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Sunday’s 10th Anniversary of La Guelaguetza, held at Poughkeepsie’s Waterfront, featured traditional, colorful Mexican dancing, along with an assortment of authentic foods, crafts, clothing and other items, as well as children’s activities and community services.

10th Anniversary of La Guelaguetza Celebrates Oaxaca Mexican Culture

POUGHKEEPSIE - The Board of Directors of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has appointed Charles A. Freni as President and C.E.O. of the Poughkeepsie-based utility, effective Sept. 15, 2018. He succeeds Michael L. Mosher, who has served in the position since 2016 and who has been appointed President and C.E.O. of FortisAlberta, a Fortis utility in Western Canada. “Charlie’s extensive background in utility management and operations makes him an ideal leader for Central Hudson,” said Margarita K. Dilley, Chair, of Central Hudson’s Board of Directors. “We are confident that Charlie will guide the organization well and maintain its longstanding commitment to excellent customer service in the Hudson Valley.” Freni has more than three decades of experience at Central Hudson and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Customer Services, Transmission and Distribution Operations. He is responsible for day-to-day operations, including gas and electric transmission and distribution construction and maintenance, meter reading, Contact Center services, account services and metering. He is also responsible for the Company’s energy efficiency and smart grid programs. Freni served previously as Central Hudson’s Senior Vice President of Customer Services, as well as its Vice President of Engineering and Environmental Affairs. He has been recognized nationally for his efforts in leading storm restoration activities following the large Hudson Valley storm emergencies of the last decade and overseeing power restoration to sister utility FortisTCI in Turks and Caicos in 2017 following Hurricane Irma’s devastation. Freni holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from Union College. He will be appointed as a Director on the Board of Directors of Central Hudson. Active in community service as Chair of the Dutchess County Advisory Board of the Hudson Valley Community Foundation, the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, HealthQuest and the American Heart Association, he is a resident of Rhinebeck, NY, with his wife, Liz. “On behalf of the Board I would also like to thank and congratulate Michael on his appointment to FortisAlberta. He has been of tremendous service to Central Hudson during his lengthy tenure with the utility,” said Dilley.

Central Hudson Names New President & C.E.O.

From left are; Janice Blair, Claire Nelson, and Barry Nelson. The three are part of a group, “Grannies Respond,” that left from Beacon last week and are headed to the border in Texas in several vans picking up people along the way in several states, to help protect the inhumane treatment of immigrant families as well as support those working on the ground. Gathering national attention and momentum in just one month, the energized group, who will be holding sing- alongs, marches and other forms of unity during their 8 day trek, is hoping to help incite the immediate return of children with their parents.

Grannies on a Mission to Make a Difference

NAACP

Federal Court Rules in Favor of NAACP DACA Case

Ulster Savings Bank, in Gardiner would like you to enjoy their latest art exhibit by Debbie Brooks. Debbie’s exhibit includes paintings, three-dimensional pieces, handbags, furniture, and jewelry. It will be on display at the branch through August 23, 2018.

Branch to Feature Debbie Brooks Exhibit

The St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation announced that Dr. Geoffrey Brackett, Ms. Michelle Rider, Esq., and Mr. Patrick Ortland will be honored with the Leadership in Transformation Award at the 2018 Gala.

St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation Announces Honorees

James Skoufis

More Major Unions Endorse Skoufis in Race

A vehicle and traffic stop on Route 208 in the Town of Montgomery led to the arrests of two men and the seizure of over 204 pounds of high-grade marijuana with a street value of over $1 million.

Over $1 Million in High Grade Marijuana Seized

Michael Albin, honored for Excellence in Professional Service; Professor Josephine Coleman, honored for Excellence in Faculty Service; and Edwin Gonzalez, honored for Excellence in Classified Service.

Faculty Members Earn SUNY Chancellor’s Award

NAACP

Calls For Investigation Into a Florida Killing

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