Special Ceremony and Reception to be held on Thursday, September 12 in Saratoga Springs, New York TROY, NY – The recipients of the 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards wererevealed on Tuesday, July 2 by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The outstanding work of New York State’s destination marketing organizations, attractions, … Continue reading “2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced”
Hudson City School District Celebrates the Class of 2024’s “Extraordinary Young Men and Women” During Graduation Ceremonies
The Hudson Senior High School Class of 2024 is stepping out into the world! Fresh off a rousing graduation ceremony Friday night, the 112 graduates took their first steps toward college, careers and their futures. They were sent off by loved ones, family, friends, teachers and staff who packed Hudson High School’s Auditorium, cheering, applauding … Continue reading “Hudson City School District Celebrates the Class of 2024’s “Extraordinary Young Men and Women” During Graduation Ceremonies”
Two Dozen Innovations at Aurochemicals Optimize Efficiency, Food Safety and Quality While Advancing Customers’ Trust and Experience
WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (June. 27, 2024) – Aurochemicals, an internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients in the flavor and fragrance industry, has implemented two dozen innovative efficiencies that are enhancing an already sterling record of safety, quality, product assurance and customer experiences. The efforts, launched over the previous six months, additionally will save millions of … Continue reading “Two Dozen Innovations at Aurochemicals Optimize Efficiency, Food Safety and Quality While Advancing Customers’ Trust and Experience”
LeChase Construction named ENR New York 2024 Contractor of the Year
ENR New York, a key publication covering the regional engineering and construction industry, has named LeChase Construction Services its 2024 New York Contractor of the Year. The publication is the regional edition of Engineering News-Record, which is regarded as one of the construction industry’s most authoritative publications. Each year, ENR New York selects one firm … Continue reading “LeChase Construction named ENR New York 2024 Contractor of the Year”
Abilities First’s Graduation Celebrates Accomplishments and Hard Work of Three Students with Developmental Disabilities
LAGRANGE, N.Y., June 24, 2024 – Abilities First honored three young men at Graduation 2024 Friday, celebrating their commitment to education with faculty, staff and families whose devout support helped the students, with developmental disabilities, succeed and mature. The outdoor graduation, under a canopy at Abilities First’s LaGrange school on Firemen’s Way, honored Hunter Dylewski … Continue reading “Abilities First’s Graduation Celebrates Accomplishments and Hard Work of Three Students with Developmental Disabilities”
Abilities First Holds First Spring Prom Since 2019, Providing Developmentally Disabled Students a Wonderful Afternoon of Memories
Poughkeepsie Elks’ Generosity Plays Key Role in Supporting Students POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., June 3, 2024 – Abilities First held its Spring Prom for developmentally disabled students ages 12-21 on Friday, May 31, a vital, heartwarming opportunity to enjoy a high school tradition featuring celebration, music, dancing and camaraderie with friends and loved ones. Abilities First, a … Continue reading “Abilities First Holds First Spring Prom Since 2019, Providing Developmentally Disabled Students a Wonderful Afternoon of Memories”
Dr. Elsa Kortright-Torres Brings Extensive Educational Experience as She Joins the Hudson City School District as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
June 4, 2024 – Dr. Elsa Kortright-Torres has been hired by the Hudson City School District as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, bringing extensive experience as an elementary school bilingual classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent, Hudson Superintendent Dr. Juliette Pennyman announced. “I am thrilled to join Hudson’s schools,” Kortright-Torres said. “Great … Continue reading “Dr. Elsa Kortright-Torres Brings Extensive Educational Experience as She Joins the Hudson City School District as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning”
Focus Media Named Agency of Record for Nourish Your Mind, Providing Therapy Services in New York’s Hudson Valley
GOSHEN, N.Y. (June 5, 2024) – Focus Media, a strategic full-service marketing, public relations and advertising agency based in the Hudson River Valley, has been selected as the public relations agency of record by Nourish Your Mind, which provides mental health and mind-body nutrition services at four locations in Orange County, N.Y. Nourish Your Mind’s … Continue reading “Focus Media Named Agency of Record for Nourish Your Mind, Providing Therapy Services in New York’s Hudson Valley”
Orange County, N.Y., Farmers’ Markets Beckon With Region’s Bounty of Produce, Meats, Baked Goods and More
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (May 22, 2024) – As spring comes into full bloom, more than a dozen Orange County, N.Y., farmers’ markets emerge to offer the region’s tasty, magnificent bounty of fruits and vegetables and delectable specialty foods. Seekers of farm-fresh delights will find markets in communities from Newburgh to Port Jervis and Pine Bush to … Continue reading “Orange County, N.Y., Farmers’ Markets Beckon With Region’s Bounty of Produce, Meats, Baked Goods and More”
Healey Brothers Celebrates Opening of State-of-the-Art Healey Hyundai Dealership in Fishkill, N.Y.
