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Oct 16
Daffodils Gift Shoppe to Host Author Michael Korda
Daffodils Gift Shoppe to host author Michael Korda for October 26th book signing. NY Times Best Selling Author and former editor-in-chief of Simon and Schuster, Michael Korda, will be at Daffodils Gift Shoppe on October 26th from 1-3pm signing copies of his newly released book entitled “Passing: A Memoir of Love and Death”. Michael and his wife Margaret moved from New York City and made Pleasant Valley their home. Daffodils Gift Shoppe is located at 1600 Main Street in Pleasant Valley and will
Oct 13New Initiatives Launched by Dutchess County Medical Society
New Initiatives Launched by Dutchess County Medical Society Poughkeepsie, NY – On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, The Dutchess County Medical Society will inaugurate its new officers at its Annual Membership Meeting to be held at Millbrook Winery. New president, Dr. Manoj Abraham of Poughkeepsie’s Facial Plastic Reconstructive and Laser Surgery and Oasis MediSpa will join a panel of other prominent speakers on the “Future of Medicine in Dutchess County.” These will include Bonnie Litvack, MD, 9th District
Oct 10Hudson Valley Tourism Announces 2018 Visitor Spending, Launches New Branding and Travel Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2019 Contact: Heather BagshawTourism Director, Greene County Tourism(518) 943-3223hbagshaw@discovergreene.com HUDSON VALLEY TOURISM ANNOUNCES 2018 VISITOR SPENDING,LAUNCHES NEW BRANDING AND TRAVEL GUIDE LEEDS, NY– Visitor spending within the 10-county Hudson Valley Tourism region reached $4.4 billion in 2018, according to a recent announcement by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo among record-breaking statewide tourism figures. The Hudson Valley is third highest
Oct 08Ulster Savings Bank, a Community Icon, Named Among the Top Extraordinary Banks in the US
PRESS RELEASEOctober 8, 2019Contact: Karin JansonMarketing Coordinator866-440-0391, ext. 3237kjanson@ulstersavings.comwww.ulstersavings.com For Immediate Release Ulster Savings Bank, a Community Icon, Named Among the Top Extraordinary Banks in the USA (Kingston, NY) Ulster Savings Bank, a local Hudson Valley icon, was just named among the top extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking®. Ulster Savings was recognized with the Institute’s BanksGiving™ Banky®
Oct 08Ulster Savings Bank Named Among the Top Extraordinary Banks in the USA for 2019
(Kingston, NY) Ulster Savings Bank, a local Hudson Valley icon, was just named among the top extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking®. Ulster Savings was recognized with the Institute’s BanksGiving™ Banky® Award for Extraordinary Philanthropy in recognition of their commitment to the strategic direction of their communities and to making profound impacts within the communities they serve. It was also recognized with a Banky® Award. This award recognizes Ulster
Oct 07Illusionist Chris Dare & Soulsytem to Headline Abilities First 2019 Signature Event
POUGHKEEPSIE GALLERIA AND CRAIG IRWIN TO BE HONORED Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (October 7, 2019) – Abilities First, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving the needs of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, will celebrate their mission with music and magic at the 2019 Signature Event on Friday, October 18th, at Changepoint Theatre in Poughkeepsie, New York. A Newburgh native, illusionist Chris Dare will perform his exclusive Hudson Valley stage show titled “REMARKABLE”, created
Oct 07News Release: Recruiting New Singers
Seeking a cappella singers for regional barbershop chorus. Interested in all voice parts: Tenor, Lead, Baritone and Bass. No need to read music; we use learning CD's with assistance of voice part section leaders adept in guiding the learning process. Great brotherhood organization, singing and performaning throughout the Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties. We perform for veterans, nursing facilities as well as community functions, singing valentines, & cabarets. We are a chartered chorus in the
Oct 03Don't Get Burned: Fraud Dection and Prevention for the Not-for-Profit Sector
Whether your budget is $50,000 or $50,000,000, your organization could be a victim of fraud. "Don't Get Burned" can prepare you to be pro-active in protecting your finances by strengthening your internal controls and assessing potential risks. Join staff from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s State Government Accountability Division and Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois for an engaging and informative training seminar on Fraud Detection and Prevention for the nonprofit sector. This event is
