Celebrate U-pick apple season in Orange County, N.Y. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (August 16, 2018) – Autumn is the perfect time to take advantage of the colorful landscape and outdoor activities in Orange County, home to some of the best apples in New York State. The orchards offer a wide variety of weekend activities perfect for … Continue reading “Orange County’s Orchards Welcome Apple Lovers”
The three-week bridge program culminated with a presentation of music, dance, poetry and visual arts. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (August 14, 2018) – Students from the Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School demonstrated deep cultural and historical awareness during a moving showcase held at the Mount Vernon High School Auditorium on Friday, August 10, … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School Students Celebrate Activism in Summer Arts Showcase”
Area WWII and Korean War veterans invited to apply WALDEN, N.Y. (Aug. 13, 2018) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight is still seeking veterans for its 21st mission taking place on Saturday, October 6th. The flight will depart New York Stewart International Airport in New Windsor taking veterans on an all-expense paid trip to visit our … Continue reading “Hudson Valley Honor Flight accepting applications for “Mission 21” to Washington, D.C. on October 6”
$250,000 grant will help fund the development of the overall community. LIBERTY, N.Y. (August 9, 2018) – The Town of Liberty was awarded the 2018 Sullivan Renaissance Municipal Partnership Award during the annual awards ceremony at Bethel Woods on Monday, August 6, 2018 where over $500,000 in grants and scholarships were given out. The Awards … Continue reading “Town of Liberty is Awarded Golden Feather Grant from Sullivan Renaissance”
Former Associate Superintendent of Human Resources assumes new leadership position MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (August 6, 2018) — Mount Vernon City School District recently announced the appointment of Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell, the former Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, to a new leadership position. In July 2018, Dr. Manning Campbell began her new role as the … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District Appoints Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell to New Student Support Services Role”
In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting and other incidents of discrimination and violence, Director of Arts & Gifted and Talented Education Evelyn Collins reflected on the impact of young people as activists and advocates for human rights. This reflection inspired “And the Children Shall Lead Them,” a presentation that culminates three weeks of hard … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School Celebrates Young People as Activists against Discrimination in Presentation of “And the Children Shall Lead Them””
More than $90 million invested in walkable town center; project will create the opportunity to live, work, shop and play in one location PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. (August 1, 2018) — Shovels pierced earth today, breaking ground on Dutchess County’s first pre-planned community. Eastdale Village, with more than $90 million invested in the project, is a … Continue reading “Kirchhoff Companies Breaks Ground on Eastdale Village, a First of its Kind in Pre-Planned Living in Dutchess County”
For about 40 students from four City School District of New Rochelle elementary schools, summer is time to turn on the STEAM – and they’re loving it. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade from Columbus, Jefferson and Trinity elementary schools and the Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center have been making notes on objects found in … Continue reading “Summer STEAM Means Having Fun While Learning”
Discover everything Orange County has to offer during the Hudson Valley’s most colorful time of the year. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (August 1, 2018)- Thanks to its spectacular scenery, acclaimed restaurants, hotels, famous historic sites, and delicious farm fare, Orange County has become one of New York’s premiere destinations. Travel just an hour north of New … Continue reading “Fall Festivals Highlight Scenery, Agriculture, Culture and More in Orange County, N.Y.”
NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (July 31, 2018) —Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, recently announced the opening of a new emergency response station in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Station 24 will be Mobile Life’s third station in the Town of Poughkeepsie and will be located in the southeastern portion … Continue reading “Mobile Life Support Services Announces Poughkeepsie Emergency Response Station”
