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What goes up, must come down. Kingston Icon Gone!

After 20 years of service to the Television community, the Harris 6.1 meter satellite dish is taken out of service, with the help of cranes and crew. watch the time-lapse video The Dish will soon be on its way to a new home at a television station. C-Systems, a Miami,FL based company, has purchased the dish and has been responsible for its removal and careful packing. Their 5 day stint here in Kingston has been successful although the weather has been a bit of an obstacle. The media center plans on installing a Vyvx fiber optic connection to enable HD quality video to be transmitted and received from the studio, replacing the need for old satellite technology.

Giving new meaning to "Church Service"

Seven21 brings the multi-media experience to Sunday religious services for Mision Cristiana El Calvario based in Bronx, NY with locations around the world. The programs use music, video, audio, lighting and web-casting capabilities to create a unique religious event for the growing Hispanic community. Services are held in Spanish on Sundays from 6-9PM at Seven21 Studio A. Visit their website for more info

VISCO Software moves to Seven21

Seven21 has been busy renovating a chic new space for VISCO software, in the loft section of the second floor. Renovations included new energy efficient windows and doors, a new HVAC system, new walls, and privates offices, and lighting upgrades. VISCO, a family owned business, creates a fully integrated software solution designed for small to mid-sized importers and distributors. As of April 4th, 2011, VISCO, along with their close to a dozen employees, will be fully operational here at Seven21. visit their website viscosoftware.com for more info or visit them here at 721 Broadway suite 270 in Kingston.

What's OLD is NEW again, Fox Oldies 98.9 now in Kingston Here at Seven21

Kingston gets a new radio station. This new oldies station WGNY-FM based out of Newburgh, NY will have a studio and office here at Seven21 to serve the growing Ulster County market. Plans also include making use of Seven21's two television studios for live events and concerts to be recorded, webcasted and broadcasted live. Listen on 98.9 FM to hear "good times, and great oldies," and upcoming events here in Kingston. Visit Foxradio.net

Hudson Valley's Got Talent, and we're looking for it!

MODEL & TALENT SEARCH--March 1st, Kingston ALBANY TALENT: ACTOR & MODEL MANAGEMENT will be conducting a search and audition for models, actors, comedians, singers and performers here at Seven21 Media Center, 721 Broadway, Kingston, on Tuesday March 1st. Albany Talent handles bookings for film, TV, commercials and print, and books musical performers at four separate performing venues. Agents will be available for private interviews from 3pm to 7pm, then a free half-hour seminar on the modeling and talent industry will be offered, as well as a Question and Answer period. For more information, call James Pentaudi, owner of Albany Talent at 518-334-2918, or email him at james@albanytalent.com. Albany Talent will be opening a Hudson Valley office at Seven21 suite 115. Visit AlbanyTalent.com

"under 600" shot at 721

ELLENBOGEN CREATIVE produces video for the Ulster County Health Department in conjunction with NYS to help educate the public on the new Calorie Labeling Law for local fast food restaurants. "Under 600" will help people choose less food, and stay under 600 calories per meal when eating out at their favorite restaurants. Written and Directed by Michael Ellenbogen, the production team spent the last week shooting various scenes in studio B, creating real-life sets and virtual sets. Production Crew: Zoltan David (director of Photography) Chris Rahm (creative director) Ryan Rocap (audio tech) Chris Heitzman (production assistant) Chelsea Reynaud (production intern)

SolarTech Renewables seen in new light, official website launch

Through the creative direction of Ellenbogen Creative, SolarTech Renewables has begun to see the light. Ellenbogen developed a new style guide, new logo, website design, a series of eight promotional videos, and the communication and messaging strategy for this growing company. The website was built and coded by the technical experts at 33Delivered. The logo was brought to life by an elegant, yet simple animation by resident motion graphics designer, Jeff Almquist from Zoetika Studios. SolarTech Renewables prides itself in being completely made in the USA including all raw materials, labor, and suppliers. Peruse the website and watch the videos to get a better sense of what Industrial Strength Solar is all about! www.solartechrenewables.com

Powering up - New media companies finding Seven21, Kingston a great place to work

33Delivered, a web development and software application company which two months ago doubled in size to 22 employees and moved into a chic suite of offices on the second floor of the Seven21 Media Center on Broadway. As it happens, much of the brainstorming and cutting-edge creative work that is paving the way for this new media paradigm is coming out of Kingston.  Meanwhile, the tenancy of 33Delivered is just one of many fortuitous developments at the Seven21 Media Center. After a couple of rough years, the center is now thriving, with a 90 percent occupancy rate.

Ellenbogen Crew Captures Capital Forum Event 1/11/11

Ellenbogen covers the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation's  - Upstate Venture Alliance of NY - Capital Forum Event in New Windsor, NY

Through the direction of Focus Media staff, the Ellenbogen production crew covered the interesting round table discussions and conducted several interviews with the movers and shakers in the region.  This was a forum to allow several Hudson Valley businesses the opportunity to give their pitch to investors. We had a host of innovative companies like Array Optronix give presentations. In addition, companies were given the opportunity to learn from investors and businesses that had already raise considerable capital. The forum featured TAYLOR BIOMASS ENERGY and AUREON BIOSCIENCES (Founding Member of NY BIOHUD VALLEY) www.hvedc.com

Toolbox's video, "Bandsaw Magic" wins 'best of YouTube'

Woodworking in action, a video magazine published by Seven21's own Toolbox Productions, Inc., was chosen as 'best of Youtube' for the video "Bandsaw Magic." The video has over ONE MILLION views and growing quickly as well as the number of subscribers. The video was shot by the Woodworking In Action production crew at the Woodworking Shows in Pomona, CA featuring Adam Sandoval's highly skilled band saw techniques. Read more