Oct 03Domestic Violence Seminar to be Held
Kimisis Greek Orthodox ChurchOn 20 October 2019, at 12:00pm, the Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church will present a seminar on Domestic Violence Awareness. The event will be held at 54 Park Avenue, in the City of Poughkeepsie, NY, at the church’s Hellenic Center. The keynote address will be presented by Ms. Linda Woodbine, the Director of the Poughkeepsie Office of the Lexington Center for Recovery. The seminar will feature a question and answer period, and will provide light refreshments. Admission is free
Oct 01Dutchess Outreach Inc. Conducting Susan DeKeukelaere Memorial Coat Drive
Dutchess Outreach, Inc. will conduct the Annual Susan DeKeukelaere Memorial Coat Drive, sponsored by Guardian Self Storage, from October 1 to October 31. Help someone in need keep warm this winter. Wanted: clean (new or used in good condition) winter coats, especially children's and adult plus sizes. Donations can be dropped off at any Guardian Self-Storage facility or any Rhinebeck Bank branch. Coats are distributed in November at eight locations around Dutchess County. If you have any questions,
Sep 30IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BBG&G Wins New York State Tourism Excellence Awards for Two Destination Clients
Campbell Hall, N.Y. (September 30, 2019) -- BBG&G, an integrated marketing agency in Campbell Hall, NY, received two 2019 Tourism Excellence Awards in conjunction with two of its destination clients from the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The 2019 Tourism Excellence Awards were presented today at the NYSTIA annual meeting held in Auburn, NY. Both BBG&G and the Destination Marketing Corporation for Otsego County (DMCOC) were recognized in the “Excellence in Overall Tourism
Sep 23Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Receives International Award for its Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
TORONTO, ONT. – The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum has been recognized by the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) with the 2019 Leading Edge Award for Business Practice for its creation and operation of the Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market. ASTC is the international professional association for all science centers and museums worldwide, and is comprised of over 350 museums from 20 countries. Now in their 15th year, the Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards are presented annually by ASTC to
Sep 18New Gospel Festival Coming to Poughkeepsie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2019 Contacts: Whitney Bowers845-463-5446whitney@dutchesstourism.comLinda Marston-Reid 845-454-3222lmr@artsmidhudson.org NEW GOSPEL FESTIVAL COMING TO POUGHKEEPSIE POUGHKEEPSIE, NY– A new, weekend-long festival celebrating gospel music will take place in Poughkeepsie on February 21 – 23, 2020. Dutchess Tourism President & CEO Mary Kay Vrba announced details of the Hudson Valley Gospel Festival 2020: Ain’t That Good News today at the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention
Sep 17EverCare Opens New Location
This week we officially opened EverCareLife, Social Adult Day Care Program in Poughkeepsie located at 61 Page Park Drive. It is a state of the art 6000 square feet center equipped with a Movie Theatre, Social Media Center, Billiards, Crafting & Game Facilities, Exercise & Yoga Area, Homestyle Cafe and are sending you an invite to come visit the site. If you would like, we would also welcome the opportunity present our program to residents, clients and staff at your location. Please see the attached
Sep 17Economic Impact of Tourism Continues to Soar, Visitor Spending in Dutchess Up 26% Over Last 5 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 17, 2019 Contact: Whitney Bowers 845-463-5446 whitney@DutchessTourism.com Economic Impact of Tourism Continues to Soar Visitor Spending in Dutchess Up 26% Over Last 5 Years POUGHKEEPSIE, NY– Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the 2018 New York State tourism figures, which established new records for total number of visitors, economic impact
Sep 10IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Nominated for “American Winery of the Year” Award by Wine Enthusiast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stacy Hudson, Marketing Director Millbrook Vineyards & Winery (845) 677-8383 ext. 17shudson@millwine.com Millbrook, NY (September 6, 2019) – Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, an award-winning wine producer established in Millbrook in 1982, has become the only Hudson Valley winery to ever be nominated for the Wine Star Award in the “American Winery of the Year” category. The nominations for the 2019 awards were announced this week by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Other wineries in this
