Bronx Senator Honored As Queen Mother To Ghanaians
August 31, 2008
(New York, N.Y.)–Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St.Albans) joined local Ghanaians to recognize State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson (D-Bronx/Westchester) as they bestowed the honor of Queen Mother to Ghanaians.
Senator Hassell-Thompson received the honor at the 25th Jubilee Celebration dinner gala of the Asanteman.
“I congratulate Senator Hassell-Thompson on being recognized tonight,” said Senator Smith. “She has been a voice for her community and has worked tirelessly promote diversity and economic development throughout New York State.”
Mpunthuhemaa, otherwise known as Queen Mother for Development by the Akwamu Traditional Council in the Eastern Region of Ghana, is one of the highest honors given by the Akwamu Council. It allows the honoree to work in tandem with officials throughout Ghana to bring development to the people of Akwamu, particularly with education for children.
“The 25th Jubilee Celebration of the Asanteman in recognition of Hassell-Thompson’s efforts to spread the rich cultural heritage and valuable tradition of Ghana should be commended,” said Senator Smith. “She is making a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters in the Ghanaian community.”
Last year, Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson had the distinct pleasure of visiting Ghana. Senator Hassell-Thompson said: “I was immediately embraced by the people of Ghana and immersed into the culture, making me feel right at home.”
Senator Hassell-Thompson concluded by thanking her colleagues and the Asanteman for recognizing her at tonight’s event.
“It is indeed a special honor and I look forward to working with my brothers and sisters to spread the word and goodwill of the greater Ghanaian community. This is not only an honor for me but all New Yorkers.”
McCain’s VP Pick Acknowledged Marijuana Use Reformers Urge McCain to Respect States’ Rights
August 29, 2008
(Washington, D.C.) Noting that his just-announced vice presidential pick, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, has acknowledged having smoked marijuana, reform advocates today urged Sen. John McCain to respect states’ rights to set their own marijuana policies if he is elected president.
On Aug. 6, 2006, the Anchorage Daily News reported, “Palin said she has smoked marijuana — remember, it was legal under state law, she said, even if illegal under U.S. law — but says she didn’t like it and doesn’t smoke it now.
“‘I can’t claim a Bill Clinton and say that I never inhaled.’” The paper quoted Palin as saying she opposed legalization of marijuana because of the “message” that would be sent to her children.
”Governor Palin is one of many millions of Americans who have used marijuana and gone on to live productive, wildly successful lives,” said Rob Kampia, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project in Washington, D.C. “That she used marijuana is no big deal, but what is a big deal is that she thinks that the 100 million Americans who have used marijuana, including herself, belong in jail. That wouldn’t be good for her kids.
“Perhaps most importantly, Alaska is one of 12 states that allow the medical use of marijuana, and one in five Americans currently live in those states. The heavy hand of the federal government has trampled state authority and tried to interfere with the implementation of these state-level medical marijuana laws. The GOP ticket should embrace the time-honored Republican principle of local control by promising to end the federal government’s war on sensible medical marijuana laws in both red and blue states.”
Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington have medical marijuana laws. New Mexico’s is the latest, passed by the Legislature last year. Montana’s medical marijuana law appeared on the November 2004 ballot, receiving 62 percent of the vote, exceeding George W. Bush’s total of 59 percent.
With more than 25,000 members and 100,000 e-mail subscribers nationwide, the Marijuana Policy Project is the largest marijuana policy reform organization in the United States. MPP believes that the best way to minimize the harm associated with marijuana is to regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. For more information, please visit http://MarijuanaPolicy.org.
Momma Dukes Ride For Cure November 2nd 2008 Benefitting the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Research Fund
August 29, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) The Momma Duke’s Ride For A Cure will host their second annual benefit to raise funds for The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. The event will be held at the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale, NY on Sunday November 2nd, 2008. 700 guests are expected to attend this exciting event. Getting involved in this event will be great exposure for local companies. Carol herself will be in attendance.
Local companies are invited to consider donating products to be used for a raffle and/or auctioned item at this year’s event. Companies may also consider being a sponsor of this event. Sponsorship donations can be made in any amounts and can be used toward any purchases needed to make this event a success. There is also an opportunity for donations of individual items to be included in the event gift bags. All of our donors receive recognition in the Journal; companies will be included in a special corporate donor listing as well as any print advertising for the event. All donations to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc. are 100% tax deductible.
