I'm looking to hire someone that might be able to help out with shooting some good headshots for me that I can use for the campaign. I’m thinking a mix of indoors and outdoors shots.
If of interest I am running as a Democrat and on the Working Families Party ticket.
If you might be interested please dm examples of your work and rates.
You can find my campaign on Instagram @ MikeForDutchess
Thanks so much! -Mike Schade
If you received a DM from him about a secretive large-scale project with a link to to a Google Site -- do NOT click that link, do not run any scripts, and do not download anything. I believe this is a social engineering attack designed to install malware on your computer.
The link leads to a fake Google Workspace page that asks you to run a shell script or install a DMG file. Neither is legitimate. I've reported this site as a malware/phishing attack.
You can confirm the account is compromised by checking Jordan's Slack profile -- it looks like the attacker has changed his email to <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>, which I'm pretty sure is not his real address.
If you already clicked the link but didn't run the script or install the DMG, you should be fine. If you did run the script or install the file, change your passwords immediately, etc.
If anyone has Jordan's cell, it's probably worth texting/calling him him. I sent him a message through his website (jordankoschei.com/contact) but it might be wise to escalate.
Given the advances in AI, I expect there to be a massive surge of cyber/phishing attacks, malware, etc. Everyone be careful out there!
My real account (this one) has the email address
<mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>; the fake account had a Proton Mail address.
I've been in the front lines: dealing with your grandparents.
..and if this tomfoolery is encroaching on @Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV) than we all need to be educated.
CTA Anyone in the Hurley/Kingston area willing to volunteer to create this with me- Direct message.
Adjacent is a daily intelligence brief that curates and connects signals across technology, culture, commerce, and emerging behavior. Each edition synthesizes hundreds of sources into the patterns that matter — not just what happened, but what it means and where it’s heading.
Six themes organize how we see the world:
• The New Consumer — How people discover, decide, and buy is being rebuilt from first principles
• Machines & Minds — The interface between human judgment and machine capability
• Commerce Rewired — Every transaction is being disaggregated and rebuilt
• Culture & Signal — Cultural movements precede market movements
• Connected World — The physical world is getting instrumented
• Brand & Growth — How brands earn attention when everyone has the same tools
https://adjacent.media/
Sponsorship includes your logo on the screen at the event, plus shout-outs in Slack + email + Instagram (all told, an audience of ~23k).
Let me know if you're interested!
Outside of work you can find me climbing or nerding out on natural farming. Always down to connect with folks in the HV community. Happy to be here!
We need inspiring mentors! like you :-)
Picture Book and Boxing Day Cafe will be open too. Bring your mom for an early Mother’s Day celebration or come with a friend. https://351cakeclass.eventbrite.com
<@U0AUZ9ESA67> and I are working on a screenwriters lab that ultimately will produce a short for someone. I’m throwing here incase any one is or knows of anyone that would be interested. Its a pretty fire program backed by Stockade Works and Spark of Hudson.
Click through QR Code link HERE
We're celebrating World Collage Day this Sat 5/9 6-8 pm
https://book.thatcreativespace.org/p/n/QP5ldNKG/v5
We’re also having a handmade swap on Sun May 31, 2-4 pm
https://book.thatcreativespace.org/p/n/JHpF8Mts/v5
I'm a Product Manager at an ad-tech company by day, and after years of building products for other people I finally built one for me (and hopefully people like me too)! It's a social reading app called Voluta (voluta.app).
The origin story is boring and probably familiar: my TBR was scattered across multiple apps, a spreadsheet, and my camera roll. I wanted one place for it. Eventually one place for all media (shows/movies/games) but books is what's shipped. It's on the web right now, app store coming soon!
I'm posting because I want your feedback. The bugs, the weird empty states, the "why does it do that," the "I wish it did this." If you give it a spin and have notes, send them my way! DM, comment, however.
Excited to actually be part of this group instead of just lurking! 🙈
> For this workshop that will be based in Poughkeepsie for two weeks this July/August, we are going to cast 8-11 deaf and hearing youth/young adult actors. This would be a paid acting opportunity! And in addition to Deaf West's integral presence, the director of the project is Bill Rauch, who was just nominated for a Tony with Zhailon Levingston, his co-director, for their direction of CATS on Broadway. Rehearsals and public readings will take place at Marist University and the Bardavon in downtown Poughkeepsie.
>
> Here is our sharable link with all of the information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUnzVMqfnnp4GUj9CEk25T9Z5Ol-4pCT9k9NAIr4fPtuKoZw/viewform
I'm actively trying to fill out the calendar here and also find more regular collaborators so, if you or anyone in your network is looking, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd love to have you!
Looks like some great suggestions above! I wonder if in the Catskills there might be some volunteer groups you can join - that has been my favorite way to meet folks, especially other people who are kind. Kindness is a great antidote to social anxiety.
When I was 23, I was in a totally other country living abroad and at the beginning - it got pretty lonely not having friends my own age. My first friend ended up being someone I met on the subway : we shared a funny interaction and then I asked to stay in touch since I was new to town. They were more than happy to start a new friendship. Wishing you courage :)
Just joined. Living in Dutchess County, recently started multi-gen living / taking care of our elderly parents. I'm a psychotherapist and a creative ops lead at a media production company. Adding my links/info below. Really looking for community and connection. Hope everyone is well!
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nuna-ali-eboe-new-york-ny/1461074
https://secretweapon.studio/about/
Google recognized our chapter not for a single event — but for our entire approach to building technology community in the Hudson Valley: hackathons, youth programs, workforce training, and meetups that bring the newest tech to everyone, without delay.
Yulia Ovchinnikova and John Sturman accepted on behalf of hundreds of participants, volunteers, mentors, and partners who made it possible. This award is yours. 💙
📖 Read the full story → https://openhubproject.com/articles/gdg-hudson-valley-receives-chapter-innovation-award-google-developer-groups-north-america
:date: And join us June 11th for HVTech meetup in Poughkeepsie to celebrate and dig into Google I/O 2026's biggest announcements. Free. All welcome. https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-hudson-presents-hudson-valleys-tech-community-meet-up-in-poughkeepsie-1/