WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (March 30, 2016)— Aurochemicals, a global leader in the manufacturing of natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry, is expanding operations with its recent purchase of a 25,000 square foot industrial/office building in Chester, N.Y. The Chester complex gives Aurochemicals additional warehouse, manufacturing, office and compliance laboratory space. “This building purchase … Continue reading “Aurochemicals expands operations with purchase of 25,000 square foot building”
Month: March 2016
George F. Baker High School announces its Class of 2016 valedictorian and salutatorian
Tuxedo Union Free School District TUXEDO, N.Y. (March 28, 2016) —- The Class of 2016 valedictorian and salutatorian have been named at George F. Baker High School in Tuxedo. Valedictorian Madeline Doyle has a 98.52 GPA. She is president of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society, co-president of the student and senior councils, … Continue reading “George F. Baker High School announces its Class of 2016 valedictorian and salutatorian”
Glen Arden to host Old Newburgh Railroad Club train show on April 3
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 woman wins Glen Arden raffle to Westchester Dinner Theater
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”
Hudson Valley EDs & MEDs Power Panel Addresses Regional Health Care and Higher Education Growth and Collaboration
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”
Mild Weather Draws Visitors to Outdoor Destinations
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”
Jackie Horner’s “Dirty Dancing” memories shared at Glen Arden
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”
Voters approve Mount Vernon City School District’s $108 million 20/20 Vision bond referendum by 4-to-1 margin
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”
Mount Vernon City School District $108 million 20/20 Vision Bond Referendum Will Add Full-day Pre-K and Reconfigure Elementary Schools
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”
Town and Village of Liberty Receive Joint Municipal Grant for Community Improvements
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”