Money raised through the Momma Duke’s Ride For A Cure is dedicated to Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc.’s mission to support both new and established research investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. All money raised stays here, funding outstanding research and researchers in our own community. To date, the Fund has awarded more than 67 research grants totaling in excess of $3.5 million right here on Long Island.
All gifts can be mailed to:
Momma Dukes Ride For A Cure
C/O Margaret Nicosia
MTM Management
2 Clio Road
Rocky Point, NY 11778
For further information on the mission of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc., please contact Anne M. Line by phone at 631-444-4302 or by email at anne (at) findacure.org. For further information on the Momma Dukes Ride For A Cure please contact Margaret Nicosia by phone at 631-255-9652/ 631-821-5359 or by email at admin (at) men2163.com.
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Margaret Nicosia
MTM Management
Events Coordinator
Momma Dukes Ride For A Cure
Anne M. Line
Office Manager
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc.
Unbeaten ranked Braimah Kamoko added to “KnockOut Poverty” All-African Pro Boxing Show
August 28, 2008
Albert-Duran Headlines Tuesday night, Sept. 23 at Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City
(New York, N.Y.) Unbeaten African light heavyweight sensation Braimah Kamoka, aka Bukom Banku, has been added to the September 23rd KnockOut Poverty” pro boxing card, presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Kamoka, rated No. 6 by the WBC, will be fighting for the first time as a pro outside of his native Ghana. He is the reigning African Boxing Union champion who will take on Sudan fighter Abdullah Ramadam (15-8, 9), former IBF Interim light heavyweight title challenger, in the 10-round co-feature bout.
Two-time Nigerian Olympian and former IBA Continental light middleweight title-holder Eromosele “Bad Boy” Albert (21-2, 10 KOs), now fighting out of Miami, faces Ghana-native Ossie Duran (23-6-1, 9 KOs), former Commonwealth light middleweight and welterweight champion, in the 12-round main event for the vacant IBF Continental African light middleweight title.
“KnockOut Poverty” is a landmark event to help fight poverty in Africa. Grammy Award-winning, UN Goodwill Ambassador Youssou N’Dour and friends are among the many stars scheduled for the historic evening of entertainment, music and boxing. N’Dour and other musical legends are scheduled to perform between fights with proceeds from the event going to the All For Africa charitable organization.
Two-time world title challenger, light heavyweight Jaffa “The African Assassin” Ballagou (45-6, 39 KOs), from Togo, battles multiple World Muay Thai champion Manu Ntoh (17-14-1, 10 KOs), from Cameroon, in an eight-round bout. Another bout is being made to fill-out the card.
For ticket and sponsorship information call 212.351.0111 or go online to www.allforafrica.org.
All For Africa
All For Africa (“A4A”) is a non-profit organization that serves as a platform for individuals, corporations and other organizations to actively get involved in, design and coordinate economically sustainable projects in Africa. All for Africa believes that the quickest route to realizing Africa’s true potential is through the effective collaboration between the “for profit” and the non-profit stakeholders in Africa’s future
New York State Democratic Leader Addresses Delegation at 43rd National Convention in Denver
August 28, 2008
(DENVER, C.O.) On the final day of the historic Democratic Convention in Denver, Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St. Albans) had the honor of addressing the 361- member New York delegation.
In anticipation of Senator Barack Obama’s acceptance of the Democratic Party nomination, Smith discussed the upcoming sixty-nine days of the campaign and the change Senator Obama will bring to get America back on track.
“Last night we witnessed history with the nomination of Senator Barack Obama. It is fitting, that today on the 45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, the Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama, will cement his nomination as the first ever African American candidate for President with a speech to an audience of more than 78,000, ” said Senator Smith. “Sadly, Dr. King was unable to witness the full impact of his words but his message of hope and equal opportunity lives on.”
New York Democrats, the nation’s second largest delegation, has rallied behind Senators Obama and Biden and emerged a unified and energized party committed to delivering the changes America needs.
Throughout the week Senator Smith has met with various organizations and elected officials to ensure that the needs of New York State are a part of the national platform. Key issue areas include the economy, alternative energy and lower costs, health care reform and quality education.
