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Feb 18ULSTER SAVINGS BANK TO OFFER FREE HOMEBUYER SEMINAR IN POUGHKEEPSIE
(Poughkeepsie, NY) Ulster Savings Bank would like to invite the public to a FREE Homebuyer Seminar on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, from 6–7:30 pm at the Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie.This informational seminar will provide details on mortgage options available for homebuyers. Ulster Savings Bank’s Residential Training and Product Support Specialist David Friedman will speak at the seminar. The seminar will cover the many critical steps to owning your own home. Discussion topics will
Feb 17Anthony F. Morando, Esq. Joins Foundation for Abilities First NY Board of Directors
Wappinger Falls, N.Y. (February 17, 2020) – Anthony F. Morando, Esq. joins the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Abilities First NY (FAFNY). FAFNY is the fundraising arm for Abilities First, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving the needs of over 1,400 children and adults with developmental disabilities through educational, vocational, residential, and habilitation services in the Hudson Valley.Morando, a Partner and Vice-Chair of the Land Use, Zoning and Development Practice Group at Cuddy & Feder
Feb 1712th Annual Hudson Valley World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference
We are proud to announce that the 12th Annual Hudson Valley World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference will take place on Friday, June 12th at Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor NY. The event is being organized by EverCare at Home Certified Home Health Agency, with special thanks to Dutchess and Orange County Government. It is open to the entire Hudson Valley Region. We are excited in having secured an amazing group of local, state and national level speakers this year that include, Susan Serino NYS Senator,
Feb 14Renaissance Kids, Inc. Student Wins National Award
We are proud to announce that one of our students, Alice Becht, has won an award in the "2019 Limitless Learners" essay contest sponsored by education.com. For this national competition, students were encouraged to submit essays about how they enjoy learning every day. Alice earned this award for her essay titled "The Wild Center Walk." She received a cash prize to help fund her future education. As part of her recognition, she was asked to select a school that has made an impact on her
Feb 13Claudia Cooley joins CO board of directors
RHINEBECK – Claudia Cooley, a Rhinebeck resident and active member of the local business community recently joined CO's Board of Directors at the last CO Owners' meeting. CO is a cooperatively owned and managed coworking and event center in Rhinebeck. At its inception in November 2018, CO started with a three-person Board of Directors, comprised of co-founders and owners Johnny LeHane, Hélène Lesterlin and Deana Burke, who funded and launched CO with the active participation of 12 additional owners. Pati
Feb 12News Release: 2/12/2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Zucchi-Justice SRDD Law 845-298-2000azucchi@srddlaw.com Wappingers Falls, NY, February 4, 2020 – An Albany County judge has found the Ulster-Greene chapter of ARC in Kingston responsible for the death of a 26-year-old disabled man who attended a day program at the ARC Pecora facility in 2017. The victim, whom had Down’s Syndrome and autism, was nonverbal and required assistance with many tasks of daily living including eating. He spent several days a week at a day
Feb 11Hogan Named Senior Vice President, Senior Credit Officer at Tompkins Mahopac Bank
HOGAN NAMEDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR CREDIT OFFICER AT TOMPKINS MAHOPAC BANK Tompkins Mahopac Bank (TMB) announced the promotion of Elisa Hogan, of Yorktown, NY, to senior vice president, senior credit officer. Hoganhas been with TMB since 2012, most recently serving as vice president and credit administration division manager. In her role, she oversees the team responsible for all aspects of the commercial credit process. “Elisa has been a vital member of our team for many years and we are
Feb 11Abilities First Hosts Annual Showcase for Individuals with Special Needs of All Ages
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (February 11, 2020) – More than 40 vendors providing support for individuals with disabilities and special needs of all ages will be in attendance at ABILITIES FIRST: A Showcase of Resources for Enrichment and Inclusion. The Showcase will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall in Poughkeepsie, New York. Children with special needs and their families can attend the Showcase in a sensory-sensitive environment from 9:30 a.m. to
Feb 11Film Dutchess Announces Free Seminar on Local Film Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2020 Contact: Whitney Bowers 845-463-5446 whitney@DutchessTourism.com FILM DUTCHESS ANNOUNCES FREE SEMINAR ON LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY POUGHKEEPSIE, NY– A presentation by Hudson Valley Film Commission (HVFC) Founder & Director Laurent Retjo will kick-off Dutchess Tourism’s annual Lunch & Learn seminar series. “The Ins & Outs of Working with Film & Television Productions” will be held Wednesday, March 4 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at The CineHub in Beacon. All seminars in
Feb 11Mid-Hudson Bridge Models Coming to Poughkeepsie & Highland
The New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) is spreading the word about a unique opportunity to promote your business or group and celebrate the continued presence of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, which opened 90 years ago this August. This public art project is being coordinated by NYSBA’s nonprofit partner, Historic Bridges of the Hudson Valley (HBHV). A limited number of models will be available for purchase, as a one-time event. These models will be primarily offered to local businesses, groups, and
