New Program Focuses on Going Beyond a Cure to Supporting Research to Prevent Breast Cancer
December 31, 2008
(Jericho, N.Y.) The National Association of Mothers’ Centers announces its support of a unique new program that offers women the opportunity to help unlock the key to preventing breast cancer: the Love/Avon Army of Women. The Love/Avon Army of Women is seeking to recruit one million women nationwide to help researchers learn what causes breast […]
Long Island’s Own Fitness Celebrity John Basedow on The Authority Radio Show
December 28, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) At this time of year, when we look back, then look forward, we tend to make a few resolutions. Usually, at the top of most people’s list is to get in better shape. Does this sound like a lead in to you?
Well… You’re absolutely right!
Coming up on our 12/29 show, we’ll have […]
Ford Honors Woodbury Business Owner for Entrepreneurial Spirit and Creativity
December 27, 2008
(Woodbury, N.Y.) Omar Herrera of Woodbury was one of five lucky small-business owners nationwide who have been recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit and creativity by Ford Motor Company. Each of the five was chosen as “Grand Prize winners” in the company’s “Connect with Connect” contest.
Nearly 1,000 small-business owners around the country entered the contest to […]
Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Hosts First Networking Breakfast of the New Year
December 24, 2008
(Huntington, N.Y.) The Chamber is happy to open the New Year with a premier breakfast event that will benefit all. In addition to our standard pre-event “networking” relationship building, meet and mingle, our panel discussion will add value and entertainment to the morning.
Representatives from Long Island’s most influential media sources will review the top news […]
The New McGirt Goes Old School to Revitalize Fluctuating Career
December 23, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Team McGirt has reevaluated middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. (19-1-1, 9 KOs) and, after considerable soul searching, has collectively decided that the 26-year-old southpaw will return to old-school training and incorporate a more aggressive attack in order to take better advantage of his hand speed, as well as to avoid his frustrating “fight […]
Long Island’s Water Suppliers Band Together to Reduce Energy Consumption
December 22, 2008
Melville, NY – Long Island Water Conference (LIWC) Chairman Joe Pokorny announced the successful completion this week of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to help water suppliers reduce the strain on the electrical grid during peak electric demand periods. Energy Curtailment Specialists Inc. (ECS) of Buffalo, N.Y. was awarded the bid to administer the program […]
Long Island Will Be Rockin’ for Autism with DDI
December 22, 2008
(Smithtown, N.Y.) - The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), a leading service provider for children and adults with autism on Long Island, is partnering with the DDI Parent’s Association for the second annual Rockin’ for Autism concert on Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Mulcahy’s Pub and Music Hall in Wantagh will […]
Increased Demand for Food Assistance on Long Island to Continue Through 2009
December 22, 2008
Local needs mirror national statistics as more low-income and middle-class families struggle with hunger for the first time
(Mineola, N.Y.) More low-income, working- and middle-class families on Long Island are finding themselves accessing food banks and emergency food programs served by Island Harvest, according to Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Long Island’s largest hunger […]
Law Office of Michael L. Pfeifer, P.C. Adds Two Members to Legal Staff
December 19, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) The Garden City-based law office headed by Michael L. Pfeifer has announced that Dorothy E. Gozdziak, Esq. and Ryan C. Smith have joined the staff as Of Council and Assistant, respectively. The Law Office of Michael L. Pfeifer, P.C. concentrates in the areas of elder law, special needs planning and estate planning.
A […]
Holyfield Confident of Success Against Valuev
December 17, 2008
Saturday’s PPV card live from Switzerland
(Long Island, N.Y.) Evander Holyfield is convinced that neither size nor age will matter in Saturday´s showdown with WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev. The 46-year-old challenger is determined to become the oldest heavyweight champion in the history of boxing when he takes on “The Russian Giant” in front of a […]
