<a href="https://communityfoundationshv.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley</a> (CFHV) hosted its 30th Garden Party on September 27, 2026, at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY, bringing together over 325 community members and leaders to celebrate the philanthropy that strengthens the Hudson Valley.&nbsp;

This year, the event honored three remarkable philanthropic honorees whose generosity, leadership and commitment to their communities have made a lasting impact across the Hudson Valley: James Hoover and John Aubry of Ulster County, Jean and Ken Kearney of Putnam County, and Daniel and Michelle Lepore and family of Dutchess County. Each honoree&rsquo;s story demonstrates the difference that can be made when people invest in the communities they call home.

As the nonprofit&rsquo;s signature fundraising event, the Garden Party raises funds for CFHV&rsquo;s Community Grants program, supporting nonprofits throughout Ulster, Putnam and Dutchess Counties as they address pressing community needs, including housing, mental health, childcare and food security and more. A generous donor has offered to match a fundraising goal of $25,000. To donate, visit the <a href="https://cfhvny.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=8260" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CFHV website</a>.

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 The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) hosted its 30th Garden Party on September 27, 2026, at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY,...

Celebrating those who give back to the Hudson Valley

The <a href="https://dcpoklandbank.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Corporation</a> (DCPLB) announced the appointment of Matthew Arbolino as interim executive director, effective August 19th, 2026. The appointment comes as DCPLB&rsquo;s board of directors launches its regional search for a permanent executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter. 
In addition to extensive consulting experience, Arbolino brings more than a decade of affordable housing, community development, and land bank programming experience across the Hudson Valley and New York State, having recently served as a senior project manager at New York State Homes and Community Renewal. There, he oversaw more than $20 million in state funding awarded to affordable housing projects and provided underwriting to land banks across the state. Prior to his work at the state level, Arbolino spent several years at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, first as an outreach coordinator and later as executive director. Arbolino worked directly with Newburgh Land Bank and the City of Newburgh to secure properties and funding for approximately 25 Habitat homes. He also managed an $8 million annual operating budget and secured more than $4.5 million in grant funding, including the organization&rsquo;s largest ever single donation. 
&ldquo;Housing and land use have driven my professional work for more than a decade,&rdquo; said Arbolino. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m honored to bring that experience to DCPLB during this transition and look forward to supporting the communities the organization serves while the board identifies its next permanent leader and positions itself for exciting growth ahead.&rdquo;
Currently residing in Newburgh, Arbolino holds a bachelor&rsquo;s degree from the University of Connecticut, as well as a master&rsquo;s degree from Antioch University. The DCPLB&rsquo;s board expects to conclude its search for a permanent executive director by the end of the year.
To learn more about the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank or follow along with its work, visit <a href="http://www.dcpoklandbank.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dcpoklandbank.org</a> or follow the organization on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dcpoklandbank" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> (Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Corporation) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcpoklandbank/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (@dcpoklandbank). 
 

About Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank
The Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank (DCPLB), a partnership between Dutchess County and the City of Poughkeepsie, works to promote equitable and sustainable development by returning vacant, abandoned and underutilized properties to productive use. Guided by community input, DCPLB focuses on creating affordable housing, supporting local homeownership, preserving historical properties and redeveloping commercial and industrial sites to foster resilient, thriving neighborhoods across the City of Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County.

Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Appoints...

The Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Corporation (DCPLB) announced the appointment of Matthew Arbolino as interim executive director,...

Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Appoints Matthew Arbolino to Interim Executive Director 

