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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 11, 2018) – New Rochelle community members will be able to address the Task Force on Reducing Violence in the Lives of Children and Youth in a public meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 14. The meeting will be held in the New Rochelle City Council Chambers on … Continue reading “New Rochelle Task Force Public Meeting Set for April 14”

Spending plan provides funding for student support services and security NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 10, 2018) – The City School District of New Rochelle administration tonight presented Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne’s 2018-19 proposed budget to the Board of Education. The proposed $272,804,093 spending plan includes additional supports to foster the emotional health and social well-being … Continue reading “Superintendent’s 2018-19 Proposed Budget Presented for Board of Education Review”

Town of Liberty offers fun programs to help keep kids active this spring and summer.   LIBERTY, N.Y. (April 11, 2018) – Spring is officially in full swing and the Town of Liberty has plenty of fun-filled programs for children this spring and summer season. Hosted by the town’s Parks and Recreation Department, registration is … Continue reading “Registration Opens for Swim, Golf and Indoor Baseball Programs”

Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark ranked among 30 can’t-miss indoor waterparks in the world Tannersville, Pa. (April 11, 2018) – Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark was ranked among the 30 top indoor waterparks in the world—and #1 in the state of Pennsylvania—by U.S. News & World Report. Aquatopia offers year-round family fun to … Continue reading “U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS AQUATOPIA #1 INDOOR WATERPARK IN PENNSYLVANIA”

Rolling V Urges Drivers to Stop When They See Flashing, Red Lights on a School Bus South Fallsburg, N.Y. (April 11, 2018) – Rolling V Bus Corp., a Catskill Region-based school bus transportation company, has once again announced its participation in the annual Operation Safe Stop Day, a statewide education and enforcement campaign to promote … Continue reading “Rolling V Bus Corp. to Participate in Operation Safe Stop Day”

The award recognizes extraordinary leadership demonstrated through community service  Goshen, N.Y. (April 9, 2018) – Three students from Burke Catholic High School were recently awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award. This prestigious award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can attain. In fact, only 5.4 percent of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold … Continue reading “Three Burke Catholic Students Earn Prestigious Girl Scouts Gold Awards”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 10, 2018) – The Mount Vernon My Brother’s Keeper Alliance has begun a program of matching adult mentors in the community with mentees, high school students within the Mount Vernon City School District. Recently, My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) held its first Mentor Match Mixer where eight mentors and eight mentees were … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Students Begin Matchmaking with Mentors Through My Brother’s Keeper Initiative”

Distinguished Teacher Award Ceremony planned for Saturday, April 14 MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 9, 2018) — The Mount Vernon City School District is recognizing its best and brightest educators. The Distinguished Teacher Award Ceremony is planned for Saturday, April 14 at Mount Vernon High School and will commence with a reception at 5:30 p.m. 50 … Continue reading “MVCSD to Honor its Most Outstanding Teachers”

Camelback’s ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’ Sweepstakes awards adventure seekers with over $250,000 in prizes to build excitement for the opening of The Kartrite Hotel & Indoor Waterpark. Tannersville, Pa. (April 9, 2018) – Camelback Resort, the Poconos’ premier family adventure destination, has announced the first quarterly winner of its “Adventure of a Lifetime” Sweepstakes, Randi … Continue reading “NEW JERSEY MOM WINS $7,600 WORTH OF PRIZES AS CAMELBACK’S FIRST ‘ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME’ SWEEPSTAKES QUARTERLY WINNER”

Onsite information sessions and open auditions begin April 15th, with full and part-time opportunities available for experienced and novice dealers MONTICELLO, N.Y. (April 5) – Resorts World Catskills today announced that it is seeking motivated candidates to join its team of table game dealers at its new luxury casino resort, offering applicants a unique opportunity … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills Recruiting 200 Table Game Job Positions at Luxury Casino Resort”

Community is invited to be part of send-off efforts which begin at 6:30 a.m. at Stewart International Airport WALDEN, N.Y. (April 5, 2018) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s “Mission 19” will take 84 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 14. The flight will depart Stewart International Airport in Newburgh taking veterans on an … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight “Mission 19” to take 84 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on April 14”

Fun-filled camp at Hanofee Park offers team games, adventure and much more. LIBERTY, N.Y. (April 2, 2018) – Registration will start for the popular Hanofee Park Summer Day Camp in the Town of Liberty. Town of Liberty residents can register their children beginning Monday, April 2 during regular office hours in the Town of Liberty … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Summer Day Camp Sign Up”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 2, 2018) – The Science Research students at New Rochelle High School continue to win accolades beyond the city limits, with two students winning awards in the Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair, and four attending the recent 33rd Annual Upstate Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at SUNY Albany. Hundreds of … Continue reading “New Rochelle High School Science Research Students Gain Awards, Experience in Two Events”

Say hello to spring with fairs and festivals in the Hudson Valley ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (April 2, 2018) – Celebrate the beauty and flavors of the Hudson Valley region at unique spring festivals and fairs in Orange County, N.Y. From scrumptious mac and cheese samplings to eco-friendly Earth Day activities, there’s something special for every … Continue reading “Orange County, N.Y. is the Perfect Spring Getaway Destination”

The District’s Director of Technology honored at LHRIC awards ceremony MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 30, 2018) – Joseph McGrath, Director of Technology for the Mount Vernon City School District, was honored with a TELL (Transforming Education through Leadership & Learning) Award on Thursday. The TELL Awards were presented by the Lower Hudson Valley Regional Information … Continue reading “Mount Vernon School District’s Joseph McGrath Recognized as Outstanding Innovative Leader”

Couple celebrates diamond anniversary celebration  GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 29, 2018) – On Wednesday, March 28, Glen Arden residents Marty and Esther Schwager celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. The couple has resided at Glen Arden since 2011. “It was an honor to celebrate this wonderful milestone with a couple like Marty and Esther,” said Lois DiStefano, … Continue reading “Glen Arden couple marks 75 years of marriage”

Camelback celebrated another epic winter with live music, grilling, and competitive events Tannersville, Pa. (March 26, 2018) – Thousands of revelers attended the parking lot party at Camelback Resort this past weekend. This annual event – the largest of its kind in PA – celebrated another epic winter for the Poconos’ premier adventure destination. The … Continue reading “Camelback Resort Attracts Thousands to Annual Parking Lot Party with Pond Skimming for Charity”

Presentations provided tips to take the stress out of selling a home GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 26, 2018) – On Thursday, March 22, Glen Arden hosted an informational session geared toward people preparing to sell their homes. The event included presentations and tips by real estate and moving professionals, as well as a selection of related … Continue reading “Glen Arden hosts informational seminar for home sellers”