{"id":2057218,"date":"2023-10-05T20:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T00:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dragon-springs-paves-part-of-galley-hill-road-in-town-of-deerpark\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T20:10:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T00:10:07","slug":"dragon-springs-paves-part-of-galley-hill-road-in-town-of-deerpark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dragon-springs-paves-part-of-galley-hill-road-in-town-of-deerpark\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragon Springs has paved a section of Galley Hill Road in Deerpark."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdragon-springs-paves-part-of-galley-hill-road-in-town-of-deerpark%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2057218&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Dragon Springs Supports Local Community<\/h2>\n<p>In\u200b a show of support for the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tulane-university-to-host-event-on-decolonizing-study-abroad\/\" title=\"Tulane University To Host Event On \u2018Decolonizing Study Abroad\u2019\">local community<\/a>, Dragon\u200c Springs, a \u2064Buddhist-style campus \u2063in the Town of Deerpark, recently funded the paving \u200dof a half-mile stretch \u200dof\u2062 Galley Hill Road.\u200b The project, \u2062which cost nearly $70,000, was completed in late August.<\/p>\n<p>Dragon Springs is renowned for its collection of \u2062Buddhist temples, its academy and college that combines academic education with\u2064 performing \u2062arts courses, \u200cand its role \u200bas the rehearsal center for the world-renowned \u2064Shen Yun \u2063Performing Arts company.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/moon-festival-in-new-yorks-deerpark-draws-visitors-for-culture-and-food-5493134?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Moon Festival in New York&#8217;s Deerpark Draws Visitors\u200b for Culture and Food<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/17\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/deerpark-man-arrested-for-harassing-shen-yun-campus-in-new-york-5295052?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Deerpark Man Arrested for Harassing Shen Yun Campus in New York<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">5\/30\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Not only does Dragon Springs serve\u200b as a spiritual home for \u200cthose who practice Falun\u2064 Gong, but \u2062it \u200dalso embodies the core tenets of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. According to Dragon Springs\u200d Vice President George Xu, their faith in Falun Gong motivates them to be \u2063compassionate and\u200c help the broader community whenever\u2063 possible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Town of Deerpark Supervisor\u200c Gary Spears (R) and\u200b his assistant,\u2063 Danielle Glynn,\u200d hold a check they received from Dragon Springs, in \u2062Cuddebackville, N.Y.,\u2064 on Sept. 27,\u200c 2023. \u2063(Courtesy \u2064of Dragon Springs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Local Support Appreciated<\/h2>\n<p>In early August, Dragon Springs\u200b played \u2062a significant role as a\u200c gold sponsor at the National Night Out event in the Town of Mount Hope. The generous donation from \u2063Dragon Springs\u200b helped\u2062 offset\u2063 the\u2063 costs of the free event, according\u2064 to \u200dMount Hope Police Chief Michael Maresca. The community&#8217;s participation in the event allowed local residents to learn more\u2063 about the\u2064 diverse group of people \u200cstudying and working at the campus,\u200c all united\u200c by their dedication to artistic excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Port \u200dJervis Police Chief William Worden expressed his gratitude for Dragon Springs&#8217; contribution, \u200bstating that their presence enriches the quality of life in the region and that they\u2063 are proud to \u2064have \u2063the\u200b Dragon Springs community as \u2062friends and partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dragon \u200bSprings also engages in acts of\u2064 kindness within the community, such as \u200ddonating Chinese food to foster family \u200cdinners \u200cat a local church and allowing neighbors to \u200daccess their property for fishing and swimming in \u2063the Neversink \u2062River.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Dragon Spring\u200b property (bottom) off the Guymard Turnpike\u2063 bridge in Cuddebackville, N.Y., \u200con Oct. 1, 2023. (Cara Ding\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Origins \u200bof the \u2063Campus<\/h2>\n<p>Established \u2064in the early 2000s, Dragon Springs was \u2063initially created \u2063as a sanctuary for \u200dindividuals affected by the Chinese regime&#8217;s persecution of Falun Gong\u200b practitioners. The \u2063campus has since dedicated itself to reviving genuine \u200bChinese culture that \u200dwas\u200d destroyed by\u200d the communist regime. Alongside Shen Yun Performing Arts, the campus is home\u200c to Fei Tian\u200d Academy of the Arts and Fei Tian College,\u2062 which \u200dtrain talented individuals in classical \u2064Chinese dance and\u2064 music.<\/p>\n<p>Many of Shen Yun&#8217;s artists have personally experienced religious persecution under communist rule in China.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What charitable activities and initiatives\u2064 does \u200dDragon Springs participate\u2063 in to benefit the local community?