<a href="https://www.stengerglass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele LLP </a>announced that Karen Hagstrom, partner at the firm, has been named to City &amp; State New York&rsquo;s inaugural <a href="https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/10/2026-hudson-valley-trailblazers/416333/?oref=csny-author-river&amp;shem=aimgspe," target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Hudson Valley Trailblazer</a> list. Hagstrom is one of 44 individuals recognized as the most&nbsp;influential people assisting government, companies, organizations&nbsp;and associations, with priorities and legislation in the Hudson Valley.&nbsp;&ldquo;It is truly an honor to be celebrated in this Hudson Valley Trailblazers List, alongside so many other accomplished leaders in our region,&rdquo; said Hagstrom. &ldquo;I have dedicated my career to finding effective legal solutions for individuals, nonprofits and local municipalities alike.&rdquo;Hagstrom began her career as a prosecutor for the Dutchess County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office. She has been in private practice for the past 23 years, focusing on civil litigation, tax certiorari, appellate advocacy, land use and municipal law. She co-leads the litigation team at Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele LLP.About Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele LLP:Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele, LLP is one of the largest, most experienced law firms in the Hudson Valley. A general practice law firm, Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele draws from the strength of its 12 exceptional attorneys to comprehensively represent a wide array of individuals, businesses, municipalities, and institutional clients throughout the Hudson Valley.&nbsp;Practice areas include commercial litigation, land use and development, tax grievances, elder law, wills, trusts and estates, commercial and residential real estate, business law, hospitality and liquor licensing, matrimonial and family law, criminal law, and more.For additional information, visit <a href="https://www.stengerglass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">stengerglass.com</a>, follow the firm on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stengerglasslaw" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-zd3WABnx0hH2HNBmhluQ/featured" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stengerglasslaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Instagram</a>, and LinkedIn, call 845-298-2000, or visit the firm at its Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie or Kingston, NY offices.

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Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP announced that Karen Hagstrom, partner at the firm, has been named to City & State New York’s...

Karen Hagstrom, Partner at Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP, Honored by City & State NY

Underscoring its growing national profile and expertise in working with financial institutions, <a href="https://prwithimpact.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Impact PR &amp; Communications, Ltd</a>. (Impact PR), an award-winning public relations and marketing agency based in New York, recently celebrated four distinct honors this fall.&nbsp;

The agency was named among PR Daily&rsquo;s Top Agencies of 2026, a prestigious recognition of noteworthy public relations and communication firms across the country. Impact PR will be feted alongside fellow industry leaders at PR Daily&rsquo;s Top Agencies Awards Luncheon in New York City on December 2, 2026.

&ldquo;Impact PR earned its spot on this year&rsquo;s list the hard way, through work and leadership that stood out in another competitive year for this program,&rdquo; said Brendan Gannon, director of marketing for Ragan and PR Daily. &ldquo;Congratulations to the entire team for landing among the best agencies in the industry this year.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Adding to the agency&rsquo;s distinctions, Impact PR has earned three honors for its work with credit unions:&nbsp;

<ul><li>Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) - Silver Award in the Public Relations category</li><li>PRSA Colorado - Silver Pick Award in the Media Relations category</li><li>Credit Union Times&rsquo; Luminaries Awards - finalist in the Consulting Excellence &ndash; Organizations category</li></ul>



&ldquo;Together, these four awards showcase the influence our work has nationwide, as well as our depth of experience representing numerous credit union clients,&rdquo; said Filomena Fanelli, CEO and founder, Impact PR. &ldquo;More than any individual recognition, we&rsquo;re proud of the high bar we&rsquo;ve set, our purpose-driven approach and of the results we get for the companies we work with.&rdquo;

About Impact PR &amp; Communications, Ltd.&nbsp;
Impact PR &amp; Communications, Ltd. is an award-winning strategic public relations and marketing firm with a national client roster and a tri-state presence in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Founded in 2014, the company offers media relations, copywriting, reputation management, thought leadership, community engagement and social media services for community banks and credit unions, real estate companies and investors, tourism and hospitality venues and nonprofit organizations. Impact PR was named the &ldquo;Nation&rsquo;s #1 PR Agency&rdquo; in CommPRO&rsquo;s influential industry ranking in August 2025 and the SBA&rsquo;s &ldquo;Women-Owned Small Business of the Year&rdquo; in 2024. For more information on Impact PR, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prwithimpact.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.prwithimpact.com</a>, call (845) 462-4979 or follow the firm on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/prwithimpact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/prwithimpact" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prwithimpact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

Four Honors, One Impact: Impact PR &...

Underscoring its growing national profile and expertise in working with financial institutions, Impact PR & Communications, Ltd. (Impact PR), an...

