GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 28, 2017) – Jason Upchurch has joined Focus Media – the Hudson Valley’s largest and award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm – as a director. In his position, Upchurch serves a selection of the firm’s clients by providing conceptual development, creative content, and client and media relations. Upchurch brings 17 years … Continue reading “Focus Media Welcomes Jason Upchurch To Its Team as Director”
focusmedia
Focus Media is a full service advertising, public relations, marketing company based in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
Orange Regional Medical Center Named Most Beautiful Hospital in America
Middletown, NY– Orange Regional Medical Center has been named as Soliant’s Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S. for 2017. Soliant Health, is a leading specialty healthcare staffing provider and part of Adecco Group, and for the ninth year in a row, it has turned to hospital staff, patients, and community supporters to determine the Top … Continue reading “Orange Regional Medical Center Named Most Beautiful Hospital in America”
Foursquare Co-founder Dennis Crowley Explains Disruptive Trends; Announces Exploratory Efforts into Possible Hudson Valley Office
HVEDC event shows how disruptive technology is changing the local economy and how local businesses and entrepreneurs need to seize opportunity GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 23, 2017) — Dennis Crowley, co-founder of Foursquare and founder of Kingston Stockade FC, led a packed room of over 200 people in a discussion of the technological, demographic and workforce … Continue reading “Foursquare Co-founder Dennis Crowley Explains Disruptive Trends; Announces Exploratory Efforts into Possible Hudson Valley Office”
WALDEN SAVINGS BANK AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO WALLKILL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Maxwell Marwin receives David T. Cocks Memorial Scholarship MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (June 19, 2017) – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce Maxwell Marwin as the 2017 recipient of the David T. Cocks Memorial Scholarship. This year Marwin will conclude his senior year at Wallkill Senior High School, where he will graduate 9th in his class … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO WALLKILL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT”
DeStefano Announces Bid For Re-Election in Middletown
Strong leadership has advanced Middletown for 8 years Middletown, N.Y – June 14, 2017 – Current Middletown Mayor and lifelong resident Joe DeStefano today announced his bid for re-election as the city’s mayor, a post he has held since 2010. He made the announcement in front of over 150 supporters at a fundraising event on … Continue reading “DeStefano Announces Bid For Re-Election in Middletown”
Look to the Skies for Excitement this July in Orange County, N.Y.
Independence Day happenings span two weekends and include the New York Air Show. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (June 13, 2017) Visitors to Orange County, N.Y. will have to look up to take in all July has to offer. From festivals with fireworks to the New York Air Show, the sky’s the limit when it comes to … Continue reading “Look to the Skies for Excitement this July in Orange County, N.Y.”
Genie Keating named executive director at the Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community
GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 13, 2017) — Genie Keating of New Paltz was recently named executive director of the Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community. In her role, Keating oversees operations at the Glen Arden facility, which provides seniors, age 62 and older, the combination of independence with the assurance of quality health care if it’s … Continue reading “Genie Keating named executive director at the Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community”
Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton Hosts Celebration of Third Annual Reading Challenge Achievers
District celebrates improvement in literacy rates across all grade levels thanks to the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 12, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District gave away more than 200 nooks to students at the Superintendent’s Third Annual Reading Challenge Carnival on the football field at Mount Vernon High School last … Continue reading “Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton Hosts Celebration of Third Annual Reading Challenge Achievers”
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Graham Elementary School
MEDIA ADVISORY WHO: District administrators, teachers, parents, students and all stakeholders in the school community WHAT: A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for upgrades to fields and grounds completed as part of the 20/20 Vision bond. Completed projects include the parking lot, playground, community garden, basketball court and athletic fields. WHERE: Graham Elementary School, 421 E 5th St., … Continue reading “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Graham Elementary School”
Focus Media’s strategic public relations work contributes to voter approval of the Port Chester-Rye School District’s $79.9 million capital bond project
GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 8, 2017) —- The strategic public relations work of Focus Media, the Hudson Valley’s largest, award-winning public relations and marketing firm, contributed to the recent passage of the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District’s $79.9 million capital bond project. “Our Focus Media team’s professional insight on what needed be accomplished to increase … Continue reading “Focus Media’s strategic public relations work contributes to voter approval of the Port Chester-Rye School District’s $79.9 million capital bond project”
Mount Vernon City School District conducting mandatory student re-registration
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (June 8, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will be conducting a mandatory re-registration of all students presently enrolled in the district. This re-registration will take place at the Board of Education Building 165 N. Columbus Ave. Students not registered over the summer will not be permitted … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District conducting mandatory student re-registration”
Focus Media’s creative work contributes to HVEDC earning NYSEDC’s 2017 Excellence in Community-Based Economic Development Award, four additional marketing awards
GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 7, 2017) — The creative work of Focus Media, the Hudson Valley’s largest, award-winning public relations and marketing firm, contributed to the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) earning several honors from the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) as part of the state agency’s 2017 awards program. “The awards given … Continue reading “Focus Media’s creative work contributes to HVEDC earning NYSEDC’s 2017 Excellence in Community-Based Economic Development Award, four additional marketing awards”
Registration Begins for Town of Liberty Football and Cheerleading Programs
Signup starts for summer flag football, fall football and cheerleading teams. LIBERTY, N.Y. (June 7, 2017) – With the official first day of summer in just a few short weeks, the Town of Liberty has programs available to residents and non-residents in flag football, football and cheerleading for this summer and fall season. The flag … Continue reading “Registration Begins for Town of Liberty Football and Cheerleading Programs”
Mount Vernon will celebrate the improvement of literacy rates across all grade levels in every school thanks to the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge.
MEDIA ADVISORY The district will celebrate the improvement of literacy rates across all grade levels in every school thanks to the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge. WHAT: Superintendent’s Reading Challenge Carnival WHEN: Thursday, June 8, 2017, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Mount Vernon High School fields 100 California Rd. Mount Vernon, New York 2,000 students are expected … Continue reading “Mount Vernon will celebrate the improvement of literacy rates across all grade levels in every school thanks to the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge.”
Andrew L. Simon and Thomas Weddell Named to Elant Board of Directors
GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 6, 2017) – Two Hudson Valley businessmen were recently appointed to the Board of Directors for Elant Inc. Andrew L. Simon, a principal, consulting partner and head of new business development of Simon Associates Management Consultants in Yorktown Heights; and Thomas Weddell, a managing partner with RBT CPAs in Newburgh, were appointed … Continue reading “Andrew L. Simon and Thomas Weddell Named to Elant Board of Directors”
Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato
Current President and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Eller named as CEO MONTICELLO, N.Y., (June 1, 2017) — Empire Resorts, Inc. (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) (“NasdaqGM:NYNY”) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato has retired from the Company and the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Company also announced that … Continue reading “Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato”
Pennington School Community raises $25,000 in first Apex Fun Run
Funds will be used for student enrichment programs in the next school year MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (May 31, 2017) — The Pennington School community has raised over $25,000 in its first Apex Fun Run, with the funds earmarked for student enrichment programs in the 2017-2018 school year. Already, $21,000 of the over $25,000 in pledges … Continue reading “Pennington School Community raises $25,000 in first Apex Fun Run”
Danielle Feroli Promoted to Director
GOSHEN, N.Y. (May 31, 2017) – Focus Media has announced that Danielle Feroli of Goshen, N.Y., has recently been promoted to director. Feroli joined Focus Media in 2016 as a senior account executive. In her new role, she handles day-to-day client needs, creates marketing strategies utilizing both traditional and digital media, and spearheads public relations … Continue reading “Danielle Feroli Promoted to Director”