“This morning we gathered as a state delegation for the last time of this convention, ready to move forward on a path of change. The next 69 days will shape the future of our state and our nation. Standing behind the team of Obama and Biden, we will put a Democrat in the White House and get America working again,” said Senator Smith.
“The needs of New York mirror the needs of the nation, and the task at hand leading up to this November is identical: a concerted effort to produce the results that Republicans have been quick to promise but slow to deliver, especially in New York,” said Senator Smith.
“From Brooklyn to Buffalo, we must rebuild our economy, putting it back to work for working class families. Once we retake the Senate Majority, Democrats will finally pass the Paid Family Leave bill, and protect thousands of workers who struggle to balance support for a family and the demands of work,” said Senator Smith.
New York’s Democratic platform also includes: measures to prohibit outsourcing by companies that receive state tax breaks but drive away jobs; and enact real property tax relief through fiscal innovation and responsibility, without affecting the ability of children to receive a quality education, concluded Senator Smith.
Local Realtors Ruth Ann and Bob Hyne To Speak At Upcoming Real Estate Show
August 27, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Come to the largest resort and retirement real estate show in the country sponsored by Ideal Living Magazine. Compare retirement, investment and vacation properties. Meet the experts, attend seminars, take advantage of special offers/getaway packages, all in one convenient location - The Live South Show at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington Melville September 19-21, 2008.
The Fall 2008 Live South Real Estate Show will offer participants the best in affordable luxury, resort, second home and retirement communities from the Southeast including NC, SC, GA, TN, FL, VA and WV all in one location.
Whether you’re in search of a beach cottage, mountain getaway, lakefront lot, real estate investment, new townhouse or condo on a golf course, chances are you will find it at the Live South Real Estate Show; the most comprehensive variety of over 60 award-winning coastal, mountain, lake, golf and inland properties on display to suit any destination offering custom homes, condos, fractional ownership, maintenance free housing, townhomes and more!
Seminars will include: Working in Retirement, presented by RetirementJobs.com, Maximizing Your Home Equity presented by local experts Ruth Ann and Bob Hyne of Douglas Elliman Prudential Real Estate, and Choose The Right Place, a how-to guide for choosing your next destination presented by Ideal Living Magazine.
For more information, or to register to attend, log onto www.livesouthshows.com, or call 800.736.0321 to receive complimentary admission.
About Ideal Living Magazine
Ideal Living Magazine (formerly Living Southern Style) is the leading provider of information for people seeking second home, resort and retirement communities in the southeastern United States through publications, real estate shows, and websites. Under our parent company, RPI Media, Inc, Ideal Living connects planned communities with prospective buyers and provides comprehensive resources for finding and comparing; golf, gated, waterfront, mountain, retirement, condominium and multi-family communities, through such vehicles as: press releases, direct mail, e-mail correspondence and monthly newsletters.
Pawel Wolak Returns to Headline “Havoc At The Hilton”
August 27, 2008
Sept. 26 at Huntington Hilton Hotel
(New York, N.Y.) Promoter Bob Duffy today announced that his Ring Promotions will present “Havoc At The Hilton,” featuring Polish power puncher Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (21-1, 14 KOs), Friday night, September 26 at the Huntington Hilton Hotel.
Wolak, originally from Poland and now living and training in Brooklyn, is coming off his first pro loss August 21 to Ishe Smith (20-3, 9 KOs), star of The Contender Season 1, by a close 10-round decision. The 26-year-old Wolak is the reigning WBC Interim USNBC and Polish International light middleweight champion. He faces Chad Greenleaf (10-10-1, 4 KOs) in the eight-round main event on Sept. 26.
“Pawel is a real fighter who wanted to get right back into the ring after his first loss,” Duffy said. “He’s one of the most explosive punchers around and has a very enthusiastic fan base. Everybody gets their money’s worth at a Pawel Wolak fight. We also have some of the most popular, entertaining fighters from the Long Island area on this card.”
Also fighting on the card are Long Island welterweight Mike Ruiz (8-2, 5 KOs), New York State heavyweight champion Darrel Madison (10-1, 3 KOs), out of Central Islip and riding a nine-fight win streak, Merrick heavyweight Costa Philippou (3-0, 1 KO), Garden City welterweight Kevin “Irish Storm” Collins (8-8-2, 2 KOs), veteran Harlem light heavyweight George “Blaze” Walton (18-3, 12 KOs), and Brooklyn light heavyweight Will Rosinsky (1-0, 1 KO), three-time U.S. National Golden Gloves champion.
