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Residents can support local farmers and develop healthy habits by purchasing locally grown produce. LIBERTY, N.Y. (June 27, 2018) – The Town of Liberty will offer a weekly farmers’ market at Creekside Park beginning June 29, 2018 and concluding August 31, 2018. Area residents and visitors can support local farmers while improving their nutritional health by … Continue reading “Town of Liberty to Offer Summer Farmers’ Market”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 27, 2018) – 38 graduating seniors accepted their diplomas from Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton at this year’s Nelson Mandela/ Zollicoffer High School commencement ceremony, which was held at AB Davis Middle School. 23 of the graduates will be attending college in the fall, with students … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Nelson Mandela/Zollicoffer High School Grads Receive Their Diplomas”

Residents can celebrate Independence Day with a parade, local vendors, and more LIBERTY, N.Y. (June 26, 2018) – The Town of Liberty’s Fourth of July Festival, organized by the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce, will be a day filled with fun, food, face painting, parade, fireworks and more. Locals are encouraged to gather and celebrate … Continue reading “Town of Liberty to Host Festival on the Fourth of July”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 21, 2018) – The New Rochelle High School Class of 2018 graduated this afternoon in a commencement ceremony filled with advice, encouragement and challenges for the members to be the best that they can be. “I call on the Class of 2018 to find a path that each of you finds … Continue reading “New Rochelle High School Class of 2018 Graduates in Heartfelt Ceremony”

Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark named winner of latest 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest Tannersville, Pa. (June 22, 2018) – Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, the Poconos’ premier adventure destination, has been named Best Indoor Waterpark in the country by USA Today. From the hundreds of indoor waterparks nationwide, Aquatopia secured the … Continue reading “AQUATOPIA VOTED #1 INDOOR WATERPARK IN THE NATION BY USA TODAY”

Students presented with banner during special on-field ceremony at Yankee Stadium GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 20, 2018) – Of all the small schools in the Hudson Valley, Burke Catholic had the highest percentage of students in its junior and senior classes donate blood at its spring blood drive. The outstanding effort of students and staff didn’t … Continue reading “New York Yankees Recognize Burke Catholic’s Outstanding Blood Drive Effort in Memory of Andrea Cushing”

Pennsylvania’s biggest outdoor waterpark offers free swim lessons to children ages 1-14 Tannersville, Pa. (June 21, 2018) – Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, Pennsylvania’s biggest outdoor waterpark, along with the nation’s top water safety and training organizations, presented The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) on Thursday, June 21, 2018. This initiative seeks to build awareness about the … Continue reading “CAMELBEACH HOSTS ‘WORLD’S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON’ TO BUILD WATER SAFETY AWARENESS”

Victoria Iannolo Brings Strong Operational Experience to the Bank’s Circleville Branch CIRCLEVILLE, N.Y. (June 20, 2018) – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Victoria L. Iannolo of Middletown, has been promoted to Branch Manager of its Circleville location. In this position, Iannolo will provide oversight for the branch’s overall operations, business development, product … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK PROMOTES NEW BRANCH MANAGER”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 20, 2018) – One-hundred forty-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 at SUNY Purchase’s Performing Arts Center Monday. Of the graduates, 143 will be attending college in the fall, while four students … Continue reading “Thornton High School Graduates Look to a Future with Opportunity to Change the World”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 19, 2018) – Rebecca Turner Elementary School’s teachers, staff and families came out to support students with autism on Sunday, June 3, at the Westchester/Fairfield Autism Speaks Walk and raised $885 for the organization. Raising funds to support students with autism spectrum disorders is important to Rebecca Turner because the school, … Continue reading “Rebecca Turner Elementary School teachers, staff and families raise $885 through Autism Awareness Walk”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 19, 2018) — Tricia Mood of Red Hook, N.Y., has been named Public Relations Coordinator at Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency service provider in the Hudson Valley, second only to the New York State Police. Mood will work in conjunction with the executive management team to promote the company’s … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Names Tricia Mood as Public Relations Coordinator”

$200,000 was successfully raised to bring the project to fruition. GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 18, 2018) – The painting of the lane lines last week marked the final touch on the completion of the Burke Catholic On Track for 2018 Campaign to benefit its students and the BC community. The ambitious campaign to repair and upgrade … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Completes New Track Thanks to Generosity of BC Community”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 18, 2018) – Science experiments, games and exhibits enthralled students, parents and teachers at the recent Albert Leonard Middle School PTA Science Festival. Hosted by the PTA’s STEAM Committee, it was the first science festival at the school in recent history. Among those taking part in the educational festivities was Albot, … Continue reading “Albert Leonard Middle School PTA Hosts School’s First Science Festival in Recent Years”

Two cast members received awards for their performances in The Color Purple MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 18, 2018) – Two Mount Vernon performing arts students were recently awarded Metro Awards, the high school equivalent of Tony Awards for their performances in The Color Purple. The Metro Awards were established to evaluate and celebrate student performances … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Performing Arts Students Win Prestigious Metro Awards”

New hire brings more nearly 30 years of experience and success to role with the Bank. MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (June 18, 2018) – Walden Savings Bank announces the addition of Lisa Gariolo as its newest Vice President and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer. Gariolo brings nearly three decades of experience to the position, including extensive work … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK WELCOMES LISA GARIOLO AS NEW VICE PRESIDENT AND BSA OFFICER”

Orange County, N.Y.’s rivers, lakes, and streams offer endless ways to stay cool this summer. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (June 18, 2018) – The Hudson Valley is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, including majestic rivers and countless lakes. Just 60 miles north of New York City, find a myriad of choices for outdoor recreation in Orange … Continue reading “Make a Splash this Summer with Water Sports in Orange County, N.Y.”

The startup, currently based in New York City, will be housed in the soon-to-open Newburgh Accelerator NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 15, 2018) – The on-demand, high tech apparel and design company Ziel will soon expand its operations from the Bronx to Newburgh, becoming a tenant of the soon-to-open Newburgh Accelerator. The Orange County Industrial Development … Continue reading “Ziel, On-Demand Activewear Company, Will Move to Newburgh”