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GOSHEN, N.Y. (October 4, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Richard Krupp, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pierpoint Capital, to its Board of Directors. Krupp is an experienced investor in both private companies and real estate. He currently serves on the board of CoreFlow, a precision aeromechanical manufacturing equipment … Continue reading “HVEDC Board of Directors Welcomes New Member Richard Krupp of Pierpoint Capital”

Get Thrills and Chills at Spooktacular Events this Halloween Season ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (October 4, 2018) – Creepy cornfields, haunted hayrides, spooky moonlit trails and the world’s longest haunted house attraction await Halloween thrill seekers in Orange County, N.Y.!  Located in the Hudson Valley region—legendary for hauntings—Orange County is just 60 miles north of New … Continue reading “Scare Parks and Haunted Farms in Orange County, NY are a Scream!”

Upstate New York’s newest commercial casino resort brings comprehensive live-music schedule; free and open to the public, guests must be 21 or older WHAT:            Resorts World Catskills, New York’s newest and closest integrated casino resort to Manhattan, has announced a comprehensive entertainment line-up for October. The casino resort will host a line-up of celebrated … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills Spotlights Local Talent with October Entertainment Schedule”

Annual event to be held on Sunday, October 14 at the Outlets  CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (October 1, 2018) – Thousands of supporters are expected to attend this year’s American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, October 14, at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Registration for the noncompetitive event begins at 7:30 a.m. … Continue reading “Woodbury Common Premium Outlets to Host American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (October 1, 2018) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, recently welcomed 15 new EMTs and paramedics to its staff. This group of men and women are New York State certified, medically trained professionals who were required to complete their respective courses and pass a … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Adds 15 New Paramedics and EMTs to Staff”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (September 28, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointments of Steve Densmore, President and Founder of Choice Words LLC and Daniel Lepore, Executive Vice President of LCS Facility Group, to its Board of Directors. Densmore was also named HVEDC’s official grant writing partner. He has spent the last 25 … Continue reading “HVEDC Board of Directors Welcomes New Members Densmore and Lepore”

Mount Hope resident earns top donation for her cause as most influential ambassador in dealership’s Behind the Wheel campaign.    GOSHEN, N.Y. (September 26, 2018) — Healey Lincoln put 15 Hudson Valley residents behind the wheels of Lincolns this summer for a chance to win a $5,000 donation to the charity of their choice. The … Continue reading “Healey Lincoln Donates $5,000 to Allyson Whitney Foundation, $7,000 to 14 Other Local Causes”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (September 25, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) and Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress have announced a strategic partnership. HVEDC is the Hudson Valley’s leading economic development agency and Pattern for Progress is the Hudson Valley’s primary public policy and think tank organization. Pattern for Progress is a not-for-profit policy, planning, … Continue reading “HVEDC Forms Strategic Research Partnership with Pattern for Progress”

It’s time for a ride to the pumpkin patch! ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 24, 2018) – Crisp air, colorful leaves, and fields of glowing pumpkins await you in Orange County, N.Y.  Located in the Hudson Valley, just one-hour north of New York City, Orange County’s “pick-your-own” pumpkin farms offer a myriad of fall family fun … Continue reading “Seasonal Pumpkins Bring More “Orange” to Orange County, NY”

Phase 1 construction process is underway!  Site infrastructure and first hotel will be part of groundbreaking ceremony, which will total a $60 million investment.                                                                  … Continue reading “Bellefield Development Partners Breaks Ground on Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park”

New high schools of choice offer pathways for college or career to students across the District MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (September 18, 2018) — The beginning of a new school year is always a time of change and transition; a new start that brings with it excitement and fresh possibilities. But the start of the 2018-2019 … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Enters ‘Historic’ 2018-2019 Academic Year”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (September 17, 2018) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced the appointment of Robert Sanchez, President and CEO of Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc., to its Board of Directors. Sanchez is also a board member with the Rockland Economic Development Corporation. Sanchez acted as Senior Vice President of Corporate Shared Services at … Continue reading “HVEDC Board of Directors Welcomes Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. President and CEO”

Experience the craft with just a swipe! ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 17, 2018) – Cheers! Exploring Orange County’s many craft beverages locations is easier than ever with the launch of the ‘OCNY Craft Beverage Tour’ mobile app. Now available for free download in the iTunes and Google Play stores, the app makes it easy for … Continue reading “Orange County Tourism Launches ‘OCNY Craft Beverage Tour’ Mobile Application”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (September 14, 2018) – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency on Thursday adopted final resolutions for two projects – the expansion of a warehouse in Goshen for a beverage distribution company and the construction of a brewery in Warwick. The board approved a 10-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for English … Continue reading “Orange County IDA Adopts Final Resolutions for Beverage Distributor, Brewery”

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 10, 2018) – A recently released New York State tourism economic impact study by Oxford Economics confirms that, during 2017, Orange County, N.Y. experienced an increase in tourism over the prior year. According to the report, Orange County accounted for 14 percent of all traveler tourism in the six-county Hudson Valley … Continue reading “Oxford Economics Confirms that Tourism is Growing in Orange County New York”

Muñoz Patterson replaces former Board of Education trustee Stanley Russo MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (September 7, 2018) — The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education appointed Melissa Muñoz Patterson as its newest trustee at its September 4, 2018 meeting. Muñoz Patterson replaces former trustee Stanley Russo, who resigned earlier this summer. “I am excited … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Appoints Melissa Muñoz Patterson to School Board”

Upperclassmen share wisdom, help freshmen acclimate to new surroundings Goshen, N.Y. (Sept. 6, 2018) – Hundreds of students flooded the halls of Burke Catholic High School Wednesday morning as the school’s annual orientation day kicked off the 2018-2019 academic year. Concern on the faces of freshmen turned into smiles and laughter as Burke Catholic’s senior … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Seniors Welcome New Students During Orientation”

Service will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at Liberty’s Main Street Stage LIBERTY, N.Y. (September 6, 2018) – The Town of Liberty will hold a 9/11 Memorial Service on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Liberty Main Street Stage. The service is sponsored and hosted by Town of Liberty Supervisor … Continue reading “Town of Liberty to Host 9/11 Memorial Service”