Tickets are priced at $100.00 (Golden Ringside), $75.00 (Ringside) and $40.00 (General Admission). VIP tables of 10 are $1500. To purchase tickets go to www.ringpromotions.com or call 516.313.2304. Doors open at 6:30 PM, first bout at 7:30 PM
Dr. Keri Chiappino Offers New Customized Yoga Program to Achieve Mind-Body Wellness
August 27, 2008
Iyengar-based Yoga Program Complements Non-Med Healing Philosophy of Chiropractic Neurology
(Smithtown, NY) – Smithtown Chiropractic Neurologist Dr. Keri Chiappino announced today she has completed the 200 hour Iyengar-based yoga certification program and has incorporated yoga training into her private practice. As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Dr. Chiappino will offer both private and group workshops to those seeking to better manage their medical conditions without resorting to prescription medication. Special instructional sessions are also available to yoga practitioners wishing to utilize therapeutic yoga for their clients.
The therapeutic workshops are based on the Iyengar yoga philosophy that uses supportive props to achieve structural alignment of the body through various postures called “asanas.” These asanas are customized by Dr. Chiappino to target specific body segment issues. For example, for neck or neurological conditions, a “prescription” for a specific asana will be advised. Additional postures will be recommended for patients with shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand issues as well as those for lower extremity conditions such as hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain.
A yoga enthusiast, Dr. Chiappino has been personally practicing for 11 years. The decision to incorporate yoga training complements the holistic wellness vision and therapies utilized in her private practice. “Yoga achieves balance of the body, spirit, and mind which helps manage everyday stress, both physical and mental. Similarly, Chiropractic Neurology helps to balance the brain and body by assessing the aspects of the brain that are hypo or hyper functioning and applying various modalities to achieve a balance. I find the flexibility and training associated with yoga to be a perfect fit with the therapies used for my patients, specifically those suffering from chronic pain, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, migraines, vertigo or failing balance due to aging. By modifying various postures for my patients’ specific issues, I create a customized mind-body exercise program that helps achieve maximum health benefit. The focus here, as in Chiropractic Neurology, is on individualized attention to create balance in the body.”
Yoga workshops will begin this fall. For more information or to register for an upcoming workshop, contact Dr. Chiappino at New Life Chiropractic 631 265 1223 or visit www.newlifechiropractic.com.
About Dr. Keri Chiappino and New Life Chiropractic
Dr. Keri Chiappino offers a unique, expanded approach to alternative health care. Her private family practice, New Life Chiropractic, is dedicated to chronic conditions that severely disable people, including patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, vertigo, migraines, asthma, depression, anxiety disorders and other neurological disorders. A Defeat Autism Now!® Practitioner, Dr. Chiappino specializes in restoring brain balance in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Asperger’s, ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia, and learning disabilities. Utilizing non-invasive therapies that comprise her unique “Maximum Achievement ProgramSM,” Dr. Chiappino has been successful in improving brain functionality in children with ASD, enabling them to perform at full potential.
Dr. Chiappino has distinguished herself as one of 600 doctors worldwide achieving Diplomatic status on the American Chiropractic Neurological Board (ACNB), with over 1000 hours in Chiropractic Neurological coursework. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), offering Iyengar yoga workshops to help better manage stress and pain as well as provide better postural alignment and increased strength for total mind-body wellness.
To make an appointment for a consultation or for more information on Dr. Chiappino’s brain and body wellness programs, contact the Smithtown, Long Island office at 631 265 1223 or the Manhattan office at 212 721 1188; or visit www.newlifechiropractic.com
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New York State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A Smith, Democrats Poised To Take Back White House
August 25, 2008
(DENVER, CO)— A united party is the message Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D – St. Albans) plans to bring home from the Democratic National Convention in Denver that kicked-off today.
Senator Smith, a Pledged Leader, is among 361 delegates representing New York, the nation’s second largest delegation. The delegates arrived in the Mile-High City over the past weekend to stand united behind presumptive presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois and his running mate, Senator Joe Biden of Delaware.
