UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: August 21, 2009 10:00 A.M.
Form: S-3
CIK: 0000722256
Company Name: HUDSON VALLEY HOLDING CORP
File Number: 333-161165
CIK: 0001469985
Company Name: Hudson Valley Capital Trust I
File Number: 333-161165-01