Feb 10Hudson Valley Regional Airport Survey Launched
Dutchess County has initiated the development of an Airport Master Plan for Hudson Valley Regional Airport. An important goal of the County is to be able to serve airport users and the business community more effectively. Your valuable input will help to:• Identify the airport’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.• Address future capital improvement needs.• Develop a customized plan to benefit the airport’s users and the surrounding community. Please complete the confidential
Feb 07Shark Tank Contestant Featured Keynote at Women in Business Conference
Featured Keynote Speaker, Precious Williams Inspiring Women on April 4 at the 2020 Our New World Conference – Create Your Destiny Achieve Your Dream Did you know that 40% of US businesses are women-owned? Women started over 1,800 net new businesses every day last year. WEDC (Women’s Enterprise Development Center) and Putnam County SCORE invite women entrepreneurs and business professionals to attend the “Our New World Conference – Create Your Destiny Achieve Your Dream.” The conference is Saturday,
Feb 06Paz Management, Inc. Pilots First-of-its-Kind Care Center for Adults With Traumatic Brain Injuries
PAZ MANAGEMENT, INC. PILOTS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CARE CENTER FOR ADULTSWITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIESPublic Invited to Attend Ribbon Cutting on February 20 True to its mission of providing pioneering care, PAZ Management, Inc. announced the launch of a unique PILOT program at its affiliate, Dutchess Care Assisted Living in Poughkeepsie, NY. The program, called an Assisted Living Program for a Specialty Population (ALP SP), is the first assisted living option in New York State that is specifically
Feb 04Eastdale Village Adds Two Anchor Food & Beverage Offerings to Community’s Roster
Eastdale Village Adds Two Anchor Food & Beverage Offerings to Community’s RosterOutposts of Local Favorites Crafted Kup and Pizzeria Posto to Open This Fall As construction continues at Poughkeepsie’s first pre-planned community of its kind, Eastdale Village is excited to announce the addition of two staple food and beverage offerings. Crafted Kup’s third location and Pizzeria Posto’s second location will open at Eastdale Village in Fall 2020.A mainstay in the Arlington area for over a decade, the Crafted
Feb 04News Release: 2/4/2020
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center Presents Beer Brewing Seminar and Tasting in March 2020 Poughkeepsie, NY – The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America, proudly presents "A Brew In Time At #9" on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Grand Parlor located at 9 Vassar Street. Led by Hutch Kugeman, head brewer for The Brewery at the CIA, and Craig Gravini, writer and historian of beer culture, this fun-filled interactive event will encompass a
Feb 03Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Increased Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Per Share
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Increased Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Per Share ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation reported record diluted earnings per share of $5.37 for the full year of 2019, an increase of 0.4% compared to the $5.35 per share reported for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter of 2019, diluted earnings per share of $1.40 were up 13.8% over the $1.23 per share reported in
Jan 31ULSTER SAVINGS BANK'S BURNETT BOULEVARD POUGHKEEPSIE BRANCH TO FEATURE ARTIST GALA LEGANOF
(Poughkeepsie, NY) Ulster Savings Bank would like to invite the public to an opening reception at their 39 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie branch on Friday, February 7, from noon–2 p.m. to celebrate their latest art exhibit by artist Gala Leganof. Light refreshments will be served. Gala’s exhibit includes oil paintings, charcoal drawings, landscapes, and still lifes. It will be on display at the bank through February. Ms. Leganof formed the Rhinebeck Art Galleries Group to promote the arts in Dutchess
Jan 30Tompkins Mahopac Bank Hosting Free Seminar on “Financial Fraud and Data Protection for Your Business'' in Mahopac
TOMPKINS MAHOPAC BANK HOSTING FREE SEMINAR ON “FINANCIAL FRAUD AND DATA PROTECTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS” IN MAHOPAC Committed to protecting local businesses and their customers from the risks of fraud, Tompkins Mahopac Bank (TMB)is hosting a workshop on “Financial Fraud and Data Protection for your Business” on Tuesday, February 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at its Mahopac branch, which is located at 630 Route 6, Mahopac. While there is no cost to attend the informative talk, space is limited, and an RSVP
Jan 30The Arc of Dutchess Appoints New Member to Board of Directors and Announces 2020 Foundation Board Officers
The Arc of Dutchess Appoints New Member to Board of Directors and Announces 2020 Foundation Board Officers Five Members of the Dutchess County Community Begin Service for Hudson Valley Nonprofit In an exciting move to expand its meaningful work in the community, The Arc of Dutchess, one of the county’s largest providers of support services for those with disabilities, announced the addition of Amanda Friedemann to the agency’s board of directors, along with the 2020 slate of officers of The Arc of
Jan 29Prager Metis Expands in New York, Combines with Downstate Offices of D'Arcangelo and Company
