Federal Sector Ripe with Opportunity
August 15, 2008
(Washington, D.C.) As Labor Day draws near, legions of new students will enter college, begin studies, and draw up outlines for their future careers. Meanwhile, those who started four years earlier will begin job interviews. And those who started decades ago will begin planning of a different sort – for their retirement.
Recent graduates and those […]
Senator Parker Pleads for Public Housing Dollars
August 15, 2008
(Brooklyn, NY)—As the people of New York City continue to bear financial hardships, Senator Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn) addressed the New York City Housing Authority at a Wednesday, August 13, public hearing to help residents remain in their homes.
Facing an estimated operating budget deficit of $195 million this year, NYCHA has implemented a number of cost […]
USDAN Center Gala Concert Honors Joseph and Clara Sugar, Distinguished Music Educators, on Wednesday August 6
August 14, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, whose alumni include Mariah Carey, Natalie Portman, Jane Monheit, Lisa Gay Hamilton and members of the New York Philharmonic and the New York City Ballet, will present its annual Gala Concert on Wednesday August 6 at 7 PM at the Center’s 200-acre woodland campus. […]
WeekendDating.com Hosts 80’s Music Single Mingle Charity Event in Huntington
August 14, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) WeekendDating.com, the singles organization that has produced twenty nine (29) engaged couples and nineteen (19) marriages, has announced that they will be hosting a 80’s music single mingle event at the Rare Olive Lounge in Huntington and will donate 100% of the event profits two different charities- the Long Island 9-11 Memorial […]
Soccer Moms Get Back Into Shape As Kids Go Back to School
August 14, 2008
Summer Vacation Ends Giving Women Time to get their Bodies Back
(Long Island, N.Y.) 5:30am Adventure Boot Camp in Oceanside is a wake up call after a long lazy summer. Busy women’s weight loss routines are getting a JUMP START with this 4 week outdoor fitness program.
Laura Miranda, Owner/local fitness expert/Physical Therapist says that “Many women […]
Long Island Sports Expo to Feature Basketball Fundamentals Demonstration
August 14, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) West Babylon’s Brian Huber, founder and head basketball trainer of Fundamental Sports Training, Inc., will demonstrate basketball fundamentals and offer free mini-lessons during the first annual Long Island Sports Expo. The Expo, for which admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, takes place Saturday-Sunday, September 6-7, 2008, at the Suffolk […]
Albert vs. Duran Title Fight Headlines “KnockOut Poverty” All-African Pro Boxing Show
August 12, 2008
Tuesday night, Sept. 23 at Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City
(New York, N.Y.) The IBF African light middleweight title will be on the line September 23 when veterans Eromosele “Bad Boy” Albert and Ossie Duran square-off in the 12-round main event for the vacant IBF Continental African light middleweight title, headlining “KnockOut Poverty,” presented by Bob […]
Governor Signs Measure Spearheaded by Senator Smith Strengthening Child Sex Abuse Crimes
August 8, 2008
New law imposes prison time for use of alcohol or drugs during child sex acts
(ALBANY, N.Y.) – A bill (S. 1862/A. 3530), sponsored by state Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St. Albans) and Assemblywoman Vivian Cook (D-Queens), has been signed into law by Governor David Paterson.
The measure creates a new section of law against […]
Queens New York Pier to be Purchased
August 8, 2008
Governor signs measure allowing Beach 84th Street Pier to be sold to longtime residents
(Albany, N.Y.) – Governor David Paterson signed into law today a measure (S. 8289-A/ A. 11222-A) sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St. Albans) and Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer (D-Far Rockaway) allowing the City of New York to sell the Beach […]
Yoko Ono and Southampton Inn Present Come Together: A Look Into John Lennon’s Life Through His Artwork
August 8, 2008
– August 22 - 24 Exhibit Marks East End Debut of Lennon’s Fine Art; Proceeds Will Benefit Human Resources of the Hamptons
(Southampton, N.Y.) SOUTHAMPTON INN, the largest year-round hotel and banquet/conference facility in Southampton, located in the heart of town at 91 Hill Street, is as famous for distinctive cultural events as it is for […]
