Suffern, NY (January 18, 2023) — Rockland Community College's Art Department is making waves in the SUNY community as six of their students' exceptional artwork has been selected for the prestigious Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition. This juried show, which receives submissions from all SUNY art programs, serves as a showcase of the most talented student work across the SUNY … [Read more...] about RCC Students’ Talents on Display at 2022-23 Best of SUNY Art Exhibition
New York State
Harckham Announces $280K in State Grants for Arts Organizations in the 40th Senate District
Peekskill, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today over $280,000 in state grants has been awarded to 14 different arts organizations in the 40th Senate District. The grants are part of a record level of state funding through the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support over 1,200 organizations and 426 artists statewide as they return to … [Read more...] about Harckham Announces $280K in State Grants for Arts Organizations in the 40th Senate District
RCC and Ford Motor Company Team Up to Give Manhattan High School an Opportunity to Promote Expansion of Automotive-Industry Training Program for Underserved Youth
High-school students interested in joining RCC/Ford Motor Company’s unique Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program are encouraged to attend the January 24th event Suffern, NY (January 13, 2023) Through its partnership withFord Motor Company, Rockland Community College (RCC) offers an innovative opportunity for students to earn an associate degree as well as … [Read more...] about RCC and Ford Motor Company Team Up to Give Manhattan High School an Opportunity to Promote Expansion of Automotive-Industry Training Program for Underserved Youth
Phoenix Festival: Live Arts Hudson Valley Awarded State Grant to Support 2023 Event
On the heels of a successful 2022 launch, the Phoenix Festival: Live Arts Hudson Valley has been awarded an $86,000 grant from Empire State Development's Division of Tourism, through the state's Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The grant from I LOVE NY's Market New York program will support the Festival's second annual program, set for fall … [Read more...] about Phoenix Festival: Live Arts Hudson Valley Awarded State Grant to Support 2023 Event
Statement from County Executive Ed Day
“Since Fall of 2021, I’ve adamantly spoken out against state legislation to create Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), as New York is a home rule state. Our Planning Department has already detailed in a professional manner a myriad of problems (see letter attached) with this legislation that allows Albany to dictate land use and zoning issues, creating public safety … [Read more...] about Statement from County Executive Ed Day