Burberry Laying Off 1,700 Workers As High-End Fashion Designer's Sales Plunge
Burberry is cutting more than 1,500 jobs worldwide after the British luxury fashion brand saw a steep drop in profits.
The company will lay off about 1,700 workers by 2027, Burberry said in an earnings report on Wednesday, May 14. The job cuts are part of a broader restructuring plan, aiming to save 100 million British pounds.
The cuts will come from operational expenses, including procurement, real estate, and staffing. Burberry said the changes are "subject to consultation where applicable."
The layoffs follow a difficult year for Burberry, which reported a 94% drop in adjusted oper…
Beloved Hudson Valley Teacher Dies At 52
A beloved Hudson Valley teacher has died after a battle with a brain tumor.
Orange County resident Sue Giza, age 52, of Middletown, a 10th-grade math teacher Monroe-Woodbury High School in Central Valley, died on Monday, May 24.
"During her time at Monroe-Woodbury, she inspired many young people and was a kind and supportive colleague. She will forever be missed," the school district said.
Besides her love of rock concerts and teaching, Giza's many interests included cooking, bike riding, cross country skiing, and winemaking.
"She would spend hours at a time in her ka…
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found
Update:
A 57-year-old woman who went missing in the area has been found.
Orange County resident Lisa Lachover-Merksamer, of Warwick, was last seen on Saturday, Sept. 26, state police said.
She was located safe Tuesday night, Sept. 29, state police announced on Wednesday morning, Sept. 30.
Original report:
A 57-year-old woman has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.
Orange County resident Lisa Lachover-Merksamer, of Warwick, was last seen on Saturday, Sept. 26, state police said.
When she left her residence, she left a note stating that …
Here Are The Highest Rated Orange County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Take a big, juicy bite into these Orange County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp
Clemson Bros. Brewery (22 Cottage Street in Middletown)
With locations in Middletown and New Paltz, Clemson Brewery has earned a 4/5-star rating on Yelp. The restaurant is applauded for its array of meticulously crafted and aptly-named burgers, such as the “Big Bad Wolf” (Applewood smoked bacon, bacon aioli, onion jam, Taylor ham and smoked gouda) and the “Star Victor” (button mushrooms, aged Swiss, Clemson stout caramelized onions, garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato). Other strange yet succulent toppings…
