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Glen Arden is the only senior continuing care retirement community in Orange County GOSHEN, N.Y. (May 24, 2016) — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Community will mark 20 years as a retirement living community in Orange County with events on June 1, 3 and 4 which will commemorate its 1996 opening. Since 1996, seniors age … Continue reading “Glen Arden to mark 20 years as a senior continuing care retirement community with events on June 1, 3 and 4”

Both named recipients of American College of Health Care Administrators’ Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award GOSHEN, N.Y. (May  23,  2016)  —  Two Elant administrators have been recently named recipients of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. Crystal Cordovano, administrator of Elant at Goshen who lives in New Windsor, and … Continue reading “Crystal Cordovano and Christine O’Toole receive national leadership awards”

Materials and campaigns developed with agency of record Focus Media and video partner Ellenbogen Creative Media market the region for growth, receive recognition NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (May 19, 2016) — Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) recently received five major marketing awards from the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC). HVEDC, which works to … Continue reading “HVEDC AWARDED BY NEW YORK STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (May 17, 2016) – New Rochelle residents tonight approved the City School District of New Rochelle’s $106.5 million capital improvement bond, by a 3,207-1,263 vote. The school district’s $253.7 million 2016-17 budget – which calls for a 1.11 percent tax levy increase over the previous year – was also approved, by a … Continue reading “New Rochelle voters approve City School District of New Rochelle’s capital improvement bond, 2016-17 budget”

TUXEDO, N.Y. (May 17, 2016) —- Second-graders at George Grant Mason School visit different community venues throughout the year as part of the school’s ongoing outreach efforts. The most recent was a visit to the Tuxedo Town Hall. At the town hall, students held a mock trial in the court room and held an election … Continue reading “George Grant Mason second-graders learn about the community by visiting their workplaces”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (May 16, 2016) – City residents will vote on the Mount Vernon City School District’s proposed $238.7 million budget for the 2016-2017 school year, which has a zero percent increase in the tax levy, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17. There are also three trustee seats up for … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District’s proposed $238.7 million budget goes before voters from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 17”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (May 13, 2016) – The Mount Vernon City School District will host a Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce breakfast where district officals will provide an overview of  the application and bidding process for projects involving the school district’s recently passed $108 million bond to local contractors and businesses. The event is scheduled … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District to explain bond project application and bid process to contractors at chamber breakfast”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (May 13, 2016) – New Rochelle residents will vote on Tuesday, May 17, on the City School District of New Rochelle’s $106.5 million capital improvement bond and proposed $253.7 million budget for the 2016-2017 school year. The budget calls for a 1.11 percent tax levy increase over the previous year. Polls will … Continue reading “City School District of New Rochelle’s capital bond, budget votes are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 17”

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (May 12, 2016) – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) received five proposals from consultants seeking to provide labor monitoring services on construction projects receiving benefits from the agency. The opportunity for consultants to submit a proposal closed May 9. The OCIDA staff is conducting an expedited review of the proposals and … Continue reading “Five Firms Submit Proposals to Orange County IDA to Monitor Labor Policy Compliance”

Unique event provides regional and local shoppers deep discounts on designer clothing and accessories                                                                                                           Sale dates: May 19 to 22, May 26 to 30 and June 2 to 5   CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (May 12,  2016) — Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, a Simon Premium Outlet, and Rent the Runway, a fashion rental company offering … Continue reading “Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Rent the Runway Partner for Pop-Up Sample Sale”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (May 12,  2016) – The Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) at all  City School District of New Rochelle schools as well as its Special Education PTA (SEPTA) and PTA Council  have endorsed the district’s $106.5 million bond. The PTA units at each school have voiced their support of the bond, which will fund … Continue reading “All New Rochelle PTAs, Special Education PTA and PTA Council endorse the district’s $106.5 bond referendum”

Joint effort from the Swan Lake Fire Department and Swan Lake Renaissance gets the job done. LIBERTY, N.Y. (May 11, 2016) – The Swan Lake Fire Department and Swan Lake Renaissance recently conducted a spring litter pluck. They were joined by Carlos Torres and his “Dose of Kindness” team made up of local adults and … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Beautification Movement Continues with Spring Litter Pluck”

WHAT: State of the District Address WHEN: Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. (immediately preceding budget presentation) WHERE: Pennington Elementary School 20 Fairway Street Mount Vernon, New York Dr. Hamilton will review the district’s accomplishments over the last 12 months and preview how the district will continue to pursue its 20/20 academic vision for the future.

Spring is the perfect time to hit the beautiful Hudson Valley greens ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (May 10, 2016) – 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 “With a variety of challenging and scenic courses, Orange County, N.Y. is a golfers’ paradise”

Catimini Paris, Sandro Paris and Maje Paris bring new high-quality children’s and women’s fashions to local, regional and international consumers    CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (May 10, 2016) —  The expansion of first-class shopping opportunities continues at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, a Simon Premium Outlet, with the opening of a new French children’s clothing store … Continue reading “Three Luxury French Designer Clothing Retailers Open This Month at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets”

TUXEDO, N.Y. (May 3, 2016)  —- Students from the George F. Baker High School, along with music teacher Anissa Kurian, joined Tuxedo Park Mayor MaryJo Guinchard in a performance commemorating Arbor Day on April 30. The newly formed Tuxedo Park Tree Advisory Board organized the event to celebrate Arbor Day in the garden at the … Continue reading “George F. Baker High School students help Tuxedo Park Tree Advisory Board to commemorate Arbor Day”

CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, May 2, 2016 – In celebration of Mother’s Day, guests of Simon’s Woodbury Common Premium Outlets can enjoy a day of fun, fashion and savings on Saturday, May 7. Beginning at 11 a.m., visitors can indulge in a savory complimentary brunch, which will be provided by Pret A Manger to the first … Continue reading “ENJOY BRUNCH, SAVE A BUNCH AND DISCOVER THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOM AT WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS”