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The Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y. (Dec. 16, 2015) ‑- As a way to further reinforce the long-term sustainability of the Tuxedo Union Free School District and to continue to build student enrollment, the Tuxedo Union Free School District Board of Education has retained Goshen-based Focus Media, the Hudson Valley’s largest public relations … Continue reading “Tuxedo Union Free School District launches marketing efforts to bolster student enrollment at George Grant Mason School and George F. Baker High School”

SULLIVAN COUNTY, N.Y. (Dec. 9, 2015) — Two Sullivan County breweries have 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 companies work together as strong partners and market their products nationwide. The … Continue reading “Catskill Brewery and Roscoe NY Beer Co. join Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

Glen Arden residents Clare Madigan, sitting, and Jean Menner show off the continuing care retirement community’s Christmas tree, adorned with ornaments shared from the personal collections of residents. Each year, residents provide ornaments to be hung on the facility’s Christmas tree for all to enjoy. ABOUT GLEN ARDEN Glen Arden, the Hudson Valley’s premier Continuing … Continue reading “Glen Arden’s 2015 Christmas tree is filled with residents’ ornaments”

GOSHEN, N.Y. (Dec. 11, 2015) — Junior Leadership Orange (JLO) students recently spread holiday cheer to residents of the Glen Arden continuing care retirement community in Goshen. The 36 eighth-grade students, who represent all Orange County school districts, meet monthly at Orange Ulster BOCES. They used their December session to visit Glen Arden, making cookies, … Continue reading “Junior Leadership Orange students bring holiday cheer to Glen Arden residents”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y.  (Dec. 1, 2015)— Chester-based Satin Fine Foods, a world-leading manufacturer of fondant, distributing to over 60 countries worldwide, has become the 75th member of the  Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance, an award-winning cluster initiative of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC). Satin Fine Foods’ product, Satin Ice Rolled Fondant, is … Continue reading “Satin Fine Foods ‘Takes the Cake’ to Become 75th Member of Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

Regional Groups Partner to Support Reemergence of the Industry Hudson Valley, N.Y. – FuzeHub, a not-for-profit that works to connect small- and medium-sized manufacturers with resources throughout the state, has partnered with The Accelerator, Powered by the Orange County IDA, The Orange County Partnership and The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) to hold an event that … Continue reading “FuzeHub to Host Event on Fashion Manufacturing in the Hudson Valley”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (November 19, 2015) — Today the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced that the SUNY New Paltz School of Business has joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. The Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance functions as a key resource for industry leaders in the region. By providing its members … Continue reading “SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS JOINS HUDSON VALLEY FOOD & BEVERAGE ALLIANCE”

Middletown, NY – The Greater Hudson Valley Health System (GHVHS) is pleased to announce its successful educational lecture “Evaluation and Management of ACS/NSTEMI” which was held at Orange Regional Medical Center on November 12. This noteworthy presentation discussed critical elements of cardiology and offered physicians a way to earn credit toward continuing education. The lecture … Continue reading “GHVHS Educational Lecture Features Orange Regional Medical Group Cardiologist Dr. Robert Malacoff”

Visitors are encouraged to share pictures of their fresh cut trees at the farm on Instagram ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 18, 2015) – Sleigh bells ring and the fragrance of freshly cut pine is in the air. Christmas tree buying is a magical family experience here in the Hudson Valley. Orange County tree farms have … Continue reading “Orange County Farms are filled with Christmas Trees”

KINGSTON, N.Y. (Nov. 16, 2015) — While many look forward to Thanksgiving for the delicious food, family visits and football games on TV, Ulster County residents have one more holiday tradition that they eagerly await: The Turkey Trot. Each year, thousands of people come together to kick off Thanksgiving Day with a series of spirited, … Continue reading “ULSTER COUNTY OFFERS TURKEY TROTS FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND”

Angry Orchard in Walden is the latest addition to the Hudson Valley craft cider scene   ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 5, 2015) – With the grand opening of Angry Orchard in Walden, N.Y. on Friday, and plenty of events on tap, hard cideries are the place to be this holiday season. It’s the perfect time … Continue reading “It’s the Perfect Time to Visit Hard Cideries in Orange County, N.Y”

Students will receive one-on-one assistance in gaining admission to selective universities MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 30, 2015) — This month, Mount Vernon City School District selected four students as its 2015 Mount Vernon Star Scholars. Those students are Agustin Mendoza, Michael Persaud, Taury Phelps, and Judy Yu. Mount Vernon Star Scholars (“MVSS”) was established in … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Selects 2015 Star Scholars”

The program challenges students to read more than a quarter million books. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (November 2, 2015) — The Mount Vernon City School District  officially kicked off its 2015-2016 Superintendent’s Reading Challenge with events in each school building during the second part of October. The kick-off events were filled with music, performances and surprises … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent’s 2015-2016 Reading Challenge Begins”

      WHAT: Presentation about the Vision of the Future of Mount Vernon Schools WHEN: Monday, November 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m. WHERE: The Bronxville Field Club: 40 Locust Lane, Mount Vernon, New York The Northeast Roundtable, a community group comprised of neighborhood associations from Northeast Mount Vernon, is sponsoring a presentation by Mount Vernon City Schools Superintendent … Continue reading “MEDIA ADVISORY: The Vision of the Future of Mount Vernon Schools Presented by Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton to The Northeast Roundtable”

NEWBURGH, N.Y (Nov. 2, 2015) — Former Orange County Executive Ed Diana has joined the Construction Contractors Association (CCA) in Newburgh as its new director of membership. “I look forward to starting this new endeavor and bringing my expertise and knowledge of the many things that attract businesses to Orange County and the Hudson Valley … Continue reading “Former Orange County Executive Ed Diana named Construction Contractors Association Director of Membership”

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – (Oct. 28, 2015) — Grand Cru Beer & Cheese Market, a Rhinebeck- based bar and retail shop featuring New York State craft beers, 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 … Continue reading “Grand Cru Beer & Cheese Market Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”

When the mercury drops, Orange County, N.Y. is the destination for a wide range of attractions  ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (October 28, 2015) – As the days get shorter, indoor exhibits provide families the entertainment they seek without having to weather the elements. A variety of museums in Orange County, N.Y. offer fun, educational options for … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Museums Offer Visitors Indoor Fun on Chilly Days”

The BackPack Program assures that children are fed on weekends and school vacations. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (October 23, 2015) — In an effort to assure that its neediest students don’t go hungry when they are away from school, the Mount Vernon City School District has teamed up with the Food Bank for Westchester to provide … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City Schools and Westchester Food Bank Team up to Help Needy Students”