“The Democrats are unified. We want to show the country that once we leave Denver, we’re going to come back with enthusiasm and focus on retaking the White House and regaining the jobs, homes and economic prosperity that was lost under eight years of Republican rule. In Senator Barack Obama, Democrats have a nominee who can unite the party and rebuild the economy in New York and across the nation,” said Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith.
Leading up to the mid-week vote on the Democratic presidential nominee, Senator Smith will meet with various organizations and elected officials to ensure that the needs of New York state are a part of the national platform. Key issue areas include the economy, alternative energy and health care, among others.
New York State Democrats, mirroring the key concerns that Democrats nationally want to see in the platform, seek to alleviate the burden on the middle class and make sure they have every option to achieve the American Dream. The recent naming of Senator Biden as Senator Obama’s running mate is key to that platform.
”To protect jobs, create new ones and bring our economy back to working for New Yorkers, we need a change; and that change is Senator Barack Obama. My fellow state senators and I look forward to working with him to ensure that there will be a Democrat in the White House and a change in our economy,” said Senator Smith.
Other New York Democratic Senators attending the National Convention include: Eric Adams (Brooklyn), Martin Malave Dilan (Brooklyn), Tom Duane (Manhattan), Ruth Hassell-Thompson Bronx/Mount Vernon), Craig Johnson (Port Washington), Liz Krueger (Manhattan), Kevin Parker (Brooklyn), Bill Perkins (Harlem), John Sampson (Brooklyn), Diane Savino (Staten Island/Brooklyn), Jose Serrano (Manhattan/Bronx), Toby Ann Stavisky (Queens), Andrea Stewart-Cousins (Yonkers), Antoine Thompson (Buffalo/Niagara Falls) and David Valesky (Oneida).
Photo (left to right) Sen. Malcolm A. Smith, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Sen. Smith’s wife, Michele Lisby-Smith, together at the Democratic National Convention kick off breakfast in Denver.
Long Island Website LongIslandExchange.com Releases 2008 Media Kit
August 25, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Long Island Exchange (http://www.longislandexchange.com), one of the webs largest Long Island and locally based websites, is proud to announce it has released its 2008 media kit. The report details some of the best statistical user data ever released to the public by the company.
According to many reports which have been released over the last few years, Local search, i.e., searching for local businesses and destinations is an important trend for small businesses to get educated about. Most small businesses do the majority of their business locally, within a 60-mile radius. Long Island being only 118 miles wide plays a very unique role when evaluating this type of research. Small business owners on Long Island trying to do their own online marketing, especially those who do it in-house, need to be aware of the evolutions in this area.
The hypothesis is simple. If you do most of your business locally, and you do not want to throw money down the drain, you should make sure you educate yourself about local search marketing and get good at it. For instance, if you do most of your business near Long Island New York, you do not want to spend your budget, be-it large or small, on attracting visitors to your website or business from elsewhere. Small businesses need to target their online advertising dollars to attract traffic from the specific areas they can serve. LongIslandExchange.com helps effectively conquer this problem for many local businesses as its visitors are rarely from elsewhere (see report link below).
“LongIslandExchange.com is one of the busiest and most visited web sites in the Long Island area. We designed this media kit to help local businesses understand where our website traffic is coming from, as well our users’ activity while they are using the website. The report details exactly which regions these visitors are coming from and how long on average they are viewing our web pages. Although we’re releasing information on user activity, the report in no way identifies any user specifically or breaches our privacy agreements or should otherwise raise cause for concern from our visitors. This report is basic user and traffic data for the purpose of validating and understanding the website. If you have a business on Long Island, you’re invited to review the media kit and visit our web site to have your business listed with Long Island Exchange” said owner and Chief Executive Officer John Colascione.
About LongIslandExchange.com
Long Island Exchange Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2002 to provide Long Islanders with a wealth of information, news, local business data, and online resources for planning activities in the area. Long Island Exchange serves well over one 1.2 million readers per year who generate an average of 403,905 page views per month. Click here to view the new 2008 media kit, or to find out more watch/listen to the Long Island Exchange commercial
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Michael Keegan
Long Island Exchange Inc.
5 Ketridge Street
West Babylon, New York 11704
Phone: 631-587-7050
www.longislandexchange.com
