panzau Evans”

Curriculum changes, family-focused events, and additional teacher support helped foster student achievement MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 25, 2018) — The Mount Vernon City School District recently reported an increase in students, grades 3-8, meeting and exceeding New York State Standards in the subject areas of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The results from the … Continue reading “Recent Assessment Shows Improvement in English Language Arts, Mathematics Student Performance Index for Mount Vernon City School District Students Grades 3-8”

Lab doubles in size and offers modern, efficient layout for research and development WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (October 24, 2018) — Aurochemicals, the internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients for the flavor and fragrance industry, announced today the completion of a new onsite lab at the company’s headquarters in Washingtonville, N.Y. The new 1,125-square-foot lab features … Continue reading “Aurochemicals Announces Completion of Onsite, State-of-the-Art Lab”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (October 24, 2018) – The Accelerator, a certified New York State incubator focused on bringing manufacturing back to the mid-Hudson Valley, recently hosted its second annual Hudson Valley Women’s Leadership Conference: Leading the Change. More than 800 attendees gathered at the Culinary Institute of America Marriot Pavilion in Hyde Park, N.Y. on … Continue reading “The Accelerator Hosts Second Annual Hudson Valley Women’s Leadership Conference: Leading the Change”

$52 million project will include retail, restaurant, living space, hotel and an answer to much-needed parking in Uptown Kingston KINGSTON, N.Y. (OCTOBER 23, 2018) —  JM Development Group LLC, in partnership with the Herzog Supply Co. and the City of Kingston, is planning to build a $52 million mixed-use development project that will address the dire … Continue reading “Mayor Noble and Developers of The Kingstonian Outline Mixed-use Development”

New York Giants encourage students to take a stand against domestic violence in educational session with Westchester-based My Sisters’ Place. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 23, 2018) — Members of the Mount Vernon High School varsity and junior varsity football teams recently sat down with New York Giants football running back Johnathan Stewart and linebacker Alec … Continue reading “New York Giants Football Players Lead Powerful Discussion with Mount Vernon Athletes About Domestic Violence, Respect”