Leadership Change at Hudson Valley Pattern, Helen Hayes SNF Earns Top CMS Rating, Orangetown Creates Preservation Fund

Adam Bosch, president and CEO of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress since 2022, announced his resignation effective at the end of the year. Under his leadership, Pattern played a key role in regional planning and research, aiding federal, state, and local decision-makers with critical insights on topics such as adaptive reuse, childcare, housing stress, and demographic changes in the Hudson Valley. Bosch's tenure included establishing important research collaborations, such as an inter-regional partnership with New York City, positioning Pattern as a respected source of objective regional data and analysis. Following Bosch's departure, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress has initiated a structured transition process to find his successor, with Vice President of Operations Robin DeGroat managing daily operations during the interim. Bosch will continue to advise the organization as it navigates this leadership change. He will be moving to a senior role at New York City Water Supply, where he previously worked for a decade. In healthcare, Helen Hayes Hospital in New York State celebrated its 125th anniversary with its Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU) receiving five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These ratings, covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, indicate top-tier patient care and rehabilitation outcomes, reflecting the hospital’s long-standing commitment to quality and patient-centered service. On the legislative front, the Town of Orangetown in Rockland County established a Community Preservation Fund through newly enacted state legislation aimed at preserving open space and natural resources. The fund will allow the town to receive and manage gifts, land interests, and governmental revenues exclusively for conservation efforts, protecting the town's natural environment and enhancing residents' quality of life. The preservation initiative, supported by local and state leaders including Senator Bill Weber and Assemblyman Aron Wieder, overcame multiple legislative sessions and a gubernatorial veto before passage. This fund marks a significant step in regional land conservation policy, providing a dedicated financial mechanism for long-term environmental stewardship in Orangetown.