On the heels of new leadership, <a href="https://www.millbrookwine.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Millbrook Vineyards &amp; Winery</a>, the Hudson Valley&rsquo;s flagship winery, will debut a series of thoughtful enhancements to its operations beginning in June 2026. Designed to elevate the guest experience, while honoring its 40-year legacy, scenic setting and award-winning wines, these updates reflect a refreshed vision for how guests enjoy all that the winery has to offer. 
&ldquo;This next chapter is about refining what guests already love about Millbrook Winery,&rdquo; said General Manager and Head Winemaker Ian Bearup. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve always believed Millbrook Winery is more than a place to enjoy exceptional wine, it&rsquo;s an experience shaped by the landscape, people and moments shared here. These enhancements will only make each visit more intentional, comfortable and enjoyable for every guest who enters the property.&rdquo;
Among the most notable changes are aesthetic improvements and newly expanded seating areas across the property. Millbrook&rsquo;s traditional outdoor seating in the vineyard lawn, winery patio, and vineyard tent will remain and be available with no table fee. For guests seeking a more elevated experience, the winery is introducing a new adults-only area featuring Adirondack chairs, private tables with umbrellas and pondside sofa seating &ndash; an experience available for a small table fee. To complement the new seating options and ensure a cohesive guest experience that preserves the surrounding landscape, outside lawn furniture will no longer be permitted on the property. For added convenience and to make visits more enjoyable, guests will have the option to make table reservations, creating a more relaxed pace, dedicated seating and a consistent high-quality experience for all. Optional seating reservations can be booked in advance on the website or by phone, and walk-ins will be accommodated, based on availability.
Additionally, Millbrook is expanding the ways guests can experience its wines. While the winery's casual bar tasting remains in the downstairs tasting room, Millbrook is introducing a new premium guided tasting featuring estate and New York-grown wines that can be paired with small bites. The new experience will be hosted in The Overlook and The Overlook Terrace, formerly the Tap Room, with refreshed interiors and sweeping views of the vineyards and Catskill Mountains. A selection of tables in the new space will also be available for guests who simply want to enjoy a glass or bottle at their leisure.
The winery will expand its curated food offerings in partnership with local Hudson Valley purveyors and caterers for an on-site market in the winery featuring Hudson Valley and New York-grown and made products. Offerings will include charcuterie items, local cheeses, prepared items such as salads, sandwiches and fresh local breads, along with other ready-to-enjoy items to pair with guests&rsquo; favorite Millbrook wines. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages will also be available in the market in order for wine lovers and their non-drinking friends and family to enjoy the property together. With a robust selection of options offered on-site, outside food and beverages will no longer be permitted on the property. 
Millbrook Winery remains a welcoming destination for friends, families, groups and pets to enjoy time together, and its beloved seasonal programming will remain an important part of the Millbrook experience. Friday Night Food Trucks will return beginning May 22, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy live music, local food and vineyard views, and many new wine releases. Jazz in the Vineyard, the winery&rsquo;s outdoor jazz concert series, will kick off on June 27. 

For a full overview of what&rsquo;s changing at Millbrook Winery this season, visit our <a href="https://www.millbrookwine.com/faq/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">FAQ page</a>. Optional table reservations will be available for booking at the end of May. 

About Millbrook Winery
Established in 1982 on a former dairy farm in New York's Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards &amp; Winery produces a range of high-quality wines. Guests are welcome for daily tastings in the restored Dutch barn, and wines by the glass and bottle on our vineyard lawn. Millbrook Vineyards &amp; Winery was the first vineyard in the Hudson River Region of New York State dedicated exclusively to the production of Vitis vinifera grapes. Founded on principles of innovation and experimentation, today, it produces between 10,000 and 13000 cases of wine annually. The 38 acres of vines include plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Tocai Friulano, Riesling, Gr&uuml;ner Veltliner, Gamay Noir, and Traminette.In addition to consistently earning top ratings on TripAdvisor, the winery is regularly recognized by publications such as Wine Spectator, The New York Times, and Bon App&eacute;tit Magazine.

Guests can visit the winery year-round. It is open daily from 12 pm to 5 pm. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.millbrookwine.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MillbrookWine.com</a> or connect with the winery on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Millwine/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/millwine/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/millbrookwinery" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.

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<a href="http://www.fkcs.law/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Feldman, Kleidman, Collins &amp; Sappe LLP</a> (FKC&amp;S), a Hudson Valley-based law firm concentrating in personal injury and medical malpractice defense, has announced that Alexandra Downey Thomas, Esq., of Poughkeepsie, NY, has joined the firm. For more than four decades, FKC&amp;S has represented clients in complex litigation across state and federal courts throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital Region.
&ldquo;Alexandra brings nearly a decade of hands-on litigation experience and a well-rounded background across multiple practice areas,&rdquo; said <a href="https://www.fkcs.law/our-legal-team/jeffrey-m-feldman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jeffrey M. Feldman</a>, founding partner of FKC&amp;S. &ldquo;Her ability to manage matters from inception through trial and appeal, combined with her strong advocacy skills, will be a strong asset to this team and will strengthen client outcomes.&rdquo; 
In her role as of counsel at FKC&amp;S, Thomas will focus on medical malpractice defense, representing insurers and insured clients, including hospitals, physicians and other health care professionals. In addition, she will assist in the defense of general liability matters and manage cases through all phases of litigation, from initial claim evaluation and discovery to motion practice and trial preparation.
Prior to joining FKC&amp;S, Thomas was a partner at a Pleasant Valley-based law firm, where she represented individuals, businesses and property owners in a wide range of civil litigation matters. Her experience includes commercial litigation, real estate and construction disputes, personal injury claims and trusts and estates matters. She has handled cases through trial and appeal and has argued before the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Thomas earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. She played Division III basketball in college, where her team advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament during her senior year. During law school, she interned for the Honorable James D. Pagones, an acting Supreme Court justice and Surrogate of Dutchess County at the time.
Originally from Cold Spring, Thomas is admitted to practice in New York State as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Dutchess County Bar Association and Mid-Hudson Women&rsquo;s Bar Association.
Aside from her legal work, Thomas is a volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention&rsquo;s (AFSP) Hudson Valley/Westchester chapter and has participated in advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., supporting the organization&rsquo;s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. She lives in Poughkeepsie with her husband, a U.S. Navy veteran and firefighter, and their two 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.

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Today, <a href="https://www.eastdalevillage.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eastdale Village</a> announced the completion of its newest community amenity: a thoughtfully designed, open-air Piazza that will serve as the central gathering space within the popular live, work, play destination. Located on the south side of the community, the Piazza debuts ahead of Eastdale&rsquo;s signature summer programming.&nbsp;

Enhancing Eastdale&rsquo;s walkable, neighborhood-centered environment, the Piazza offers an inviting and inclusive space for residents and visitors alike. Inspired by the timeless character of European public squares, it reflects a vision of&nbsp; community living, where culture, connection and leisure intersect, a central focus of Eastdale&rsquo;s mission&nbsp;

&ldquo;The Eastdale Piazza is a fitting culmination to the construction along Eastdale Avenue South and is reflective of considerable input from many talented members of our design and construction teams, foremost among them Giovanni Palladino,&rdquo; said John Hettinger, President of Kirchhoff, the real estate investment firm responsible for Eastdale Village. &ldquo;The Piazza is intended to serve as a unique, active venue in the Hudson Valley, which our team will thoughtfully program throughout the year with wonderful events for the community.&rdquo;

Beginning early May and running through September, the Piazza will serve as a central hub for Eastdale&rsquo;s signature lineup of free community events, offering a consistent and recognizable destination for the season. Featured events include Movies on Main, a recurring outdoor family-friendly film series under the stars; the Farmers&rsquo; Market, featuring local vendors and fresh, seasonal offerings from Hudson Valley vendors; and Eastdale Unplugged, a new acoustic music series showcasing emerging, local talent in an intimate setting. Additional events and programming will be introduced throughout the season, reinforcing Eastdale Village as a destination for community connection.&nbsp;

&ldquo;From the outset, the vision for the Eastdale Piazza was to create the social heart of the community&mdash;a space where architecture and everyday life seamlessly come together,&rdquo; commented Giovanni Palladino, Kirchhoff&rsquo;s Director of Architecture &amp; Design. &ldquo;We approached the design as an architecturally framed civic living room, one that feels both intimate and open, inviting people to gather, connect and linger. By reinforcing Eastdale&rsquo;s commitment to thoughtful placemaking and pairing the space with dynamic, year-round programming, the Piazza becomes more than a destination &mdash; it becomes a shared experience that evolves with the community.&rdquo;&nbsp;

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&nbsp; <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.

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