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New Farmington office is led by Drs. Bing Shue, MD, FACS and Robert K. Botta, MD FARMINGTON, CONN. (February 3, 2020) – The Vascular Experts, one of the largest groups of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the nation, announced the addition of a new office location in Farmington, Connecticut. The office, which began welcoming patients on … Continue reading “The Vascular Experts Announces New Office Location in Farmington, Connecticut”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (February 3, 2020) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, is combatting a nation-wide shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics by hosting a paid 12-week long training academy for men and women looking to become certified EMTs. The EMT Training Academy will be … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Offers Paid 12-Week Long EMT Training Academy”

International Week of Action coincides with Oscar season to spotlight need for new film rating system. GOSHEN, N.Y. (January 29, 2020) – The Oscars won’t take place until February 9, but students from John S. Burke Catholic High School are already doing their part to push for a new rating system for films that includes … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Students Rally Against On-Screen Smoking in Youth Films”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (January 29, 2020) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the addition of Skip Pryce, Chief Executive Officer of Greystone Programs, Inc. to its Advisory Board. Greystone Programs, Inc. is a growing not-for-profit human services agency dedicated to supporting children, adults and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities, by enriching … Continue reading “HVEDC Welcomes Greystone Programs CEO Skip Pryce to its Advisory Board”

Area WWII, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam veterans invited to apply WALDEN, N.Y. (Jan. 22, 2020) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight is seeking veterans for its two spring flights taking place on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 30. The May 2 flight will depart from New York Stewart International Airport and the May … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight seeks veterans for two spring flights – May 2 & 30, 2020”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (January 17, 2020) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, will be honored by Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties at its annual Hospice Spring Gala. The event will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Selected as 2020 Honoree of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties Annual Gala”

Karas brings extensive sales, administrative and operational skills to his new role. MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (January 15, 2020) – On the heels of another successful year of expansion into Southern Dutchess County, Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of a dedicated Mortgage Loan Originator in its Beacon lending office. Christopher E. Karas, who … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK APPOINTS CHRISTOPHER E. KARAS AS NEW BEACON LPO ORIGINATOR”

Winter weather transforms the Hudson Valley into the ultimate destination for outdoor fun. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (January 14, 2020) – The cold weather is here, so head to the scenic Hudson Valley where snowcapped mountains and freshly-covered slopes await! The opportunities for outdoor fun are endless in Orange County, N.Y. Just an hour’s drive from New … Continue reading “Find Your Winter Adventure in Orange County, N.Y.”

Children of migrant workers enjoy Feast of the Three Kings presented by BC Spanish Club. GOSHEN, N.Y. (Jan. 9, 2020) – On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, members of the Burke Catholic Spanish Club welcomed preschoolers from House on the Hill Day Care Center for the Feast of Three Kings celebration. 23 children of migrant workers … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Hosts Children from House on the Hill for Feast of the Three Kings”

Bank donates nearly $21,000 in Bank-matched employee donations to causes near and dear to employees’ hearts MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (January 9, 2020) – In the midst of the holiday season, Walden Savings Bank is proud to kick off its third annual “22 Days of Giving” campaign to give back to the people and organizations who make … Continue reading “WALDEN SAVINGS BANK’S ANNUAL “22 DAYS OF GIVING” CAMPAIGN BENEFITS LOCAL CAUSES”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (January 9, 2020) — It has been 20 years since the death of Frederick “Rick” Metzger, co-founder of Mobile Life Support Services. Rick and his wife Gayle established the company in 1981, and it has grown from a four-person operation to the largest ambulance service in the Hudson Valley. Last week, Gayle and … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Honors Co-founder, Rick Metzger, 20 Years After Passing”

Program offers on-set training, direct pathway to employment in film industry for local youths ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (January 6, 2020) – The Orange County New York Film Office, a department of Orange County Tourism, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Below the Line BTL Bootcamp, a program for at-risk youths created and managed … Continue reading “Orange County New York Film Office Sponsors Choice Films’ Below the Line Bootcamp”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (January 3, 2020) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) and the Hudson Valley Chapter of the New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS® Inc. (NYSCAR) have launched a strategic partnership to formalize and deepen the relationship between the organizations for the betterment of the real estate broker community in the Hudson Valley. … Continue reading “HVEDC and Hudson Valley Chapter of the New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS® Inc. Form Strategic Partnership”