Four Honors, One Impact: Impact PR & Communications Earns National Recognition

In an effort to equip students for collegiate growth and success, <a href="https://www.hvcu.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU)</a>, in collaboration with the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), awarded $11,000 in scholarships to members who are 2026 high school graduates pursuing higher education. The contributions to local students come on the heels of the HVCU Charitable Foundation&rsquo;s disbursement of $550,000 in nonprofit grants, further cementing the credit union&rsquo;s commitment to the communities it serves.&nbsp;
Eight HVCU members were selected out of 61 applicants based on their academic achievements, after-school activity involvement and community service, as well as their leadership in their communities and a strong writing portfolio. This year&rsquo;s scholarship recipients include:
<ul><li>KaiLani Angiolillo of Highland, New York, is attending Binghamton University.</li><li>Rachel Berliner of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, is attending the University of Pennsylvania.</li><li>Jacob Cheung of Hopewell Junction, New York, is attending the University of Pennsylvania.</li><li>Ved Kaderu of Fishkill, New York, is attending Cornell University.</li><li>Karolina Mroczek of Wappingers Falls, New York, is attending Northeastern University.</li><li>Connor O&rsquo;Reilly of Brewster, New York, is attending Virginia Tech.</li><li>Amanda Parker of Garrison, New York, is attending Stony Brook University.</li><li>Lila Sinacori of Campbell Hall, New York, is attending the United States Military Academy at West Point.&nbsp;</li></ul>







&ldquo;At HVCU, our mission extends beyond financial education. We&rsquo;re equally committed to expanding access to higher education,&rdquo; said HVCU&rsquo;s Community Impact Manager John DeAngelis. &ldquo;By investing in student success through scholarships, we&rsquo;re empowering the next generation of leaders and providing the resources they need to flourish academically.&rdquo;
Beyond the scholarship program, HVCU also sponsors Marist University&rsquo;s Hudson Valley Scholars Program, an initiative where Hudson Valley organizations award scholarships to local high school graduates attending Marist. HVCU&rsquo;s $4,000 annual contribution helps develop the region&rsquo;s future leaders, ensuring the Hudson Valley community grows and thrives for generations to come.
HVCU is offering the 2027 NYCUA Scholarship Program to members in late October. To learn more about HVCU and other scholarship opportunities, visit <a href="https://www.hvcu.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hvcu.org</a>.

About Hudson Valley Credit Union:
A trusted, community-based financial cooperative, Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) has continuously supported its members, friends, families and the regions it serves in building successful financial futures since 1963. Committed to fostering financial freedom, HVCU serves more than 400,000 members across 40 branches in 13 counties. From personal banking to business services, the credit union offers an array of financial services and innovative digital solutions, including internship and scholarship programs, financial literacy workshops and program grants. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.hvcu.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hvcu.org</a> or follow HVCU on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HVFCU/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hudsonvalleyCU/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/102046/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.

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In an effort to equip students for collegiate growth and success, Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU), in collaboration with the New York Credit...

Classrooms to Careers: Hudson Valley Credit Union Awards College Scholarships to Student Members

On Saturday, October 3, <a href="http://www.eastdalevillage.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eastdale Village Town Center</a> will bring Italian community traditions to life in its own Palladino Piazza during a free full-day Ferragosto Celebration. From 11 am to 8 pm, Eastdale will transform its Italian-inspired Piazza into a lively festival filled with the sights and sounds of Italy, featuring authentic Italian food, live music, wine and beverage tastings, local artisans, family activities and special events celebrating Italian culture and traditions. 
&ldquo;Palladino Piazza was designed to be a gathering place, somewhere people can come together; that&rsquo;s what makes Ferragosto a natural fit for Eastdale,&rdquo; said John Hettinger, president of Kirchhoff, the real estate investment firm behind Eastdale Village. &ldquo;We created this community to bring people from across the Hudson Valley together, and Ferragosto is a wonderful example of that vision coming to life &mdash; gathering around great food, sharing in traditions and celebrating together.&rdquo;
Highlights of the day will include a live mozzarella-making demonstration and putting local chefs to the test with the Better Than Nonna&rsquo;s Sauce Competition, with entries to be judged by Italian Comedian Candice Guardino; Culinary Institute of America Professor Antonella Piemontese; Chef Angelo Balbo, chef and owner of Hurricane Grill &amp; Wings in Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, and Luca Pizza in Newburgh; and Chef Stacey Hawkins, chef, entrepreneur, television host.
Additionally, the Ferragosto Market and local artisans and vendors will offer goods for attendees to shop. Throughout the day, Eastdale&rsquo;s popular restaurants and shops will offer Italian food specials, sweet treats and beverages. Ferragosto is currently accepting <a href="https://www.eastdalevillage.com/ferragosto" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">entries</a> for the traditional red sauce-making competition as well as sponsors and vendors. 
Completed and dedicated earlier this year, Eastdale&rsquo;s open-air Piazza was inspired by the timeless character of European public squares and designed to be a social heart of the community. The space was named in honor of Giovanni Palladino, Eastdale&rsquo;s director of architecture and design, whose vision and leadership helped bring the gathering space and the live-work-play community to life. 
For more information and announcements of upcoming events, visit <a href="http://www.eastdalevillage.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastdalevillage.com</a> and follow Eastdale Village on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eastdalevillage/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastdaleVillage" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

