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SENATOR DIANE J. SAVINO ANNOUNCES COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Staten Island/Brooklyn - Senator Diane J. Savino (Democrat-District 23) announced today that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,000 scholarships to be awarded June 9th at their Annual Legislative Conference Day.

“Given the high costs of college, every opportunity must be made by local students and their working families to meet their required expenses with scholarships as well as with student loans, available financial aid, and personal contributions,” said Senator Savino. “I highly recommend that our area’s students apply to the Conference for these prestigious scholarships so that they may hopefully secure as much extra help with their expenses as possible.”

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RED CROSS TO PROVIDE FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING AND SUPPLIES IN BROOKLYN

What:                           

FREE Emergency Preparedness Training –

On Saturday, March 1, 2014, the American Red Cross Greater NY Region and Lutheran HealthCare will team up to provide emergency preparedness training to more than 100 New Yorkers. From 11 AM to noon, residents will learn the necessary skills to be prepared before an emergency occurs. Classes will be taught in English and Spanish. The first 100 people to register will receive a FREE “Emergency Essentials Pak” containing some basic preparedness supplies. The event is open to the general public.  (You must attend the presentation to receive an Emergency Essentials Pak)

When:

Saturday, March 1, 2014

11 AM – Noon

Where:

Lutheran HealthCare

150 55th Street (Medical & Dental Staff Auditorium)

Brooklyn, NY 11220

Why:

As we know all too well, disasters can strike at a moment’s notice. That’s why being prepared BEFOREHAND with the right emergency supplies and a well-conceived plan is so important.

To register, contact 212-875-2189 or [email protected] and specify language (English or Spanish).

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.orgor visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossNY.