Joyous leaders of the Mid Island Y JCC, community residents, and regional supporters of the JCC movement gathered at the Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview on Thursday, July 31 to celebrate a $950,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant secured and delivered by Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview).
The funds will help bolster one of Nassau and Long Island’s preeminent hubs of Jewish life – one that is also regarded as one of the most-enjoyed and comprehensive cultural centers serving a community with the rich and diverse tapestries of cultures, religions and ethnic traditions found in the greater Plainview Old Bethpage, Syosset and Woodbury communities.
Deputy Minority Leader Drucker secured final approval for the $950,000 ARPA grant –the single largest-ticket ARPA item secured by an individual Legislator on Nov. 20, 2024. What made such a grant program possible was the significant tranche of federal ARPA funding received by the County – some of which was set aside to support eligible not-for-profit organizations and special districts that deliver ARPA-approved services.
“As a lifelong Plainvew resident whose family has benefited from the continuous existence of an outstanding, state-of-the-art Mid Island Y JCC, this grant will further empower them to serve the community and enlighten future generations,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “Today and always, I thank Rick Lewis and Marlie Cohen for maintaining a laser’s focus upon delivering engaging programs that keep the Mid Island Y JCC shining brightly as a beacon for Jews across Nassau County and as a community hub that we all take great pride in.”