About Eastdale Village
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Eastdale Village is a live, work, play community situated on 35 acres in the Town of Poughkeepsie. With more than 120,000 square feet of commercial real estate, including restaurant, medical, retail and Class A office space, Eastdale also boasts over 400 luxury residential apartments &ndash; making it a go-to, walkable experience that combines shopping, dining, entertainment, living and working.

RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 3: Eastdale Village...

On Saturday, October 3, Eastdale Village Town Center will bring Italian community traditions to life in its own Palladino Piazza during a free full...

RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 3: Eastdale Village Brings a Taste of Italy to the Hudson Valley

Continuing its long history of being honored, Hudson Valley, NY law firm <a href="https://www.fkcsr-law.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Feldman, Kleidman, Collins &amp; Sappe LLP</a>
(FKC&amp;S) announced that partners <a href="https://www.fkcs.law/our-legal-team/robert-r-sappe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Robert R. Sappe</a> and <a href="https://www.fkcs.law/kathryn-c-collins/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kathryn C. Collins</a>have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 33rd Edition of <a href="https://www.bestlawyers.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Best Lawyers in America&reg;</a>.Both Sappe and Collins are being recognized in the area of Medical Malpractice Law &ndash; Defendants in Fishkill, NY. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled based on an exhaustive Purely Peer Review&reg; evaluation. 
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s incredible to have been consistently recognized by <a href="https://www.bestlawfirms.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Best Law Firms&reg;</a> since the publication&rsquo;s inaugural edition in 2010 and even more so to know our own peers believe we are worthy of this recognition,&rdquo; said Sappe. &ldquo;Since our firm&rsquo;s inception 40 years ago, the FKC&amp;S team has received many accolades, but we&rsquo;re just as proud of our strong reputation and the outstanding results we deliver for our clients.&rdquo;
A member of the Dutchess County Bar Association and the New York Medical Defense Bar Association, Sappe joined the FKC&amp;S team in 1995. Earlier in his career, he worked with the New York State Organized Crime Task Force and established a private practice in the Hudson Valley, litigating cases in New York State and federal courts. Sappe has represented healthcare professionals across numerous specialties, including cardiology, obstetrics, otolaryngology, gastroenterology and orthopedic surgery. His experience also includes representing clients in personal injury matters involving product liability, motor vehicle accidents and legal malpractice. A lifelong Dutchess County resident, Sappe lives in East Fishkill, NY, with his wife.
Collins, who joined FKC&amp;S in 2016 and became its first female partner in 2019, focuses on medical malpractice, professional liability and general liability litigation. She has extensive experience defending and advising healthcare professionals and institutions, and in 2022 earned the <a href="https://www.martindale.com/attorney/kathryn-c-collins-4891974/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AV Preeminent&reg; Peer Rated Attorney</a> designation from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2024, The Chamber Foundation Inc. and the Women&rsquo;s Leadership Alliance of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce honored Collins with the ATHENA Award for her professional excellence, community service and mentorship of women leaders. A member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York Medical Defense Bar and the American Bar Association, Collins lives in Hopewell Junction, NY, with her husband and three children. 

About Feldman, Kleidman, Collins &amp; Sappe LLP 
For 40 years and counting, Feldman, Kleidman, Collins &amp; Sappe LLP has been dedicated to advocating for the legal rights of its clients. Based in Fishkill, NY, its attorneys have successfully tried cases at all levels of state and federal courts throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital District. The firm specializes in the practice of personal injury law and professional liability defense. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.fkcs.law" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.fkcs.law</a> or call (845) 897-5199.

FKC&S LLP Partners Recognized in 33rd Edition...

Continuing its long history of being honored, Hudson Valley, NY law firm Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP...

