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CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (March 23, 2018) – Shopping enthusiasts who are flying out of Stewart International Airport can soon shop stress free at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets prior to boarding their planes, thanks to an agreement between the Outlets and the Shortline/Coach USA bus company. Starting April 26, travelers can hop on a Stewart Airport … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS TO OFFER TWICE DAILY SHUTTLE SERVICE TO STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT”

Family-Owned Hudson Valley Company Supports Culinary Institute of America Students POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (March 22, 2018) – LCS Facility Group, the region’s most experienced and largest provider of facilities solutions, recently awarded scholarships to three students at the Culinary Institute of America, the world’s premier culinary college. The recipients of the 2018-2019 Giuseppe and Maria Lepore … Continue reading “LCS Facility Group Awards Scholarships to Three CIA Students”

Savor locally-sourced food and drinks at Hudson Valley restaurants and tasting rooms ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 19, 2018) – Orange County’s rich agricultural history has led to locally-sourced dining options that are unparalleled. Local farmers, chefs and distillers have forged strong partnerships to provide visitors with fresh food and innovative culinary creations. Just 60 minutes … Continue reading “Discover Farm-to-Table Gems in Orange County, N.Y.”

Festivities include stories, music, dancing and much more for children. LIBERTY, N.Y. (March 16, 2018) – Grab your Easter baskets and get ready for a day of fun. On Saturday, March 24th Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation will kick off its annual Easter Egg Hunt, enjoyed by children of all ages each year. All … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 24”

Langseder, Quimby and Gibbs commit to growing opportunities for local youth Middletown, N.Y. (March 14, 2018) –  The Boys and Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill, serving Northern Orange and Sullivan Counties is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members – Amanda Langseder, Ellen Quimby and Matt Gibbs. “By joining our Board, … Continue reading “BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN ORANGE AND SULLIVAN ADDS THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS”

Book recounts life and accomplishments of iconic local heroine GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 16, 2018) – On Friday, March 9, Glen Arden celebrated local history by hosting a reading and discussion of the book Sarah, An American Pioneer: The Circumstantial and Documented Evidence of the Courageous Life of Sarah Wells Bull. A capacity audience of more … Continue reading “Glen Arden hosts author event focused on Orange County history”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 16, 2018) — Three new companies joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance: ImmuneSchein, Seasoned Delicious and Doug Schneider Photography. ImmuneSchein, located in West Hurley, NY, develops a variety of ginger elixirs based on generations-old German herbal traditions. These elixirs are locally handcrafted in small batches, with great care taken in … Continue reading “ImmuneSchein, Seasoned Delicious and Doug Schneider Photography Join Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

State Police School and Community Outreach Coordinator Craig Vedder offers deep dive into twin problems that can embroil teens GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 14, 2018) – John S. Burke Catholic High School students and teachers packed the gym on Monday to listen to a riveting presentation on the potential dangers of social media and drugs. Wishing … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Students Learn About Pitfalls of Social Media and Drugs”

New look, new content and new functionality all big pluses  GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 7, 2018) – Glen Arden, Orange County’s premier continuing care retirement community, unveiled its new website on Friday, March 2. The fully redesigned website, www.glenardenny.com, was rolled out with a new look, simplified navigation, expanded content and many other enhancements to provide … Continue reading “Glen Arden Launches Newly Redesigned Website”

WARWICK, N.Y. (March 6, 2018) – Mount Peter is gearing up for its Spring Rally, the annual, all-day event packed with fun and festivities that are always the highlight of the season. This year’s Spring Rally will take place on Sunday, March 18. The theme is St. Patrick’s Day, and Mount Peter is encouraging visitors … Continue reading “Mount Peter to Hold Annual Spring Rally”

From art galleries to history museums, there’s plenty to do indoors in the Hudson Valley ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 5, 2018) –In addition to the farms and markets for which the Hudson Valley is known, the region is brimming with historic sites, art galleries and antique shops. These fun-to-explore indoor venues are perfect for any … Continue reading “Indoor Activities Engage Orange County, N.Y. Visitors as Winter Winds Down”

Program offered by the Attorney General of NYS to help struggling homeowners. LIBERTY, N.Y. (March 1, 2018) – The Town of Liberty will be hosting two Foreclosure Prevention Program seminars to help struggling families at risk of losing their homes. The Foreclosure Prevention Program seminars will be held on Monday March 12th at 1:30 p.m. … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Foreclosure Prevention Program Seminar”

Ambitious waterfront development project to create new tax revenue, new jobs and new public spaces, including an outdoor amphitheater    NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (March 1, 2018) – Bonura Hospitality Group is preparing to bring its latest development project to the City of Poughkeepsie. Poughkeepsie Landing is an expansive and ambitious project undertaken as a public-private venture … Continue reading “BONURA HOSPITALITY GROUP UNVEILS PLANS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH POUGHKEEPSIE LANDING PROJECT”

Kathryn Bassey will choose from three colleges to use the scholarship money GOSHEN, N.Y. (Feb. 28, 2018) – As seniors across the country wrap up the school year and make important decisions about their future, a Burke Catholic High School 12th grader is choosing to serve her country after going to college on a scholarship … Continue reading “Burke Catholic High School Senior Receives Scholarship from U.S. Army”

Numerous events seek to raise money for AHA’s education and prevention work MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (February 28, 2018) – Walden Savings Bank’s mission of supporting the people and organizations that make a difference in its community is again reaffirmed with its support of and involvement in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual Heart Month. This month, … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK SUPPORTS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S “HEART MONTH” AWARENESS EFFORTS”

LIBERTY, N.Y. (February 27, 2018) – The Town of Liberty has received an A1 credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service, reaffirming the Town’s financial status with a stable outlook. The A1 rating is one of the top assessments, signifying stable financial backing and ample cash reserves with a very low risk of default for investors … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Receives High Credit Rating from Moody’s Investors Service”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (February 23, 2018) — Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the appointment of four new members of its board of directors: Tim Smith from Crown Castle Fiber (formerly known as Lightower Fiber Networks); Domenick Del Rosso from Judelson, Giordano & Siegel (JGS), CPA, PC; Dan Burnside of Hudson Valley Magazine, and Erin … Continue reading “Crown Castle Fiber’s Smith, JGS’s Del Rosso, Hudson Valley Magazine’s Burnside and Regeneron’s Loosen Join HVEDC’s Board of Directors”