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MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 15, 2018) – The Mount Vernon City School District handed out 19 awards to its student athletes Thursday at the District’s year-ending Sports Awards Celebration. Students from all sports attended and were celebrated at the dinner. “All of our student athletes have again accomplished so much this year, both in their … Continue reading “School District Honors its Athletes for 2017-18 School Year”

The casino resort will hold Ulster County job fairs and its first recruitment drive held exclusively for veterans MONTICELLO, N.Y. (June 15, 2018) – Resorts World Catskills, New York’s newest commercial casino resort with closest proximity to Manhattan, is seeking motivated candidates to join its team at the luxury casino resort, offering applicants a unique … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills to Hold Three Job Fairs for Table Game Dealers and Other Full and Part-time Hospitality Positions”

Recipient is Section Nine Coaches Award Winner and Eagle Scout. MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (June 14, 2018) – Walden Savings Bank is proud to announce Joseph Post as the 2018 recipient of the Walden Savings Bank David T. Cocks Memorial Scholarship. Post, who will graduate from Newburgh Free Academy in June, has achieved academic success in both … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY SENIOR”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 14, 2018) —Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, recently donated one of its ambulances to the Orange County Sheriff’s SWAT team. Scott Woebse, Mobile Life Support Services President and CEO, presented the vehicle to Sheriff Carl E. DuBois on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Donates Ambulance To Orange County SWAT Team”

Fifteen local residents will share their month-long experiences driving Lincolns on social media and the most influential Lincoln ambassador’s cause will receive $5,000 from Healey Lincoln. GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 12, 2018) — Healey Lincoln in Goshen is putting 15 Hudson Valley residents behind the wheel of Lincolns this summer for a chance to win five … Continue reading “Healey Lincoln Pledges Donation to Cause of Hudson Valley Resident’s Choice at Conclusion of Three Month “Behind the Wheel” Campaign”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 12, 2018) – Evan Phillips and Sam Rosenberg are freshman at New Rochelle High School, and lacrosse players. But to Gretchen Witt, co-founder and vice president of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, they are “rock stars.” Phillips and Rosenberg presented Witt on Thursday with a check for $37,500, the sum that they have … Continue reading “Two NRHS Freshmen Raise $37,500 for Pediatric Cancer”

The successful school year culminated with the presentation of academic certificates and scholarships.   Goshen, N.Y. (June 12, 2018) – Friday marked the official last day of school at Burke Catholic before the start of exams, and administrators marked the occasion by recognizing the academic successes of underclassmen throughout the 2017-18 school year. The guidance department … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Students Recognized at Underclassmen Awards Ceremony”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 11, 2018) — Kevin Hayes of Mobile Life Support Services was recognized for his involvement with the Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center. Hayes was among four ‘Great Guys’ selected by the Center and honored at its third annual event at the West Hills Country Club on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Hayes … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Director Recognized as ‘Great Guy’ by Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center”

More schools will adopt student uniforms in September as policy receives overwhelming support. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 11, 2018) — The Mount Vernon City School District is expanding its student uniform policy districtwide in September. This fall, the uniform policy will be implemented in the District’s reconfigured PreK-7 and PreK-8 buildings, as well as the … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Expands School Uniform Policy”

Celebrate the 4th of July with family-friendly events in the Hudson Valley ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (June 11, 2018) – After a long winter, summer is officially here in Orange County, N.Y. Families can enjoy their upcoming Independence Day weekend with a variety of patriotic activities in the Hudson Valley. Food, fireworks and fun can be … Continue reading “The Sky’s the Limit for Independence Day Fun in Orange County, N.Y.”

Event raises awareness of tobacco-free spaces; encourages non-smoking policies Goshen, N.Y. (June 6, 2018) – Students at John S. Burke Catholic High School organized a Chalk the Walk event on Thursday, May 31 to coincide with World No Tobacco Day, a yearly reminder that tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable death and disease … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Students Organize Chalk the Walk for World No Tobacco Day”

New driver recognized by statewide organization for safe, quality driving. South Fallsburg, N.Y. (June 5, 2018) – Rolling V Bus Corp., a Catskill Region-based school bus transportation company, announced one of its drivers, Eugene Sangnier, received the “Rookie of the Year” award from the New York School Bus Contractors Association (NYSBCA). The NYSBCA’s 47th Annual … Continue reading “Rolling V Driver Eugene Sangnier Awarded Title of NYSBCA Rookie of the Year”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 5, 2018) – Eight Mount Vernon High School students have completed the school’s Nursing Assistant course and are now New York State Certified Nursing Assistants. “These students took on the challenge to become a Certified Nursing Assistant and now they have options for their future as they graduate,” Elizabeth O’Loughlin, nursing … Continue reading “Eight Students Become Certified Nursing Assistants Through Mount Vernon High School”

One hundred and eleven students graduate at West Point commencement Goshen, N.Y. (June 4, 2018) – Proud parents and relatives waved and cheered Burke Catholic High School seniors as they walked up to receive their diplomas at a joyous commencement ceremony held Saturday, June 2, at the United States Military Academy at West Point. With … Continue reading “Burke Catholic High School Holds Graduation Ceremony”

Residents can enjoy Liberty’s beautiful parks from the comfort of a pavilion LIBERTY N.Y. (June 4, 2018) – Sit back and relax in one of the Town of Liberty’s four park pavilions. The Parks and Recreation Department is offering pavilion rentals perfect for family reunions, birthday parties, company picnics, social gatherings, and more. Hanofee Park, … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department Offers Pavilion Rentals to Residents”