NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2025 – Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle member Mikayla Williams, 13, had two goals when taking centerstage to perform “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey at the Club’s Holiday Showcase: “Having fun and showing what we can do!” Williams and her fellow teenage singers … Continue reading “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Holiday Showcase Spotlights Talents, Enthusiasm and Spirit as Youths Sing and Dance for Huge Crowd”
Year: 2025
Focus Media Designs 64-page Veteran Yearbook
Focus Media recently created a veteran yearbook that debuted at Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s 2025 Lunch of Honor, which took place on December 7, 2025 at Resorts World Catskills. The yearbook features headshots of all of the veterans who took part in an Honor Flight in the past year, as well as ads from many … Continue reading “Focus Media Designs 64-page Veteran Yearbook”
Holiday Tree of Life Brings Community Together to Remember Loved Ones and Support Hospice Care in Orange & Sullivan Counties
NEWBURGH, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2025 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties gathered with community members on Wednesday, Dec. 10 to dedicate its annual Holiday Tree of Life. The seasonal tribute offers families and friends a meaningful way to remember loved ones while supporting Hospice’s mission to provide compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual end-of-life care … Continue reading “Holiday Tree of Life Brings Community Together to Remember Loved Ones and Support Hospice Care in Orange & Sullivan Counties”
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Embraces the Spirit of Thanksgiving By Providing Meals and Support for 781 Families
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2025 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle embraced Thanksgiving’s vibrant spirit of giving and caring in a big way this year, ensuring that youths and families received extra support through 781 meals, food bags and vouchers proudly provided to families across New Rochelle. This generous sharing of … Continue reading “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Embraces the Spirit of Thanksgiving By Providing Meals and Support for 781 Families”
Edgemont Junior Senior High School Unveils Upgraded Fitness Center
SCARSDALE, N.Y. (Nov. 25, 2025) – The Edgemont School District has unveiled an upgraded, fully equipped Fitness Center at Edgemont Junior Senior High School, outfitted to meet a wide range of fitness goals and featuring more than two dozen exercise machines, benches and other devices, as well as a range of weights. The enhanced 2,100-square-foot area … Continue reading “Edgemont Junior Senior High School Unveils Upgraded Fitness Center”
In Orange County, N.Y, Find Free and Affordable Fun Everywhere You Turn
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (Nov. 17, 2025) – Whether you’re watching your spending or simply love great value, Orange County, N.Y., is packed with free and low-cost outings, activities, and memorable experiences. Explore history, score discounted movie tickets, discover outdoor adventures and spark your holiday spirit all without stretching your budget. Even getting around is less … Continue reading “In Orange County, N.Y, Find Free and Affordable Fun Everywhere You Turn”
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and CEO Becky Mazzanobile Honored for Second Straight Year for Outstanding Leadership and Innovation at Boys & Girls Clubs of America Northeast Leadership Conference
Chief Program Officer William Iannuzzi Earns Advocacy Innovation Award for Exceptional Youth Civic Engagement NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2025 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle recently received several prestigious honors from Boys & Girls Clubs of America recognizing outstanding leadership and innovation across the organization. CEO Becky Mazzanobile was named the … Continue reading “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and CEO Becky Mazzanobile Honored for Second Straight Year for Outstanding Leadership and Innovation at Boys & Girls Clubs of America Northeast Leadership Conference”
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan’s Sixth Annual Community Breakfast Features Caregivers’ Emotional Stories of Courage, Compassion and Dignity
Event Reinforces Importance of Hospice’s Local Roots, Community Team and Diverse Services Offered Since 1988 MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2025 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc.’s Sixth Annual Community Breakfast celebrated the profound difference Hospice makes through caregivers who shared touching stories of supporting patients during their final life journey. The ”Real Stories, … Continue reading “Hospice of Orange & Sullivan’s Sixth Annual Community Breakfast Features Caregivers’ Emotional Stories of Courage, Compassion and Dignity”
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Hosts Sixth Annual Community Breakfast: Real Stories. Real Impact.
NEWBURGH, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2025 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. will host its Sixth Annual Community Breakfast: Real Stories. Real Impact., on Nov. 5 at The Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown, N.Y., a morning of connection, reflection and inspiration for the community. The complimentary breakfast celebrates the heart of hospice care … Continue reading “Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Hosts Sixth Annual Community Breakfast: Real Stories. Real Impact.”
