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Fishkill Rural Cemetery will be remembering veterans in their annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Dubois Chapel, located near the front of the cemetery grounds at 801 U.S. 9, Fishkill, NY 12524. Join Keynote Speaker, Jennifer Voigtschild, a graduate of West Point, Retired U.S Army Lt. Colonel, and current Editor-In-Chief of American Spirit Magazine, as the community reflects on the service and sacrifice of veterans, surrounded by beautiful stained-glass windows. The
Integrated Enterprise Solutions (IES) Kicks off Kindness in Motion Initiative & Celebrates Emergency Medical Service Professionals During National EMS Week In an effort to spread kindness in the Dutchess County community, IES kicked off its new philanthropic initiative, Kindness in Motion, by honoring Mobile Life Support Solutions during National EMS Week (May 15-23). IES’s Director of Operations, Rob Rusnack, Business Development Specialist, Jaime Butler, and Business Development Manager, Fred
A Model for a Green Building Future - New Paltz Fire Station On May 12, 2022, local and New York State political leaders, State Senator Michelle Hinchey, former State Senator Jen Metzger, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, Ulster County Legislator Eve Walter, Town of New Paltz Supervisor Neil Bettez, Village Mayor Tim Rogers, and Village Trustee and volunteer firefighter, William Wheeler Murray stood side-by-side with Cory Wirthmann, New Paltz Fire Department Chief, and Rick Alfandre of Alfandre
FELDMAN, KLEIDMAN, COFFEY & SAPPE LLP PARTNER KATHRYN C. COLLINS RECEIVES HIGHEST MARTINDALE-HUBBELL RATING FROM PEERS Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey & Sappe LLP (FKC&S), a Fishkill, NY based law firm specializing in personal injury law and professional liability defense, announced that Partner Kathryn C. Collins has received an AV Preeminent® Peer Rated Attorney designation through Martindale-Hubbell, the most reliable and sought-after peer rating standard in the legal industry for more than 130 years. To
ANNOUNCING THE 2nd ANNUAL HUDSON VALLEY RODEOFEATURING COUNTRY MUSIC STAR BRETT YOUNG Amenia, NY: May 16, 2022: The 2nd annual Hudson Valley Rodeo, presented by the Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and powered by the Silo Ridge Community Foundation, will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Keane Stud in Amenia, NY. The rodeo will be topped off with an evening concert featuring award winning country music star Brett Young. All net proceeds from this community event will benefit the
BACK2HEALTH YOGA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL CLASS FOR SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS MONTHWappingers Falls, NY - Back2Health Yoga has announced they will hold a Yoga for Scoliosis class on June 18th for Scoliosis Awareness Month. Registration is now open for this special workshop. Yoga has become an effective alternative to relieve chronic pain associated with scoliosis. Yoga for Scoliosis is a growing specialty that provides a holistic approach to ease structural imbalances caused by curves in the spine. This
INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS’ (IES) JAIME BUTLER JOINS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Deepening the company’s commitment to giving back to nonprofits in the region it serves and to volunteerism, Integrated Enterprise Solutions’ (IES) Business Development Specialist Jaime Butler joined the Executive Leadership Team for The Go Red for Women Celebration with the Hudson Valley chapter of the American Heart Association (AHA). In this role, Butler will work alongside her fellow
ANNOUNCEMENT: Right at Home Hudson Valley Team is Growing Right at Home Hudson Valley continues to grow, they recently hired a new Caregiver Team Leader for the Dutchess County area. ”I take great pride in promoting from within our Caregiver ranks. Christine is the latest outstanding caregiver to be promoted to a new role in our organization.” Says Scott Teresi, President/Owner of Right at Home Hudson Valley. Christine Owen joined the Right at Home team as a caregiver in 2020, prior to
TOMPKINS FINANCIAL APPOINTS ALYSSA H. FONTAINE AS CHIEF RISK OFFICER Tompkins Financial announced the appointment of Alyssa Fontaine as chief risk officer, adding to her current role as executive vice president and general counsel. In her expanded role, Fontaine will continue to oversee the Company’s legal and corporate governance functions, while also leading the corporate risk management team. These responsibilities include corporate compliance, audit, information security, bank secrecy
Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) will host their annual Footsteps for Families Walk Over the Hudson on Sunday, May 15, 2022. McDonald's Owners, Trefz Family Restaurants and Opstad Consolidated - McDonald's, supported the event as Platinum Sponsors. In addition, another local new non-profit, Love Runneth Over, is also a Platinum Sponsor of the event this year. This year marks the 4th year the event will be held at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Kicking off on the Highland side
The Highlands Current, which covers Beacon and Philipstown, was named Newspaper of the Year on Saturday (April 30) at an annual awards program sponsored by the New York Press Association, whose members include small and mid-sized publications from across the state.The Current scored the most points in an editorial and advertising contest for work that appeared in 2021, with 20 citations. The nonprofit weekly has won 97 NYPA awards since 2013. The competition, which included 2,481 entries from 132
The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host its sixth Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference on Wednesday, May 25, at the Sleepy Hollow Conference Center in Tarrytown. The event is intended primarily for people with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers, but professional caregivers and health care workers are also welcome to attend. The first 200 people with dementia and family caregivers who register will be admitted for the discounted rate of $25. For more details or to
NORTHERN DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COALITION (NDCC) ANNOUNCES CREATIVE CONTEST FOR VAPING PREVENTION AND AWARENESSOpen to Middle and High School Students Across Dutchess County Ahead of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week, May 8 – 14, Northern Dutchess Community Coalition (NDCC) is partnering with the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE) to bring a creative contest to middle and high school students across Dutchess County, all in the
On Thursday, May 26 from 2:00-2:45 p.m. EDT, DocuWare invites you to attend its free session titled “[Spring savings] Save time & money now with easy-to-use document management.” It’s time to take a refresher from paper files and messy file sharing. With DocuWare’s user-friendly document management solution, you regain control over your documents and teams’ processes. With DocuWare, you get two business critical benefits in one solution:User-friendly document management to securely capture, manage and
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation (the "Company") reported diluted earnings per share of $1.60 for the first quarter of 2022, down 7.0% from the diluted earnings per share of $1.72 reported in the first quarter of 2021. Reduced income from Paycheck Protection Program loans ("PPP loans") and a smaller recapture to the provision for credit losses in the current quarter were the
MATTHEW RYAN NAMED ACCOUNTING MANAGER AT MID HUDSON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Expanding its accounting department, Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) has named Matthew Ryan to accounting manager. In his new role, Ryan will be responsible for providing timely and accurate financial reporting to management, as well as ensuring the efficiency of day-to-day accounting tasks. Ryan began his career at MHCM as an accounts payable clerk in 2018. He was then appointed to bookkeeper, where he developed
MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH MID HUDSON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TO CREATE NEW WELLNESS CENTERIn an effort to support accessible healthcare in Orange County, Mount Saint Mary College has partnered with Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) to create a state-of-the-art wellness center on its Newburgh campus. The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness will provide medical and educational services for underserved individuals and families, including the uninsured. Funded in part by
ULSTER SAVINGS BANK ANNOUNCES BRANCH MANAGER PROMOTIONS Samantha Awand-Gortel, Valerie Belton, Debra Benn, and Briana Purdy Each Take on Elevated Roles at Bank Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of four long-standing branch managers: Samantha Awand-Gortel, Valerie Belton, Debra Benn, and Briana Purdy. Each employee has worked at Ulster Savings Bank for more than a decade. Samantha Awand-Gortel has been promoted to Branch Manager/Bank Officer at the bank’s Phoenicia location.
