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Jim Gordon

Poughkeepsie hotel thrives in trying times

Oct-26-08, 07:00 PM

There was a time when the term grand did not necessarily go with Poughkeepsie.

Green machine II

Taxi’s success spawns a sequel

Nov-09-08, 07:00 PM

You could call it a green taxi, but that wouldn’t fully describe the new vehicle unveiled by Joe’s Taxi and Transportation in New Paltz and Highland, a hybrid purchased to reflect the ecological sensibility of the region and painted to reflect the scenery enjoyed by its customers.



Green can spell profits

May-29-09, 09:55 AM

Principles being taught by HVTDC lead to less waste, better profits

Brownfield of dreams

Apr-13-08, 07:00 PM

Cleanup need great, but reality intrudes.

Ulster pitches farm for business redevelopment

Jun-15-08, 07:00 PM

Once the site of a massive rock concert, the Winston Farm in Saugerties is now being touted as an ideal spot for a business and industrial park.



What’s next for Empire Zone program?

Jun-26-09, 02:49 PM

EZ program is winding down. But what should the state do next?

Location key to region’s residential real estate market resilience

Apr-06-08, 07:00 PM

Even as hope emerges, so too do concerns subprime mortgage problems may yet deepen and further dampen the market.



AJ Ross: Reflections from the horn section

Sep-03-09, 12:50 PM

When Allan “AJ” Ross talks about creative media, he isn’t only talking about his advertising, marketing and design company that bears his name. He is also talking about those nights in his past and present when he plays horns on stage with some of New York’s top acts.

Lakeside hotel’s DEIS needs more work

Apr-30-10, 11:23 AM

Officials consider the DEIS submitted by Hudson River Valley Resorts to have insufficient information for an in-depth review.

Patricia E. Ploeger

Steward of the past

Jul-06-08, 07:00 PM

On work days, Patricia E. Ploeger’s organization has helped reshape the skylines of New Rochelle and White Plains into climate controlled comfort, but away from work she toils in Patterson’s historic Little Red School house built some time around 1840.



Realtors answer the consumer’s desire for green

May-03-09, 07:00 PM

Eco broker’s gain savvy as EcoBroker provides education and resources on environmentally friendly real estate.

‘Food corridor’ to grow in Ulster

Feb-09-10, 07:00 PM

$350,000 in federal funds for two new agricultural facilities and organization.



Community colleges ahead of green curve

Oct-02-09, 12:55 PM

For regional community colleges, going green is no longer an academic concern.

Attractions spur rise in rail ridership 

Jul-16-10, 01:29 PM

Metro-North sees more passengers heading to Dutchess County on weekends.

Putnam chamber reaches benchmark

May-24-10, 03:11 PM

Chamber slates Boscobel event to celebrate its 500th membership.

Making a brighter future

Jun-25-10, 01:15 PM

Lighting expert teams with car wash for LED product.

State clothing sales tax to be suspended

Aug-13-10, 02:09 PM

Shoppers will have the benefit of a state sales tax exemption on clothing items costing less than $110 only through Sept. 30.

Senator takes state’s pulse

Urges returning Senate to GOP next year

Mar-01-09, 07:00 PM

A veteran state legislator offered his take last week on the state of the state and doesn’t like what he sees, either economically or politically.

The energy engine

Jan-22-10, 01:30 PM

Assembly energy chairman seeks legislation to stoke green energy, economy.

Staircase an economic incentive

Aug-13-10, 01:54 PM

New stairway to Walkway Over the Hudson lifts business in Poughkeepsie.