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Monday, March 21, 2022Matthew Ryan Named Accounting Manager at Mid Hudson Construction Management
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
Thursday, February 10, 2022Ulster Savings Bank Announces Branch Manager Promotions
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.
Monday, February 07, 2022Astor Services’ Annual Adopt-A-Family Program Benefits Children in 2021
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
Thursday, February 03, 2022Hudson Valley Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2022 Grants Through Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund
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
Friday, January 28, 2022Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Record Full Year Earnings 2021
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
Tuesday, January 25, 2022Tompkins Names Ansbro Wappingers Falls Branch Manager
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
Tuesday, January 11, 2022Family Services Notes Increase in Behavioral Health Needs; Announces Intentional Growth Plan in Response
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.
Tuesday, January 04, 2022Astor Services for Children & Families Expands Offerings; Announces Health Services for Adults
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
Thursday, December 16, 2021Mid Hudson Construction Management’s Brian Powers Appointed Chair of Miles of Hope’s Board of Directors
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
Monday, December 13, 2021Construction Commences at “The Arlington”; Historic School Remains, Newly Named Project Becomes Part of Arlington’s Future
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
Tuesday, November 30, 2021Tompkins Mahopac Bank Adds Surprise Gift to Banksgiving Donations
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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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