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WARWICK, N.Y. (December 13, 2017) – With the recent snow and a week of solid snowmaking, Mount Peter Ski Area, for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, kicks off its 2017-2018 season on Saturday, December 16, 2017. “We have been waiting all summer for this and are excited to announce that opening day is finally here! … Continue reading “Mount Peter Prepares To Kick Off 2017-2018 Season”

CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (December 12, 2017) — Simon’s Premium Outlets are the place to be this holiday season, delivering the best brands, the best prices, and great gift-giving ideas – “Premium Gifting for Everyone. Premium Savings for You.” Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is the value shopping destination for everyone on your list, and is the … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS OFFERS PREMIUM GIFTING AND PREMIUM SAVINGS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON”

Goshen, N.Y. (Dec. 12, 2017) – All eight John S. Burke Catholic High School Fall Sport Varsity teams have earned the coveted NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team Award, making it a banner season for the Orange County high school. The teams recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association award are: Girls and Boys … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Fall Sport Varsity Teams Earn Coveted Scholar-Athlete Team Awards”

New transportation center is an investment in both the growing enterprise and the community South Fallsburg, N.Y. (December 11, 2017) – Rolling V Bus Corp., a Catskill Region-based school bus transportation company, announced today that it has purchased a new property located on State Route 52 in Liberty, N.Y. The new location will act as … Continue reading “Rolling V Bus Corp. Announces Purchase of New Liberty Property”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Dec. 11,  2017) — Sheri Aceto of Poughkeepsie has been named office manager at LCS Facility Group, the region’s most experienced and largest provider of facilities solutions. Aceto comes to LCS with 15 years of administrative experience and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day office environment for the busy offices of this … Continue reading “Sheri Aceto of Poughkeepsie Named LCS Facility Group Office Manager”

The casino resort in the Catskills will also hire in other job categories, including slot operations, housekeeping, human resources and revenue audit MONTICELLO, N.Y. (Dec. 8, 2017) – Resorts World Catskills, the $1.2 billion integrated resort casino opening in Sullivan County, N.Y, in March[1] will hold a job fair in White Haven, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday and Wednesday to … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills to Hold Pre-Opening Job Fair for Experienced Casino Table Game Dealers and Supervisors”

LIBERTY, N.Y. (December 8, 2017) – Mark your calendars and check it twice! The Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation announced two great festive activities for all to enjoy this holiday season. Main Street in the Town of Liberty will be transformed into a winter wonderland during the “Light Up Main Street” event. All are … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation Announce ‘Light Up Main Street’ Event & First Ever Gingerbread House Contest”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (December 6, 2017) – Nearly 100 men of color recently gathered for Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton’s Superintendent’s Summit at Mount Vernon High School to learn about the District’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative. Fifty high school students and 50 adult mentors were invited to attend the event. In order to become a mentor, … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Hosts Superintendent’s Summit on My Brother’s Keeper Initiative”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Dec. 5, 2017) — Christopher Perry of New Windsor has been named Director – Contract Cleaning Services at LCS Facility Group, the region’s most experienced and largest provider of facilities solutions. Perry – who is now part of LCS’ senior operations management team – comes to LCS with a strong background in overseeing cleaning operations within … Continue reading “Christopher Perry named LCS Facility Group’s Director – Contract Cleaning Services”

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show at Orange County holiday performances ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (December 5, 2017) – Like Santa’s bag of toys, the Hudson Valley is filled with holiday entertainment treats for all ages. Celebrate the season at a variety of shows. Be dazzled by the dance of Sugar Plum Fairies or the … Continue reading “The Holidays Are Here with Live Shows in Orange County, N.Y.”

Job candidates should apply online for 1,400 open positions; bring resumes and be prepared for on-the-spot screening and conditional offers of employment MONTICELLO, N.Y., (Dec. 4, 2017) – Resorts World Catskills will hold two job fairs in December to fill approximately 1,400 positions in the resort casino set to open in March[1]. The employment categories range from … Continue reading “Resorts World Catskills to Hold Pre-Opening Job Fairs”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (December 4, 2017) – Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton, Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and members of the Mount Vernon City School District gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony today at the newly renovated Mount Vernon High School swimming pool. “After being closed for most of a decade, the reopening of the Mount … Continue reading “School District, Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow Cut Ribbon on Renovated MVHS Swimming Pool”

Free event will feature Wendy Williams and The Mount Vernon All-City Choir and Orchestra MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (December 1, 2017) —On Saturday, December 9 at Mount Vernon High School, Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton will bring the community together for the 3rd Annual  “Most Wonderful Time,” a holiday concert. There is no charge for admission, but … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton will bring the Community Together for the 3rd Annual “Most Wonderful Time,” a Holiday Concert”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (November 29, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District awarded three invaluable community members with Knight Light Awards at a Board of Education meeting last night. The recipients included Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, former Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow. “On behalf of the District, I want to thank … Continue reading “Sen. Jeffrey D. Klein, Former Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow Presented with Knight Light Awards”

U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodney “Rocky” Sickmann, an Iranian Hostage Crisis former prisoner of war, to provide keynote address; honorees include World War II and Korean War veterans and The America the Beautiful Concert Team NEWBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 28, 2017) – Hudson Valley Honor Flight will honor World War II and Korean War veterans at its … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s annual Lunch of Honor is Dec. 3”

Casino resort on target for March 11 opening MONTICELLO, N.Y. (Nov. 28, 2017) – Construction workers at Resorts World Catskills rolled in and installed 2,157 slot machines onto the 100,000-square-foot main gaming floor, reaching an important milestone in the countdown to the much-anticipated March 11 opening of the casino resort. “The arrival of these first pieces … Continue reading “Slot Machines Arrive at Resorts World Catskills”

Adult Pickle Ball and Indoor Walking Perfect for Staying Active in the Winter Months.   LIBERTY, N.Y. (November 27, 2017) – With the winter months and colder weather setting in, the Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department has launched two programs to help residents and non-residents stay active during the winter season. Adult Pickle … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation Launch Indoor Winter Activities”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Nov. 27, 2017) — Domenico Lepore of the Town of Poughkeepsie has been promoted to sales manager at LCS Facility Group, the region’s most experienced and largest provider of facilities solutions. Lepore joined LCS in 2011 as a building cleaner, and was quickly promoted to the cleaning project team as a project cleaning … Continue reading “Domenico Lepore Promoted to LCS Facility Group Sales Manager”