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MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (September 11, 2017) — Mount Vernon City School District’s Director of Student Services, Felicia Gaon, was nominated for Special Education Administrator of the year by the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education (NYCASE). She was honored in Saratoga recently at the organization’s Summer Institute. Gaon was nominated by Mount Vernon … Continue reading “Director of Student Services is nominated for New York State Special Education Administrator of the Year”

Upperclassmen welcome new students into the Eagle’s Nest Goshen, N.Y. (Sept. 8, 2017) – About 400 students streamed into Burke Catholic High School Friday for the first full day of school, with upperclassmen helping freshmen ease into the new environment for a smooth start to the 2017-2018 school year. Unlike public schools, where incoming freshmen … Continue reading “Freshmen Ease Into First Full Day of School at Burke Catholic”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Sept. 8, 2017) —– The Mount Vernon Star Scholars Program will host a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Siwanoy Country Club on 351 Pondfield Rd. in Bronxville. The Mount Vernon Stars Scholar Program is a non-profit mentoring program designed to assist a group of academically-talented students … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Stars Scholar Program fundraiser to be held Sept. 14 at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Sept. 8, 2017) —– The Mount Vernon School District will host a public hearing on the charter application of the proposed Granville Academy Charter School on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the Education Center at 165 N. Columbus Ave. The public hearing is a requirement as part of … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District to hold Oct. 3 public hearing on the proposed Granville Academy Charter school application”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (September 6, 2017) — Representing a diverse cross-section of the Hudson Valley’s craft beverage producers, four companies have recently joined the Hudson Valley Food and Beverage Alliance: Clinton Vineyards, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Three Meadows Spirits and Peony Vodka. The Alliance is widely known for its collection of varied businesses in the food … Continue reading “Clinton Vineyards, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Three Meadows Spirits and Peony Vodka Join Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

WHO: Incoming 4-year-old pre-K students, family and staff. WHAT: An opportunity for students and families to meet the pre-Kindergarten staff, learn about the resources and support the Mount Vernon School District offers and enjoy entertainment. WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: The Turner campus lawn, between Benjamin and Rebecca Turner schools, … Continue reading “Mount Vernon School District’s new pre-K program to host “Meet and Greet” on Sept. 6”

Orchards feature a variety of fall activities for families to enjoy. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 1, 2017) – The Hudson Valley is known for its tasty apples, and this season has yielded a bumper crop. The apples are ripe for the picking in September, and apple growers are opening their orchards to crowds looking to … Continue reading “Apple Lovers Head to Orange County for Peak Harvest Season”

Community is invited to be part of send-off efforts which begin at 7 a.m. at Westchester County Airport WALDEN, N.Y. (Sept. 1, 2017) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s “Mission 17” will take 70 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Sept. 9. The flight will depart Westchester County Airport in White Plains from the hangar … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight “Mission 17” to take 70 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 9”

Transportation company encourages employees to make healthy choices by providing education and resources South Fallsburg, N.Y. (September 1, 2017) – Rolling V Bus Corp., a Catskill Region-based school bus transportation company, has implemented a wellness initiative to enhance the overall health and well-being of its employees. Beginning in September, Rolling V employees will have access … Continue reading “ROLLING V BUS CORP. KICKS OFF EMPLOYEE WELLNESS INITIATIVE”

For the last 20 years, the New Jersey-based company has supported the USPCA. OAKLAND, N.J. (August 31, 2017) – Our nation depends on well trained K-9s to protect us from criminals, terrorists and other potential threats. The tristate (NY, NJ, and CT) region’s police dogs not only do their job well but look great doing … Continue reading “MetroVac Supports Police K-9 Units with Donations of Pet Dryers”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Aug. 31, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District this week hosted its new cohort of teachers for a four-day new teacher orientation that will acclimate them to not only the curriculum but the professional culture and high expectations of working in the district. The orientation was part of the district’s … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District’s new teachers learn about curriculum, culture and expectations in orientation training”