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Lights, camera, networking
Collaboration rules at Kingston's Seven 21
By LYNN WOODS

There's been a lot of talk about the creative class and how to bring more tech-savvy, highly skilled artistic workers to the urban enclaves of the Hudson Valley.

Enough talk: In a plain, red-brick building in Kingston's midtown, it's already happening.

The Seven 21 Media Center is a place where video and film producers, Web developers

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Report gauges economic winds; seeks change
By LYNN WOODS

A new report by management consultancy A.T. Kearney, commissioned by Empire State Development (ESD), takes an in-depth look at why New York state's economic development has been lackluster compared with other competing states, suggests strategies for future action and recommends a number of reforms.

Scenic Hudson taps N.J. city planner to lead land use advocacy division
By KATHY KAHN

The mere mention of Scenic Hudson can bring either a smile or a sneer, depending upon on which side of the fence you are building. For developers, Scenic Hudson has proved itself a contender on the waterfront. For others, the environmental group is considered an able ally.

Schumer casts a broad net
Addresses energy, health care, education in Kingston
By LYNN WOODS

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY, is onboard with the Hudson Valley's push to become a center of clean technology.

Home sales soften but buck national plummet
By KATHY KAHN

Dutchess and Putnam counties may be considered "Nextchester" in some circles, but despite the hype, sales of new homes fell in June by the largest amount in five months. Brokers continue to describe the market as "flattening"­ a kinder, gentler way of letting anxious sellers know to expect prices will continue adjusting downward. And where they will settle, nobody knows ... or is willing to venture a guess.

Putnam company indicted in 'Big Dig' fatality case
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

The Putnam County company that provided the epoxy blamed in the fatal "Big Dig" tunnel collapse in Boston was indicted last week in the death of a motorist crushed by ceiling panels.

Futuristic voltage: the stuff of sun and money
By LYNN WOODS

The Solar Energy Consortium, a proposed collaborative of solar energy firms and researchers that would be located at Kingston's TechCity, got a boost Aug. 7 with the announcement of $4 million in House-approved funds secured by U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley.

Farm Bill forum set for Newburgh
An opportunity to hear and be heard on the herd
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Hudson Valley dairy farmers and those interested in the dairy world will have an opportunity to help shape the industry Wednesday, Aug. 15.

New marketing manager at Stewart International Airport

Carol L. Smith has been named general manager of marketing at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, effective Sept. 10. She replaces Tanya Vanasse, marketing manager since 2005, who resigned in July.

Video Update on Nepperhan's Second Act on our Westchester County site.