Recent KPMG study and public comment reduces length of requested PILOT GOSHEN, N.Y. (Feb. 27, 2017) — Merlin Entertainments has announced it will seek a 20-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the proposed LEGOLAND® New York theme park. The 20-year PILOT agreement was suggested by the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) … Continue reading “Merlin Entertainments to seek a 20-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the proposed LEGOLAND® New York theme park”
Month: February 2017
Celebrate All Things Irish in Orange County, New York
St. Patrick’s Day events make March the perfect time for a Hudson Valley getaway. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (February 22, 2017) – Visitors of every nationality will find themselves lucky to be in Orange County this March. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are planned throughout the month that are sure to have all eyes, whether Irish or … Continue reading “Celebrate All Things Irish in Orange County, New York”
City School District of New Rochelle hires new director of technology
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – (Feb. 17, 2017) – The City School District of New Rochelle has appointed Michael A. Tromblee as the new director of technology. The Board of Education approved Tromblee’s appointment at its meeting last week. Tromblee previously served as the director of technology for the Pelham Union Free School District from 2011 … Continue reading “City School District of New Rochelle hires new director of technology”
Auditions for Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School to be held March 3 and 4 at Mount Vernon High School
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Feb. 17, 2017) – The Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School will host auditions for students entering the sixth to ninth grade in September 2017. The auditions are at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 4 at Mount Vernon High School. The auditions will … Continue reading “Auditions for Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School to be held March 3 and 4 at Mount Vernon High School”
Barnes & Noble Book Fair Scheduled for March 11
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Feb. 16, 2017) – The Mount Vernon City School District will host its Barnes & Noble Book Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 11. It will be located at the Barnes & Noble Eastchester, 680 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The event is part of the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge. … Continue reading “Barnes & Noble Book Fair Scheduled for March 11”
Stay Warm at Orange County’s Indoor Attractions
Winter is the perfect season to visit museums and more in the Hudson Valley. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (February 15, 2017) – Bad weather doesn’t have to mean a day at home on the couch. In fact, it’s the perfect time of year to take in all of the great indoor attractions Orange County has to … Continue reading “Stay Warm at Orange County’s Indoor Attractions”
School District Graduation Rate Jumps 6 Percentage Points
Increase shows that the district and its students are advancing the mission of the 20/20 Vision, Superintendent Dr. Hamilton says MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Feb. 14, 2017) – The student graduation rate within the Mount Vernon City School District has grown an exceptional 6 percentage points in 2016. The New York State Education Department today announced … Continue reading “School District Graduation Rate Jumps 6 Percentage Points”
Mount Vernon City School District Hosts Parent Involvement Day
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (Feb. 14, 2017) — The Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) hosted its annual Parent Involvement Day Monday. Schools opened their doors to parents to spend the day with their children and see how they learn in the classroom. “Bringing our district’s parents into the classrooms and having them engaged with their … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Hosts Parent Involvement Day”
Walden Savings Bank Participates in Representative Sean Patrick Maloney’s Valentines for Veterans Initiative
Montgomery, N.Y. (February 13, 2017) – Employees and customers of Walden Savings Bank for the second year in a row participated in Representative Sean Patrick Maloney’s “Valentines for Veterans” initiative. More than 1,000 cards were presented to John Tegeler, Director, Veterans’ and Military Advocate to Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, Friday, February 10th at the Bank’s … Continue reading “Walden Savings Bank Participates in Representative Sean Patrick Maloney’s Valentines for Veterans Initiative”
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets to Mark Presidents’ Day Weekend
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will commemorate Presidents’ Day with extended hours, special deals and a sidewalk sale WHAT: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will have extended hours, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during Presidents’ Day weekend. Shoppers can also enjoy special deals and a sidewalk sale. WHEN: Friday, Feb. 17, through Monday, Feb. 20, 9 … Continue reading “Woodbury Common Premium Outlets to Mark Presidents’ Day Weekend”