Historic Hudson Valley Awarded Arts Grant

Sixteen arts organizations in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, including one to Historic Hudson Valley in Pocantico Hills, 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.

Historic Hudson Valley's grant of $42,370 will go toward ongoing activities, including curriculum-based education programs, cultural and seasonal festivals, library and archive management, content-rich digital initiatives, and the preservation and interpretation of the sites and collections.

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.