Nyack, NY – Supervisor Specht and Rockland Business Association President Al Samuels engaged in a discussion centered on economic development during the RBA membership luncheon, which took place on January 18 at the Nyack Seaport.
Supervisor Specht participated in the monthly luncheon hosted by Forever Young seniors, alongside President Louisa DePaola.
Due to inclement weather, the car award ceremony scheduled for Friday, January 19th, at 1 pm at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse (located at 145 College Road, Suffern, NY) has been postponed. The event will now take place on Friday, January 26th, at 1 pm. Attendees are kindly invited to join next week to celebrate this special occasion.
During the ceremony, Rockland Community College will proudly present a rehabilitated car to Michael J. Finlay, an Engineering Science student at RCC and a Navy veteran. This meaningful event has been made possible thanks to the generous donation of the vehicle by the Rockland County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), as well as the collective efforts of numerous donors who contributed to the restoration of the car.
The college extends its apologies for any inconvenience this rescheduling may cause and appreciates attendees’ understanding regarding the date change due to weather conditions. Your support and presence at this heartwarming event are greatly anticipated.
In Albany, New York, State Senator Pete Harckham has expressed strong criticism towards Governor Kathy Hochul for reducing state aid to multiple school districts within Senate District 40. Despite the Executive’s Proposed FY2024-2025 State Budget growing to $233 billion, marking a 4.3% increase from the previous year, these cuts have raised concerns.
Six school districts in Senate District 40, namely Bedford, Katonah-Lewisboro, Croton-Harmon, Chappaqua, North Salem, and Yorktown, are set to receive less school aid in the FY2024-2025 State Budget compared to the previous year.
Harckham emphasized the significance of consistent investments in education for New York’s economic future. “Educating our students is the key to New York’s economic future and requires that we make these important investments in our schools, year after year,” said Harckham. He views the reduction in these investments as a regressive step and an affront to students, educators, and taxpayers.
Furthermore, Harckham pledged to fight for the restoration of full funding to all school districts statewide. Recognizing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ learning, he believes that this is not the time to impose state aid cuts that would affect staffing and educational programs.
Additionally, nine out of the 19 school districts in Senate District 40 are facing reductions in Foundation Aid as per Governor Hochul’s proposed FY2024-2025 budget.
Among the school districts impacted, the Bedford Central School District, which serves 3,500 students, stands to lose 12% of its state aid. Harckham emphasized the importance of equity in the budget model, stating, “This year, school districts in New York should not receive less state funding while other districts nearby are seeing increases. That unfair budget modeling is a thing of the past.”
Senator Pete Harckham represents the 40th Senate District, encompassing various towns and villages in Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, all of which are integral to the educational landscape of New York State.
(SPARKILL, N.Y. — January 18, 2024) St. Thomas Aquinas College is pleased to announce an upcoming panel discussion titled “Impact of Artificial Intelligence on STEM Industries.” The event will take place on Wednesday, February 7th, starting at 5:00 PM in the College’s Lougheed Library.
This panel will feature a diverse group of industry leaders who will delve into the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on the fields of science and technology. They will also share their insights into the future of these industries. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The panelists include:
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The event is organized by the STEM@STAC Advisory Board, which comprises current students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders. The board offers innovative insights into the industry and serves as an incubator for new opportunities. Following the discussion, there will be a networking session and refreshments. To register for the “Impact of Artificial Intelligence on STEM Industries” panel discussion and submit questions for the speakers, please visit: www.stac.edu/AI.