NEWBURGH, N.Y. (Sept. 30, 2015) —- A group of Elant at Fishkill residents recently went apple picking at Lawrence Farms Orchards in Newburgh, enjoying a unique outdoor physical and occupational therapy opportunity. The seven residents were accompanied by their physical and occupational therapists, who assisted them in the orchard to gather apples as children and … Continue reading “Elant at Fishkill apple picking trip gives residents an entertaining therapy opportunity”
Month: September 2015
Orange County Tourism Launches Instagram Account
Residents are encouraged to share their best pumpkin picking pictures from local farms ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 30, 2015) – Orange County Tourism is increasing its social media presence with the launch of an Instagram account, https://instagram.com/visitorangecountyny/. The debut, set for Thursday, October 1, will coincide with a challenge to those visiting local pumpkin … Continue reading “Orange County Tourism Launches Instagram Account”
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO CELEBRATE RENAMING OF TWO MOUNT VERNON SCHOOLS HONORING FORMER SLAVES
Event planned for 10 a.m. Oct. 1 at Saint Paul’s Church, Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Sept. 29, 2015) — The National Park Service will host a recognition ceremony for the renaming of two Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) schools as part of its nationwide centennial celebration at 10 a.m. Oct. 1. The two … Continue reading “NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO CELEBRATE RENAMING OF TWO MOUNT VERNON SCHOOLS HONORING FORMER SLAVES”
Focus Media Continues to Grow Graphic Design Department; Mary-Ann Ellsworth Appointed Senior Graphic Designer
Ellsworth brings 30 years of design and graphic arts experience to the firm GOSHEN, N.Y. (Sept. 22, 2015) – Focus Media – the Hudson Valley’s largest and award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm – continues to bolster its graphic design department with the addition of Glenwood, N.J., resident Mary-Ann Ellsworth as senior graphic designer. … Continue reading “Focus Media Continues to Grow Graphic Design Department; Mary-Ann Ellsworth Appointed Senior Graphic Designer”
United Way loaned executives visit at Elant at Fishkill on 9/11 for community service work
FISHKILL, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2015) — Elant at Fishkill was the beneficiary of a kind deed in memory of 9/11 survivors and victims by United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region loan executives. The seven loaned executives spent the morning of 9/11 at Elant’s Fishkill campus sprucing up gardens by planting mums and spreading mulch. “These … Continue reading “United Way loaned executives visit at Elant at Fishkill on 9/11 for community service work”
T-Rex Releases Economic Impact Study of proposed Hyde Park development
Huge local and state-wide gains projected in new jobs, and generated tax dollars Hyde Park, N.Y. (September 15, 2015) – Developers with T-Rex Capital Group LLC unveiled the results of an economic impact study of their proposed Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park development. The results of the study, conducted by Hotel & Leisure Associates, were … Continue reading “T-Rex Releases Economic Impact Study of proposed Hyde Park development”
Elant at Goshen to hold Adult Day program open houses on Sept. 30 and Oct. 3
Attendees will learn about Elant’s medical model, ‘Daybreak’ social model add a new program for individuals with all levels of dementia which provide high quality care for recipients and caregiver respite. GOSHEN, N.Y (Sept. 14, 2015) — Elant at Goshen will be holding two upcoming open house events to educate attendees about Adult Day program options for … Continue reading “Elant at Goshen to hold Adult Day program open houses on Sept. 30 and Oct. 3”
Focus Media’s Josh and Lisa Sommers Co-Chair Two Major Upcoming Events
GOSHEN, N.Y. (Sept. 10, 2015) – Focus Media – the Hudson Valley’s largest and award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm – is proud to support upcoming community events. Focus Media President and CEO Josh Sommers and Vice President Lisa Sommers are co-chairing the American Cancer Society’s Monster Bash on Friday, Sept. 25 beginning at … Continue reading “Focus Media’s Josh and Lisa Sommers Co-Chair Two Major Upcoming Events”
UNITED WATER MANAGER RECOGNIZED FOR VOLUNTEER WORK: Jeff VanWagenen honored with Care to Share Award
WEST NYACK, NY September 8, 2015 — United Water announced that Jeff VanWagenen, manager of United Water Owego-Nichols, has been named a recipient of the company’s Care to Share Award in recognition of his volunteer work. The $1,500 grant will be shared between the Owego Junior Football League and the Owego Little League Association, both … Continue reading “UNITED WATER MANAGER RECOGNIZED FOR VOLUNTEER WORK: Jeff VanWagenen honored with Care to Share Award”
WHITECLIFF VINEYARD JOINS HUDSON VALLEY FOOD & BEVERAGE ALLIANCE
NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (Sept. 4, 2015) — Today the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) announced that Whitecliff Vineyard, an award-winning artisanal winery in Gardiner, has joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. The Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance fosters relationships between regional leaders in the food and beverage industries. The diverse membership … Continue reading “WHITECLIFF VINEYARD JOINS HUDSON VALLEY FOOD & BEVERAGE ALLIANCE”