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Down to Earth Living Awards Three $500 Scholarships to North Rockland High School Graduates

(ROCKLAND, New York) June 4, 2021 – For the past 30 years, Down to Earth Living in Pomona, New York has been providing scholarships to North Rockland High School graduates. This year’s recipients of the $500 awards are Alessandro Troncoso who will attend Princeton University, Christian Molina who will attend Manhattan College, and Jamie Kapusinsky who will attend the University of Connecticut.

“Down to Earth is delighted to provide three deserving students with an award that will help them continue on their path toward their futures. Helping young people in our community realize their dreams is an important part of our company’s mission,” stated Risa Hoag, spokesperson for the company.

Down to Earth Living staff use five criteria to determine the winners each year. First and foremost is academic performance which is based upon GPA and other available test scores, followed by participation in extracurricular activities, applications and club memberships, and community service. A topical essay is also required to demonstrate the student’s ability to communicate, and the student must also show the specific goal-directed activities taken toward achieving his or her future career. Financial need is also taken into consideration. 

Down to Earth Living is located at 1040 Route 45, Down to Earth Living is open 9 am – 5 pm daily and can be reached at 845-354-8500 or via their website at www.dteliving.com.

Housing and Community Development Needs

County Seeking Public Input

New City, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Office of Community Development Assistant Director Maria Frank announce two public meetings related to the 2020 – 2024 Rockland County Consolidated Plan which must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).

“We need the opinion of housing and service providers and our residents to help guide the housing and community development priorities for Rockland,” said County Executive Day. “Please take a few minutes of your day to complete the survey or virtually attend one of the meetings.”

As a recipient of Federal entitlement grant funds, Rockland County is required to submit a Consolidated Plan to HUD every five years. The Consolidated Plan describes the County’s community development priorities and multi-year goals, which are informed by an assessment of housing and community development needs and an analysis of housing and economic market conditions and available resources.

The Rockland County Office of Community Development is the overall administrative agent for the HUD Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Rockland County Supportive Housing Programs and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs for the County.

The surveys for members of the public are available here:

The survey for housing and service providers is available here:

The last day to complete the surveys is June 9, 2021.

The County has arranged for a pair of virtual public meetings on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 7:00 PM and Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 10:00 AM on Zoom. The meetings will be identical and will cover topics related to Institutional Structure and Housing and Homeless Needs and Impediments to Fair Housing. A portion of the meeting will be dedicated to public input.

Please register at the links below to attend one of the meetings:

If housing or service providers or members of the public have questions, please contact Karey Lynch, Office of Community Development at lynchk@co.rockland.ny.us

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