FKC&S LLP Partners Recognized in 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

<a href="https://www.hvcu.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hudson Valley Credit Union</a> donated 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region for the nonprofit&rsquo;s annual back-to-school drive. The initiative, completed with the help of the credit union&rsquo;s 2026 high school internship program participants, demonstrated not only the organization&rsquo;s commitment to the communities it serves, but also its dedication to teaching the next generation the importance of giving back. Approximately 20 nonprofits partnering with United Way this school season will distribute the supplies to dozens of students and families across Dutchess and Orange County.
&ldquo;United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region's school supply drive helps ensure that local students start the academic year with the tools they need to learn and succeed,&rdquo; said Jeannie Montano, President &amp; CEO at United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region. &ldquo;By providing essential supplies, we ease the financial burden on families and help create a stronger, more equitable community where every child has the opportunity to thrive. We are grateful to Hudson Valley Credit Union, whose support makes this effort possible. Together, we are helping local children begin the school year prepared and confident.&rdquo;
HVCU regularly contributes to the Hudson Valley community through meaningful hands-on experiences and the HVCU Charitable Foundation&rsquo;s annual grant program, which has distributed $1.1 million across New York since its inception in 2025. 
Pictured are HVCU&rsquo;s summer 2026 high school internship program participants packing backpacks with supplies ahead of the donation. 
About Hudson Valley Credit Union:
A trusted, community-based financial cooperative, Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) has continuously supported its members, friends, families and the regions it serves in building successful financial futures since 1963. Committed to fostering financial freedom, HVCU serves more than 400,000 members across 40 branches in 13 counties. From personal banking to business services, the credit union offers an array of financial services and innovative digital solutions, including internship and scholarship programs, financial literacy workshops and program grants. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.hvcu.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.hvcu.org</a>
or follow HVCU on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HVFCU/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hudsonvalleyCU/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>
and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/102046/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.

Hudson Valley Credit Union Gives Back(Packs), ...

Hudson Valley Credit Union donated 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region for the...

Hudson Valley Credit Union Gives Back(Packs),  Donates to United Way of The Dutchess-Orange Region

Raising the curtain in Rosendale&hellip; <a href="https://communityfoundationshv.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley</a> (CFHV) continues to put charitable capital to work through its Local Impact Fund for Tomorrow (LIFT), providing a bridge loan to the Rosendale Theatre Collective. 
The loan will provide the Rosendale Theatre Collective with flexible financing while it awaits committed grant funding, helping the nonprofit continue its work preserving and operating the historic Rosendale Theatre as a community hub for film, arts, and culture. The funds will support critical building improvements, including new siding and insulation to address long-standing deterioration, energy inefficiency, and water-intrusion risks &mdash; and help protect the Theatre&rsquo;s historic structure ahead of the coming winter.
 
Launched in March 2026, LIFT provides nonprofits with flexible bridge financing when they have committed grant funding but need capital before reimbursement arrives. LIFT offers loans of up to $50,000 at 2% interest. CFHV provides the loans, while Ulster Savings Bank contributes 10% of each loan and originates and services the financing.
The model is designed to make each charitable dollar work again and again: when a loan is repaid, the funds return to LIFT and become available to another nonprofit in Dutchess, Ulster or Putnam County.

Rosendale Theatre Collective to receive LIFT...

Raising the curtain in Rosendale… The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) continues to put charitable capital to work through its...

Rosendale Theatre Collective to receive LIFT Loan from Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley 

Further demonstrating its commitment to excellence, <a href="http://www.fkcs.law/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Feldman, Kleidman, Collins &amp; Sappe LLP (FKC&amp;S)</a> has announced that Alexandra Downey Thomas, who serves Of Counsel, has been awarded the 2026 Amee VanTassel Young Lawyer Award by the Dutchess County Bar Association. This prestigious recognition honors attorneys with less than 10 years of professional practice who exemplify the late VanTassel&rsquo;s spirit and character. Recipients are also chosen for their ongoing service to the Bar, their communities and pro-bono commitments, as well as esteem and recognition they have earned from peers for outstanding professionalism and civility.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s an honor to receive this recognition during my first year with FKC&amp;S,&rdquo; said Thomas. &ldquo;This achievement is a reflection of the steady support from my colleagues and mentors. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow as an attorney &ndash; and to serving clients in our community.&rdquo;
Thomas joined FKC&amp;S in 2026 and represents matters pertaining to medical malpractice defense and professional liability. Holding her Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School, Thomas is an active member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Dutchess County Bar Association and Mid-Hudson Women&rsquo;s Bar Association. In addition to her professional work, she volunteers with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention&rsquo;s (AFSP) Hudson Valley/Westchester chapter.
About Feldman, Kleidman, Collins &amp; Sappe LLP
For 40 years and counting, Feldman, Kleidman, Collins &amp; Sappe LLP has been dedicated to advocating for the legal rights of its clients. Based in Fishkill, NY, its attorneys have successfully tried cases at all levels of state and federal courts throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital District. The firm specializes in the practice of personal injury law and professional liability defense. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.fkcs.law" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.fkcs.law</a> or call (845) 897-5199

Alexandra Downey Thomas, Of Counsel at FKC&S,...

Further demonstrating its commitment to excellence, Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP (FKC&S) has announced that Alexandra Downey Thomas, who...

Alexandra Downey Thomas, Of Counsel at FKC&S, Honored by Dutchess County Bar Association

Award-winning public relations and communications agency, <a href="https://prwithimpact.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Impact PR &amp; Communications</a> (Impact PR), has been selected to provide strategic communications and support for <a href="https://hvconnected.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hudson Valley Connected</a>, a regional initiative expanding free technology assistance and digital literacy resources throughout the Hudson Valley. The project is funded through a $500,000 grant awarded by <a href="https://broadband.ny.gov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Empire State Development&rsquo;s ConnectALL Office</a>
to the <a href="https://www.westchesterlibraries.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Westchester Library System</a>, the lead financial partner and grant administrator for Hudson Valley Connected. 
The initiative will grow the Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley program, originally launched in 2022, across Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties. Working collaboratively with the Westchester Library System, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, Mid-Hudson Library System and the Ramapo Catskill Library System, the program recruits and trains additional digital navigators, connecting residents with free one-on-one technology assistance through local libraries and community organizations. As part of the successful grant application, Impact PR will develop and implement a comprehensive public awareness campaign designed to increase visibility, community engagement and utilization of these free services. 
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m incredibly proud of the work our Digital Navigators have done across nine counties in New York since 2022,&rdquo; said Carolyn Bennett Glauda, Digital Navigator ambassador for Hudson Valley Connected.&ldquo;Trained professionals who offer tech help to solve everyday problems are meeting a real-world need. Getting the word out will allow even more people to get the support they need to go online with confidence. Thanks to this grant, and the resources of Impact PR &amp; Communications, who have deep nonprofit expertise and roots in the communities we&rsquo;re serving, we can have an even bigger impact and grow this program for the long-term.&rdquo;
The expansion to the program comes as New York State continues investing in digital equity following the loss of comparable federal funding. According to New York State&rsquo;s Digital Equity Plan, 29% of New Yorkers need professional support because they cannot repair or troubleshoot their devices independently, while 23% of older adults and 20% of low-income households report low confidence using technology. 
&ldquo;We are honored to be selected as the communications partner for Hudson Valley Connected and are grateful for the opportunity to help drive awareness of these valuable services,&rdquo; said Filomena Fanelli, founder and CEO of Impact PR. &ldquo;Libraries play a vital role in strengthening our communities, and New York State&rsquo;s continued investment in digital equity will help more Hudson Valley residents gain the skills and support they need to succeed.&rdquo; 
 
To learn more about Impact PR &amp; Communications, including its clients and capabilities, visit <a href="http://www.prwithimpact.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.prwithimpact.com</a>.
About Impact PR &amp; Communications, Ltd. 
Impact PR &amp; Communications, Ltd. is an award-winning strategic public relations and marketing firm with a national client roster and a tri-state presence in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Founded in 2014, the company offers media relations, copywriting, reputation management, thought leadership, community engagement and social media services for community banks and credit unions, real estate companies and investors, tourism and hospitality venues and nonprofit organizations. Impact PR was named the &ldquo;Nation&rsquo;s #1 PR Agency&rdquo; in CommPRO&rsquo;s influential industry ranking in August 2025 and the SBA&rsquo;s &ldquo;Women-Owned Small Business of the Year&rdquo; in 2024. For more information on Impact PR, visit<a href="http://www.prwithimpact.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> www.prwithimpact.com</a>,call (845) 462-4979 or follow the firm on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/prwithimpact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/prwithimpact" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prwithimpact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

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