Orangeburg, NY – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Dominican University New York a $1.5 million, six-year grant to launch a new program that supports high-achieving, low-income STEM students. The majority of the NSF grant funds will be used to provide 4-year scholarships of up to $10,000 per year to 26 biology students. The first scholarships will … [Read more...] about NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AWARDS DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY NY $1.5 MILLION GRANT FOR STEM SCHOLARSHIPS
New York State
Reichlin-Melnick Calls for Exemption from Congestion Pricing at Public Hearing
ROCKLAND, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick delivered the below remarks during the public hearing on congestion pricing. Click here to view the video of the Senator’s comments at today’s public hearing. Remarks on Congestion Pricing Delivered at the Public Hearing Rockland County must be exempt from congestion pricing. How can proponents of this plan possibly … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick Calls for Exemption from Congestion Pricing at Public Hearing
Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
Important Reminders DRI Round 6 & NY Forward Final Applications Due: Friday, September 23, 2022, by 4:00pm ESTFor more information:DRI Round 6 | NY Forward RESTORE NYFinal Application Due: Tuesday October 11, 2022, by 3:00pm ESTGeneral Information | Program Guidelines News from Gov. Hochul More than $500 million awarded to New York State from … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
Senior Fair September 22nd
New York State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick will be hosting a Senior Fair on Thursday, September 22nd, at the Rockland Community College Field House from 10am to 1pm. … [Read more...] about Senior Fair September 22nd
MTA Congestion Pricing Public Hearings Begin August 25th
Residents Urged To Speak Out Against $23 Commuting Charge New City, NY – On Thursday MTA Public Hearings begin for the Congestion Pricing Plan, which could result in commuters paying an additional $9 to $23 to drive into the city. Many Rockland County residents are forced drive into Manhattan due to the scarcity of transit options available, compounded by the … [Read more...] about MTA Congestion Pricing Public Hearings Begin August 25th