Sunshine Expansion

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Building Our New Home

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We’re excited to announce that work on our new home is set to begin very soon!  The permits have just been issued and we will soon be preparing the front entrance for sight line improvements.

All construction updates and scheduled work dates will be posted here as soon as we know about them, so please check this page periodically to find out all the exciting developments.  

For all questions or concerns, please call 914-333-7011 or email at constructioninfo@sunshinehome.org.


The Town of New Castle issued our Building Permit on February 6, 2019. The Building Permit divides the construction project into the following phases:

1a. Entrance Improvements
1b. Tree Removal
2.  Road Improvements
3.  Building Rock Removal
4.  Building Construction and Parking Lot Improvements
5.  Storm Basin and Emergency Access Improvements
6.  Wetland Improvements
7.  Site Finish Work

 

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September 2022

  • For the next three months: Interior- All interior finishes will be completed. Exterior- Landscaping and playground work will be completed.

August 2022

  • For the next three months: Interior- All interior finishes will be completed. Exterior- Landscaping and playground work will be completed.

July 2022

  • For the next three months: Interior- All interior finishes will be completed. Exterior- Landscaping and playground work will be completed.

Weeks of June 13 and June 20, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of May 30 and June 6, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of May 16 and May 23, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of May 2 and May 9, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of April 18 and April 25, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of April 4 and April 11, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of March 21 and March 28, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of March 7 and March 14, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of February 21 and February 28, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of February 7 and February 14, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of January 24 and January 31, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of January 10 and January 17, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of December 27, 2021 and January 3, 2022

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of December 13 and December 20, 2021

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of November 29 and December 6, 2021

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of November 15 and November 22, 2021

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of November 1 and November 8, 2021

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of October 18 and October 25, 2021

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of October 4 and October 11, 2021

  • For the next three months roughing’s will continue for electric, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage and medical gas. Insulation will be installed in phases as roughing is complete and will be followed by sheetrock, drop ceiling, and floor tile installation. Exterior: continuation of underground drainage followed by curbs and paving.

Weeks of September 27 and October 4, 2021

  • Through the months of July August and September we will continue with interior work to include include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will continue to focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of September 13 and September 20, 2021

  • Through the months of July August and September we will continue with interior work to include include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will continue to focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of August 30 and September 6, 2021

  • Through the months of July August and September we will continue with interior work to include include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will continue to focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of August 16 and August 23, 2021

  • Through the months of July August and September we will continue with interior work to include include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will continue to focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of August 2 and August 9, 2021

  • Through the months of July August and September we will continue with interior work to include include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will continue to focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of July 19 and July 26, 2021

  • Through the months of July August and September we will continue with interior work to include include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will continue to focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of July 5 and July 12, 2021

  • Through the months of July August and September we will continue with interior work to include include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will continue to focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of June 21 and June 28, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of June 7 and June 14, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of May 24 and May 31, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of May 10 and May 17, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of April 26 and May 3, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of April 12 and April 19, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of March 29 and April 5, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of March 15 and March 22, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of March 1 and March 8, 2021

  • Through the months of March, April, May and June, interior work will include roughing’s for HVAC, plumbing, electric fire alarms and sprinklers. Exterior work will focus on siding and stonework.

Weeks of February 15 and February 22, 2021

  • Framing will continue for the roof and walls along with outside sheathing and window installation. This will be ongoing over January and February.

Weeks of February 1 and February 8, 2021

  • Framing will continue for the roof and walls along with outside sheathing and window installation. This will be ongoing over January and February.

Weeks of January 18 and January 25, 2021

  • Framing will continue for the roof and walls along with outside sheathing and window installation. This will be ongoing over January and February.

Weeks of January 4 and January 11, 2021

  • Framing will continue for the roof and walls along with outside sheathing and window installation. This will be ongoing over January and February.

Weeks of December 21 and December 28, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of December 7 and December 14, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of November 23 and November 30, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of November 9 and November 16, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of October 26 and November 2, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of October 12 and October 19, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of September 28 and October 5, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of September 14 and September 21, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of August 31 and September 7, 2020

  • Our Team will now begin steel work and continue for the next three months.

Weeks of August 17 and August 24, 2020

  • Our Team will finish the footings and walls slab, underground plumbing and retaining walls followed by putting up the still structure.

Weeks of August 3 and August 10, 2020

  • Our Team will finish the footings and walls slab, underground plumbing and retaining walls followed by putting up the still structure.

Weeks of July 20 and July 27, 2020

  • Our Team will finish the footings and walls slab, underground plumbing and retaining walls followed by putting up the still structure.

Weeks of July 6 and July 13, 2020

  • Our Team will finish the footings and walls slab, underground plumbing and retaining walls followed by putting up the still structure.

Weeks of June 22 and June 29, 2020

  • Our Team will finish the footings and walls slab, underground plumbing and retaining walls followed by putting up the still structure.

Weeks of June 8 and June 15, 2020

  • Our Team will finish the footings and walls slab, underground plumbing and retaining walls followed by putting up the still structure.

Weeks of May 25 and June 1, 2020

  • Our Team will finish the footings and walls slab, underground plumbing and retaining walls followed by putting up the still structure.

Weeks of May 4 and May 11, 2020

  • Our Team is now starting the foundation and underground plumbing  for the children’s new home.

Weeks of April 20 and April 27, 2020

  • Our Team is now starting the foundation and underground plumbing  for the children’s new home.

Weeks of March 23 and March 30, 2020

  • With blasting complete, our Team will now prepare and pour the foundation for the children’s new home.

