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Friday, January 22, 2021Ronald McDonald House Appoints New Board Member
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’
Tuesday, January 19, 2021Astor CEO and Dutchess County Resident Yvette Bairan Honored Among Bronx’s Elite “Power Women”
ASTOR CEO AND DUTCHESS COUNTY RESIDENT YVETTE BAIRAN HONORED AMONG BRONX’S ELITE “POWER WOMEN” Yvette Bairan, CEO of Astor Services for Children & Families and a Poughkeepsie resident, has been named one of the Bronx’s “Power Women” by Schneps Media in New York City. In a virtual event held on January 21, 2021, Bairan was celebrated as “one of the women that make the world run.” The ceremony honored women who lead in their chosen fields and in their communities and use their voice to help the
Friday, January 15, 2021Tipsy Social CEO Joins the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts
Andrew Mendez-Spera is now a member of AIVA The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, AIVA for short, "is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media." AIVA is responsible for sanctioning, judging, and mapping the strategic direction for the prestigious Communicator, Davey, and w3 awards programs. Members of the Academy review and judge categories for which they have
Thursday, January 14, 2021The Dutchess Community College Academy of Music (AOM) Virtual Showcase, Supporting the Academy of Music Scholarship Program Students
Dutchess Community College Academy of Music (AOM) to hold a virtual event showcasing students of the Academy of Music Scholarship Program on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm The event will feature musical performances by students and teachers, a silent auction, balloon pop raffle, and videos illustrating the journey of scholarship students at AOM. The Academy of Music scholarships provide music lessons and other educational opportunities for talented low-income students ages 18 and
Wednesday, January 13, 2021Hudson Valley Concierge Service Launches New Mobile App for Android Devices iOS Mobile App to Launch in February
Hudson Valley Concierge Service Launches New Mobile App for Android Devices iOS Mobile App to Launch in February Hudson Valley Concierge Service (HVCS), the region’s leader in professional and reliable transportation, courier and personal assistance services, announced the launch of its new mobile app for Android devices, now available in Google Play. With the growing demand for grocery delivery and personal assistance services amidst the pandemic, Hudson Valley Concierge Service launched a mobile app
Tuesday, January 12, 2021News Release: Marshall & Sterling Insurance Acquires Berger & Solomon Insurance
Marshall & Sterling Insurance, a 100% employee-owned company, announced today the acquisition of Berger & Solomon Insurance, effective January 1, 2021. Founded in 1946 by Louis Berger, Berger & Solomon serves insurance clientele from their office located in Ellenville, New York, providing both personal and commercial insurance coverage and services. “We are thrilled to now be part of the Marshall & Sterling family”, commented Jonathan Berger, principal of Berger & Solomon Insurance. “We are now part of a
Monday, January 11, 2021Tighe & Bond Acquires RT Group, Inc.
Acquisition expands services and geographic footprint of both firms Westfield, Massachusetts, January 11, 2021 – Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, announces it has acquired Rhode Island-based RT Group, Inc., a firm with expertise in waterfront engineering, dam safety, and geotechnical services. The integration enables the firms to expand on the key service offering of waterfront engineering. Tighe & Bond’s current Rhode Island office in Providence
Tuesday, January 05, 2021Astor Services for Children & Families Receives $180K Grant from the Tiger Foundation
ASTOR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES RECEIVES $180K GRANT FROM THE TIGER FOUNDATION Astor Services for Children & Families has received a $180,000 grant from the Tiger Foundation to provide services to its clients and to address unmet needs in the Bronx due to COVID-19, through a systemic screening program. This program will identify students and families in need; ensure that referrals and services are being provided in a timely manner; and that these services are positively impacting the
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Thursday, December 17, 2020Ronald McDonald House Launches COVID Relief Plan
Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley recently launched a COVID Relief Plan to enable the organization to continue providing critical services to families experiencing medical crisis during this global pandemic. Through this plan the House, a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, can provide immediate needs such as food and shelter to families with children receiving medical treatment at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla and other local pediatric medical facilities. For
Monday, December 14, 2020Marshall & Sterling Insurance to Acquire Jaeger & Flynn
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY: Marshall & Sterling Insurance, a 100% employee-owned company, announced today that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Jaeger & Flynn Associates, Inc. (JFA), one of the leading employee benefits brokers and third-party administrative services (TPA) providers in New York’s greater capital region. This acquisition will be effective January 1, 2021. A 10-time recipient of Albany Business Review’s Best Places to Work awards, JFA and their 85 employees provide employee benefits, TPA
Monday, November 09, 2020Hair Loss Specialist AnneMichelle Radcliffe Joins Poughkeepsie’s Facial Plastic Surgery & Oasis Medispa
Hair Loss Specialist AnneMichelle Radcliffe Joins Poughkeepsie’s Facial Plastic Surgery & Oasis Medispa Poughkeepsie, NY – We are pleased to announce that Hair Loss Specialist AnneMichelle Radcliffe has joined facial plastic surgeon Dr. Manoj T. Abraham’s Poughkeepsie practice, Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery and Oasis MediSpa. Ms. Radcliffe is an Emmy-Award Winning Hairstylist who specializes in Hair Loss and Scalp Micropigmentation. During a 25-year career in the hair and scalp
Thursday, July 30, 2020Astor’s CEO Tapped for Leadership Roles
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
Monday, July 27, 2020Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Increased Second Quarter Earnings
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
