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NYPA Funding For Aviation Career Program Helps Queens Students Aim High Contact: September 28, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASTORIA—A contribution from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) will assist the Queens Council, Boy Scouts of America as it continues its Air Exploring aviation career education program. “The New York Power Authority has been a tremendous supporter of the local community,” said Warren Kroeppel, longtime Boy Scouts of America supporter and aviation industry executive. “The 6,000 young men and women from Queens who participate in the Council’s Air Exploring program will truly benefit from the Power Authority’s continued assistance.” Air Exploring is a co-ed vocational program that helps young adults aged 14 through 20 with career decisions about the field of aviation. La Guardia Airport, a recipient of NYPA power, serves as the Explorer Post where students from local high schools meet biweekly to explore various careers available in the aviation industry through tours, presentations and demonstrations. Joseph Leary, NYPA’s director of public and governmental affairs for Southeastern New York, said, “We’re very pleased to be able to assist community programs such as Air Exploring that aid our youth in focusing on a career path.” 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 facilities in various parts of the state and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines.
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