Local Businesses Take Sides in Hudson Valley Battle

Battle lines are being drawn and a host of local businesses have put themselves right in the middle of this epic showdown.

The Boris & Robyn Show is once again competing in the “Battle of the Stands.” It’s an all out war to see who can raise the most money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Last year, WPDH listeners helped the Boris & Robyn Show raise over $12,000 to help kids who are fighting childhood cancer.

This year some local businesses have joined the fight and are giving you a chance to choose sides in the battle before the final event takes place at the Dutchess County Fair on Saturday, August 27.

TEG Federal Credit Union in Wappingers Falls
On Friday, August 19 TEG Federal Credit Union on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls near the old Plant Depot location will be hosting a live broadcast with The Boris and Robyn Show from 6-10am. Listeners can bring their spare change to donate to either team and enjoy free breakfast courtesy of Bad Ass Coffee.

The Crooked Rooster in Poughkeepsie
Every Monday through August 27 the Crooked Rooster will donate 10% of their proceeds to Team Robyn. In addition, you can purchase "lemons" at their register for $5 that contain coupons for free food items and a chance to win a $500 catering package. The Crooked Rooster is located on Manchester Road in Poughkeepsie.

Keegan Ales in Kingston
Get a specialty grilled cheese and beer pairing chosen by either Boris or Robyn and keep the special limited-edition pint glass. All proceeds from each go directly to Alex's Lemonade Stand. Team Boris' sandwich is "Not Your Dad's Fried Bologna" with provolone and bologna on potato bread with onions and relish. Team Robyn's sandwich is "The Usual Suspects" with American on white bread with tomato and bacon. Keegan Ales is at 20 Saint James Street in Kingson.

The Roscoe Beer Company
The brewers of Trout Town Beers have pledged to match Keegan Ales' donations to Team Boris and Team Robyn dollar-for-dollar and challenge other Hudson Valley brewers to do the same.

Bad Ass Coffee in Wappingers Falls
Purchase two signature lattes between now and August 27 and $1 will go towards Team Boris' lemonade stand. Bad Ass Coffee is located on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls.

Top Coat Sealcoating
Billy The Biker will donate $10 for every sealcoating job he books between now and August 27 to Team Robyn's lemonade stand. Just call 845 534-5925 and mention Team Robyn.

Vinny's Deli in Pawling
Purchase Vinny's legendary Steak Margarita sandwich between now and August 27 and Vinny's Deli will donate $1 towards Team Boris. Plus, Vinny's family will also match each donation with another $1 donation towards Team Robyn. Vinny's Deli is at 14 Main Street in Pawling.

Orange County Choppers Cafe in Newburgh
The OCC Cafe is putting two of their award winning burgers against each other so you can choose which team gets the donation. From now until August 27 Team Boris will receive $1 for every Texas Run Burger that is purchased at the Cafe. Additionally, Team Robyn will get $1 for every Smokey Bacon Bleu Burger that is sold.

SmartRider Motorcycle and Auto Driving School in Poughkeepsie
SmartRider will donate $5 to Team Boris for each person that registers for any of their motorcycle licensing courses as well as their auto driving lessons from now until August 27. SmartRider has more details on the courses they offer on their website.

If you're interested in joining either Team Boris or Team Robyn just send us a message. Our contact info is located in the menu above.

If you don't have a local business and still want to help donate, you can bring your spare change to the Boris & Robyn Show live broadcast this Friday, August 19 at TEG Federal Credit Union on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls near the old Plant Depot location.