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Americans with Disabilities Act Evaluated by Independent Living

On the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Independent Living Executive Director Doug Hovey said that progress has been made since the landmark legislation was passed, “but we have to continue to fight for enforcement.” Hovey was the guest speaker at today’s (August 13) breakfast meeting of the Orange County Chamber of […]

Combat search and rescue demo to be performed at New York air show

Air Show

The New York Air Show at Stewart International Airport on August 29-30 will be the only air show in the country to feature a military Combat Search and Rescue Mission demonstration this year, giving attendees an up-close look at how our troops are rescued when they are behind enemy lines. New York’s 106th Air National […]

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Conduct “Hello to Hired” Workshop

Hello To Hired

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals recently conducted another “Hello to Hired” Workshop, this time in the city of Newburgh. The workshop was held as part of Orange-Ulster BOCES’ 2015 Youth Force Program. Fifteen high school students attended the workshop as part of a Newburgh Free Academy job ready program. The Young Professionals […]