County Executive’s Corner: “Our Bridge, Our Future”

County Executive’s Corner: “Our Bridge, Our Future”

By County Executive Ed Day Last week the Thruway Authority announced the formation of a Toll Advisory Panel to review toll rates, potential resident and commuter discount programs and commercial vehicle rates over the Tappan Zee Bridge. I have expressed concern for how the new bridge will be funded for years now, stating that it […]

HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL & UNITED SPINAL HUDSON VALLEY PRESENT A TABOO SEMINAR FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES

HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL & UNITED SPINAL HUDSON VALLEY PRESENT A TABOO SEMINAR FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES

Helen Hayes Hospital will present a Taboo Seminar in conjunction with the Hudson Valley Chapter of United Spinal on Wednesday, July 24 from 5-8 p.m. in the hospital’s Noyes Conference Room. The seminar will delve into topics commonly viewed as taboo for individuals living with spinal cord injury and other disabilities and will welcome guest speakers […]

College Welcomes New VP for Institutional Advancement

College Welcomes New VP for Institutional Advancement

Orangeburg, NY – President Sr. Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., Ph.D., announced today that Joseph G. Valenti has been named Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In this role, Valenti will be responsible for fundraising, alumni relations, special events, marketing, and communications at the College. As part of the leadership team, he will serve as a member […]

U.S. Dependence on China for Medicine a Major Problem

U.S. Dependence on China for Medicine a Major Problem

By Rosemary Gibson   As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, Washington is waking up to the threat posed by Beijing’s longstanding espionage and cyber hacking. But there’s another looming problem—and one that’s been overlooked for too long: America’s growing dependence on China for prescription drugs. Right now, millions of Americans are taking medicines […]

Taking its toll: The Thruway Authority hears testimony from commuters

Taking its toll: The Thruway Authority hears testimony from commuters

By Joe Kuhn Last Tuesday The New York State Thruway Authority held the first meeting of its newly formed Toll Advisory Panel. The group has been tasked with reviewing toll rates, potential resident and commuter discount programs and commercial vehicle rates on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. During their initial meeting the panel heard […]