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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, 2025Arnoff Moving & Storage Expands Legacy with Greater Syracuse Moving & Storage Acquisition
April 2, 2025 – Poughkeepsie, NY – Arnoff Moving & Storage, a family-owned and operated company with a legacy dating back to 1924, is proud to announce the acquisition of Greater Syracuse Moving & Storage, a trusted name in relocation services in Central New York since 1966. This acquisition strengthens Arnoff’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, high-quality moving and storage solutions throughout Upstate New York and beyond.Both companies bring a rich history of exceptional service to this
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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, 2025Your on-line Girl Scout Cookie Booth is here!
Hello Girl Scout Friend, On March 12th, Girl Scouts celebrated 113 years as America’s premier girl leadership program - empowering today’s girls to become tomorrow’s women leaders. A cornerstone of Girl Scouts is our Cookie Program. When you purchase Girl Scout Cookies, you’re not just buying sweet treats—you’re investing in girls, empowering them as young entrepreneurs to set goals, build financial skills, and learn firsthand what it takes to run a business. Through their cookie sales, girls
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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 31, 2025Ulster Savings Bank Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™
(Kingston, NY) Ulster Savings Bank is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the bank.Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation."Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional
Monday, March 31, 2025Astor Services Announces Dr. Adalis Millan-Colon as Chief Medical Officer
Astor Services, a leading provider of quality mental and behavioral health and education services for children, young adults and their families, today announced the promotion of Dr. Adalis Millan-Colon to chief medical officer. In this role, Dr. Millan-Colon is responsible for overseeing the medical and clinical aspects of all of Astor’s programs. Dr. Millan- Colon joined Astor Services in 2009 in the role of psychiatrist. She has demonstrated outstanding clinical skill and an enduring passion for the
Thursday, March 27, 2025Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Welcomes 3 New Trustees
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) has appointed Carlos Alamo-Pastrana, Malia K. Du Mont, and Frances Barney Knutsen, CFA to its Board of Trustees. These distinguished trustees bring a wealth of expertise in education, finance, strategy, and community engagement, which will enhance and strengthen CFHV’s initiatives aimed at deepening engagement across the Hudson Valley and providing innovative solutions that benefit local nonprofits and community projects. "Carlos, Malia, and Frances bring
Thursday, March 27, 2025Local Hudson Valley Tech Firm Fisch Solutions receives 2025 CRN Magazine Top 500 MSP Award
Local Hudson Valley Tech Firm Fisch Solutions receives 2025 CRN Magazine Top 500 MSP Award VIDEO: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e4d37ee9/GTEJdVVuyUGXifGIrCRqnQ?u=https://youtu.be/rSZeKqELbwA Fisch Solutions has hit a remarkable milestone in its journey, earning a spot on the prestigious 2025 Top 500 MSP Award list by CRN Magazine. This recognition is more than just an accolade; it signifies the hard work and dedication that Fisch Solutions brings to the managed service provider industry. With technology
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley Continues Decade Long Partnership with Synexis
Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) recently surpassed a decade of partnering with Synexis, an industry leader in touchless and continuous microbial reduction of occupied spaces. RMHGHV took the initiative back in 2017 to ensure a healthy indoor environment for their 12 bedroom House which is just steps away from the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, NY. According to Synexis CEO Dennis Doyle, with the implementation of Synexis DHP, families can have peace of mind
Sunday, March 23, 2025News Release: 3/23/2025
Wappingers students smash Long Multiplication Records Have you every have trouble multiplying 3 digits by 3 digits? Well, at least 4 students with more to come have multiplied 92 digits by 92 digits getting 191 digits in the answer, breaking world records. Dr. Irvin Miller, director of the Math & Physics Exploration (501 (c)3 ), has developed techniques that are several levels beyond what is taught in school, but builds upon what the students were taught. Lets look at some comparisons: Dutchess
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025Insight & Opinion: The Future of Wine: Why Reaching the Next Generation Matters
Insight & Opinion: The Future of Wine: Why Reaching the Next Generation Matters by Ian Bearup, Head Winemaker at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery*This article originally appeared in WineBusiness* The non-alcoholic beverage industry is growing rapidly. From 2022 – 2023, non-alcoholic beverage sales increased by 32 percent, according to Penn State, while total alcohol sales grew by only 1 percent. Many factors contribute to consumers' trend towards mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages like health and
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,
Tuesday, March 11, 2025Todd Jordan Joins Ulster Savings Bank as New Board Member
(Kingston, NY)The Board of Trustees of Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Jordan as a new board member. Todd Jordan is the Treasurer of Herzog Supply Company that has served the Kingston community for over 100 years. Herzog Supply Co. consists of Herzog’s Home Center in Kingston, a full-service home center and lumber yard; Herzog Paint & Decorating with two stores in the Albany market and two stores in the Poughkeepsie/Fishkill market. The company also owns Kingston Plaza,
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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
Wednesday, February 26, 2025CLARISSA TIMBROUCK JOINS ULSTER SAVINGS AS AVP, COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP OFFICER
(Kingston, NY) Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Clarissa Timbrouck has joined them as AVP, Commercial Relationship Officer. In her new position, Ms. Timbrouck will be responsible for building and maintaining close relationships with new and existing clients during commercial transactions and offering solutions to assist them in reaching their financial goals. She will be primarily out in the community, creating new connections with clients and other professional partners. “Clarissa is a
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
Friday, January 31, 2025Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Increased Fourth Quarter Financial Results
ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation ("Tompkins" or the "Company") reported diluted earnings per share of $1.37 for the fourth quarter of 2024, up 5.4% and 30.5% compared to the immediate prior quarter and the fourth quarter of 2023, respectively. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $19.7 million, up $1.0 million or 5.5% compared to the third quarter of 2024, and up $4.7 million, or 31.0%, when compared to the fourth quarter of
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
Friday, October 25, 2024Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
Tompkins Financial Corporation ("Tompkins" or the "Company") reported diluted earnings per share of $1.30 for the third quarter of 2024, up 18.2% from the immediate prior quarter, and up 155.3% from the diluted earnings (loss) per share of $(2.35) reported in the third quarter of 2023. Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $18.6 million, up $3.0 million or 18.9% compared to the second quarter of 2024, and up $52.0 million, or 155.9%, when compared to the net loss of $(33.4) million reported for the
