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Assemblyman Lopez Secures Computers for Landis Arboretum Contact: March 21, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NORTH BLENHEIM—Students participating in programs at the Landis Arboretum—a public garden on 548 acres overlooking the Schoharie Valley near Esperance—have the use of two computers courtesy of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Assemblyman Peter D. Lopez, who requested the surplus reconditioned computers to assist the Arboretum in its educational activities. “The computers will be extremely beneficial to those attending classes at the Landis Arboretum,” Assemblyman Lopez said. “We thank the Power Authority for being sensitive to the needs of the community and making them available for this worthy purpose.” "The Power Authority is delighted to have provided these computers for this very worthy purpose," said Lynn Hait, NYPA’s interim regional manager for Central New York. "The donation is in line with NYPA's desire to be a good neighbor and assist in educational programs in the area.” The educational program is a major feature at the Arboretum and involves events and workshops designed for elementary school classes and the public. Associated activities include botanical drawing classes, garden and trail tours, astronomy nights and bird- and-owl-watching sessions. 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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