Holiday Giving in 2020
Published on Dec 28, 2020 by Charity, Holidaysin Charity, Holidays

Over the past year, RAND has been working on new initiatives and looking for different ways to create a more meaningful and positive impact on our community and help those who are enduring hardship at this time. In lieu of...
Read moreProposed Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirement Well-Intentioned, But Problematic
Published on Dec 4, 2020 by Fire Sprinklers, New York Cityin Fire Sprinklers, New York City

Testimony to the Committee on Housing & Buildings and the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management Regarding Int. No 1146-B (Proposed Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirement) December 2, 2020 My name is Peter Varsalona; I am a NYS licensed professional engineer,...
Read moreRAND Gives Back: #GivingTuesday 2020
Published on Dec 1, 2020 by Charity, RAND Gives Back, Volunteeringin Charity, RAND Gives Back, Volunteering

Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, RAND honors #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving. Started by New York’s 92 Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation in 2012, #GivingTuesday encourages everyone to take collective action to improve their communities,...
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