ITI Strategies is proud to support the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Curry Toyota Toll Free 888-886-0695 www.currytoyota.com Simply the Best! HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2013-2014 • 1 Welcome Dragon Boat Team Practices on Hudson at dusk – photo courtesy Powers Public Relations Welcome from the We are so lucky to be Hudson Valley Gateway living in the Gateway of Chamber of Commerce the Hudson Valley! The Membership Directory, With the magnifi cent Hudson River as Community Profi les & Visitors Guide our backdrop we enjoy an abundance is a valuable resource for businesses, of Parks; Recreational Activities and visitors and residents to identify Festivals; Art Galleries, Museums, chamber member companies and the Fabulous Dining and Nightlife, World services they provide. Additionally, Class Music and Theater and Great information about our Chamber, Shopping. We have plentiful and our municipal governments and convenient transportation and are less our communities show why the than an hour away from Manhattan. Gateway to the Hudson Valley is Our history is as rich and as diverse a desirable place to start or grow a as the cultures that make up our business, participate in a multitude of communities today. We publish this community events, and enjoy top-rated services. directory to remind those of us who already live here about the This directory introduces you to our 2013 Chamber of amazing quality of life we enjoy and to inform newcomers about Commerce Board of Directors, our staff and committees. the advantages of Living in the Gateway of the Hudson Valley. The Chamber actively promotes economic development In essence, we are the Gateway. The Chamber of Commerce and quality of life and strives to provide a clear, persuasive offi ce is the fi rst place people contact when they are looking voice for our business communities. for general information, planning a visit to the area, seeking a Numerous opportunities for business exposure, personal referral of a qualifi ed business or trying to fi nd a new home. and professional growth are provided through a variety of This makes our membership directory the most distributed networking events throughout the year, some of which are publication in our offi ce. profi led in this directory. The Chamber is also an advocate for the local business The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce community. Throughout this booklet are advertisements from is a vibrant and active organization and we encourage you Chamber Member Businesses and a complete listing of our to participate and take full advantage of all the valuable membership, listed alphabetically and grouped by categories. services provided by the Chamber. We are proud to serve and promote our member businesses. Many of the quality of life activities we enjoy are sponsored Mark Franzoso and supported by these local businesses. Please recognize their Chairman contributions by supporting them, whenever possible, with your consumer dollars. No matter what service or product you may need, there is a local business that can assist you. I hope you will fi nd this directory useful and a reminder of all we have in our own backyard. As a young girl once said, “there’s no place like home”*. How true! Deb Milone Executive Director *On his way to the Peekskill Military Academy, Frank L. Baum author of the Wizard of Oz stepped off the ferry onto Peekskill’s Water Street and saw that the street was paved with Yellow Bricks thus his inspiration for the Yellow Brick Road. Some of the yellow bricks are still there today behind the Standard House on Water Street. Check it out! 2 • 2013-2014 HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Country Sotheby’s HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2013-2014 • 3 Contents Chamber of Commerce COMMUNITY PROFILE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Town Resource Information Chamber Leadership ...........................59 Village od Buchanan ........................6 Networking ............................................61 Town of Cortlandt ...........................10 Marketing Opportunities ....................63 Village of Croton-on-Hudson .......14 Chamber Benefi ts .................................64 City of Peekskill ................................18 Committees ............................................69 Town of Putnam Valley ..................24 Membership Roster ..............................70 2013 Education ................................................28 Member Business Directory ...............78 membership directory Places of Worship ..................................34 COMMUNITY PROFILE AND VISITOR GUIDE Health Care .............................................36 Eff orts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this edition of the Hudson Valley Gateway HVGatewayCover2013v3.indd 1 11/26/12 10:38 PM Resources ................................................40 Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory, Community Cover design by Loretta Reilly. Profi le and Visitor Guide. Please forward and corrections and additions to the Chamber at 914-737-3600, Cover photos by Don Rizzo VISITORS GUIDE fax 914-737-0541. Visit our website for more information, and Howard Copeland. Festivals and Events .............................44 www.hvgatewaychamber.com. Places to Stay .........................................46 Published for the Chamber by Attractions ..............................................48 MetroMedia, Inc. 4210 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Suite 314A Parks and other Fun Things to Do ....52 Fairway, KS 66205 Shopping ................................................56 913-951-8441 Index of Advertisers .............................58 EMERGENCY SERVICE 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK Prompt & Professional Service “Specializing in Drain Cleaning” REALIABLE SEWER & DRAIN SERVICE Service • Sales • Installation N. 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Retirement Plan Reviews Education Savings Life & Long Term Care Insurance IRAs - 401Ks - 403Bs - Stocks BondsEdward Jones - Mutual Marie Green Funds - CDs www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Marie Green Financial Advisor (914) 736-2078 3565 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor (Rte. 202) HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2013-2014 • 5 Village of Buchanan hank you for taking time Tto view the Village of Buchanan’s Community Profi le. The Village of Buchanan is situated in the northwestern corner of Westchester County on the eastern bank of the historic Hudson River. Rich in history and amenities, visitors and residents enjoy a central shopping district, parks, recreational facilities and Buchanan is a village within the Town of Cortlandt. It is much more. The Village has two ball fi elds, one bordered by Peekskill to the north and east, Verplanck to the west located on Westchester Avenue and the other and Montrose to the South. located at Lent’s Cove Park offering programs for Approximately 2,200 residents live within Buchanan’s one- both adult and adolescent organized programs. Also and-one-half square mile area. Although Buchanan is one of the located at the Lent’s Cove Park is Tropiano Trail area’s smallest villages, it takes pride in having its own police and allowing residents and visitors walking trails on the fi re departments. Hudson River as well as a boat launch. The Village Buchanan is governed by a Mayor and the four members of the has a Senior Club which meets weekly at the Village Village Board, who each serve a two year term. Hall providing activities and trips for the seniors Village Circle, just off of Route 9A near Monroe Park and Village living in the Village. During the summer the Village Hall, is the town’s business center-although its major industry is offers residents and non-residents a day camp and the Entergy Nuclear Generating Station, located at Indian Point. access to the Village Pool. The Village Pavilion is a facility where Village events are hosted. This facility SPECIAL SERVICES is also available to residents and non-residents for Police: The Buchanan Police Department, headquartered in private events as well. Village Hall on Tate Avenue, is headed by Chief Brian Tubbs, and The Village has many community events bringing is comprised of one sergeant, one detective and three patrolmen. together residents to promote a sense of community. The Village has an annual Tree Lighting Event in Fire & Ambulance: The Village of Buchanan is protected by the the Village Circle to celebrate the holidays. The all-volunteer Buchanan Engine Company No. 1. Buchanan Engine Village also hosts a yearly St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an independent corporation and the village contracts with the showcasing various bands, community groups, department for services. fi re departments, and fi rst responder groups. For The department has approximately 32 active members and is the children in the Village there is a yearly Egg led by Chief Thomas Grant. For details, visit www.buchananfd.org.