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CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, MAY 2, 2017 – Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is marking Mother’s Day weekend with two special events. In honor of moms around the region, Woodbury Common has partnered with K104 for the “Best Mom Ever” campaign. The campaign runs now through May 10, and the public is invited to write-in nominations to … Continue reading “WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS CELEBRATES MOMS WITH MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES”

Plans include half-price ticket discounts for Town residents and two Community Days annually that will generate fundraising opportunities GOSHEN, N.Y. (May 1, 2017) – Merlin Entertainments plc, at the request of representatives of the Town of Goshen Town Board, has increased the proposed host community benefits of LEGOLAND® New York for Goshen residents. These increased … Continue reading “Merlin Entertainments increases LEGOLAND® New York community benefits for Goshen at the Town Board’s request”

The Barnard School community’s recent Earth Day celebration featured its first Spring Clean Up at Amy’s Greenhouse, based on school grounds. Families, students, former students, teachers, custodial staff and administrators worked together to get the area around Amy’s Greenhouse ready for the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Fair, which will be held on May … Continue reading “Barnard School readies Amy’s Greenhouse for May 13 Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Fair”

Health fair’s purpose is to increase awareness of good health and chronic disease risk reduction strategies NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 28, 2017) — The City School District of New Rochelle will hold a community health fair at New Rochelle High School on Saturday, May 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., marking the successful conclusion … Continue reading “City School District of New Rochelle to hold free community health fair on May 13”

Spring is the perfect time to hit the beautiful Hudson Valley greens ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (April 28, 2017) – From seasoned golfers to those teeing off for the first time, anyone looking for a day on the links can find a course that’s right for them in Orange County this spring. Golfing is a great … Continue reading “A variety of challenging and scenic courses make Orange County, N.Y. a destination for golfers”

Rolling V works to bring awareness to school bus safety South Fallsburg, N.Y. (April 24, 2017) – Rolling V Bus Corp., a Catskill Region-based school bus transportation company, has announced the company will participate in the annual Operation Safe Stop Day, a statewide initiative to promote school bus safety. On Thursday, April 27, school districts … Continue reading “ROLLING V BUS CORP. TO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION SAFE STOP DAY”

Performances to feature students from Mount Vernon and Thornton high schools and the district’s Arts Magnet Program MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 24, 2017) — The Arts at Mount Vernon City School District and the Arts Magnet Program’s musical production of “Raisin” will take place Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. and … Continue reading “Three performances of “Raisin” to take place at Mount Vernon High School on May 5, 6 and 7”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 24, 2017) – Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration dates for the Mount Vernon City School District have been announced. Students registering for pre-Kindergarten must be 4-years- old before Dec. 1, 2017. Students registering for Kindergarten must be 5-years-old before Dec. 1, 2017. Registration will take place at the following schools, days and … Continue reading “Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration dates announced for Mount Vernon City School District”

CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, April 21, 2017 – Woodbury Common Premium Outlets today announced its Spring 2017 More Than Pink movement in support of Susan G. Komen and the fight against breast cancer. As part of its pledge to donate $1 million each year in 2017 and 2018, more than 180 participating Simon Malls, The Mills … Continue reading “Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Continues More Than Pink™ Drive with Susan G. Komen® to Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths in the U.S. by 50 Percent by 2026”

Budget proposal has a 1.995 percent tax levy increase, meeting the state’s required tax levy cap NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 21, 2017) — The City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $259,622,488 budget for the 2017-2018 school year, with a $5,936,852 spending increase, or 2.34 percent, over the previous … Continue reading “City School District of New Rochelle adopts $259,622,488 budget for the 2017-2018 school year”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 21, 2017) — Two Mount Vernon High School seniors, both starters on the Mount Vernon Boys Varsity Basketball team, the 2017 New York State Class AA Championship team, signed letters of intent for full athletic college scholarships on April 21. Gregory Calixte signed with George Mason University of Virginia and Noah … Continue reading “Two Mount Vernon boys varsity basketball players sign full athletic scholarships on April 21”

Budget has a zero percent increase in tax levy MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 21, 2017) — The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education unanimously approved a proposed $246,169,123 budget for the 2017-2018 school year on April 18. The budget has a zero percent increase in the tax levy. The total proposed taxes to … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Board of Education adopts $246 million budget”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (April 21, 2017) – Dan Walsh, founding partner of the White Plains-based litigation firm Belowich & Walsh LLP, has joined the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) Board of Directors. “We’re thrilled to welcome Dan to our Board,” said Robert Levine, HVEDC Board Chair and Partner at Corrigan, Baker & Levine, LLC. “He … Continue reading “Belowich & Walsh LLP’s Dan Walsh Joins HVEDC Board of Directors”

Field trip exposed students to African Americans’ role in New York history. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 20, 2017) — Thirty exceptional students from the Mount Vernon City School District recently took part in a field trip to the African American Burial Grounds and Federal Hall in New York City. The students were selected based on … Continue reading “Students Visit African American Burial Grounds and Federal Hall”

POSTPONEMENT NOTIFICATION CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO ANTICIPATED RAIN WHO: Mount Vernon Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Mount Vernon Cheerleaders, MVHS Royals Band, school officials including Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton, and city officials including Mayor Richard Thomas WHAT: Victory Parade WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 12:00 p.m. step off START: Mount Vernon High School, … Continue reading “Victory Parade honoring the 2017 New York State Champion Mount Vernon Boys Basketball Team”

Certification recognizes Aurochemicals’ excellence in processes and product safety WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (April 19, 2017) – For the third straight year, Aurochemicals, the internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients for the flavor and fragrance industry, has received Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI). Aurochemicals received an E … Continue reading “For the third consecutive year, Aurochemicals scores E-Excellent rating for Safe Quality Food Certification”

Town of Liberty offers fun programs to help keep kids active this spring and summer. LIBERTY, N.Y. (April 18, 2017) – Spring is officially in full swing and the Town of Liberty has plenty of fun-filled programs for children this spring and summer season. Hosted by the town’s Parks and Recreation Department, registration is now … Continue reading “Registration Opens for Swim, Golf and Indoor Baseball Programs”