Three Farmingdale HS Graduates Awarded NYA Scholarships

July 16, 2018; Farmingdale, NY - New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) announced today its 2018 Scholarship winners. New York & Atlantic Railway Vice President Marlon Taylor and Manager of Marketing Support Amy Louk congratulated three Farmingdale High School scholarship winners: Kayla Donald, Alyssa Alameda and Justin Avila.

The NYA academic scholarship awards are geared towards those students who plan to study in any applied technical field. This year, NYA awarded a total of four scholarships.

"We are honored to work within the local community to recognize these impressive students. Their passion for learning and being engaged in their school is inspiring. We look forward to watching them become industry leaders of tomorrow," said James Bonner, New York & Atlantic Railway's President.

Students who plan to attend a four-year college, two-year college, trade or technical school were eligible to apply. Applications were reviewed based on three criteria which include essay quality, course of study and anticipated impact.

New York & Atlantic Railway began operation in May 1997 as result of the privatized concession to operate freight trains on the lines owned by Long Island Rail Road. The railway serves a diverse customer base and shares track with the densest passenger system in the United States.

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Pictured from left to right are New York & Atlantic Railway Manager of Marketing Support Amy Louk; NYA Vice President Marlon Taylor; Farmingdale High School graduates NYA Scholarship winners Kayla Donald, Alyssa Alameda, and Justin Avila; and Farmingdale High School Principal Dr. Samuel Thompson.