Weeks of March 9 and March 16, 2020

  • Prep work will continue for approximately four weeks including rock hammering.
  • Targeted blasting commenced February 10th followed by the start of the foundation process.

Weeks of February 24 and March 2, 2020

  • Prep work will continue for approximately four weeks including rock hammering.
  • Targeted blasting commenced February 10th followed by the start of the foundation process.

Weeks of February 10 and February 17, 2020

  • Prep work will continue for approximately four weeks including rock hammering.
  • Targeted blasting will commence February 10th followed by the start of the foundation process.

Weeks of January 27 and February 3, 2020

  • Prep work will continue for site foundations including rock hammering and ground fill removal.

Weeks of January 13 and January 20, 2020

  • Prep work will continue for site foundations including rock hammering and ground fill removal.

Weeks of December 30, 2019 and January 6, 2020

  • Prep work will continue for site foundations including rock hammering and ground fill removal.

Weeks of December 16 and December 23, 2019

  • Prep work will continue for site foundations including rock hammering and ground fill removal.

Weeks of December 2 and December 9, 2019

  • Prep work will continue for site foundations including rock hammering and ground fill removal.

Weeks of November 18 and November 25, 2019

  • Prep work will continue for site foundations including rock hammering and ground fill removal.

Weeks of November 4 and November 11, 2019

  • Begin wetland mitigation on Spring Valley Road.

Weeks of October 21 and October 29, 2019

  • “Phase two” is now completed and our team is preparing to begin “Phase three.”

Weeks of October 7 and October 14, 2019

  • “Phase two” is now completed and our team is preparing to begin “Phase three.”

Weeks of September 23 and September 30, 2019

  • “Phase two” is now completed and our team is preparing to begin “Phase three.”

Weeks of September 9 and September 16, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of August 26 and September 2, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of August 12 and August 19, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of July 29 and August 5, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of July 15 and July 22, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of July 1 and July 8, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of June 17 and June 24, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of June 3 and June 10, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of May 27 and June 3, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of May 13 and May 20, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation, curb installation and underground utilities.

Weeks of April 29 and May 6, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation and improvements.

Week of April 22, 2019

  • No work will take place during this week.

Week of April 15, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation and improvements.
  • As weather permits, the Team will continue the installation of the safety/site fence.

Weeks of April 8 and April 15, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation and improvements.
  • As weather permits, the Team will continue the installation of the safety/site fence.

Weeks of April 1 and April 8, 2019

  • Our team will continue with “Phase two.”
  • Roadwork, drainage, piping installation and improvements.
  • As weather permits, the Team will continue the installation of the safety/site fence.

Weeks of March 25, 2019 and April 1, 2019

  • Our team will continue with Phase two and the  necessary roadwork and drainage improvements.
  • As weather permits, the Team will continue the installation of the safety/site fence.

Weeks of March 11, 2019 and March 18, 2019

  • Phase two will begin during this 2 week period and the initiation of the necessary roadwork.
  • As weather permits, the Team will begin the installation of the safety/site fence.

Week of March 4, 2019

Sunshine is continuing the work as outlined in the approved phasing plan.

For the week of March 4, the team will continue the installation of erosion control throughout the property, await town review and approval of Phase 1b, “tree removal”  before Phase 2, “road improvements” can start.

The team will be digging test pits to locate and verify existing underground utilities.

In addition; the team will be preparing for the installation of a safety site fence which we anticipate to be erected within the next two weeks around the work site area. As always safety is our #1 priority. This fence will provide necessary safety of the work site to minimize the risk of unauthorized or accidental entry to the area. (This is not a part of Phase #3, which can only be done after the completion of Phase #2 and the sign off by the Town.)

Week of February 25, 2019

Sunshine will continue with tree clean up and chipping. Though the campus may look a bit different without some of our trees, we want to reassure our families and friends: for every tree taken down — at a minimum 2 new ones will be planted for every one tree felled. When all has been completed, we will have over 230 new trees to enhance our site. Our tree plan is beautiful! We will also be doing some allowed layout and prep work in anticipation of receiving the Town approvals to enter Phase 2 of our construction project: our new driveway. 

In addition to this information, this week many of our neighbors received communication from our blasting company-MD Drilling & Blasting.  This communication was part of a routine process that the blasting companies typically undertake when working on a project. This was not a blasting notice, but rather a communication for our neighbors including a “pre-blast survey” for their properties to confirm existing conditions. Blasting is a regulated procedural process that must follow stringent guidelines and include particular project specifications that are reviewed and coordinated with our design and construction team, as well as the authorities having jurisdiction over the event. We have begun the permitting process but are not authorized to begin yet. Blasting is to be conducted during Phase 3 which we anticipate to occur in late April or May of 2019. More specific information and notice to neighbors will be made available as we proceed through the Town’s permitting process. 

Week of February 18, 2019

Site activities this week will continue to focus on tree clearing and preparing the driveway coming up the hill.

Week of February 11, 2019

Site activities this week will focus on tree clearing and preparing the driveway coming up the hill.

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Sunshine Wins Approval for Expansion!

We have some very exciting news!!! Sunshine has just received our final approval to move forward with the expansion of our home! Our goal always is to offer your children the best life that they can have and we have long needed more living space for the children, as well as for expanded therapeutic, recreational and educational activities.

Sunshine began the expansion process four years ago with the goal of accommodating more children and to enhance the care, health, and positive psychological growth of the children who live here. Our plans include a therapeutic gym and expanded therapeutic services, a therapy pool, additional beds, essential specialty medical equipment and circulation areas, improved classroom space for our school, and rooms for visiting families.

Construction is expected to begin in the fall and continue for a period of 18-24 months.

Check back for continued updates!

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