Sep 10VIP Local Business Holiday Savings!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2019Lauren Delia Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa845-298-8088lauren@handandstonepoughkeepsie.com As a thank you for being a partner in our community, we are giving local businesses VIP discounts to give the gift of relaxation this holiday season! Purchase a 5 pack of massage or facial gift cards for $349.75 and receive a 6th gift card FREE- a total savings of over $300!We know how holiday gift giving for clients and employees can be an
Sep 09Abilities First Expands Services to Include Early Intervention
ABILITIES FIRST EXPANDS SERVICES TO INCLUDE EARLY INTERVENTION Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (September 9, 2019) – Abilities First, Inc. announces the return of Early Intervention (EI) to its spectrum of services for children with developmental delays or disabilities. Since 1962, the organization has built a respected reputation in the Hudson Valley for providing a wide range of services including education, residential, habilitation and family support services from birth through life. Parents who may have
Sep 05News Release: 9/5/2019
The Community Gathers Around A Book Each fall, the Mid-Hudson region celebrates the power and joy of literature as the community gathers for the annual NEA Big Read. This year, the Big Read runs from October 12 through November 16 and spotlights stories from Appalachia. The five week program, coordinated by the Poughkeepsie Public Library District, presents 55 public events from thirty-five partner organizations. The 2019 featured literature is the short story collection, Burning Bright, by Appalachian
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Sep 03News Release: 9/3/2019 - AKA 50th Anniversary Gala
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Iota Alpha Omega Chapter of the Mid-Hudson Valley In collaboration with their Philanthropic ArmMid-Hudson Ivy Foundation, Inc.Cordially Invites You to AttendOur 50th Anniversary Gala Saturday, November 30, 2019 ~ 6 PM Eisenhower Hall Ike Cafe at West Point 655 Pitcher Road, West Point, NY 10996Our HONOREESBrandon Walker, Chef and Owner, Essie's Restaurant, Poughkeepsie Dr. A.J. Williams-Myers, African Roots Library, Kingston Boys and Girls Club of
Aug 29The Arc of Dutchess Announces Recipients of the 2019 Celebration of Stars Honorees
THE ARC OF DUTCHESS ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE 2019 CELEBRATION OF STARS AWARD HONOREES Nine individuals/organizations recognized for their commitment to creating an inclusive tomorrow for Dutchess County The Arc of Dutchess, an organization that supports nearly 1,000 people with disabilities in Dutchess County, will recognize nine local individuals and organizations working to make Dutchess County a more inclusive place through its annual Celebration of Stars awards ceremony. The event will take
Aug 29ULSTER SAVINGS NAMED ONE OF 2019’S BEST BANKS TO WORK FOR
The Best Banks to Work For program was initiated in 2013 by American Banker magazine and Best Companies Group. Ulster Savings is being recognized and honored for outstanding employee satisfaction. “One of the critical factors in a bank’s success is how it treats its employees. This year's list honors those institutions which have gone above and beyond to invest in employees' personal and professional growth,” said Rob Blackwell, editor-in-chief of American Banker. Ulster Savings was evaluated on its
Aug 28WEDC Awarded Grant from Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation
(Poughkeepsie, NY) The Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation to support their training programs and services that help women and minority entrepreneurs to start and strengthen their small businesses. Since its founding in 1997, WEDC has assisted nearly 8,000 businesses and has opened doors to business ownership for low-to-moderate income women and minorities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. “The work we do is more
Aug 27YMCA of Kingston Awarded $2,500 from Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation
The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation for Camp Starfish for Disadvantaged Youth, a low-cost summer program for at-risk elementary school children. “The goal at Camp Starfish is to develop healthy campers through active play and nutritional education. We strongly promote creativity through interactions with our community. We can all feel proud of what our Y is doing for these children,” said Heidi Kirschner, President and CEO
