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Hudson Valley BUSINESS JOURNAL

March 23, 2009 - 2 7

Banking

Goldstein Lieberman & Co. extends lifeline in tough times

Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC has pledged support to area charities for the duration of the recession and is chalalways supported various causes and notfor-profit groups in our community. The partners now have chosen to do so in a more struetured, public way because tbe need is great and all area businesses need to lend a hand. Goldstein Liebennan & Company recently developed a task force— Recession-Expert Accounting Consultant Team (REACT) to guide businesses tbrough the economic downturn. "As we developed successful solutions for struggling businesses, we thought hard about what organizations in tbe not-for-profit sector are now facing," says Goldstein. "We wanted to do sometbing that will make a difference for our not-for-profits and the people who rely upon them," The first check will be awarded to the Committee for Families of War Veterans, an organization in the Hudson Valley region that has grown in response to tbe needs of families of soldiers who have died or have been wounded in these recent conflicts. "I am overwhelmed that a business would make tbis kind of commitment to the community, especially now when so many companies 4re cutting back on charitable donations or cutting them out eompletely," remarks Ray McCarthy a spokesperson for tbe organization that has helped many families in fhe region. Organizations that are registered 501 C can visit www.glepas.com for company information and send your request, including information about your organization, care of Goldstein Liebennan & Company LLC to ibe attention of Lisa Marshall.

Managing student fínancial aid and lpan debt during diffícult economic times

The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) offers advice for students and families who are seeking financial aid or repaying student loans during these challenging economic times. HESC is the state...