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In-depth stories, multimedia and slide shows from Astor.

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Finding Out With Peter And Ellen:
Radio Program features Astor's Jim McGuirk

April 2010 Read more…

Astor Service's Dr. James McGuirk was interviewed on the Radio Program "Finding Out With Peter And Ellen". This program describes Astor's programs in Dutchess County and contains useful information for parents and families.


Hudson Valley Focus: Radio Program features Astor Services

March 2010 Read more…

Astor Service's Executive Director James McGuirk was interviewed on the Radio Program "Hudson Valley Focus" on Sunday, March 6, 2010. The program provides a great overview of Astor and is well worth a listen!


New York Archbishop Dolan Visits Astor's Lawrence F. Hickey Center

December 2009 Read more…

Archbishop Timothy Dolan visited Astor's Lawrence F. Hickey Center for Child Development in the Bronx, a therapeutic early childhood development program for children 3 - 5 years old with emotional and cognitive needs, on Monday, December 21st 2009.


St. Nick's Craft Fair 2009

December 2009 Read more…

Astor held its annual St. Nick's Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5th. All proceeds benefited the children's recreational programs. The children, staff and volunteers at Astor Services for Children & Families work all year to create the unique hand-made crafts for this fair.


Sugar Plum Preview 2009

December 2009 Read more…

Astor held the Fourth Annual Sugar Plum Preview on Friday, December 4, 2009. Astor staff and friends kicked off the Holiday season with a performance by the children's choir, followed by the chance to shop early at our annual St. Nick's Craft Fair!


Fox 5 News Features Astor Services

December 2009 Read more…

Astor Services for Children & Families was featured on the Fox 5 New York television program "Good Day New York Street Talk" which aired on December 5, 2009.


Astor Opens a New School in Poughkeepsie

November 2009 Read more…

Grand opening and ribbon cutting for Astor's School Age Day Treatment Program which opened in a new location: the former Mt. Carmel School in Poughkeepsie.


Hickey Center Fall Festival 2009

October 2009 Read more…

The Lawrence F. Hickey Center for Child Development (a therapeutic early childhood development program) held their 1st Fall Harvest Festival October 21 2009.


Astor Receives American Mental Health Foundation's Stefan de Schill Award

September 2009 Read more…

Astor Services for Children & Families is the first recipient of the Stefan de Schill Award, presented by the American Mental Health Foundation (AMHF).


Deloitte Impact Day At Hickey Center 2009

July 2009 Read more…

The Lawrence F. Hickey Center for Child Development was selected by Deloitte to partake in their annual IMPACT DAY on June 5, 2009.


Stenberg Cup Golf Tournament Benefit 2009

July 2009 Read more…

Astor held its 11th Annual Stenberg Cup Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 23 at Dutchess Golf and Country Club in Poughkeepsie, NY.