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Wednesday, April 30, 2025Tompkins Community Bank Bolsters Employee Experience, Welcomes Gina Benedict
Demonstrating its commitment to providing an exceptional staff experience, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) welcomed Gina Benedict as vice president and employee experience manager. Benedict, who has worked in professional services and human resources for nearly three decades, will oversee Tompkins’ employee experience team, developing and implementing strategies that enhance the bank’s overall work culture.“As a community-focused institution, we recognize that our workplace is a community of its own,”
Monday, April 28, 2025News Release: 4/28/2025
Join us as we officially open the doors to the newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie. Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:00 PM 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 We are thrilled to welcome you to an evening filled with celebration and community! Enjoy a festive Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, complimentary food and beverage tastings from our new menus, live entertainment, and exciting raffles and prizes. Come experience the transformation and be part of this milestone moment with us! Kindly
Monday, April 28, 2025Local Legacy Continues: Vassar-Warner Home to Reopen as Social Day Program for Seniors
A trusted name in senior care for over a century, Vassar-Warner Home is turning the page following a months-long fight to keep its doors open. This spring, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit at 52 S. Hamilton St. in the City of Poughkeepsie will open as Vassar-Warner Home for the Day (Vassar-Warner), Dutchess County’s newest private-pay social model adult day care. The program – which will operate Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – will offer personalized care to each senior based on their interests,
Monday, April 21, 2025Poughkeepsie Greek Festival returns June 6–8, 2025 at Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church
Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church is excited to invite our community to join us for a weekend of food, culture, shopping, and family fun at semi-annual Festival fundraiser. The beloved Poughkeepsie Greek Food & Vendor Festival returns June 6, 7 & 8, 2025, bringing the best of Greece to the Hudson Valley! Hosted by Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church, this three-day celebration is a feast for the senses—featuring authentic Greek food, live music, traditional dancing, and an exciting variety of local and specialty
Wednesday, April 16, 2025Ronald McDonald House Launches Annual Footsteps for Families Event 2025
Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) has announced that their annual event Footsteps for Families, Walk Over theHudson is officially open for registration.This year's event will take place on Sunday, April 27th. The walk will kick off at 12 pm on the Poughkeepsie side of the bridge in Dutchess County. Participants are encouraged to join the walk and raise funds to help RMHGHV continue supporting families during their child’s critical medical care. Each participant who registers for
Thursday, April 10, 2025New Location, Expanded Vision: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh and Mount Saint Mary College Join Forces for Walk For Housing
Continuing a 26-year tradition of walking through the City of Newburgh to raise awareness and funds for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh’s (Habitat Greater Newburgh) mission, the nonprofit is in lockstep this year with Mount Saint Mary College (The Mount)for its annual Walk for Housing. Taking place on Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m., the event – themed “Building Tomorrow Starts at Home” – consists of a 2.5-mile route that will both begin and conclude at the field between Hudson Hall and the soccer field
Thursday, April 03, 2025Dutchess Tourism Unveils New Identity as “Destination Dutchess” | 2025 Travel Trends Conference Marks a Decade of Destination Marketing Excellence
Dutchess Tourism, Inc. has reached a historic milestone in its tourism evolution, marking 10 years of unparalleled growth and innovation highlighted at the 2025 Tourism Trends Conference, April 3, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie. The organization unveiled its new brand identity at the event and will now be doing business as “Destination Dutchess,” reinforcing its status as a premier destination in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley. Industry leaders, tourism professionals, and community stakeholders
Wednesday, April 02, 2025John Hettinger Named President of Kirchhoff; Joseph Kirchhoff to Remain Chairman
