Renovation plans for two branches of the Queens Borough Public Library are in the works, thanks to two hefty grants in the amount of $500,000 each, secured by state Sen. Serphin Maltese (R-Glendale), third from left.

The local Catholic Campaign for Human Development has awarded grants totaling $16,000 to four local and area institutions who demonstrated an ability to attack the causes of poverty by empowering the poor.

STOCKTON – The Stockton Police Department will over the next year be raising the pressure on drunken drivers and those who fail to wear seat belts, thanks to two grants.

Several area independent beverage container redemption centers received Iowa Department of Natural Resource grants for facility improvements or equipment.

The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division is seeking applications for grants from $4,000 to $7,000 each to fund assessments of historic buildings, archaeological sites and other cultural resources.

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