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Rockland County IDA Partners with RCC to Support Student Internships
The Rockland County Industrial Development Agency (Rockland IDA), in a significant collaboration with Rockland Community College (RCC), has announced a new initiative designed to support local students and stimulate economic growth within the county. The initiative will provide $15,000 in internship stipends to RCC students, fostering hands-on experience in key industries and contributing to Rockland…
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STAC Introduces STEM Adjunct Faculty Academy to Inspire Future Innovators
St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York, has unveiled its latest initiative aimed at enhancing STEM education: the STEM Adjunct Faculty Academy. This new program invites seasoned professionals from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to contribute their knowledge and expertise as part-time adjunct faculty members. President Ken Daly, who brings over…
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East Ramapo Crisis: Protestors Rally in Albany for State Intervention in Troubled School District
SPRING VALLEY, NY — In an increasing display of community outrage, over a hundred parents and advocates converged at the New York State Capitol yesterday, demanding immediate state intervention in the East Ramapo Central School District, which has faced controversy over budget and operational challenges for years. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), actively…
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Veolia Supports EPA’s New PFAS Drinking Water Standards: A Commitment to Public Health and Safety
Veolia, a leader in optimized resource management, has expressed strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly released PFAS drinking water regulations. This support comes amidst Veolia’s proactive efforts to safeguard public health by effectively managing and treating PFAS compounds in drinking water supplies. Since 2019, Veolia has been at the forefront of addressing…
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CHPE Begins 2-Year 9W Highway Project with Open House Overview at Patriot Hills
STONY POINT, NY – At a community meeting held at the Patriot Hills Golf Course, representatives of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) outlined to a capacity audience the significant advantages their Canada to NYC highway project will bring to Stony Point and surrounding communities, including a $31 million community fund, and streetscaping upon completion…
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Senator Harckham Announces State Funding for North Rockland School District
Garnerville, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today the full restoration of Foundation Aid—plus a $2.2 million boost in total school aid—for the North Rockland Central School District in the new state budget. The announcement follows the enacting of the FY2024-2025 State Budget, in which the State Legislature rejected the Governor’s elimination of…