Aligning with the firm’s growth plans, Joseph Kirchhoff, founder of Kirchhoff, the Hudson Valley-based real estate principal investment firm and the operating company behind Eastdale Village in Poughkeepsie and other successful ventures around the country, announced that John Hettinger has assumed the role of President. With this change in leadership, Joseph Kirchhoff will retain his role as Chairman. Commenting on Mr. Hettinger’s new role, Mr. Kirchhoff said: “Over the past twelve years, John Hettinger
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025News Release: 4/2/2025
Future-Ready AI Group Joins The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce to Empower Professionals, Small Businesses, and Families with Practical AI Education April 2, 2025 – Hudson Valley, NY – Future-Ready AI Groupis proud to join the Chamber of Commerce as part of its mission to make artificial intelligence more accessible, ethical, and actionable for professionals, entrepreneurs, and families across the Hudson Valley and beyond. Founded by educator and AI strategist AI Aranguiz, Future-Ready AI
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025Municipal Credit Union Foundation Donates $100,000 to Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley
The MCU Foundation, the charitable arm of Municipal Credit Union (MCU), today announced it has donated $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley. This gift will go directly to providing support for families seeking treatment at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, many of whom are residents of the New York City area. The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) provides support to hundreds of families each year while their children receive essential medical
Tuesday, April 01, 2025Jessica Glass to Chair of the Center for Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) Champions Against Child Abuse 2025 Gala
Deepening its commitment to community causes, Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP (Stenger Glass)announced that partner Jessica Glass has been named chairperson of the Center for Prevention of Child Abuse’s (CPCA) 2025 gala. The Champions Against Child Abuse event will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5 p.m. at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie and will recognize members of the community who advocate for the organization’s mission by keeping children safe from abuse and neglect. Honorees include
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025Bridge to the Future: DCC honors alumni, local school districts, and community members
Honorees at the Dutchess Community College Foundation’s Bridge to the Future Gala on March 29, were recognized for their lasting impact on the Dutchess County community. Honorees Yvonne Flowers ’90 and Kirk Imperati ’89 were inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame for their outstanding professional contributions and commitment to our community. The ‘Bridge to the Future Award’ recognized Dutchess BOCES, Poughkeepsie City School District and the Wappingers Central School District for enhancing the quality of
Monday, March 17, 2025Tompkins Financial Advisors Expands Leadership Team
Demonstrating its commitment to providing exceptional services to clients, Tompkins Financial Advisors (Tompkins) has hired Brendan Fuller as director of financial planning. Fuller will deliver comprehensive advice to clients through thoughtful analysis of their complete financial picture. Fuller will also oversee advanced planning strategies including trust implementation, tax planning and complex estate modelling as well as the building and development of Tompkins’ financial planning team.“Brendan’s
Friday, March 14, 2025Millbrook Winery Revives Popular “Vine to Wine” Boot Camp for Milestone 40th Year
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, the Hudson Valley’s flagship winery, is once again inviting wine lovers to roll up their sleeves and experience the winemaking process firsthand with its exclusive “Vine to Wine” Boot Camp. This immersive, eight-part series runs from April through October, offering participants a rare opportunity to work directly with the vineyard’s renowned winemaking team. Led by Ian Bearup, Millbrook’s head winemaker and vice president of winemaking and vineyard operations, boot camp
Thursday, March 13, 2025Stepping Into Leadership: Kayla Hannemann of Impact PR Named To PRSA – Westchester/Fairfield Board
Demonstrating her commitment to professional development among her industry peers, Kayla Hannemann, account executive at public relations and marketing firm Impact PR & Communications, Ltd., has been elected secretary and treasurer of the board of the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Westchester/Fairfield chapter. PRSA is the nation’s largest community of public relations and communications professionals, committed to advancing the field of public relations. The newly elected leaders,
Wednesday, March 12, 2025County Players Proudly Announce Schedule & Sponsorship Opportunities for Season 68 2025-2026!
