POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — “Under Pressure... Not Cracking” is the theme of the 2014 breakfast series, which Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress will kick off on Monday, March 10, in Poughkeepsie. Four county leaders in the northern part of the region will discuss issues facing their communities. The panel includes Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus, Sullivan County Legislative Chair Scott Samuelson and Ulster County Executive Michael Hein.

The breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. and concludes at 9:30 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, located at 40 Civic Center Plaza. Tickets cost $40 for members and $50 for non-members; table pricing and event sponsorships are also available. Call 845/565-4900 or email rdegroat@pfprogress.org for information or reservations.