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RBT CPAs LLP New Partner, Nicholas Watkins, CPA
Newburgh, NY – RBT CPAs LLP, takes great pleasure in announcing that Nicholas Watkins, CPA, of New Windsor, New York, has been admitted to the Firm as a Partner. Nick graduated from SUNY New Paltz with an Accounting degree in 2013 and joined RBT CPAs’ Tax Department in the Newburgh office in 2015. Nick is on the local Board for the New York State Society of CPAs, serves as the group’s Secretary, and chairs the NextGen Committee. He is also President of the Mid-Hudson Bowling Association responsible for
STENGER, DIAMOND & GLASS, LLP ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNER
Wappingers Falls, NY, January 5, 2023 – The law firm of Stenger, Diamond & Glass, LLP (SDG Law) has advanced A.J. Iuele to partner, effective January 1, 2023. Iuele, a life-long Dutchess County resident and graduate of John Jay Senior High School in East Fishkill, joined the firm in 2020 to oversee its family law and criminal law teams. Prior to SDG Law, Iuele spent four years as an Assistant District Attorney at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. His tenure as a prosecutor has been followed by
RBT CPAs LLP New Partner, Thomas Zupan, CPA
Newburgh, NY – RBT CPAs LLP, takes great pleasure in announcing that Thomas Zupan, CPA, of Highland, New York, has been admitted to the Firm as a Partner. Tom graduated from Pace University with an MBA in 2014 and four years later earned his CPA license. He joined RBT CPAs right after graduation in the Newburgh office as part of the client services team, specializing in the construction industry. Tom has been a volunteer member of the Modena Fire Department for 13 years, first as an active firefighter
New Congressman Pat Ryan Addresses Ulster Chamber Breakfast Meeting January 18, 2023
Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18) will be the featured speaker at the monthly breakfast meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The breakfast, scheduled from 7:30-9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18 at The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus, is sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank. Ryan, a former tech entrepreneur before entering politics, said he will take the opportunity to share his thoughts on growing the local small business economy and the importance of empowering entrepreneurs. “As a
Astor Services’ Annual Festive Holiday Fundraiser Returns
ASTOR SERVICES’ ANNUAL FESTIVE HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER RETURNSProceeds from December 8 Celebration will Support Astor’s Enrichment Program Astor Services will host its Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 8, 2022 (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) at Savona’s Trattoria at 1 Collegeview Ave. in Poughkeepsie. Tickets are on sale to the public and funds raised will be used to support Astor’s Enrichment Program, which allows children the nonprofit serves the opportunity to participate in activities such as sports, dance,
Help Bring Joy to a Child This Holiday Season Through Astor’s Adopt-A-Family Program 2022
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, a nonprofit organization providing mental/behavioral health and educational services to thousands of children, adolescents, adults and their families throughout the Hudson Valley and the Bronx, is seeking monetary donations for its annual Adopt-A-Family program to help local families in need. For
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Astor Services Rebrands to Reflect Updated Offerings
ASTOR SERVICES REBRANDS TO RELECT UPDATED OFFERINGS;INTRODUCES SHORTER NAME, FRESH LOGO AND TAGLINE New Image and Branding Align with Increased Scope of Work and Diversity of Populations Astor Serves Leading up to Astor Services’ 70th year of providing mental/behavioral health and educational services within New York State’s Hudson Valley and the Bronx, the agency has rebranded. This revamp, which includes shortening the organization’s name from Astor Services for Children & Families to Astor
Astor Services for Children & Families Announces Three New Board Members
ASTOR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS Growing the nonprofit organization’s leadership, Astor Services for Children & Families (https://www.astorservices.org) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members: Dr. Michael Birnbaum, Geoffrey G. Schmitz and James M. Raimo Sr., who is rejoining and has previously served as chair of Astor’s board. They have all been appointed for a three-year term. “Our board of directors is comprised of a
Del’s Dairy Farm and Astor Services Collaborate to Make Sweet Dreams Come True
DEL’S DAIRY FARM AND ASTOR SERVICES COLLABORATE TO MAKE SWEET DREAMS COME TRUE Astor Services for Children & Familiesand Del’s Dairy Farm & Ice Cream Company announced Del’s newest ice cream flavor, which will benefit Astor Services. Created in collaboration with the children of Astor Learning Center (ALC) and Del’s Dairy Farm, this mouthwatering new flavor is called “A Scoop of Joy” and is a sweet cream vanilla ice cream combined with fudge ripple, M&M’s, sprinkles and brownies, and will be available
TWO AWARDS SALUTE KINGSTON INSURANCE AGENCY
Ryan & Ryan Ranked No.1 in NY and No. 4 in USA KINGSTON, N.Y. April 4,2022 — Two awards to Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers, Inc. “assure us and our customers that we’re delivering the high level of service that we claim to provide.” So says President and Founder Robert J. Ryan, Jr., CIC, announcing receipt of awards from its lead insurance carrier, Erie Insurance: a “Top 10 Companywide Elite” award for 2021, and a “Branch Elite” award for 2021. The Kingston-based agency ranked number four out of 98
Women’s World-Class Competitive Cycling Event
USA Cycling-Sanctioned Race Attracts High-Level Riders to Ulster County, NY May 1, 2022 Woodstock, NY - April 1, 2022 - On Sunday, May 1, the Women’s Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix (WWCGP) will be celebrating its 10th year! The annual bicycle race will feature a world-class race course staged in New York’s Catskill Mountains for women athletes competing in Pro 1/2/3 and Cat 3/4/Novice road racing. The WWCGP is USA Cycling-sanctioned and racers come from all over the Northeast corridor as well as from
Building Resilience Conferece for Women In Business
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release February 22, 2022 On March 8, 2022, in honor of the International Women's Day, the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting the Building Resilience Conference for Women in Business, a free virtual event from 1:00-5:00 PM. “We feel women in business need a lot of support right now, and that’s how this conference came to mind. It’s been a difficult two years, and female entrepreneurs need all the help they can get,” commented Myriam Bouchard,
Astor Services’ Annual Adopt-A-Family Program Benefits Children
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 Adopt-A-Family
Astor 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
Help Bring Joy To a Child This Holiday Season Through Astor’s Adopt-A-Family Program
HELP BRING JOY TO A CHILD THIS HOLIDAY SEASONTHROUGH 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 retailers for its annual Adopt-A-Family program this
Astor 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
Dine 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
Ulster Chamber Offers Rare Opportunity to Visit Cuba
The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to take a limited number of Hudson Valley residents on an exploratory trip to Cuba in the fall of 2016. Local travelers will have the opportunity to experience the ‘real’ Cuba before mass tourism changes the island forever. Be among the select few American travelers in five decades to visit Cuba. Included in the trip will be the chance to explore the vibrant capital of Havana, ride a steam train through the sugar cane fields, learn
Ulster Chamber Members Surveyed on Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed its membership on the proposed New York State increase in the Minimum Wage to $15 an hour. The results showed that while nearly third-quarters of chamber members (72%) favored an increase in the Minimum Wage, close to two-thirds (64%) were opposed to raising the Minimum Wage to $15 an hour, which would amount to an increase of 67%. According to the Chairman of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee, Joe Charmello, “Many members told us