ASTOR SERVICES’ ANNUAL ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM BENEFITS CHILDRENDonations Brighten the Holidays for Over 1,900 Children in the Bronx and Hudson Valley Over the course of three months ending in December 2021, 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
HUDSON VALLEY NONPROFITS INVITED TO APPLY FOR 2022 GRANTS THROUGH TOMPKINS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND Applications Open Now Through March 1, 2022Nonprofits in need of resources, take note: Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund has opened its of application portal for 2022 grants to all 501(c)(3) and eligible public charities in New York and Pennsylvania. Established more than 20 years ago by Tompkins Financial Advisors, Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund has provided financial support to numerous not-for-profit organizations
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Record Full Year Earnings ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) For the year ended December 31, 2021 Tompkins Financial Corporation (the "Company") reported record diluted earnings per share of $6.05, up 16.4% from December 31, 2020. Net income for 2021 was $89.3 million, an increase of $11.7 million compared to the same period in 2020. Results for 2020 included a $16.8 million provision for credit losses recognized in the first quarter
TOMPKINS NAMES ANSBRO WAPPINGERS FALLS BRANCH MANAGER Tompkins announced the promotion of Rita Ansbro, of Wappingers Falls, NY, to branch manager and community banking officer at its Wappingers Falls branch. Ansbrohas been with Tompkins since 2007, most recently serving as the assistant branch manager at the Mt. Kisco location. In her new role, Ansbro will be responsible for efficient operation of the Wappingers Falls branch, including operations, lending, product sales, customer service, compliance
Mary D. Madden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU), has announced she will retire this coming year. Ms. Madden joined HVCU in 1995 and subsequently lead almost every area of the credit union, including Operations, Marketing, Lending, and Human Resources, before being named President and CEO in 2002. Under Ms. Madden’s leadership, Hudson Valley Credit Union became the largest locally-based financial institution in the Hudson Valley with assets of $6.5 billion and
FAMILY SERVICES NOTES INCREASE IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS;ANNOUNCES INTENTIONAL GROWTH PLAN IN RESPONSE Nonprofit to Hire Nearly 50% More Social Workers in 2022,Amplifies Focus on Highest Quality of Care and Employee Support In direct response to the needs of the community and its staff, Family Services, Inc., a mission-focused nonprofit committed to providing critical lifechanging supports to clients in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties for more than 140 years, has announced new plans for 2022.
ASTOR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES EXPANDS OFFERINGS;ANNOUNCES HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADULTS Free High-Quality Care Available for Adults Over 18 With MedicaidBeginning January 1, 2022 Responding to an identified need in the communities it already serves, Astor Services for Children & Families announced that a brand new Adult Care Management program is now available to residents 18 and older within New York’s Dutchess, Ulster and Orange counties, starting January 1, 2022. These services
Mid Hudson Construction Management’s Brian Powers Appointed Chair of Miles of Hope’s Board of Directors Executive to Lead Nonprofit’s Board as of January 1, 2022 The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit committed to funding support services for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley, has appointed Brian Powers,vice president of marketing and business development at Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM), to chair its board of directors effective January 1, 2022. For
CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES AT “THE ARLINGTON”;HISTORIC SCHOOL REMAINS, NEWLY NAMED PROJECT BECOMES PART OF ARLINGTON’S FUTURE Home of Former Arthur S. May School to Transform Into Residences, Commercial and Retail Spaces, Amenities and Outdoor Courtyard Construction is set to begin at the site of the former Arthur S. May Elementary School, at 25-31 Raymond Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The mixed-use redevelopment project, to be called The Arlington, will include residences, commercial and retail
TOMPKINS MAHOPAC BANK ADDS SURPRISE GIFT TO BANKSGIVING DONATIONS Initiative Provides Much-Needed Resources for Hudson Valley Nonprofits In its ongoing dedication to bettering the communities it serves in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, this Thanksgiving Tompkins Mahopac Bank gifted a total of $7,500 to Dutchess Outreach, Feeding Westchester, and Second Chance Foods in celebration of its annual “Banksgiving” holiday donation. In past years, Tompkins’ Banksgiving has featured donations to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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,