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NYPA Sponsors Region 7 Science Expo Elementary, High School Students in Brooklyn, Staten Island Will Be Represented Joseph G. Leary March 16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASTORIA—The New York Power Authority will sponsor the third annual Region 7 Science Expo for Districts 20 and 21 in Brooklyn on Tuesday, March 21, at New Utrecht High School, and Staten Island’s District 31 on Friday, March 24, at the Michael J. Petrides Educational Complex. Both events will run from 4:30-9pm. The Region 7 Science Expo celebrates elementary and high-school students’ ability to conduct quality scientific investigations and provides an opportunity for them to exhibit New York City Performance Standards-based work in science in a non-competitive environment. Every student will receive an award, provided by the Kiwanis Clubs in both Brooklyn and Staten Island, for their exemplary work in science as they present their projects to teachers, parents, administrators and community members. This year, over 130 schools located within the three districts are expected to participate. The New York Power Authority provides lower-cost power for New York City municipal buildings and facilities (including schools and public hospitals), the subways and Metro North commuter railroad, and a number of commercial and industrial customers who have qualified under economic development programs. About NYPA: ■ NYPA uses no tax money or state credit. It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. ■ NYPA is a leader in promoting energy-efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives. ■ It is the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, with 18 generating plants in various parts of the state and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. |
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