Aurochemicals Expands Warehouse and Implements Innovations to Celebrate 30 Years and Global Success
WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (Oct. 28, 2025) – Aurochemicals, an internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients in the flavor and fragrance industry, has expanded its facilities and implemented a variety of customer-centric innovations as it marks its 30th anniversary. “Aurochemicals strives every day to be the global leader in quality and customer service, which we power … Continue reading “Aurochemicals Expands Warehouse and Implements Innovations to Celebrate 30 Years and Global Success”
Orange County Chamber of Commerce Names Second Annual ‘5 Under 50: Shooting Stars!’ Winners
Orange County, N.Y. (Oct. 24, 2025) – The Orange County Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its second annual “5 Under 50; The Shooting Stars!” awards recognizing leaders in diverse enterprises for their outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to their respective fields. The winners represent a range of workplace settings – a hair … Continue reading “Orange County Chamber of Commerce Names Second Annual ‘5 Under 50: Shooting Stars!’ Winners”
Employer Recognition Summit Honors Businesses Employing People with Disabilities – And Advocates for More Workplace Opportunities and Equality
NEWBURGH, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2025 – Six Hudson Valley business that exemplify innovation in inclusive employment practices were honored during a recognition summit in which speakers advocated for more employment opportunities for this community and outlined the benefits of inclusive employment. The National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Employer Recognition Summit was coordinated by Hudson … Continue reading “Employer Recognition Summit Honors Businesses Employing People with Disabilities – And Advocates for More Workplace Opportunities and Equality”
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s Board of Directors Elects New Leadership, Adding Role Models Who Blend Character, Professional Success and Life Achievement
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has elected new leadership and added a new member, all committed to advancing the life-changing success of the Club, which in 2024 set a record with more than 10,000 youths served. The Board is now led … Continue reading “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s Board of Directors Elects New Leadership, Adding Role Models Who Blend Character, Professional Success and Life Achievement”
Orange County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Heather Bell Honored as 2025 Woman of Achievement in Economic Development by Orange County Partnership
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (Oct. 14, 2025) – Heather Bell, President & CEO of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, was honored as the 2025 Woman of Achievement in Economic Development at the Orange County Partnership’s Annual Investor Breakfast Oct. 7 at The Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown, N.Y. Bell, whose Chamber was recently named 2025 … Continue reading “Orange County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Heather Bell Honored as 2025 Woman of Achievement in Economic Development by Orange County Partnership”
Healey Lincoln Hosts “Embrace For Good” Test-Drive Fundraiser to Benefit Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
GOSHEN, N.Y. (Oct. 14, 2025) – Healey Lincoln, a member of Healey Brothers Automotive Group, is inviting the community to get behind the wheel for a cause. On Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Healey Lincoln will host a special test drive event at the Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley … Continue reading “Healey Lincoln Hosts “Embrace For Good” Test-Drive Fundraiser to Benefit Food Bank of the Hudson Valley”
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Young Adults Praised by Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera at 3rd Annual Mariano Rivera Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic
Rivera Commends Participants in Innovative Workforce and Career Development Program Funded by Rivera Foundation at Two Club Locations NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2025 – Six Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle young adults were celebrated for career-development accomplishments by New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera at a dinner that in part spotlighted his … Continue reading “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Young Adults Praised by Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera at 3rd Annual Mariano Rivera Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic”
Healey Brothers’ Driven to Give Foundation Donates $30,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley
Funds Will Help Grant Life-Changing Wishes to Local Children Facing Critical Illnesses GOSHEN, N.Y. (Oct. 7, 2025) – Healey Brothers Automotive Group’s Driven to Give Foundation has donated $30,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley, supporting its mission to bring hope, strength and joy to children battling critical illnesses. The generosity will help grant at least three … Continue reading “Healey Brothers’ Driven to Give Foundation Donates $30,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley”
Fall Fun in Orange County, N.Y., Bursts with Pumpkins to Pick, Cider to Sip and – for the Bold – Halloween Frights to Brave
The air is crisp, the apple cider is fresh pressed, and the leaves are glowing with vibrant color. Orange County, N.Y. kicks off the season with Halloween thrills and chills—perfect for those who dare, complete with fall festivals, scenic drives, pick-your-own pumpkins, and orchard days. Finish it off by stocking up on farm-fresh foods for … Continue reading “Fall Fun in Orange County, N.Y., Bursts with Pumpkins to Pick, Cider to Sip and – for the Bold – Halloween Frights to Brave”