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Seeds of change
Orchard owners look to develop without cookie cutter in hand
By LYNN WOODS

A farmer struggling to make ends meet sells off his farm to a developer to cash in on skyrocketing land values. The result is predictable: a suburban-type subdivision or scattering of McMansions plunked down on the fields, with roads suddenly filling up with traffic and the countryside gone forever.

Top Stories

Attorney gives primer on patents
By LYNN WOODS

For small companies, filing a patent for a new product, service or business method provides important protection. However, obtaining a patent is expensive, and if the patent is challenged by a competitor, the legal expenses could be prohibitive.

Pumping land
Site expo lends muscle to regional business scene
By KATHY KAHN

Usually reserved for the weightlifting set, Gold’s Gym in Poughkeepsie cleared the floor for another type of workout May 17: Businesses and service providers curled briefcases and flexed handshakes while greeting visitors at the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Connections Expo in Poughkeepsie.

Harriman awards honor those who think globally
BY KATHY KAHN

Going global that’s key for Westchester and the Hudson Valley to remain a market force in the new flat, get-it-there-yesterday world.

New ER awaits state nod to treat first sprain
Federal and state largesse was helped mightily by regional generosity
By KATHY KAHN

As part of Ellenville Regional Hospital’s determination to bring quality care to the tiny hospital tucked in the shadow of the Shawangunks, president and CEO Steven Kelley announced in 2005 that the 25-bed hospital would be growing its emergency room services. It was to be the first major change made to the hospital since it opened in the 1960s.

Hospital embraces new software

Nyack Hospital has selected the EmergisoftED Software System to enhance patient care and improve efficiencies in its emergency department, according to the hospital.

Orange County Partnership showcases 60 sites for developers
By KATHY KAHN

“Stewart’s the place to be,” said Maureen Halahan. The president of the Orange County Partnership (OCP) had Port Authority officials on hand at Stewart International Airport to welcome 85 site selectors and commercial real estate developers as its Brokers’ Tour kicked off Friday, May 18.

Ulster legislator touts efforts to promote tourism
By LYNN WOODS

Ulster County Tourism took a hit when its budget was drastically cut by the county Legislature last year, but efforts are being made to put travel and tourism back on the front burner, according to Ulster County Legislator Susan Zimet and Ulster County Tourism (UCT) Director Rick Remsynder.