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Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y. (Feb. 19, 2016)  —  Nancy Teed has been reappointed interim superintendent of the Tuxedo Union Free School District for the 2016-2017 school year by the Tuxedo Board of Education at its Feb. 18 meeting. Teed held this position since July 2015, following the retirement of Carol Lomasoclo. She … Continue reading “Tuxedo Board of Education reappoints Nancy Teed as interim superintendent for the 2016-2017 school year”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y.  (Feb. 16, 2016) – Beacon-based Denning’s Point Distillery has joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance, a cluster initiative of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC). The Food & Beverage Alliance focuses on helping area food and beverage entrepreneurs work better together by providing networking opportunities, hosting educational forums, providing … Continue reading “Denning’s Point Distillery Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

WEST NYACK, NY, February 18, 2016 – SUEZ (formerly United Water) has recognized Barry Lane of Chestnut Ridge for three years of service as a member of the company’s Customer Advisory Panel. The CAP provides vital feedback which helps SUEZ better serve its customers. SUEZ is seeking new panel members to serve a three-year term. … Continue reading “SUEZ RECOGNIZES CHESTNUT RIDGE RESIDENT BARRY LANE”

Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y.  (Feb. 10, 2016) —-‘Tis the season for affection, and George Grant Mason School first, second and third-graders used it as an opportunity to show their fondness for Tuxedo’s first responders earlier this week. While flowers, candy and assorted gifts will be exchanged on Valentine’s Day this upcoming weekend, … Continue reading “George Grant Mason School’s “Hearts for Heroes” cards thank Tuxedo police, fire and EMS first responders”

35 drivers receive GreenRoad Fleet Elite membership for exceptional safety records SOUTH FALLSBURG, N.Y. – Feb. 10, 2016 — Rolling V Bus Corp., a leading provider of passenger transportation in the Catskills Region, announced today that 35 of its drivers were honored with GreenRoad Fleet Elite memberships for their outstanding safety performance in 2015. Admittance … Continue reading “ROLLING V BUS CORP. DRIVERS HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING SAFETY PERFORMACE”

Tuxedo Union Free School TUXEDO, N.Y. (Feb. 8, 2016)  — Kindergarten STEM education at Tuxedo’s George Grant Mason (GGM) School has an “international infusion” now that O.J. Meekins’ class is interacting with a Quito, Ecuador preschool class via ‘Google Hangouts.” “Our kindergartners are learning that our 1:1 iPads daily use brings us access to all … Continue reading “George Grant Mason kindergarteners use “Google Hangouts” technology to create and maintain relationships with Quito, Ecuador students”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y.  (Feb.  4, 2016) – Brooklyn Brewery at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) has joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance, a cluster initiative of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC). The Food & Beverage Alliance focuses on helping area food and beverage entrepreneurs work better together by providing networking … Continue reading “Brooklyn Brewery at The Culinary Institute of America Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

 GOSHEN, N.Y. (Feb. 3, 2016) — The Glen Arden continuing care retirement community recently hosted a New Resident Welcome Reception honoring six residents who are new to the campus. Over 70 friends and families of the honorees gathered to hear how their life experiences will make them pillars of the Glen Arden community in Goshen, … Continue reading “Glen Arden welcomes six new residents during cocktail reception”

Tuxedo Union Free School District  Fifth-grade class earns overall countywide first place honors, with four individual grade-level honors also awarded TUXEDO, N.Y. (Jan. 29, 2016)  — Students from George Grant Mason School in Tuxedo were honored at the recent West Point-Loyola University women’s basketball game half-time program for their accomplishments in West Point’s Army Black … Continue reading “George Grant Mason School honored for West Point Army Black Knights Reading Program Accomplishments”

  GOSHEN, N.Y. (Jan. 26, 2016) —- The Glen Arden continuing care retirement community recently hosted a program by Goshen therapist/counselor Amy Wohl called “Your Toolbox for Happiness.” Wohl spoke to 40 residents and invited area guests on these topics: What is happiness? How is happiness found? What does happiness mean to you? She also … Continue reading “Glen Arden holds “happiness advice” event with local therapist  “

Increased revenue will support 20/20 Vision, necessary capital improvements MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Jan. 25, 2016) — The Mount Vernon City School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to seek a bond totaling $108 million to facilitate the district leadership’s vision to improve the quality of instruction, enhance programs and services and close achievement gaps. This initiative … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Families to Vote on Bond March 15”

Tuxedo Union Free School District Students interested in transferring to Baker will experience a typical school day and interact with students TUXEDO, N.Y. (Jan. 25, 2016) —  Students interested in transferring to the Tuxedo STEM Academy at George F. Baker High School are invited to register for the school’s Feb. 8 “Tornado for a Day” Program. … Continue reading “Registration for Feb. 8 Tuxedo ‘Tornado for a Day’ program taking place”

Video features drone and ground footage of scenic Orange County attractions. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (January 20, 2016) – Orange County has launched a new tourism video promoting the many recreational activities and cultural attractions it has to offer. The video, which features Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, encourages visitors to “come stay, come play, … Continue reading “Orange County Launches New Tourism Video”

The Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y. (Jan. 18, 2016) — George F. Baker High School senior Madeline Doyle, who plays varsity volleyball and softball, was recently named Time Warner Cable News’ Scholar Athlete of the Week. “Madeline, more than most, is able to balance her academics, extra-curricular activities and volunteering over the past … Continue reading “George F. Baker High School Senior Madeline Doyle named Time Warner Cable News Scholar Athlete of the week”

Casino vendor licensing requirements, MWVBE opportunities to be discussed!     MONTICELLO, N.Y. – Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire”) – with the assistance of its diversity consultant DACK Consulting Solutions, Inc. and construction manager LPCiminelli – is hosting two informational sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, for contractors and vendors interested in providing services and/or … Continue reading “Empire Resorts to Host Contractors and Vendors for Jan. 12 Informational Sessions in Sullivan and Orange”

Multi-year scholarships are available for students based on academic achievement. TUXEDO, N.Y. (Jan. 4, 2016)  — The Tuxedo STEM Academy at George F. Baker High School will hold a student open house on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 9  to 11 a.m. and  5 to 7 p.m. for students outside its district borders who wish to … Continue reading “Tuxedo STEM Academy at George F. Baker High School to hold open house for non-district students on Jan. 20”

The Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y (Dec. 18, 2015) —Tuxedo’s George F. Baker High School recently inducted 34 students into its National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) chapters. The new inductees were selected based on and recognized for their high academic achievement, commitment and involvement in extracurricular activities, community … Continue reading “Tuxedo School District inducts 34 students into National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society”