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GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 28,  2016)  — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Community is hosting the Olde Newburgh Railroad Club’s annual train show on Sunday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The train show features a variety of model trains with displays that include buildings and scenery to scale. “The tradition was started when … Continue reading “Glen Arden to host Old Newburgh Railroad Club train show on April 3”

Goshen resident Emma Breazzano, second from right, is the winner of the Glen Arden Continuing Care Community’s recent direct mail raffle, held during Glen Arden’s recent “Dirty Dancing” presentation. The event featured Jackie Horner, who was a consultant to the Dirty Dancing movie production.  The movie’s character Penny was loosely based on Horner, who gives … Continue reading “Goshen woman wins Glen Arden raffle to Westchester Dinner Theater”

Business executives, community leaders learn about digital innovation strategies and the need for technology utilization  POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (March 25, 2016) – Exploring the spectacular growth of higher education and health care as regional “anchor institutions” with a panel of area health care CEOs and college deans, the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp’s (HVEDC) Hudson Valley … Continue reading “Hudson Valley EDs & MEDs Power Panel Addresses Regional Health Care and Higher Education Growth and Collaboration”

Parks, Wineries and historic sites offer plenty to do in Orange County, NY this spring. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 17, 2016) – As the weather becomes warmer and the leaves return to the trees, it’s the perfect time to spend a day or weekend in Orange County, NY. There are outdoor destinations to meet the … Continue reading “Mild Weather Draws Visitors to Outdoor Destinations”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 17, 2016) – Jackie Horner, who much of the book “The Fans’ Love Story – How the Movie Dirty Dancing Captured the Hearts of Millions!” was based on, met with Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community guests on March 16 to talk about her dancing career and to share behind-the-scenes tidbits about … Continue reading “Jackie Horner’s “Dirty Dancing” memories shared at Glen Arden”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 15, 2016) –  By a 4-to-1 margin, Mount Vernon residents approved the Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum by an unofficial 2,127 to 610 vote tonight (25 of 27 precincts reporting; not including absentee ballots). “Tonight was an historic moment for this district in the most … Continue reading “Voters approve Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum by 4-to-1 margin”

KINGSTON, N.Y. (March 11, 2016) – Birchez Associates, LLC, Founder and Managing Partner Steven L. Aaron has named an advisory board that will help the company choose recipients and determine the allocations of grant money for the Birchez Foundation. The advisory board members are: Maurice Hinchey – Maurice Hinchey’s 38 years of public service has … Continue reading “BIRCHEZ NAMES ADVISORY BOARD TO GUIDE BIRCHEZ FOUNDATION”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 9, 2016) — The $108 million 20/20 Vision school bond referendum that Mount Vernon residents will vote on March 15 will bring historic changes to elementary education in the city, transforming the Cecil H. Parker Elementary School into an early childhood learning center that will offer universal full-day pre-kindergarten. The bond … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District $108 million 20/20 Vision Bond Referendum Will Add Full-day Pre-K and Reconfigure Elementary Schools”

LIBERTY, N.Y. (March 7, 2016) – The Town and Village of Liberty were awarded a joint $15,000 municipal grant from Sullivan Renaissance at the organization’s annual conference Saturday at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The grant will fund the ongoing effort to beautify Liberty’s public spaces and make them more visitor friendly. The town … Continue reading “Town and Village of Liberty Receive Joint Municipal Grant for Community Improvements”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 4, 2016) – High school students in the Mount Vernon City School District will have the opportunity to choose from one of several exciting pathways to graduation as part of the district’s 20/20 Vision and $108 million bond referendum. The 20/20 Vision is supported by a $108 million bond, which will … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 Million Bond Referendum, 20/20 Vision will Provide Three High School Choice Options for Students”

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 3, 2016) – It may still be chilly outside, but local fruits, vegetables and specialty products are still available inside the barns of Orange County’s farms. These indoor farmer’s markets offer hardy vegetables and fruits, as well as other specialty items like New York maple syrup, jams and jellies, cider and … Continue reading “Indoor Farmer’s Markets Keep it Fresh – Farmers in Orange County, N.Y. are open for business this spring”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 2, 2016) — While the Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum includes infrastructure, technology and field enhancements, the plan’s fundamental essence lies in the $41 million allocated to its academic transformation. “These preschool, elementary and secondary school proposals will ensure all of our students are college … Continue reading “Mount Vernon $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum includes $41 million for academic transformation”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 1, 2016) — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Retirement Community, will host a free “Dinner with the Doctor: All about Joint Replacement” buffet lecture with Dr. John McLaughlin on Thursday, March 31 at 6 p.m. in Glen Arden’s Rhinebeck Room. Dr. McLaughlin will discuss when and why one would consider joint replacement … Continue reading “Glen Arden to host free “Dinner with the Doctor: All about Joint Replacement” event on March 31 with Dr. John McLaughlin of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital”

TUXEDO, N.Y.  (Feb, 29, 2016) —- Tuxedo STEM Academy at George F. Baker High School juniors have launched the first of their STEM job shadowing opportunities with Live Technology in Tuxedo Park. Live Technology is the nation’s leader in omni-channel marketing and communications solutions, providing an omni-channel platform that combines business content and brand to … Continue reading “George F. Baker High School students begin STEM job shadowing at Live Technology”

TUXEDO, N.Y. (Feb. 29, 2016) — George Grant Mason School kindergarteners recently showcased their dramatic talents by taking a play they performed at the school “on the road” to brighten the day of Tuxedo senior citizens. The students performed “The Mitten,” based on the book by Jan Brett, to 25 Promenade at Tuxedo Place residents. … Continue reading “George Grant Mason School kindergarteners entertain Promenade at Tuxedo residents with “The Mitten””

Empire Resorts to Document Construction of Montreign Resort Casino NEW TIME-LAPSE VIDEO SHOWCASES PROJECT PROGRESS-TO-DATE MONTICELLO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Empire Resorts, Inc. (NYNY) (“Empire”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Montreign Operating Company, LLC (“Montreign”), in conjunction with our Construction Manager LPCiminelli (“LPC”), have installed a time-lapse camera showing construction progress at the Montreign Resort Casino site, … Continue reading “Empire Resorts to Document Construction of Montreign Resort Casino”

Tuxedo Free Union School District Shows are March 11, 12 and 13 at the high school  TUXEDO, N.Y. (Feb. 23, 2016) —- Tickets are on sale for the George F. Baker High School Drama Club’s spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” to be held March 11, 12 and 13 at the high school. The three … Continue reading “Tickets on sale for George F. Baker High School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz””

Themed St. Patrick’s Day events make March the perfect time for a Hudson Valley getaway. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (February 24, 2016) – They say everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and visitors to Orange County this March will surely agree. Celebrations are kicking off early in the month and run for a full two … Continue reading “All Things Irish in Orange County, New York”