College hails Caesar, the state Senator, unabashedly
With the state Senate seat of Caesar Trunzo (R-Brentwood) targeted as a high priority by the state Democratic organization this election year, the member items Trunzo provided to the district over the years as part of the GOP majority undoubtedly have some heft. In a press release issued last week, the Patchogue-based St. Joseph's College gives the veteran senator a public cheer for securing a $250,000 economic-development grant for the college, for purchase and installation of field lighting for a new athletic center on its campus.
In case you guessed college officials would be shy about doling out the political praise, guess again. The statement proclaims: "As one of the longest serving members of the New York State Senate, Senator Trunzo has provided strong leadership to his constituents and New York State... Senator Trunzo has been a dedicated supporter of St. Joseph’s College, securing more than $700,000 in funding from New York State for a wide range of projects ...." For the full context, click the "continue reading" bar below.
ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE RECEIVES $250,000 GRANT FROM
NEW YORK STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
State Senator Caesar Trunzo Secures Capital Funds for Field Lighting of New Athletic Center
PATCHOGUE, NY - AUGUST 7, 2008 - St. Joseph’s College is pleased to announce that State Senator Caesar Trunzo (R-Suffolk) has secured a $250,000 New York State Economic Development Assistance Program (NYS EDAP) Grant for the College. The grant, one of several that Senator Trunzo has obtained for the College over the years, will be used for the purchase and installation of field lighting for a new Athletic Center on its Long Island Campus.
In 2008, St. Joseph’s College purchased 24.8 acres of property located in the Hamlet of East Patchogue, Town of Brookhaven, approximately one mile east of its Long Island Campus. Future expansion plans for the new property include developing a state-of-the-art Athletic Complex that will support a wide array of intercollegiate athletic programs as well as various athletic fields. The additions will also include an illuminated 400-meter all-weather running track and associated field with a synthetic-turf multipurpose infield; a 1,500-seat bleacher; press box; scoreboard; illuminated baseball and softball fields; illuminated tennis courts; and a facilities building housing restrooms, concession area, storage and training and locker room space. Other recreational amenities will include jogging, nature walk and exercise trails.
As one of the longest serving members of the New York State Senate, Senator Trunzo has provided strong leadership to his constituents and New York State. For the past 34 years, Senator Trunzo has been a dedicated supporter of St. Joseph’s College, securing more than $700,000 in funding from New York State for a wide range of projects at the College during his tenure as State Senator for the 3rd District. Most recently, the Senator secured a $30,000 Senate Member Initiative Grant for Smart Classroom upgrades on the College’s Long Island Campus. The NYS EDAP Grant is the largest the Senator has obtained for the College over the years.
ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
St. Joseph’s College has been dedicated to providing a diverse population of students in the New York metropolitan area with an affordable education rooted in the liberal arts tradition since 1916. Independent and coeducational, the College provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility, and service. With campuses located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn and in Patchogue, Long Island, the College offers degrees in over 22 majors, special course offerings and certificates, affiliated and pre-professional programs through its School of Arts and Sciences and its School of Professional and Graduate Studies.
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Comments (3)
How can he secure funding for a private sectarian college with public tax money ?
This is no great fete. It is pure pork. It doesn't take much to put a name on a list with a dollar sign next to it. Granted, Trunzo was pretty good at this, but check his record over the many years and you will see very few legislative accomplishments. Once a back bencher..always a back bencher. The district deserves new leadership in the Senate.
Islip Voter, it's obvious you are a Democratic party hack because that's just what Foley is. I don't think he's done such a great job in Brookhaven and because of that the GOP has regained control. He now knows that it's only a matter of time before he gets ousted there, so he's running against Trunzo. But, having a Democrat controlled Senate is of little help to LI because NYC Democrats will control the balance of power in the body and their agenda isn't in the best interests of taxpayers here. Trunzo has lost more than a few steps, but his office is still excellent at serving district residents and he still gets a good chuck of pork to share. He is a reliable GOP vote and that's what's needed. He should give his town chairman's hat and concentrate on his re-election. He is needed in Albany.