Tag: Hudson Valley

Marcus Molinaro : A Life in Politics

by Ema Fernandez, posted in Hudson Valley, News, Politics

“Everyday somebody called and had some problem and I was their way of solving it.”

Marc Molinaro is a man who has given his entire career to public service, and there are no signs of slowing down.  At the age of 18, Marc Molinaro was elected to the Board of Trustees in Tivalli, a year later he became mayor, and proceeded to be re-elected five times, and was elected four times to the Dutchess County Legislature.  At 36 years old Molinaro was elected as Dutchess County’s 7th County Executive, the youngest executive in county history.

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Hudson Valley Flu Epidemic

by Ema Fernandez, posted in Health, Hudson Valley, Uncategorized, Weather

The 2017-2018 flu season is being seen as one of the most dangerous yet.  With everyone on their guard, those that are even suspected of having the flu are cautioned to stay away from public activities, so that others don’t become infected.  Governor Andrew Cuomo’s statement from January 23, 2018, instructed those who had still not received their flu shot to do so quickly, “With flu cases on the rise, New Yorkers should take steps to get vaccinated and protect themselves and their loved ones,” Governor Cuomo said. “I am directing the Department of Health to work with local providers to help protect our communities from this flu outbreak, and I urge all New Yorkers to visit local health centers and get vaccinated as soon as possible.”  

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Marist’s Ethical Fashion Initiative Club, Changing the World One Garment at a Time.

by Ema Fernandez, posted in Fashion, Hudson Valley, Marist

As of 2017 The Business of Fashion has ranked Marist Fashion Program as 38th globally in their annual ranking of fashion schools, but how much are these students learning about the ethical aspect of fashion.  In 2016, alumni Rebekkah Coclasure started her senior year of college with one goal in mind, to startup the Ethical Fashion Initiative Club.  By the end of her senior year she had succeeded, but has anyone stopped to wonder where are they now?  With that stood other looming questions, what have they done for ethical fashion and where are they headed for the future?

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A Song, A Dance, but No Show Plan?

by Ema Fernandez, posted in Arts and Entertainment, Hudson Valley, Uncategorized

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.—Two months into the fall semester, the Marist College Theater Program continues to have a murky future regarding their spring musical. They have changed their musical of choice twice, from West Side Story to The King and I.  The original choice for the Spring Musical 2018 slot had been Fiddler on the Roof, but had to be changed on account of losing the rights with the show currently touring.  From there the program went in the West Side Story direction, a decision that was later changed to the current show The King and I, and an update as of October 17, 2017, at 10:00 am it was announced that the musical is will not be.

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New York Stage and Film Spends their Summer at Vassar

by Ema Fernandez, posted in Arts and Entertainment, Hudson Valley, Uncategorized

If you are a local in the area you’ve heard of Vassar, and if you’re a theater kid living in the area you’ve definitely heard of the Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College. But were you aware of the New York Stage and Film has a partnership with the college?

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What is the CIA Marriott-Pavillion?

by Ema Fernandez, posted in Arts and Entertainment, Culinary Institute, Hudson Valley, Music, Uncategorized

“We are immensely grateful to The Culinary Institute of America, and the visionary Dr. Tim Ryan, who with his incomparable staff, gave us a spectacular platform from which to share our work these past few years. It is with profound gratitude that we recognize and thank our staff, board members, community champions, sponsors, and most of all, our audiences, who made Half Moon Theatre soar.

THANK YOU and we hope you all continue to support live theatre — wherever you may live!!”

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