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August 27, 2021 | Vol. 9, Number 32 | www.ryecityreview.com
County to update Hazard Mitigation Plan Westchester County has developed a citizen preparedness survey, in an effort to call on local residents to help update the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). A series of public meetings will be part of the plan development process. Natural disasters like flooding, hurricanes and blizzards are assessed during hazard mitigation planning. Strategies are also developed to reduce disaster impacts and break the cycle of damage, reconstruction and repeated losses. Hazard Mitigation plans are also required to receive
FEMA grant funding. These natural hazards cause millions of dollars in damage annually throughout Westchester County. Other potential hazards like extreme temperatures and wildfires seen ravaging other parts of the United States are becoming more of a possibility everywhere. The survey will be open until Sept. 30, 2021, and results will be included in the draft plan for public review in November. For more information, visit https://www.westchesterhmp. com/. (Submitted)
Hochul sworn in as gov
Back in business
At a procedural ceremony at midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the 57th governor of the state of New York. Hochul, who had served as Andrew Cuomo’s lieu-
tenant governor, takes over for Cuomo, who resigned from his position as governor on Aug. 23, following damaging reports of sexual harassment of women within his administration. (Submitted)
Tuckahoe football players participate in the first preseason practice of the year on Aug. 23. Section I Fall Sports returned this weekend after weeks of uncertainty due to COVID infection levels. For more, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
ArtsWestchester offers new grant program ArtsWestchester is pleased to announce the Arts Alive Recovery NY Regrant, a new, onetime opportunity to assist artists and arts groups with re-engaging their audiences through live performances and in-person arts programming. Funding is available for Westchester and Rockland counties organizations and artists planning live public events including performances, exhibitions, festivals, showings, etc. Performing arts are a priority, but
other events with a public component are eligible for consideration. New, first-time applicants are encouraged to apply. Grants of $1,000-$3,000 are available to support in-person programs happening between Sept. 1, 2021June 30, 2022. Application Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Submit by or before Sept. 20 to receive staff feedback on your proposal. Eligibility and requirements Organizations must be a non-
profit (or be partnering with a nonprofit) based in Westchester or Rockland counties. Individual artists must live or own/rent studio space in Westchester or Rockland counties. Projects must have a live, public component. At least 60% of the award must be applied to compensation for artist fees/creative professionals. If you applied to NYSCA in 2021 for their FY22 grant opportunities, you are not eligible to
apply. Please note that Arts Alive Recovery NY regrants are in addition to the existing Arts Alive grant program. The 2022 Arts Alive cycle will go live in fall 2021, please stay tuned for updates and guidelines on that opportunity. Questions? Please contact grants@artswestchester.org For more, information visit artsw.org/artsalive. (Submitted)
Gov. Kathy Hochul is sworn-in as New York State’s 57th governor by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore during a midnight ceremony at the New York State Capitol. First Gentleman Bill Hochul holds the Bible. Photo courtesy Mike Groll/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul