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Tuesday, November 23, 2021Working With Words/East Fishkill Living Wins Three Awards in 2021
November 24, 2021 – East Fishkill, N.Y. – Content marketing company Working With Words, LLC is proud to be closing out the year having won three awards for their work on East Fishkill Living, a monthly community magazine that goes direct to 3,600 households in the hometown of Jeanne Cotroneo Darrow, the magazine’s founder and publisher. 1. Publication Excellence Award in Writing - Writing Series The APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and overall communications
Tuesday, November 23, 2021County Players Presents CP2 Series Readers Theatre Mini-Festival #3 on December 3, 4 & 5
County Players Presents CP2 Series Readers Theatre Mini-Festival #3 on December 3, 4 & 5 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY – County Players, one of the longest running community theatre companies in the area will present the Mini-Festival #3 in the CP2 Series Readers Theatre on December 3, 4 & 5 at County Players Falls Theatre located at 2681 W. Main, Wappingers Falls, NY.Reading #1- “Mary's Wedding” by Stephen Massicotte will be presented Friday, December 3 at 8pm, and Saturday December 4 at 2pm, directed by
Monday, November 22, 2021NEW YORK STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MINOSCA ALCANTARA APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) today announced that Dr. Minosca Alcantara has been officially appointed by the NYSBA Board of Commissioners as the Authority’s new Executive Director, after being nominated for the position by Governor Kathy Hochul. Effective Dec. 1, she will serve as the Chief Operating and Executive Officer of the Hudson Valley-based public benefit transportation authority. “The NYSBA Board of Commissioners offers a warm welcome to Minosca Alcantara as she takes on the role of
Monday, November 22, 2021Hudson Valley Credit Union promotes Nicholas Troseth to Commercial Lending Officer
Hudson Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce that Nicholas Troseth has been promoted to Commercial Lending Officer. Mr. Troseth brings over 15 years of experience to his new role, most recently serving as a Business Credit Analyst II at HVCU. Mr. Troseth began his career in financial services in 2004 as a Junior Credit Analyst. He has since grown with roles of increasing responsibility that allowed him to assist many local businesses with their commercial banking needs. Mr. Troseth holds an AAS
Wednesday, November 17, 2021Tompkins Mahopac Bank Raises Over $27,000 in the Make a Wish Foundation’s Walk for Wishes and Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
WALKS TO REMEMBER… This fall, Tompkins Mahopac Bank participated in the Make a Wish Foundation’s Walk for Wishes and the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising over $27,000 in total donations for the charities. Tompkins raised a grand total of $14,244 for the Walk for Wishes, surpassing its $10,000 goal, and a total of $13,348 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, more than doubling its $5,000 goal. The outpouring of donations for the Alzheimer’s Walk surrounded two of Tompkins’s team
Wednesday, November 17, 2021Ronald McDonald House Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign and Holiday Auction
Giving Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, refers to the Tuesday after Thanksgiving observed across the nation and is a day that encourages people to do good after days of celebrating and online shopping. Giving Tuesday, also known as #GivingTuesday for hashtag purposes, was created in 2012 as a simple idea that has become a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people to transform their communities. Over the past eight years it has grown into a day that inspires millions of people to give,
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021Greystone Programs ''Let's Wrap, Beacon!''
Greystone Programs hosts “Let’s Wrap, Beacon” at the Landmark in Beacon HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY — Kick off the holidays with Greystone Programs on Shop Local Saturday, November 27 and Second Saturday, December 11 between 11am and 5pm at The Landmark, 139 Main Street, Beacon, New York for a festive gift-wrapping event. The FREE event features gift-wrapping services with unique wrapping paper and holiday cards designed from artwork created by individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental
Monday, November 08, 2021ARDAL POWELL EARNS FSCP® FINANCIAL SERVICES CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL® DESIGNATION
November 1, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ardal Powell 460 Temple Hill Rd New Windsor, NY 12553 ardal@ardalpowell.com (845) 202-9722 ARDAL POWELL EARNS FSCP® FINANCIAL SERVICES CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL® DESIGNATION Ardal Powell, an Agent with New York Life Insurance Company's Hudson Valley General Office, has earned the Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP®) designation from the American College of Financial Services, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. According to the American College, The
Monday, November 01, 2021Help Bring Joy To a Child This 2021 Holiday Season Through Astor’s Adopt-A-Family Program
HELP BRING JOY TO A CHILD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON THROUGH ASTOR’S ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAMAnnual Program Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Children and Families in Need With the holiday season upon us, Astor Services for Children & Families, a nonprofit organization providing behavioral health and educational services to thousands of children and their families throughout the Hudson Valley and the Bronx, is seeking monetary donations and gift cards to select retailersfor its annual Adopt-A-Family program this
