The MMPCIA Scholars Award was instituted in 2009 as a way of honoring college-bound Harlem high school seniors who live in Greater Mount Morris Park/Central Harlem Community (from 110th to 135th Streets between Morningside and Third Avenues), actively participate in community service, maintain a C plus or above average and have financial need.

Beginning each February, the MMPCIA Scholarship Committee reaches out to area high school teachers, guidance counselors, parents and students. The completed applications are reviewed by a neutral group of judges and one winner will be selected each year. The recipient’s award will be disbursed in the amount of $1,000 each year and renewable for up to four years as long as the student continues as a full time student in good standing.

Funds for the Scholarship Award are raised primarily though proceeds from MMPCIA’s two major fund raising efforts—the Annual Historic Neighborhood House Tour in June each year and the Holiday Gala in December—and through generous contributions from neighborhood donors specifically to the scholarship fund.

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Big Truck Day

The Public Programs team at Randall's Island Park Alliance is excited to announce the return of Big Truck Day! This free community event celebrates the incredible vehicles working all over New York City to keep it clean and safe. People of all ages will have the chance to explore and interact with Firetrucks, Tractors, Buses, Construction Vehicles, Street Cleaners, and more! Operators will be giving demonstrations and teaching everyone how these Big Trucks do their very important jobs.

We will be hosting Big Truck Day on Saturday May 18, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM on the Asphalt Lot behind Icahn Stadium. In addition to hand-on interaction with large vehicles, we will provide games, activities, food and music, all free to the public!

We have more details about Big Truck Day on our website calendar linked here. Be sure to check out the rest of our upcoming free public programs at our website, randallsisland.org. I hope to see you all on Saturday May 18^th  for Big Truck Day!