“Fitness Made Simple” Star John Basedow To Speak at Long Island Sports Expo
July 22, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) John Basedow, a nationally recognized bodybuilder, fitness celebrity and infomercial star who grew up and lives on Long Island, will be among the speakers during the first annual Long Island Sports Expo that is set for Saturday-Sunday, September 6-7, 2008, at the Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex in Brentwood.
“With […]
High Crude Oil Prices Fall for First Time in Recent Months
July 17, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) On July 16th, for the first time in recent months the price of a barrel of crude oil went down more than $10 which gives some hope that the price may drop further as either demand continues dropping, or if by some chance, supply increases.
The effects of high crude oil prices are […]
Future Tech CEO Bob Venero Named to LISTnet Board of Directors
July 16, 2008
New Leadership Role will Help Develop LISTnet as a Major Force in the Software and Technology Field
(Holbrook, N.Y.) Bob Venero, president and CEO of Future Tech Enterprise Inc., has been named to the board of directors of LISTnet, the Long Island Software and Technology Network.
The objective of LISTnet is to promote Long Island as one […]
Sliding Economy Continues to Push Long Islanders to Nevada, Elsewhere
July 16, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Do the rising costs of living on Long Island have young people thinking about moving to another part of the country? You bet they do. The economy is showing 2008 to be one of the toughest years Long Island has seen in a very long time, local economists say, and the outlook […]
Senator Sampson Pleads to Save Sick Girl
July 15, 2008
Brooklyn mother appeals for medical community to help her 10-year-old girl
(Brooklyn, N.Y.) – Senator John Sampson and Dianne Brown, the mother of 10-year-old Jewel Sulker, is pleading with doctors to step forward to save the young girl’s life.
“The beautiful, diminutive girl weighs 36 pounds and is as many inches tall,” said Senator John Sampson (D-Brooklyn), […]
Naturalist Dennis Puleston Remembered At Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Benefit
July 15, 2008
EDF Counsel Jim Tripp Also Honored on August 9
(Bellport, N.Y.) This year the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society’s Annual Summer Benefit – scheduled for Saturday, August 9 – will recognize the contributions of two men who have strengthened our understanding of the natural world and the importance of its preservation. World-renowned naturalist Dennis Puleston will be remembered […]
GSA Plays Key Logistical Role in Presidential Transition
July 15, 2008
(Washington, D.C.) The great soprano Maria Callas once said an opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down.
So it is with the preparations for a presidential transition.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), generally known as the federal government’s landlord and purchasing arm, also plays a critical role […]
GreenSpeaks “Healthy Food Issues and Answers” Forum to be Held July 28th
July 14, 2008
A panel of experts explores the many aspects of food including nutrition, pesticides, sources of our food supply, ingredients and how these affect your family’s health and the environment.
(Southampton, NY) - “Healthy Food Issues and Answers”, the impact of food on health and the environment is the topic of discussion for the next LI Green […]
Senate Democrats Urge Public Service Commission to Support $4.5 Billion Energy Acquisition of Energy East
July 12, 2008
(New York, NY) State Senate Democratic members Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn) and Bill Perkins (D-Manhattan) raised concerns that the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) recent stall of the planned acquisition of Energy East could prevent a lucrative investment opportunity for the state.
The Senators, both ranking members on two of the Senates energy oversight committees, noted that if […]
Back from Working with “The Russian Giant” Madison Anxious to Defend Title, Valuev to Face Ruiz
July 12, 2008
By: Jason Sardelis
(Long Island, N.Y.) New York State Heavyweight champion Darrel Madison 10-0-1, 3Ko’s has returned from Germany where he was working as a sparring partner for 7’0, 320lbs Nikolay “The Russian” Valuev. After convincingly beating veteran Zuri Lawrence 23-14-4 0Ko’s to win NY states vacant heavyweight title in May Madison was brought in by […]