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Friday, October 29, 2021Joseph Kenner of Greyston Appointed to Tompkins Mahopac Bank Board of Directors
JOSEPH KENNER OF GREYSTON APPOINTED TO TOMPKINS MAHOPAC BANK BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tompkins Mahopac Bank has appointed Joseph Kenner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greyston, to its board of directors. Kenner brings over a decade of experience in both financial expertise and public policy to the board, having served as Deputy Commissioner for the Westchester County Department of Social Services prior to his three years at Greyston, where he served as Vice President for Programs and Partnerships
Thursday, October 28, 2021Sloop Brewing Holds 3rd Annual “Beers for Bears” Holiday Campaign
Sloop Brewing Company will be running their third, annual “Beers for Bears” Holiday Campaign beginning Monday, November 1 through Friday, December 10, 2021, culminating in a gift packaging event, Friday, December 17 at their East Fishkill brewery located in iPark. Over 200 teddy bears will be donated to the Toys for Tots chapters of the Hudson Valley, Westchester and Capitol Region. Sloop Brewing Company has partnered with Craft New York, their local distribution partner, to spread the word to their
Thursday, October 28, 2021Mid Hudson Construction Management Celebrated the Historic Renovation of the Firehouse Lofts at 766 Main Street with Dedication and Donation
Mid Hudson Construction Management Celebrates the Historic Renovation of the Firehouse Lofts at 766 Main Street with Dedication and Donation In its ongoing commitment to economic development in Dutchess County, Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) revealed the recently completed renovation of the former Arlington Firehouse at 766 Main Street in Poughkeepsie. Named “The Firehouse Lofts,” the highly anticipated project consists of four brand-new, one-bedroom lofts, as well as a large first-floor
Friday, October 22, 2021Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports 2021 Third Quarter Earnings
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Earnings ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation reported diluted earnings per share of $1.45 for the third quarter of 2021, compared to $1.63 reported for the third quarter of 2020. Net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $21.3 million, compared to $24.2 million for the same period in 2020. Results for the third quarter of 2021 were negatively impacted by approximately $4.1 million ($0.21
Wednesday, October 13, 2021Impact PR & Communications Grows Agency with Two New Hires; Expands its Footprint in New Jersey and Florida
IMPACT PR & COMMUNICATIONS GROWS AGENCY WITH TWO NEW HIRES; EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT IN NEW JERSEY AND FLORIDA Impact PR & Communications, Ltd., an award-winning public relations and marketing firm, based in the Hudson Valley, announced the appointment of Alli Long as account executive and Kira Leasure as senior account executive. Both Long and Leasure will support on several of the agency’s financial, construction and development, hospitality and tourism and lifestyle accounts. Long rejoins the team
Wednesday, October 13, 2021Vassar-Warner Home Celebrates Historic 150th Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Vassar-Warner Home Celebrates Historic 150th Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In continuing its commitment to serving the needs of seniors in and around Dutchess County, Vassar-Warner Home celebrated its 150th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 30. Today, Vassar-Warner Home is the only nonprofit adult home and assisted living program in Dutchess County, but the historic building that sits at 52 South Hamilton in Poughkeepsie, dates back to 1835. The building began
Thursday, September 30, 2021Max It Out Retirement Teams with iHeartMedia to Launch Podcast Aimed at Maximizing Money Management
HUDSON VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM MAX IT OUT RETIREMENT TEAMS WITH iHEARTMEDIA TO LAUNCH PODCAST AIMED AT MAXIMIZING MONEY MANAGEMENT The 930 Plan Podcast Debuts September 30, 2021 Hudson Valley-based financial services firm Max It Out Retirement has something new up its sleeve: in an exciting partnership with iHeartMedia, a new podcast series, dubbed The 930 Plan, will debut – when else? – on September 30, 2021. The podcast, hosted by Max It Out Retirement Managing Partner Chuck Omphalius, will
Thursday, September 30, 2021Astor Services’ First Annual Fall Festival to Take Place Saturday, October 16
ASTOR SERVICES’ FIRST ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16The Families for Astor Committee (FFA) will hold their first annual “Fall Festival” on Saturday, October 16 at the Black Snake Brewing Company at Old Adriance Farm; (148 Creek Road, Staatsburg, NY), to benefit Astor Services for Children & Families.Families for Astor is a group of dedicated families in the Hudson Valley who support Astor’s vulnerable children and families. The Families for Astor Committee have produced the Hudson
Thursday, September 30, 2021Attending Events Helps Support Each Other
The Chamber has a deep and rich history of assisting our regional businesses and non-profit organizations – with connectivity, resources, marketing opportunities, advocacy, and events. Our organization is robust and has a reputation for hosting a variety of events throughout our community in a given year, and this is an economic impact that penetrates into our economy. We do our best to help you connect with the community as well as with each other.We are most known for our creative, well attended, large
