Barnes & Noble Opens New Advanced Technology Bookstore on Long Island
September 16, 2008
NEW BOOKSTORE DEBUTS ON SEPTEMBER 17
(NEW YORK, N.Y.) Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, will open a new bookstore in Huntington Square on September 17 at 4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, New York. Barnes & Noble looks forward to returning to the area and serving its loyal customers who visited […]
“Keeping Up” with Darren Paltrowitz
September 16, 2008
by Darren Paltrowitz
(Long Island, N.Y.) Welcome to the second edition of what’s become a bi-weekly column. While the weather has begun to get a little colder, entertainment and online media have not cooled off. But should I be missing anything worthwhile and deserving of column space, please feel free to reach out to me with […]
Marijuana Arrests Set All-Time Record
September 15, 2008
Arrests for Marijuana Possession Exceed All Violent Crimes Combined
(Washington, D.C.) Continuing the recent trend, marijuana arrests set another all-time record in 2007, totaling 872,720. Arrests for marijuana possession totaled 775,138, greatly exceeding arrests for all violent crimes combined, which totaled 597,447.
The number greatly exceeds the 829,627 marijuana arrests in 2006, which itself was an all-time […]
Push Play Fall Tour Announced, Starting with MGM Grand Date with Miley Cyrus
September 15, 2008
(Melville, N.Y.) If you haven’t become a phanatic yet, now is the perfect time to join the bandwagon and get on the bus; Push Play is coming to a city near you this fall! After announcing their signing with manager Jason Morey, it’s only natural that the boys are kicking off their fall showdates with […]
Changing Wolak Rebounding in “Havoc At The Hilton” Headliner
September 15, 2008
(New York, N.Y.) A more ring savvy, experienced Polish power puncher Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (21-1, 14 KOs) returns to the ring Friday night, September 26 headlining “Havoc At The Hilton” at the Huntington Hilton Hotel.
“Havoc At The Hilton,” promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, features some of New York’s finest, most entertaining pro boxers.
The […]
New Research Study Seeks Improved Quality of Life for People in the Future with Schizophrenia
September 15, 2008
Miranda Chakos, MD of SUNY Downstate Medical Center leads research for local patients
(West Babylon, N.Y.) Imagine going through the day without the ability to concentrate and focus on the things you enjoy and important tasks that you need to complete. Think what it would be like, struggling to remember what you just talked about or […]
This Weekend On Long Island
September 15, 2008
(Melville, 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 in Melville September […]
Powerful Links Speed Citizen Access to Government Info
September 15, 2008
(Washington, D.C.) There was a time when getting official information from the federal government felt a little like old-time prospecting. It took lots of time, sifting and patience just for the possibility of uncovering a few gold nuggets.
These days, the best link between government and citizen is www.USA.gov. That’s not the creators and managers of […]
Kick the Bottled Water Habit: Drink “Long Island’s Buried Treasure” Right From Your Tap
September 12, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Last year Americans consumed 50,000,000,000, that’s fifty billion, single-use bottles of water. Of these plastic bottles, 85% went into the trash, and were not recycled. Not only do single-use bottles have a devastating impact on our environment in their manufacture and disposal, but they also impact our wallets. For the $1.46 price […]
Elected Officials From Both Sides Come Together For Our Wounded Soldiers
September 12, 2008
(New York, NY) There will be a 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Project Cocktail Party/Fundraiser on Saturday September 13, 2008 at the Zere Residence which is located at 4 Salt Box Court Smithtown, NY from 6-10PM.
Wounded soldiers from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq will be honored by representatives of the Long Island business community, families […]
