For more than 50 years, Green Thumb has provided meaningful employment opportunities for New Yorkers age 55 and older while helping maintain and beautify locations across the state. Read on to learn more about our October Client of the Month!

When something goes wrong, your first instinct may be to call your insurance company and file a claim. But when possible, it’s a good idea to call Ryan & Ryan first. We can help you understand your coverage, deductible, and options before you decide how to proceed—and help guide you through the claims process if you do need to file.

How much life insurance do you need? Who needs it? And what factors should you consider when choosing a policy? This article answers some of the most common questions about life insurance and what to consider when deciding on coverage.

Ryan & Ryan is excited to once again be a Patron Sponsor for the Women's Studio Workshop, an organization that operates and maintains an artists' workspace that encourages the voice and vision of individual women artists in our community.

We're proud to be a sponsor for the R.Y.A.N. (Raising Your Awareness about Narcotics) 12th annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 18. This event allows the organization to continue to provide education, support, advocacy, and recovery resources throughout our community. For more information or to register for the 5K, visit raisingawarenessrun.com.

On Saturday, October 24, we'll once again sponsor the Morning Star Christian Fellowship's 6th annual Run For Shelter 5K run/walk, intended to raise funds for the Darmstadt Homeless Shelters in Kingston and the Transformation Life Center in West Park. For details and to register, click here.

Then on Sunday, October 25, we're a Silver Sponsor of Community Action's first annual Pumpkin Kids Run. Our sponsorship helps to keep the event free and fun for all kids. To learn more about Community Action or to register for the event, visit uccac.org.

We also joined Ulster Strong as a Civic Leader member for the year. The organization works to build a better community for all by advancing sustainable growth and broad economic opportunity throughout Ulster County.

And next month we're sponsoring the 30th annual Fall for Art Juried Art Show & Sale, an annual online art show, sale, and community fundraiser. The event, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Ulster County, will be open from November 7th-13th, and supports regional, not-for-profit organizations in the Hudson Valley.