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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (November 22, 2017) – Elementary school students from across the City School District of New Rochelle visiting the exhibit of colorful 3D Charles Fazzino works at New Rochelle High School were more than art aficionados – they also got to be, in a sense, apprentices. Students from Columbus, Davis, Jefferson, Trinity, Ward … Continue reading “New Rochelle Students Admire Charles Fazzino’s 3D Artworks”

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season while choosing or cutting a fresh Christmas tree ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 22, 2017) – Shopping for the perfect tree is a special tradition for families, and many head to Orange County in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Home to more than 20 tree farms, Orange County boasts … Continue reading “Your Christmas Tree Awaits at an Orange County Farm”

Positions are the first of their type in Westchester County schools MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Nov. 21, 2017) —-  With a plan to forge even stronger relationships and create deeper ties between parents, educators and all district stakeholders to ultimately assist in student success, each school in the  Mount Vernon School City District now has a … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District introduces new parent liaison positions at all schools”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (November 17, 2017) – They collected eggs, cooked dishes with beets, turmeric and kohlrabi straight from the farm, and shared a vegetarian meal, all as part of the New Rochelle High School Advanced Placement Environmental Science class. The students in teacher Julia Chillemi-Kouyoumdjian’s class spent the day recently at the Stone Barns … Continue reading “NRHS Students Take Environmental Lessons to Stone Barns Farm”

Family-Owned Hudson Valley Company Supports Culinary Institute of America Students POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (November 16, 2017) – Each year, LCS Facility Group awards up to four scholarships to students pursuing degrees at the Culinary Institute of America, the world’s premier culinary college. The recipients of the 2017-2018 LCS sponsored Giuseppe and Maria Lepore Scholarship are Gabriella … Continue reading “LCS Facility Group Awards Three Scholarships to CIA Students”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (November 13, 2017) — Red Hook-based TÖST Beverages has recently joined the Hudson Valley Food and Beverage Alliance. The Alliance has developed a reputation for its diverse member businesses, which come from all over the food and beverage industry. TÖST Beverages was featured as a beverage sampler at the Fifth Annual Hudson Valley … Continue reading “TÖST Beverages Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

 Festivities recognize the school’s diverse student body MOUNT VERNON, N.Y.  (Nov. 7, 2017)  — Students, faculty and administrators at Mount Vernon High School had an opportunity to celebrate their cultural heritage during the recent “Awareness and Resilience” Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The school marked the occasion  by “celebrando el patrimonio cultura” in Spanish and “comemorando … Continue reading “Mount Vernon High School spotlights students’ cultural heritage during its Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Nov. 7, 2017) —- State Sen. Jamaal Bailey recently donated 24 school uniforms at the Edward Williams Elementary School in Mount Vernon to support students who were in need of new uniforms. “To be able to make a difference in the lives of the students who will wear these uniforms is gratifying,” … Continue reading “State Sen. Jamaal Bailey donates 24 school uniforms to Edward Williams Elementary School”

WALDEN, N.Y. (Nov. 6,  2017) —- Jennifer DeFrancesco of Campbell Hall has been named executive director of Hudson Valley Honor Flight, the local nonprofit organization honoring American veterans for all their sacrifices by bringing them to Washington, D.C. to visit their respective war memorials at no cost to them. DeFrancesco, previously HVHF’s Westchester flight safety … Continue reading “Jennifer DeFrancesco of Campbell Hall named new Hudson Valley Honor Flight executive director”

BC High School has raised $195,000 to repair and rehabilitate the existing track GOSHEN, N.Y. (Nov. 6, 2017) – Burke Catholic is one step closer to a new track to benefit its students and the surrounding community. This morning, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held marking the commencement of Phase 1 of the project. Father George … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Track”

Find Homemade Gifts for Friends and Family at One of Orange County, N.Y.’s Holiday Bazaars ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 1, 2017) – Jump-start your holiday shopping with handmade gifts from local artisans at one of many holiday bazaars in Orange County, N.Y. From home décor to jewelry, find unique gifts for your loved ones this … Continue reading “Find One-of-a-Kind Gifts at Holiday Fairs in Orange County”

School Board approved Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton’s contract extension MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 31, 2017) — Mount Vernon City School board members have approved a one-year contract extension for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton. The extension will keep Dr. Hamilton at the helm of Mount Vernon City Schools through August 2022. “With Dr. … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent will be at the helm through 2022”

Community is invited to be part of send-off efforts which begin at 7 a.m. at Stewart International Airport WALDEN, N.Y. (Oct. 30,  2017) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s “Mission 18” will take 86 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 4. The flight will depart Stewart International Airport in Newburgh taking veterans on an all-expense paid … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight “Mission 18” to take 86 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on Nov. 4”

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (October 30, 2017) – A Middletown veteran who spent weeks volunteering in Texas and Puerto Rico in the aftermath of destructive hurricanes is discovering how his drones-based training and security business can provide critical help during natural disasters. Tony Reid, a corrections officer at Rikers Island and a technology buff, started Drone Tech … Continue reading “Drones Provide Critical Help During Natural Disasters, Says Middletown Businessman”