Monday, September 27, 2021Omni New York and Hudson River Housing Team Up to Set Plans for Second Senior Housing Development at Admiral Halsey Senior Village in Poughkeepsie
OMNI NEW YORK AND HUDSON RIVER HOUSING TEAM UP TO SET PLANS IN MOTION FOR SECOND SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT ADMIRAL HALSEY SENIOR VILLAGE IN POUGHKEEPSIE Proposed Project Answers Dutchess County’s Deep Need for Affordable Senior Housing Omni New York LLC (“Omni”), a real estate development company specializing in quality, affordable housing, together with Hudson River Housing, has announced plans for a second senior housing complex adjacent to Admiral Halsey Senior Village, located at 135 Main Street
Thursday, August 12, 2021Phoenicia Branch to Feature Paintings by Mizuyo Aburano
PHOENICIA BRANCH TO FEATURE PAINTINGS BY MIZUYO ABURANO Ulster Savings Bank would like to invite the public to their 58 Main Street, Phoenicia branch to enjoy their latest art exhibit by painter Mizuyo Aburano. Her work will be on display for the month of August. Mimi’s exhibit is titled the “Swimmers Series” and reflects her love of swimming and the feel of water. Some paintings show the view from underwater and some show splashes. She uses pastels and monotypes to express movement, energy, and joy.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation Appoints Impact PR & Communications to Advisory Board
EXPANDED IMPACT: HUDSON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPOINTS IMPACT PR & COMMUNICATIONS TO ADVISORY BOARD Adding to its roster of industry leaders and changemakers, the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) recently welcomed Impact PR & Communications to its Advisory Board of Directors. Representing the Hudson Valley-based public relations and marketing firm and New York State certified Women’s Business Enterprise is the agency’s founder and CEO, Filomena Fanelli.“Impact PR’s
Thursday, July 15, 2021Reliant Realty Becomes Ally with Event to Honor Veterans, $7,500 Donation
RELIANT REALTY BECOMES ALLY WITH EVENT TO HONOR VETERANS, $7,500 DONATION Reliant Realty, the property management team behind Admiral Halsey Senior Village in Poughkeepsie, NY, hosted a special event to help veterans locally. Dubbed ‘ADMIRAL SALUTES VETERANS’, the event honored VetZero, the veterans support initiative of Hudson River Housing. Reliant Realty Managing Director Mathew Holladay, following remarks from State Senator Sue Serino, VetZero founder Tommy Zurhellen and Hudson River Housing Executive
Friday, May 07, 2021Rebranding Effort Simplifies Tompkins Mahopac Bank Name to “Tompkins”
Rebranding Effort Simplifies Tompkins Mahopac Bank Name to “Tompkins” Tompkins Financial Corporation has announced plans for a rebranding effort which will better align its four banks in New York and Pennsylvania under the Tompkins corporate umbrella. As a result of the effort, Tompkins Mahopac Bank, headquartered in Brewster, NY, will be known simply as “Tompkins.” The three other affiliated banks – Tompkins Trust Company, headquartered in Ithaca, NY, Tompkins VIST Bank in southeastern PA, and Tompkins
Wednesday, May 05, 2021Ulster Savings Bank Celebrates 170th Anniversary with 170 Random Acts of Kindness
ULSTER SAVINGS BANK CELEBRATES 170th ANNIVERSARY WITH 170 RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESSHudson Valley Bank Marks Milestone by Spreading Kindness All Year Long Since 1851, Ulster Savings Bank has been serving customers throughout the Hudson Valley region – and this year marks the bank’s 170th anniversary. Ulster Savings is the oldest bank headquartered in the Hudson Valley and the eighth oldest bank in New York State. Over the bank’s long history, millions of dollars have been donated and thousands of local
Monday, May 03, 2021Dine Out for Mental Health Awareness Month
DINE OUT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTHProceeds to Benefit Astor Services for Children & Families Hudson Valley restaurants are stepping up in a big way for the month of May in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and to show their support for Astor Services for Children & Families (Astor) and the mental/behavioral services the nonprofit provides to children and families throughout the Hudson Valley and the Bronx. Astor has provided over 155,000 tele-mental health sessions and has admitted over
Friday, April 30, 2021Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Record First Quarter Earnings 2021
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Record First Quarter Earnings ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation reported diluted earnings per share of $1.72 for the first quarter of 2021, 224.5% over the first quarter of 2020. Net income was $25.6 million for the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 222.4% from the $7.9 million reported for the same period in 2020. President and CEO, Mr. Stephen Romaine commented, "We are extremely pleased to start
Monday, February 22, 2021Impact of COVID on Behavioral Health Agencies
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
Wednesday, February 10, 2021Tompkins Mahopac Bank Participates in the Second Round of PPP Funding: Now Open to New Business Customers
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
Friday, January 29, 2021Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Record Fourth Quarter Earning
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,
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