UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report - May 5, 2004
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK 1-3268 14-0555980
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State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation) Number)
284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-4879
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (845) 452-2000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On May 5, 2004, Paul J. Ganci resigned from his position as Chairman
of the Board of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation ("Central Hudson") and
from his position as a director of Central Hudson. After nearly fifty years of
service, Mr. Ganci retired from his employment with CH Energy Group, Inc. on
April 30, 2004. Mr. Ganci remains on the Board of Directors of CH Energy Group,
Inc.
The Board of Central Hudson has appointed Steven V. Lant as Chairman of
the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Central Hudson, effective May 5.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Donna S. Doyle
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DONNA S. DOYLE
Vice President - Accounting and Controller
Dated: May 5, 2004