January 29, 2020 – New York, NY — Prager Metis, a leading advisory firm with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, announces its combination with the downstate offices of D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP. The combination will add three new offices for Prager Metis, located in Poughkeepsie, Rye Brook, and Millbrook, NY. The combination will be retroactively effective as of January 1, 2020. Phil Whitman, CEO of Whitman Business Advisors acted as facilitator for both Prager Metis and D’Arcangelo. “We are excited
Jan 27Hudson Valley Business Owner Receives ‘Enterprising Women of the Year’ Award
Campbell Hall, N.Y. (January 27, 2020) – Deborah Garry, Founder and President of BBG&G Advertising, has been named one of the 2020 recipients of The Enterprising Women of the Year award. She is the only award-winner from the Hudson Valley, and one of only 11 representing New York State, out of the 2020 recipients. The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards, hosted by Enterprising Women magazine, is an annual tribute that honors the world’s top women entrepreneurs. It’s considered one of the most
Jan 27Horner Joins Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey and Sappe LLP’s Legal Team
HORNER JOINS FELDMAN, KLEIDMAN, COFFEY AND SAPPE LLP’S LEGAL TEAM Poughkeepsie Lawyer Appointed to Award-Winning Firm Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey & Sappe LLP (FKC&S), a Fishkill, NY based law firm specializing in personal injury law and professional liability defense, announced that Terry D. Horner of Poughkeepsie, NY has joined its award-winning legal team. The firm, which has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” since the first edition in 2010, has been successfully trying cases
Jan 23Dutchess Tourism Elects Board Members & Officers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 21, 2020 Contact: Whitney Bowers 845-463-5446 whitney@DutchessTourism.com DUTCHESS TOURISM ELECTS BOARD MEMBERS & OFFICERS POUGHKEEPSIE, NY– Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI) announced the slate of board members who were elected to three-year terms at the board’s annual meeting on January 16, 2020. Members are as follows: Brent Caster from Bonura Hospitality;
Jan 23Mary Kay Vrba to Retire from Dutchess Tourism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 23, 2020 Contact: Whitney Bowers 845-463-5446 whitney@DutchessTourism.com MARY KAY VRBA TO RETIRE FROM DUTCHESS TOURISM POUGHKEEPSIE, NY– Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI) today announced that Mary Kay Vrba, the organization’s President and CEO, has decided to retire effective July 20, 2020. DTI’s Board of Directors will conduct a transition and search
Jan 15Astor and HV Hospice Named MLK 2020: Organizations of the Year
ASTOR SERVICES AND HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE NAMED MLK 2020: ORGANIZATIONS OF THE YEARCatharine Street Community Center to honor nonprofits on January 23 Astor Services for Children & Families and Hudson Valley Hospice have been named as the MLK 2020: Organizations of the Year by Catharine Street Community Center (CSCC), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and coordinating educational, health and cultural programming that enriches and enhances the lives of individuals, children and families in Dutchess County.
Jan 07Kathryn C. Collins Appointed Equity Partner of Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey and Sappe LLP
KATHRYN C. COLLINS APPOINTED EQUITY PARTNER OF FELDMAN, KLEIDMAN, COFFEY AND SAPPE LLP Hudson Valley law firm promotes personal injury attorney Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey & Sappe LLP (FKC&S), a Fishkill, NY based law firm specializing in personal injury law and professional liability defense, announced that medical malpractice and personal injury attorney, Kathryn C. Collins, will be appointed equity partner of the firm. FKC&S has successfully tried cases at all levels of state and federal courts
Jan 06Astor Services for Children & Families Appoints Yvette Bairan as CEO
ASTOR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES APPOINTS YVETTE BAIRAN AS CEOInterim CEO made permanent at nonprofit organization The board of directors of Astor Services for Children & Families has appointed Yvette Bairan as its chief executive officer (CEO) effective January 6, 2020. Ms. Bairan has been serving as interim CEO of Astor, after former CEO, James McGuirk, PhD., stepped into a new role as president of The Children’s Foundation of Astor in July 2019. A dedicated employee of Astor for 11
Dec 05Astor Services’ Expressive Arts Program Paintings Featured in Hilarie Burton Lifetime Christmas Movie
ASTOR SERVICES’ EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM PAINTINGS FEATURED IN HILARIE BURTON LIFETIME CHRISTMAS MOVIE If you tune into Lifetime network’s holiday film lineup this month, you may catch Hudson Valley resident, Hilarie Burton, in A Christmas Wish. The film’s opening scene features several paintings created by children who participate in the Expressive Arts Program at Astor Services for Children and Families, a non-profit which provides behavioral and educational services for thousands of children and
Oct 30The Season of Giving: Astor Seeks Gifts for Adopt-A-Family Program
THE SEASON OF GIVING: ASTOR SEEKS GIFTS FOR ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM Annual Program Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Children and Families in Need As the air grows colder and holiday festivities begin, Astor Services for Children & Families, a nonprofit organization providing behavioral and educational services for thousands of children and their families throughout the Hudson Valley and the Bronx, is seeking donations for its annual Adopt-A-Family program, which runs through December 10. Continuing this
