In recognition of her exceptional professional achievement, leadership in her field and meaningful community contributions, the Dutchess Community College Foundation will induct Filomena Fanelli, founder and CEO of Impact PR & Communications, into its prestigious Alumni Hall of Fame. Fanelli will be formally recognized at the Foundation’s annual Our Community’s Bridge to the Future Gala, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York. The event honors and celebrates alumni and community leaders whose achievements exemplify excellence, leadership and service. “Receiving this alumni award from the college that shaped my professional foundation is a meaningful milestone,” said […]

Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand Announce $500,000 Support for the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium and Next Generation of Explorers YONKERS, NY, February 10, 2026—U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, announced last week that they have successfully secured $500,000 for the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium, which will preserve a vital STEM education hub that reaches over 15,000 students and 80,000 visitors annually. As the only public planetarium between NYC and Albany, this funding will advance scientific literacy, innovation, and workforce readiness. For the local community, the Hudson River Museum and its planetarium are […]

Iona University offers summer intern housing from June 1st – August 15th. The daily summer rate is $65.00 per guest. Housing includes furnished suites, high-speed internet, laundry, communal kitchens and lounges, free parking, and additional campus amenities. Please view our housing options and apply here: https://www.iona.edu/offices/office-conference-services/summer-housing. For additional information, please reach out to Demetra at dtsetsekos@iona.edu.