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Glen Arden is part of national event to promote healthy lifestyles for older adults GOSHEN, N.Y. (April 18, 2017) — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community will join an estimated 1,000 groups to celebrate the 24th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 31 as an official host site. Glen Arden … Continue reading “Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day®”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 12, 2017) — New Rochelle High School is hosting the 5th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference on April 22. The event, organized by the Hispanic Culture Club, the United Cultures Club and the Newcomer Ambassadors Club, is planned for 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Whitney M. Young Auditorium. The … Continue reading “5th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference set for April 22 at NRHS”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 11, 2017) — Jefferson Elementary School celebrated its 15th annual New York State Great Read Aloud Friday by inviting prominent community members, business leaders, elected officials and sports and entertainment figures to read stories to the school’s 600 students. Guest readers included New Rochelle Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne, state Senator George … Continue reading “Jefferson Elementary hosts 15th NYS Great Read Aloud”

ORANGEBURG, N.Y. (April 10, 2017) — Three sets of recent environmental tests – conducted by the EPA, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the Town of Orangetown – indicate no relevant release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) coming from Aluf Plastics, Inc. “Aluf Plastics is pleased to now be able to … Continue reading “EPA, NYSDEC and Town testing show Aluf Plastics not the source of VOCs in neighborhood”

2017-2018 Community Budget Presentations Planned MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 5, 2017) — At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton presented the district’s proposed 2017-2018 fiscal plan for academic excellence. For the third consecutive year, the budget does not increase taxes for city residents. Mount Vernon City School District … Continue reading “Superintendent of Schools Presents Fiscal Plan for Academic Excellence with No Tax Increase”

Community is invited to be part of send-off efforts which begin at 7:30 a.m. at Stewart International Airport WALDEN, N.Y (April 3, 2017) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s “Mission 15” will take 90 area veterans to Washington, D.C. this Saturday, April 8. The flight will depart Stewart International Airport in Newburgh at 9:30 a.m. and … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight “Mission 15” to take 90 area veterans to Washington, D.C. on April 8”

Festivities include stories, music, dancing and much more for local children. LIBERTY, N.Y. (March 30, 2017) – Grab your Easter baskets and get ready for a day of fun. On Saturday, April 8th the Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation will kick off its annual Easter Egg Hunt, enjoyed by children of all ages each … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, April 8”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (March 30, 2017) — Eight students from the New Rochelle High School Economics Team have advanced to the semifinals of the National Economic Challenge, the nation’s most prestigious high school economics competition. The contest will take place Saturday, April 1, at the Museum of Finance in New York City. The students were … Continue reading “NRHS Economics Team advances to state championship”

Rye Brook, N.Y. (March 28, 2017) —- Port Chester residents approved the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District’s $79.9 million capital bond project. The polling place closed at 9:00 p.m., and the unofficial vote count tonight is 1,307 to 1,278. This includes absentee ballots, which were required to be delivered to the district by 5:00 … Continue reading “Voters Approve Port Chester School District’s $79.9 Million Capital Bond Project in a 1,307 to 1,278 Vote”

Fun-filled camp at Hanofee Park offers team games, swimming, adventure and much more. LIBERTY, N.Y. (March 28, 2017) – Registration will begin in April for the popular Hanofee Park Summer Day Camp in the Town of Liberty. Town of Liberty residents can register their children beginning Monday, April 3 during regular office hours in the … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Summer Day Camp Sign Up”

Nearly 300 attendees pack Nelly Goletti Theatre at Marist College for HVEDC’s latest Thought Leaders Master Series program NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (March 24, 2017) — Nearly 300 business executives and community leaders participated in the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.’s (HVEDC) latest Thought Leaders Master Series program, the 2nd Annual EDs & MEDs Summit: Room … Continue reading “2nd Annual EDs & MEDs Summit: Room to Grow Focuses on Opportunities Created by Changes in Technology and Advances in Health Care Industry”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (March 17, 2017) — The New Rochelle Department of Special and Alternative Education and New Rochelle SEPTA is hosting the City School District of New Rochelle’s 13th Transition Fair on Monday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m. The event, which will be held at New Rochelle High School’s House 4 Cafeteria (enter on … Continue reading “Transition Fair scheduled Monday at New Rochelle High School”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (March 10, 2017) — New Rochelle’s Family University is planning an evening of education and information for middle and high school students and their parents. The event is a collaborative effort organized by New Rochelle FOCUS and the City School District of New Rochelle. The event will take place on Monday, March … Continue reading “Family University to come to New Rochelle High School on March 13”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 9, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District has announced that Moody’s Investors Service upgraded to A1 from A2 the underlying rating of the school district’s $87 million in general obligation debt. Also, Moody’s upgraded the district’s enhanced rating to Aa3 from A1. “The upgrade to A1 reflects the district’s … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Reports General Obligation Debt Rating Upgraded to A1 from A2”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 7, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District and the Mount Vernon PTA Council are hosting the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge Fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, March 13, at Barnes & Noble of Eastchester in the Vernon Hills Shopping Center, 680 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Tickets are … Continue reading “Superintendent’s Reading Challenge Fundraiser March 13 at Barnes & Noble of Eastchester”

Grant money from Sullivan County Plans & Progress Small Grants Program will enhance Walnut Mountain Park. LIBERTY, N.Y. (March 7, 2017) – The Town of Liberty has been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Sullivan County Plans & Progress Small Grants Program to install an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant Interpretive Trail. The grant … Continue reading “Town of Liberty to Welcome New ADA Interpretive Trail”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 2, 2017) – Thornton High School’s blood drive in early February collected 30 units of blood. A total of 48 students participated, as well as staff and the community. It was the school’s second blood drive this school year. “Today was my first time donating blood,” student Andres Santos said. “I … Continue reading “Thornton High School blood drive collects 30 units”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 1, 2017) — The Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) has engaged with Brown & Brown of NY, Inc. to provide risk management consulting and help reduce work-related injuries within the district. Through the engagement, Brown & Brown’s Jarvis Grantham will officially become MVCSD’s new risk manager. Grantham will be responsible … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Welcomes Risk Manager to Team”