Schoolhouse Theatre Awarded Grant

Sixteen arts organizations in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, including Schoolhouse Theatre in Croton Falls, have received a total of $244,789 in grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. The council made the announcement in conjunction with State Senator Terrence Murphy of the Fortieth Senate District.

This direct-funding grant money is in addition to the arts decentralization grants provided to organizations to support local programs.

"Investing in the arts increases the economic, cultural and educational value of our communities," Senator Murphy said.

Schoolhouse Theatre received a grant of $5,910. The funds will be used to support the Schoolhouse Theater's Mainstage Season.

Other Westchester organizations that received grants include Friends of Music Concerts, Inc., Croton-on-Hudson; Hudson Stage Company, Croton-on Hudson; Hammond Museum, Inc., North Salem; Historic Hudson Valley, Pocantico Hills; and the Hudson Valley's Writers Center, Sleepy Hollow.