Poughkeepsie store opened Sept 1986, I have the video of the store being built and the opening day. I was one of the store managers along with Brett Hemnes (deceased) and Dennis Caponero, living in SW Florida. I am in SE Florida. Plus I was MIT in Hartsdale in 85 waiting for Poughkeepsie to be opened.

Did you work under Scott Kaufman?

Hi Shoof Da Biz -

Unfortunately I let a lot of people drive my cars, but I'm sure I would remember if I got a hint
And, no long blond locks anymore...45 years old with 2 young kids...I'm happy to have any hair left !
Jewish Guy- Where in SW Florida are you? I'm on Marco Island, but I have offices on Marco and in Naples (FT.Lauderdale is still 4-5 months off).
Grapevine- Yes, Scott was the one that hired me. He was very very good to me. I learned a lot from him!

Great times!
Mauro's brother was Claudio.
Both were friends with Johnny Picolino, who left and opened a great Pizza place on Rt.119, and then bought a restaurant in Tarrytown on the water.
Claudio I believe works for an airline, and Mauro I think works on cruise-ships.
Anthony Procino in the video rental dept. opened his own video store on City Island (but that was years ago).

and I remember them all....
Claudio Jacobellis (mispell) was "Claudio from audio"

The audio crew during those initial years were, Claudio (who also sold car stereo), Claude Morgan, Stanley, Chuck Trepeda. I need to think of the rest. Video deck was John, Paul.
And the infamous Charlie D. stock mgr. PE had "the fox", Mike Catallano just to name a few.