MLK Celebrations, Odessa at Sundance, Congrats Local College Students

1.     Veterans’ Wall of Fame

Senator Greg Ball (R, C – Patterson) will unveil his traveling Veterans’ Wall of Fame Thursday evening at John Jay Middle School in Cross River, NY. The wall pays tribute to the twenty-seven veterans from throughout the Hudson Valley who were honored at a Veterans’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony back in November. Each city, town and village within the Senator’s district was asked to nominate a Veteran. Read about Peekskill and Cortlandt’s Hall of Famers here.

2.     Local Kids on Geneseo President and Dean’s List

The State University of New York Geneseo released its honor lists this month. Congratulations to Kristen Kolb from Cortlandt Manor, who was named to the President's List for the fall semester 2011. To be on the list, a student must have achieved an A in all coursework (4.0 grade point average) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Also congratulations to Samantha Davidson, Marni Fritz and Aaron Kapur, all of Cortlandt Manor for making Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2011. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours.

If your child made President’s, Dean’s or honor’s list show them how proud you are by

  3.     Web-series Filmed in Peekskill at Sundance

Al Thompson, who filmed the web-series in Peekskill last winter, has seen great success. He will be talking at the Sundance Film Festival with his partner Brian Rolling, courtesy of the Black House Foundation. For more info and dates (CLICK HERE).  Congratulations to all those involved with Odessa. 

4.     Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School Presents the Sound of Music

The musical will be performed on Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 21 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the VanCortlandtville Elementary School. Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door

Tickets sold at the door or you can order by calling (914) 245-1885

5.     Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations

Check back at 5 p.m. for a full guide to MLK day celebrations going on in Peekskill, Cortlandt and throughout the region.