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Destination Dutchess Earns Three 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards
Destination Dutchess, the officially designated destination marketing and management organization (DMO) for Dutchess County, has been honored with three 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). Presented September 17 at the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit in Corning, N.Y., they recognize the non-profit’s innovative marketing initiatives that connect visitors with Dutchess County’s history, agriculture and craft beverage
Karen Hagstrom, Partner at Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP, Honored by City & State New York
Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP announced that Karen Hagstrom, partner at the firm, has been named to City & State New York’s inaugural Hudson Valley Trailblazer list. Hagstrom is one of 44 individuals recognized as the most influential people assisting government, companies, organizations and associations, with priorities and legislation in the Hudson Valley. “It is truly an honor to be celebrated in this Hudson Valley Trailblazers List, alongside so many other accomplished leaders in our
Four Honors, One Impact: Impact PR & Communications Earns National Recognition with PR and Credit Union Industry Nods
Underscoring its growing national profile and expertise in working with financial institutions, Impact PR & Communications, Ltd. (Impact PR), an award-winning public relations and marketing agency based in New York, recently celebrated four distinct honors this fall. The agency was named among PR Daily’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’s Top
Local Plastic Surgeon Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026
Poughkeepsie, NY — Dr. Adam T. Silverman of New Beginnings Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is proud to announce that he has been selected by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026, receiving recognition in the categories of Breast Augmentation and Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). Dr. Silverman has been practicing plastic and reconstructive surgery in the Hudson Valley for more than a decade and has built his practice around providing personalized surgical and aesthetic care to patients
OUR LADY OF LOURDES HONORS DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY LEADERS
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (May 8, 2026) – Our Lady of Lourdes High School (OLL), a co-educational, college-preparatory Catholic high school serving students from across the Hudson Valley, honored several distinguished community members on April 30 at its Evening of Distinction, a premier event dedicated to celebrating excellence and philanthropic commitment. The event recognized the achievements and contributions of the following individuals who have made a significant impact upon Our Lady of Lourdes and the
The Verdict is in: Jad Haddad, Attorney at Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP, Earns Third Accolade by Best Lawyers®
Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP announced that for the third consecutive year, associate Jad Haddad was included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in litigation - real estate and real estate law. Best Lawyers®, which employs a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation to determine its rankings, analyzed over four million votes for the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: One to Watch in America. “I’m grateful to be recognized on the Ones to Watch® list for the third
Local Hudson Valley Tech Firm Fisch Solutions receives 2025 CRN Magazine Top 500 MSP Award
Local Hudson Valley Tech Firm Fisch Solutions receives 2025 CRN Magazine Top 500 MSP Award VIDEO: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e4d37ee9/GTEJdVVuyUGXifGIrCRqnQ?u=https://youtu.be/rSZeKqELbwA Fisch Solutions has hit a remarkable milestone in its journey, earning a spot on the prestigious 2025 Top 500 MSP Award list by CRN Magazine. This recognition is more than just an accolade; it signifies the hard work and dedication that Fisch Solutions brings to the managed service provider industry. With technology
