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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Earns First-Ever National Ranking
Recognized Among Nation’s Best for Pediatric Cancer; Named a Top Children’s Hospital in New York and Mid-Atlantic Region Valhalla, NY – October 7, 2025 – For the first time in its history, WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has been ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, earning a coveted spot in the 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospitals for Pediatric Cancer. In addition to this national recognition, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital was named the #7 Best Children’s Hospital
News Release: NYC DEP Rep To Speak At October 29 Breakfast
$1+ billion Project Will Impact UC Economy The local Ulster County economy is about to see a massive boost, as the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is set to launch a $1.3 billion construction project at the 110-year-old Ashokan Reservoir.John Milgrim, Director of External Affairs for the New York City Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Supply, will be the featured speaker at the October 29th event, at The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. The
Luisa Garnot Named Insurance Agency Operations Assistant
(Kingston, NY)Ulster Insurance Services (UIS), a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, recently announced that Luisa Garnot was selected for the newly created role of Agency Operations Assistant supporting the Agency Operations Manager in defining, implementing, and managing essential business and personnel support processes for the agency. Ms. Garnot joined Ulster Savings Bank in May 2024 as a Personal Banker and began this new agency role on September 4, 2025. “Luisa is an ideal addition to the team,
New Board Member Daniel Depew Announced for Ulster Savings Bank
(Kingston, NY)The Board of Trustees of Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce Daniel Depew’s appointment as a new board member. Dan Depew is the Director of Business Development at Holt Construction in Pearl River, NY where he develops relationships that lead to successful projects for the company. His experience includes work in healthcare, property management, construction, property development, aviation, and agriculture. Dan is a leader in the region with deep family ties to the area and a
Cathy Hobbs, TV Celeb, Founder of Highland Passive House, Named Entrepreneur of the Year
KINGSTON—Cathy Hobbs, founder of the Highland Passive House, an eco-friendly 12,500-square-foot multi-use warehouse used for home staging, interior design services, short-term rental design and turn-key home furnishing packages for vacation homes, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes an entrepreneur who has achieved extraordinary accomplishments in business or shown dedication and commitment to furthering business in Ulster
Matthew White Joins Ulster Savings Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Kingston, NY)Ulster Savings Bank recently named Matthew White Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at their Kingston headquarters. “We’re very excited to welcome Matt to the Ulster Savings Bank family,” said Bill Calderara, President and CEO of Ulster Savings Bank. “He brings vast experience in the financial sector, including an impressive progression in leadership roles, and will be of great value to us as we continue to grow as a community banking leader in the Hudson Valley.” "I'm
Making Change Stick: How Small Business Owners Can Actually Pull It Off
The hard part isn’t always deciding to change—it’s making sure the people around you don’t quietly kill the idea before it’s even off the ground. Small business owners often underestimate just how deeply habits run inside a team, even a small one. One new system, one new hire, one rebrand—none of it happens in a vacuum. And the smaller the company, the more magnified each shift becomes. Managing organizational change isn’t just about what’s written on the plan. It’s about how that plan collides with real
The Blueprint for Thriving as a Consumer Electronics Entrepreneur in a Rapidly Evolving Industry
Consumer electronics has never been for the faint-hearted. Between the relentless pace of innovation and the fickle preferences of global customers, stepping into this arena demands more than just an appetite for risk. If you’re determined to make your mark in this space, you need more than a great idea or a clever prototype — you need a full arsenal of strategies to not just survive, but thrive. In an industry where yesterday’s breakthrough becomes tomorrow’s afterthought, your mindset, methodology, and
