It takes a lot more than a knack for robot building to become a successful member of Suffern High School’s Robotics Team #7486. A love of science and scientific method are a must but there’s much more. For example, a keen understanding of project goals and objectives and their applications is just as critical as […]
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently presented Mayor Michael Kohut with a grant of $250,000 to repair and rehabilitate Hudson Avenue in the Village of Haverstraw. Senator Skoufis secured this funding during the state’s budget negotiations. Senator Skoufis said, “Hudson Avenue and others like it are highly-traveled roads close to the elementary school, community center, […]
Sterling National Bank gives Habitat for Humanity $20,000 to help fund progress in Rockland Sterling National Bank has awarded Habitat for Humanity of Rockland (HFHR) a $20,000 grant to support affordable housing to deserving families in Rockland County. The grant will be used to renovate and build homes as well as provide financial and homeowner […]
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 23 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $294,500 awarded to historic religious properties throughout New York State including $1,000 to Christ Episcopal Church in Sparkill, New York. “You don’t have to be religious to understand that religious institutions contain some of our finest art and architecture. Many also provide vital […]
BY SARA GILBERT The board of the North Rockland Central School District met Tuesday, July 17 to discuss hiring a new assistant principal, a new mandatory concussion policy for athletes and a grant application for safer walking paths to school. After roll call and the minutes in the last meeting were approved, the meeting began […]
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that it has awarded a grant to the Town of Ramapo to begin its “GREEN” initiative. The Get Ramapo Energy Efficient Now (GREEN) initiative is a multi-million dollar project that will coordinate energy upgrades on Ramapo’s municipal facilities, and ultimately, invest in solar technology […]