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New generator, coming soon to S.C. Fire Dept. answer, but patience is the watchword when you’re working in the world of grants and In a significant development government applications.” The grant, part of the Federfor the Sea Cliff Fire Department and the village itself, al Emergency Management M a y o r E l e n a V i l l a f a n e Agency’s Hazard Mitigation announced the securing of a A s s i s t a n c e p r o g r a m s , i s $42,000 grant from FEMA’s Haz- designed to support eligible ard Mitig ation Assistance activities that reduce long-term Grants program risks associated with future The funds are earmarked for disasters. Sea Cliff ’s successful the replacement of application allows the local fire them to proceed department’s aging with the muchgenerator, a crucial needed replacement component for of the fire departe m e r g e n c y ment’s generator, response operawhich has been in tions. service for over 20 The g rant was years. secured by a $4,400 JAMES AJAMIEN Fire Department match from the vil- Chief, Sea Cliff Fire Chief James Ajalage and has been Department mien added that the in the works since initiative was 2022. It was discovlaunched by one of ered by the village’s g rant the former chiefs in collaboraadministrator Erin McDonnell tion with McDonnell. The curwho Villafane credits for her r e n t g e n e r a t o r, o ve r t wo ongoing efforts in researching decades old, is reaching the end and applying for various pro- of its operational life, making grams that benefit the village. this grant a timely and critical “It is a lengthy process investment. across the board, and different Generators in a firehouse grants take time,” Villafane serve as lifelines, ensuring explained. “This particular uninterrupted functionality grant seemed to hang around during power outages critical for a while before we got an
By WILL SHEELINE
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Courtesy Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor
Kyle Wong, left, 13, Stella Cashman, 13, and Anne Kelly, 14, are the officers for the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor Junior Ambassadors.
Saving the planet one kid at a time CSHH Junior Ambassadors hosts 2024 event By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
In a bid to instill a sense of environmental stewardship in the younger generation, the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor has successfully launched its Junior Ambassadors Program. This initiative, which began its journey last August, has seen a surge in interest from local youths eager to make a positive impact on the environment. Lisa Cashman, associate director of the coalition, said the idea of the Ambassadors Program had been brewing for quite some time gaining momentum two years ago during the Summer Fest.
“We started with a soft launch and received an overwhelming response from the community,” Cashman said. “Kids were eager to join, so we decided to let them take the lead.” The program of ficially launched in August with an introductory meeting that drew around 30 kids, ranging from ages 5 to 18. Michelle Lapinel McAllister, who oversees the ambassador program for the coalition, emphasized the program’s inclusivity, stating that it is open to a diverse age group, allowing even the youngest participants to engage with the ecosystem. “The idea is to empower kids so that they CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
t’s important to stay ahead of the game
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