Fishkill & White Plains, N.Y. – March 1, 2021 – Cuddy & Feder LLP is pleased to announce that Hon. Peter M. Forman has joined the firm as Of Counsel in our Fishkill, N.Y., office focusing on mediation and arbitration cases and the general practice of law. Judge Forman recently retired from the bench after 21 years of public service. He served as a judge for the Dutchess County Court in New York since 2011 and also served as an Acting Justice of the Dutchess County Supreme Court since 2001.Judge Forman, a
Tompkins Financial Advisors Expands “Women & Wellness” Financial Roundtable Discussions to the Hudson Valley Region Growth of Complimentary Monthly Series Based on Interest; Need for Increased Financial Literacy Among Women Just in time for Women’s History Month in March, and in response to data showing women’s increased interest in saving more for unexpected circumstances since the pandemic, Tompkins Financial Advisors is growing its recently launched Women & Wellness financial roundtable discussions
TOMPKINS FINANCIAL ADVISORS HOLDS FREETRUSTS AND ESTATES SEMINAR Virtual Event, on March 9, Sheds Light on Planning, Protecting and Potential Pitfalls Committed to supporting customers as they navigate life decisions, even remotely, Tompkins Mahopac Bank (TMB)has teamed up with Tompkins Financial Advisors to host a virtual seminar, “Is There a Trust in Your Future?” in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties. Open to the public, the free workshop will be held online on Tuesday, March 9 from 11:30
Veteran Hudson Valley Journalist, John Barry, Joins Content Studio Wappingers Falls, NY: Content Studio @ Martinelli Custom Publishing is pleased to announce that John Barry has joined its team as Contributing Editor. Barry is widely known in the Hudson Valley from his nearly 20-year career as a staff writer for Poughkeepsie Journal Media, a Gannett Company. In his role as Contributing Editor, Barry will be involved in the planning and execution of all content development, working with staff and
(Kingston, NY) Ulster Savings Bank recently announced the promotion of Gregg Jocelyn to First Vice President of IT Services at the bank’s 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston headquarters. “Technology continues to be more important to our strategic future which has increased Gregg’s responsibilities,” said Bill Calderara, President and CEO of Ulster Savings. “Under his leadership, not only has our technology improved but so has our security and controls, as measured by our outside audits and reviews,” he
Report on Impact of COVID Finds that Behavioral Health Agencies Saw 77% Increase in Demand While Losing Over $500,000 On Average The Coalition for Behavioral Health calls on the State to provide additional funding to address revenue shortfalls and offers recommendations on how New York can be prepared for future crises To view report titled “Lessons Learned: Challenges and Successes of New York’s Behavioral Health Provider Agencies During the Pandemic”, click here Today, The Coalition for
Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley announced their partnership with Smart D2 Playrooms, a lifestyle playroom brand that designs high end playrooms and gives back to the community through their Flower Power Fund. Smart D2 Playrooms plans to remodel the existing playroom at the Ronald McDonald House that was built almost decade ago when the House first opened. The playroom is dedicated in memory of Jamie Levy, the niece of Ronald McDonald House Board Chairman, Rich Landau whose family named
Vassar Brothers Medical Center just recently appointed Dr. Adam T. Silverman director of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Silverman is a double board-certified plastic surgeon that has had privileges to operate at Vassar since 2012. He graduated from plastic & reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago the year prior. Dr. Silverman has offered state of the art procedures and technologies for the benefit of the Mid-Hudson Valley. Some of these procedures deal with breast
Habitat Dutchess ReStore is looking for donations of new and gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more. Are you ready to clean out home and garage clutter? Trying to justify purchasing new furniture? Do you have business inventory that’s costing you money? Habitat Dutchess ReStore is your solution. They gratefully accept small and large donations, and the resale of donations helps build Habitat Homes for low-wage working families who qualify for the program. Donations
AN OPEN DOOR: TOMPKINS MAHOPAC BANK TO HOST FREE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR ON FEBRUARY 23 Committed to supporting customers as they navigate life decisions, even remotely, Tompkins Mahopac Bank (TMB)has teamed up with Hudson River Housing to host a virtual First-Time Homebuyers Seminar for would-be buyers in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties. Open to the public, the free workshop will be held online on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and will cover the available programs and
(Kingston, NY) Ulster Insurance Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, recently announced the promotion of Steve Gadaleto, RHU®, REBC®, to Vice President. “Steve has continued to improve the efficiency and customer experience for Ulster Insurance. Under his leadership, his team has exceeded their revenue goals for the past two years,” said Bill Calderara, President and CEO of Ulster Savings. “He is focused on his personal development and the development of his team,” he added. Mr.
KeyCorp Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion National honors include being a top employer for LGBTQ equality, gender parity and an inclusive culture February 11, 2021 – KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) recently received two national honors that highlight its longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The recognition Key received includes: Best Places to Work for LGBTQ EqualityFor the thirteenth time, Key was recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Tompkins Mahopac Bank Participates in the Second Round of PPP Funding; Now Open to New Business Customers Tompkins Mahopac Bank has launched its online application portal for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) second round of funding for businesses, and is now accepting applications from businesses located within its geographic service areas who do not yet maintain an active business checking or loan account with Tompkins, as described on
Tompkins Mahopac Bank Announces BankPresident & CEO, Gerald J. Klein, Jr. to Retire; David DeMilia Appointed Successor The Board of Directors of Tompkins Mahopac Bank today announced that Gerald J. Klein, Jr. will retire as president and CEO of Tompkins Mahopac Bank after 26 years of service to the company. In anticipation of his retirement, Tompkins Mahopac Bank has worked on a succession plan to assure a smooth transition of leadership and is delighted to announce the appointment of David DeMilia,
Over the course of three months ending in December 2020, Astor Services for Children & Families, (https://www.astorservices.org), which provides behavioral and educational services for thousands of children and their families throughout the Bronx and Mid-Hudson Valley, provided gift cards to families and children in need through its annual Adopt-A-Family program. With generous donations of more than $120,000 from 430 individuals, corporations and groups across the Hudson Valley region and the Bronx,
Mount Sinai Facial Plastic Surgery Fellow Joins Poughkeepsie’s Facial Plastic Surgery & Oasis Medispa Poughkeepsie, NY – We are pleased to announce that Mount Sinai Facial Plastic Surgery Fellow, Dr. Thai Cung, has joined established facial plastic surgeon Dr. Manoj T. Abraham’s Poughkeepsie practice, Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery and Oasis MediSpa. Dr. Cung is in the elite Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the prestigious New York City Mount Sinai Hospital Department of
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Record Fourth Quarter Earnings ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation reported diluted earnings per share of $1.61 for the fourth quarter of 2020, up 15.0% compared to $1.40 reported in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $24.0 million, a $2.9 million increase over net income reported for the same period in 2019. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020,
The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter’s Subzero Heroes fundraiser, now in its 11th year, is normally held at Berean Park in Highland, where participants jump into freezing Berean Lake to raise money for the cause. Because of COVID-19, however, this year’s event will be different. Instead of a large gathering at the lake, the Association is inviting people to get cold anywhere they choose to end Alzheimer’s. Whether it’s plunging into a snow-filled kiddy pool in your backyard, making snow angels
HUDSON VALLEY’S FC MALAGA CITY NEW YORK CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY; NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEARGroundbreaking Soccer Academy Sees Incredible Demand, Meets Growing Need for Alternative Schooling and High-Level Sports Training On the heels of celebrating its first full academic year, FC Malaga City New York, the region’s first and only elite all-boys academy providing direct pathways for athletes who wish to pursue collegiate and professional athletic careers in soccer,
TIMELY TOPIC: TOMPKINS MAHOPAC BANK TO PRESENT FREE “FINANCIAL FRAUD AND DATA PROTECTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS” WORKSHOPVirtual Seminar to Offer Actionable Tips for 2021 and Beyond In an effort to protect Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester County business owners from the perils of fraud – particularly while many remain in a remote or partially remote work environment – Tompkins Mahopac Bank (TMB)will host a virtual workshop on “Financial Fraud and Data Protection for your Business” on Wednesday, February 17
Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley announced the appointment of Raquel Raoul as a new board member effective this month. Raoul joins a board of directors made up of 14 members from throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Connecticut. Raoul, a resident of Poughkeepsie, serves as a Director of Nursing (DON) at Maria Ferari Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. She holds a master’s degree in nursing and a bachelor’s degree in finance. Raquel brings nine years’
Astor Services for Children & Families’ new CEO, Yvette Bairan, was appointed Board member of COFCCA (Council of Families and Child Caring Agencies), a New York City-based nonprofit that offers leadership, voice and vision to the private nonprofit agencies that provide the vast majority of child welfare and juvenile justice services in New York. She also was appointed co-chair of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee for New York State Coalition for Children's Behavioral Health, an organization that
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Increased Second Quarter Earnings ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation reported diluted earnings per share of $1.44 for the second quarter of 2020, up 13.4% compared to $1.27 reported in the second quarter of 2019. Net income for the second quarter of 2020 was $21.4 million, compared to $19.4 million reported for the same period in 2019. For the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2020, diluted
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