County Players, one of the longest running community theatre companies in the area is proud and excited to announce their 68th Season for 2025-2026! Season membership subscriptions are now available! Season 68 Main Stage Season- County Players presents five full productions beginning with July 2025 the Comedy "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" by Terrance McNally, Directed by Kit Colbourn; in September 2025 is the Detective Comedy "Bullshot Crummond" by Ron House, Diz White, Alan Sherman, John Neville-Andrews,
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025Eastdale Village Announces Addition of Lola’s Café
EASTDALE VILLAGE ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF LOLA’S CAFÉ Beloved Hudson Valley Eatery Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Third Location to Open in 2026 As Eastdale Village, the Hudson Valley’s first live-work-play community, continues to grow and expand, it is poised to welcome another exciting addition: a third location of the beloved Lola’s Café, on the heels of the restaurant’s 20-year anniversary. At 6,000 square feet, the new location will serve as the eatery’s largest to date, thoughtfully designed
Friday, February 14, 2025Award-Winning Design: Eastdale Village Earns Prestigious Honor from The Urban Guild
GUILD-ED EXCELLENCE… Eastdale Village Town Center (Eastdale) located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, was recently lauded for its outstanding design and community impact. Kirchhoffand Union Studios received a coveted 2024 Urban Guild Design Excellence Award from The Urban Guild for bringing the Eastdale vision to life. The award recognized Eastdale for its exemplary success integrating planning principals and the mission of The Urban Guild. “Eastdale successfully combines timeless design with a vibrant
Wednesday, January 22, 2025The Arc Greater Hudson Valley NY Partners At Work Breakfast
Partners at Work is an event in which we honor our partners who have embraced our vision of an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace for everyone. Please do not miss out on our complimentary partners at work breakfast - We would love to see you there! Leah Feldman, CEO Family Services Key Note Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino Guest Speaker Wednesday, May 14, 2025 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Double Tree Poughkeepsie, NY
Tuesday, December 10, 2024The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Businesses in Poughkeepsie, NY Should Do Now
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
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Monday, December 09, 2024TOMPKINS FINANCIAL ADVISORS PROMOTES WILLIAM LYONS TO FINANCIAL PLANNER
Lyons to serve clients in all Tompkins markets across New York and PennsylvaniaTompkins Financial Advisors (Tompkins) has promoted William “Will” Lyons to financial planner, serving clients in Western, Central, and the Hudson Valley New York; Wyomissing and Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and Delray Beach, Florida. Lyons supports the firm’s financial planning efforts across client-facing services and expertise in this new role. His promotion reflects his dedication to delivering expert, personalized, strategic
Wednesday, November 13, 2024Tourism Leaders and Businesses Shine at 11th Annual Dutchess Tourism Awards of Distinction
Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI) held its 11th Annual Awards of Distinction ceremony on November 13, 2024, at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park, N.Y. The Awards of Distinction continue to showcase the county’s tourism industry, from hotels and restaurants to attractions and experiences, and highlight the extraordinary work of those dedicated to enriching the visitor experience and promoting Dutchess County as a premier destination in the Hudson Valley.
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024The Yoga House Flows into Third Location, Breaks Ground on First Dutchess County Studio
Building on the success of its two Ulster County locations, Amy Reed and Joyce San Pedro, co-owners of The Yoga House, have announced that ground has been broken on what will be the studio’s third, and first Dutchess County, home.The Yoga House’s Poughkeepsie sanctuary, located at South Road Crossing on Route 9, will open in the spring of 2025, anchoring a variety of businesses, including Sleep Number, Buff City Soap, Jersey Mike's Subs, uBreakiFix, Smoothie King, Home 2 Suites by Hilton and more. The
Monday, November 04, 2024REDUCED RATE COSMETIC SURGERY with Dr. John Wilson IV, MD
REDUCED RATE COSMETIC SURGERY with Dr. John Wilson IV, MD Manoj T. Abraham, M.D., F.A.C.S., owner of Oasis MediSpa for over twenty years, has announced that Dr. John Wilson IV, MD, a Mt. Sinai NYC Facial Plastic Surgery Fellow will be available for reduced rate cosmetic surgery at Facial Plastic, Reconstructive and Laser Surgery and Oasis MediSpa. Dr. Wilson offers a full complement of facial aesthetic and rejuvenation procedures including rhinoplasty, face lift, eyelid surgery, ear reconstruction, skin