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064Upport\u200d\u200d<\/h2>\n<p>Dragon\u2064 Springs&#8217; support for the local community goes beyond \u2062funding road paving projects. The \u2062campus has been actively involved in various charitable\u2063 activities and initiatives that benefit the residents of Deerpark and surrounding\u200b areas. One such project is the annual food drive, where Dragon Springs collects and donates\u200d food\u200d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/monkey-business-enormous-bronze-harambe-statue-appears-on-wall-street\/\" title=\"Monkey Business: Enormous Bronze Harambe Statue Appears On Wall Street\">local food banks<\/a> and organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Dragon \u200cSprings organizes educational and\u200d cultural\u2063 events\u200c that are open to the public. These events\u2063 provide \u2062an opportunity for \u200bindividuals of all backgrounds to learn \u200dabout different cultures, traditions, and spiritual practices. The campus also hosts workshops and seminars on \u200btopics\u2063 such as meditation, wellness, and personal development.<\/p>\n<p>Dragon Springs&#8217; commitment to the community has not gone unnoticed. Town of Deerpark Supervisor Gary Spears expressed\u200b his \u2064gratitude for Dragon\u200d Springs&#8217; continuous support, stating, &#8220;Dragon Springs has been an invaluable asset to our community. Their dedication to service and their \u200befforts to improve the quality of life for the residents of Deerpark are commendable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dragon-springs-paves-part-of-galley-hill-road-in-town-of-deerpark\/\" title=\"Dragon Springs has paved a section of Galley Hill Road in Deerpark.\">newly paved half-mile stretch<\/a> of Galley Hill Road, funded by Dragon Springs. (Courtesy of Dragon Springs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dragon Springs&#8217; impact extends\u200d beyond the borders of Deerpark. With its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beware-tom-hanks-warns-fans-about-ai-image-of-him-promoting-dental-plan\/\" title=\"Tom Hanks cautions fans about AI image endorsing dental plan.\">renowned academy<\/a> and college, the campus attracts\u200c students \u2062from \u2062all over the world, contributing to the local economy and cultural diversity. The presence of Shen Yun Performing Arts, which uses Dragon \u2064Springs as its \u200drehearsal center, has also brought international\u2064 recognition to the region.<\/p>\n<p>Dragon Springs&#8217; mission is not only to provide a\u2063 place for spiritual practice and artistic expression but also\u200c to foster harmony and understanding among different communities. Through its initiatives and programs,\u200c Dragon \u200cSprings promotes dialogue and friendship\u200d between people of \u2063different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>A Beacon \u2062of Hope<\/h2>\n<p>Dragon Springs\u200d serves as\u200b a beacon of hope for \u200cthe local community. Its commitment to compassion,\u2064 tolerance, and community service sets an inspiring example for others to\u200d follow. The campus not only supports\u200d the residents of \u200bDeerpark but also contributes to the overall well-being \u2063and cultural enrichment\u200b of the region.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dDragon Springs continues to \u200dgrow and expand its outreach efforts, it \u200bremains dedicated to its core principles\u200d of spiritual enlightenment, \u2062artistic \u200dexpression, and community service. \u200cWith\u200c each project and \u2064initiative, Dragon Springs\u2062 reaffirms its commitment \u2063to making a\u200d positive and\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marriott-att-airbnbheres-the-list-of-corporations-announcing-they-wont-donate-to-gop-lawmakers-who-objected-to-electoral-votes-from-contested-states\/\" title=\"Marriott, AT&#038;T, Airbnb\u2026Here\u2019s The List Of Corporations Announcing They Won\u2019t Donate To GOP Lawmakers Who Objected To Electoral Votes From Contested States\">lasting impact<\/a> on the local \u2063community.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/moon-festival-in-new-yorks-deerpark-draws-visitors-for-culture-and-food-5493134?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Moon Festival in New\u2064 York&#8217;s Deerpark Draws Visitors\u200b for Culture and Food<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/17\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/deerpark-man-arrested-for-harassing-shen-yun-campus-in-new-york-5295052?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Deerpark Man Arrested for Harassing Shen Yun Campus in New \u2063York<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">5\/30\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Dragon Springs&#8217; support \u200cfor the \u200blocal community is a testament to the power of compassion and \u200dunity. Through its\u2063 actions, the campus \u2064demonstrates that\u200c by coming together and working towards a common \u200dgoal, positive\u200b change can \u200dbe achieved. Dragon\u2064 Springs serves as an inspiration\u200c to individuals\u200b and organizations alike, showing us\u2064 that even small\u200b acts \u200dof kindness and generosity can make\u2063 a significant \u200cdifference in the lives \u2064of others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dragon Springs, a Buddhist campus in Deerpark, NY, paid $70,000 to pave a half-mile stretch of Galley Hill Road. Completed in August, the road now extends from Route 209 to the north gate of the campus. 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