Greater Hudson Valley

Optimum Community presented a $1,000 donation to Warwick Valley High School for their participation in this year’s Charity Champions program.

Optimum Community presented a $1,000 donation to Warwick Valley High School for their participation in this year’s Charity Champions program.

As Charity Champions grand prize winner in Hudson Valley for the 2015-2016 school year, students from Putnam Valley High School’s Make a Difference Club attended a celebration to honor their achievements.

As Charity Champions grand prize winner in Hudson Valley for the 2015-2016 school year, students from Putnam Valley High School’s Make a Difference Club attended a celebration to honor their achievements.

8th Grader Emily Afriyie from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School was a runner-up in Optimum Community's inaugural Black History Month Essay Contest.

8th Grader Emily Afriyie from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School was a runner-up in Optimum Community's inaugural Black History Month Essay Contest.

For Optimum Community's Charity Champions program, North Salem High School's Video Broadcasting Club held a 'How-To' Festival to benefit the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

For Optimum Community's Charity Champions program, North Salem High School's Video Broadcasting Club held a 'How-To' Festival to benefit the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Students in the SADD Club at Beacon High School were presented with a check for $1,000 from Optimum Community to award to their charity, Puppies Behind Bars.

Students in the SADD Club at Beacon High School were presented with a check for $1,000 from Optimum Community to award to their charity, Puppies Behind Bars.