Premier Location, with Sophisticated Amenities and Comprehensive Services, Is a Model for the Next Generation of Automotive Dealerships FISHKILL, N.Y. (May 3, 2024) – Healey Brothers, the Hudson Valley’s largest automotive group with nine dealerships, celebrated the opening of the all-new Healey Hyundai May 2, showcasing a spacious, top-tier location in Fishkill, N.Y. that represents … Continue reading “Healey Brothers Celebrates Opening of State-of-the-Art Healey Hyundai Dealership in Fishkill, N.Y.”
Celebration Honors Opening of the Inn at Bellefield; Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park Advances Construction to Phase II
Hotel Offers Elite Lodging, Sophisticated Amenities and Hudson Valley Culinary Experiences HYDE PARK, N.Y., May 2, 2024 – A ribbon-cutting Thursday commemorated the opening of the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International, a 137-room all-suite hotel at Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park. Bellefield, a transformational $1 billion world-class hospitality, agritourism and residential attraction … Continue reading “Celebration Honors Opening of the Inn at Bellefield; Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park Advances Construction to Phase II”
Nourish Your Mind 5K Trot for Trauma Walk/Run on June 1 to Raise Money to Support Therapeutic Services for Those in Need
MONROE, N.Y. (April 22, 2024) – Nourish Your Mind, which provides mental health and mind-body nutrition services in the Hudson Valley, is welcoming registrants and sponsors for its non-profit’s inaugural Trot for Trauma, a five-kilometer charity run/walk on Saturday, June 1, 2024 to benefit mental health. The 5K is in honor of PTSD Awareness Month. … Continue reading “Nourish Your Mind 5K Trot for Trauma Walk/Run on June 1 to Raise Money to Support Therapeutic Services for Those in Need”
Heather Bell-Meyer elected Chair of the Chamber Alliance of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 15, 2024) – The Board of Directors of the Chamber Alliance of New York State (CANYS), a statewide association of over 70 Chambers of Commerce, has elected Heather Bell-Meyer, President and CEO of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce as Chairperson. Ms. Bell-Meyer officially began her board term in January 2023. She … Continue reading “Heather Bell-Meyer elected Chair of the Chamber Alliance of New York State”
New Apartments, with Unique, Modern Amenities, Expand Sophisticated Living in the Town of Poughkeepsie
44 Springside Ave., near Arlington Shopping District, Offers Style, Comfort and Ideal Work-From-Home Space – Appealing to Modern Professionals POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (April 3, 2024) – Tinkelman Architecture is bringing the latest in contemporary living to a walkable Town of Poughkeepsie neighborhood with a five-story, mixed-use building offering apartments customized for today’s work-from-home lifestyle. The town’s … Continue reading “New Apartments, with Unique, Modern Amenities, Expand Sophisticated Living in the Town of Poughkeepsie”
Nourish Your Mind Adds Three Therapists, Providing Hope, Help and Healing to Those in Need
MONROE, N.Y. (April 3, 2024) – Nourish Your Mind, which provides mental health and mind-body nutrition services in the Hudson Valley, has announced the addition of three therapists: Angelica Castaldo, MHC-LP, Nicole Tondreau, MHC-LP, and Haleigh Espada, LMSW. They are now welcoming appointments. “We’re proud that these empathetic, trusted providers will partner with Nourish Your … Continue reading “Nourish Your Mind Adds Three Therapists, Providing Hope, Help and Healing to Those in Need”
Hudson City School District Joins Verizon Innovative Learning, Which Provides Devices, Enhanced Internet and Technology Coaches to Hudson Junior and Senior High Schools
Partnership with Digital Promise will Supplement Classroom Initiatives for Next Two School Years HUDSON, N.Y., March 12, 2024 – Hudson Senior High School and Hudson Junior High School students and faculty will receive free Chromebooks, and the Hudson City School District will benefit from enhanced internet access, funding to hire instructional technology coaches, and innovative science, … Continue reading “Hudson City School District Joins Verizon Innovative Learning, Which Provides Devices, Enhanced Internet and Technology Coaches to Hudson Junior and Senior High Schools”
LeChase Renovating Two Open Door Family Medical Center Buildings from Different Eras
LeChase Construction Services has begun the renovation and expansion of Open Door Family Medical Center facilities in two downtown Ossining, N.Y., buildings. The buildings, at 2 Church St. and 165 Main St., sit across the street from each other, but are from vastly different eras. LeChase will freshen the 1970s stucco Church Street structure with … Continue reading “LeChase Renovating Two Open Door Family Medical Center Buildings from Different Eras”
Business Leaders Optimistic About Economic Sectors, But Wary of Factors Impeding Growth
Insights Unveiled at Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. CEO Survey Breakfast, Sponsored by UHY Siena College Research Institute Report Details Hudson Valley and N.Y. State Trends HYDE PARK, N.Y., March 5, 2024 – A survey of more than 500 upstate business leaders shows optimism that several sectors of the economy – technology, education, tourism, medical … Continue reading “Business Leaders Optimistic About Economic Sectors, But Wary of Factors Impeding Growth”