New York Power Authority Helps Queens Independence Day Celebration for 17th Year
Contact Luis Rodriguez 718-626-8239 luis.rodriguez@nypa.gov
June 20, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ASTORIA—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) made a $30,000 contribution to the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition to help fund the Coalition’s annual Independence Day Celebration to be held Tuesday evening, July 3rd in Astoria Park. The contribution was presented by Luis Rodriguez, the Power Authority’s director of public and governmental affairs for Southeastern New York, to George Stamatiades, executive vice president of the Coalition on June 13 at NYPA’s Charles Poletti Power Project.
"This is the 17th consecutive year that NYPA has sponsored an Independence Day celebration in Queens," said Rodriguez during the presentation. "On behalf of Chairman Joseph J. Seymour, the other trustees and the staff at the Charles Poletti Power Project, we are very pleased to be able to continue our support for this wonderful family event."
Stamatiades said, "We are excited to again be able to work with the Power Authority on this project as well as others. This is a great example of the Power Authority’s involvement in and commitment to the community, and showcases how business and the community can work together for the betterment of all."
The Coalition’s annual Independence Day Celebration begins with a concert at 7 p.m. and feature Joe Battaglia and the New York Swing Band. The fireworks will follow at about 9:15 p.m.
The Coalition represents the business and commercial community in Western Queens.
NYPA is the nation’s largest state-owned power organization, and operates generating facilities throughout the state and about 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. In Queens, and the rest of New York City, NYPA provides the lower-cost electricity used for public schools, police and fire stations, hospitals, subways and other public purposes.
