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Published September 2823 Marketing Group celebrates new office and redesigned website
FLORIDA – 23 Marketing Group celebrated the grand opening of its new office location in Florida, New York, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, alongside the launch of its newly redesigned website. Local business leaders, community partners, and regional officials, including Orange County…
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Published September 28Verizon looks to end landline phone service
HUDSON VALLEY- With a declining number of landline users and excessive cost of servicing copper wires, Verizon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval to end Plain Old Telephone Service in nine states, including New York. In its…
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Published September 27New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…
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Published September 17Mt. Kisco auto dealerships ordered a refund of $1 million to customers
MOUNT KISCO- Customers of two Mt. Kisco auto dealerships who were unfairly overcharged through fees presented as sales commissions will receive refunds following action by New York Attorney General Letitia James. DARCARS Lexus and Mt. Kisco Automotive BMW were the subject of the…
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Published September 15Newburgh city officials urged to move forward with Business Improvement District
NEWBURGH – Owners of small businesses in Newburgh are urging city officials to move forward with a study to determine the feasibility of creating a Downtown Business Improvement District. A number of shop owners urged the city council Monday night to use a grant secured two years…
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Published September 14Arlington says “Buongiorno!” to Giulia
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – A new restaurant opened in the Arlington area of the Town of Poughkeepsie recently. Giulia is the latest venture from Spettro restaurateurs Giovanni Ilardi and Michael Purcell. Nestled in the landmark Juliette building on Raymond Avenue, Giulia feels as…
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Published September 13Downtown Middletown BID debuts “perks pass” linking local businesses and area colleges
MIDDLETOWN – The Downtown Middletown Business Improvement District (BID), alongside City of Middletown officials and regional academic leaders, officially launched the Downtown Middletown Perks Pass this week at John F. Degnan Square. The new initiative offers an exclusive, free…
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Published September 13Senator Hinchey visits Kingston center supporting small businesses
KINGSTON- State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D, Ulster County) recently visited The Arc Mid-Hudson’s Cornell Creative Business Center to learn how state funding is helping support small businesses, workforce inclusion, and economic development in Kingston. The center includes nine…
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Published September 11Residents, ironworkers butt heads over Amazon deal in Orange Co.
Residents and union workers went back and forth on a proposed Amazon PILOT in the Town of Wawayanda.
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Published September 11Fioravanti joins Regional Food Bank, leaves Orange County IDA
MONTGOMERY – Bill Fioravanti, who has served as executive director of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency, has resigned and accepted the position as executive vice president of the Hudson Valley for the Regional Food Bank. He will serve as the region’s top official…
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Published September 08Orange County Economic Summit set for October 16th
MIDDLETOWN- The 2026 Orange County Economic Summit, on Friday, October 16th at SUNY Orange’s Middletown Campus, marks a major milestone with five years of progress, partnership, and forward‑thinking collaboration. The event will bring together business leaders, community…