Long Island Homeowners Seek Savings through C.O.D Heating Oil Services
June 18, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) High heating oil prices are turning the mindsets of thousands of consumers while the tides turn on oil dealers who require long term oil contracts and commitments from their customers. More Long Islanders are ordering home heating oil on a “cash on delivery” (C.O.D) basis in an attempt to save money. While most […]
Senate Democrats Form New Task Force To Help Eradicate Domestic Violence in New York Homes
June 18, 2008
(Albany, NY) Senate Democrats are calling for tougher laws on domestic abusers and holistic family support systems for victims in New York as the number of incidents continue to increase in some parts of New York.
Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson (D-Bronx/Mount Vernon) has formed the Senate Minority Task Force on Domestic Violence to look at new ways […]
Last Chance to Preserve Critical Species on Brink of Extinction
June 18, 2008
(Oakdale, N.Y.) In an effort to protect a species that has survived the mass distinction of dinosaurs, the Long Island Horseshoe Crab Network, headed by Dr. John T. Tanacredi, Chairman of the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences at Dowling College, will conduct the sixth year of an Inventory of Horseshoe Crabs (HSC). The HSC […]
Nassau Coliseum Fair Returns Bringing More National Entertainment Than Ever Before
June 17, 2008
Over 100 rides, games and attractions, 25 free crowd-pleasing shows daily including big top circus with thrilling daredevil acts and spectacular animal shows will be at the fair weekends, June 13 to July 6 and Thursday, July 3 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
(Uniondale, Long Island) The Nassau Coliseum Fair returns with something for everyone […]
Dowling College Releases Research Leadership Learning Podcast
June 16, 2008
(Oakdale, N.Y.) The Research Leadership Learning Podcast from Dowling College’s Research Leadership Learning Center is now available at http://leadership.dowling.edu and on iTunes. This podcast explores many fields of knowledge related to leadership in social agencies, bringing listeners conversations with teachers, principals, superintendents and others working in and around the Long Island region, including Dowling faculty […]
New Report Co-Authored by SUNY Albany Researcher: Teen Marijuana Use Down in States With Medical Marijuana Laws
June 16, 2008
New Report Co-Authored by SUNY Albany Researcher: Teen Marijuana Use Down in States With Medical Marijuana Laws
(Albany, N.Y.) A newly updated analysis released today, co-authored by Dr. Mitch Earleywine, associate professor of psychology at the Albany campus of the State University of New York, shows that state medical marijuana laws have not increased teen marijuana […]
Senate Democrats Call on Republican Colleagues To Meet Half Way On Paid Family Leave Bill
June 13, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) With Father’s Day this Sunday, Senate Democrats are calling on the Republican Majority to move legislation to the floor guaranteeing Paid Family Leave to New Yorkers before the end of session.
State Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith is heading the end of session charge with the entire 30-member Democratic Conference, each of whom […]
Going Green Requires National Commitment
June 13, 2008
(Washington, D.C.) No single individual, organization or government entity can clear the path to a pristine environment or American energy independence. But the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is taking advantage of its unique position as the federal government’s purchasing arm to clear some of the obstacles.
Let’s look at an average day through the eyes […]
Central Islip’s Darrell Madison Claims NY State Heavyweight Title
June 12, 2008
Looks to Face Off with Patchogue Medford’s Derrick Rossy!
By: Jason Sardelis
(Central Islip, N.Y.) Central Islip’s, Darrell “King David” Madison 10-0-1, 3Ko’s convincingly beat veteran Zuri Lawrence 23-14-4 0Ko’s to win NY states vacant heavyweight title on May 30th at Monticello Raceway.
Madison a three time Gold Glove winner, 2005 Ringside World Champion and nationally ranked amateur […]
Senate Democratic Conference Backs Statewide Sex Education Initiative
June 12, 2008
(Albany, NY)- With six out of ten high school students having sex before they graduate, Senate Democrats, parents, educators and child health care advocates pushed for bipartisan passage of the Healthy Teens Act to provide a comprehensive sex education curriculum in public schools.
The Healthy Teens Act would set up a local-option grant program through the […]
