Organ Transplant Waiting List Reaches High in U.S.
April 11, 2008
(Belleville, Ill) Donate Life America and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) are using the month of April to educate Americans about the number of lives that could be saved and improved through organ, eye and tissue transplants. Organizations, including Allsup, which represents people nationwide for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, are helping raise […]
Rising Gas Costs, Sluggish Economy, and Greenhouse Gases Prompt Families to Utilize Carpooling Website
April 11, 2008
(Rocky Hill, C.T.) Earth Day 2008 is April 22. And now, with the ever rising cost of gasoline, a sluggish economy, and the dangerous greenhouse gases and pollutants that vehicles produce, the need to implement economic and eco-friendly alternatives like carpooling has become a vital necessity. A prime example of how carpooling and going green go […]
Long Island Band on MTV’s ‘The Hills’ Benefit Concert at Farmingdale High School
April 11, 2008
(Farmingdale, N.Y.) Paging Grace, Farmingdale’s hometown heroes, will be celebrating placing songs on this season of MTV’s “The Hills” and helping local college bound students with a benefit concert on Friday May 9th at 7pm at Farmingdale High School in Farmingdale NY.
The release of “All You’re Made Of”, their first EP, has made them one […]
Historic Gathering of Mothers Organizations Hosted by National Association of Mothers’ Centers
April 10, 2008
(Jericho, N.Y.) The National Association of Mothers’ Centers (NAMC) brought together over 150 mothers including a few fathers for a historic conference that included a gathering of 18 mothers support and advocacy organizations and representatives from 24 Mothers’ Centers. Attendees came from 16 states and Canada to participate in informative workshops, roundtable discussions focused on […]
Long Island PR Agency Donates Numerous Sports-Oriented Packages To Cause
April 10, 2008
(Woodbury, N.Y.) Woodbury, LI, NY-based Silverman Media & Marketing Group (SMMG), a full-service public relations agency specializing in sports, entertainment, non-profit and hospitality accounts, has become a Premiere Sponsor of Huntington Hospital’s Inaugural “Spring Into Action Online Auction” through the establishment of a mutually-beneficial strategic alliance.
The online auction, which will feature valuable and unique gift […]
Statement From Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith On Passage Of The 2008-09 Fiscal Year Budget
April 10, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) A final budget vote was made for the 2008-09 Fiscal Year Budget from the floor of the Senate Chamber on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. The below is a statement released from the New York State Senate Democratic Conference.
“This budget is a victory for all New Yorkers that includes a record school aid […]
Allstate Grant Enables VIBS Program
April 9, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) The Allstate Foundation recently provided VIBS Family Violence & Rape Crisis Center with a $5,000 grant for its “Every Penny Matters” financial education program. Recognizing that survivors of domestic abuse often lack the economic skills and resources to sustain themselves and prepare for futures of economic independence, the Allstate funding will further […]
State Senate Democratic Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform to Host Public Forum on Preventing Wrongful Convictions
April 9, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) On Friday, April 11th, the New York State Senate Democratic Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform will host a public forum at Stony Brook University on proposals to mandate electronic recording of custodial police interrogations. This event will be the first of three forums across the state to address proposed reforms to […]
Historic Cheyenne Diner for Sale at $7,900
April 9, 2008
(New York, N.Y.) Citywide Patrons, preservationists, & community groups are disheartened that the architecturally & culturally significant Cheyenne Diner (411 9th Ave at 33rd St) has officially closed its doors on Sun, Apr 6th. A 9-story condo is slated to rise on premise, marking the end of the diner’s 68-year run, but a movement is […]
Dowling College Elects Myrka A. Gonzalez to the Board of Trustees
April 9, 2008
(Oakdale, N.Y.) Myrka A. Gonzalez, a resident of Patchogue and Chief Financial Officer of Nualliance, LLC, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Dowling College.
Comprised of business and community leaders across the region, the Dowling College Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring that the institution fulfills its mission of providing all students […]
