Young Professionals Chamber of Commerce Students Present to the President of the New York Islanders
January 23, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) The Young Professionals Chamber of Commerce Sixth Annual Business Leadership Competition in December was a huge success and especially gratifying for the top five teams who had competed in the Sports Marketing category. Teams from Commack, Deer Park, Northport and St. Dominic High School were invited to share their presentations with the […]
LIPA Announces New Backyard Wind Power Program
January 21, 2009
(Uniondale, N.Y.) With traditional global energy resources decreasing and with fossil fuels contributing to the nation’s climate change concerns, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is continuing its commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy and has announced the creation of a Backyard Wind initiative for customers in 2009.
The new program will provide rebates to […]
Old Man Winter Doesn’t Stop Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce’s Third Annual Media Breakfast
January 21, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) A blizzard and subfreezing temperatures could not stop the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce as they hosted the 3rd Annual Media Networking Breakfast at the Melville Marriott. Among those attending were a number of Long Island’s distinguished media professionals, who reviewed top news events of 2008, and predicted important stories to come […]
Long Island Educators Critical of Governor Paterson’s Plan to Hike Tuition in Mid Year for Community Colleges
January 21, 2009
(Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.) The battle over New York State’s 2009-2010 Budget continues for Long Island educators, as Governor David Paterson has recommended that the Legislature slash current state aid to New York State’s community colleges by $15 million. This will mean that students attending Nassau Community College and Suffolk Community College may receive an […]
Get A Second Chance At The Perfect Holiday Gift With The “Get to Know Optimum WIFI” Promotion
January 21, 2009
120 iPod® touch Devices Will Be Given Away As Part of New Optimum WiFi Sweepstakes
(Bethpage, N.Y.) Optimum WiFi is giving area residents a second chance at one of the holiday season’s “must have” gifts, Apple’s® iPod touch. Twenty iPod touch WiFi-enabled personal music players will be given away each week in the “Get to Know […]
Brook Seminars Presents Active Isolated Stretching Seminar To Sports Chiropractors of The New York Finger Lakes Region
January 21, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) Brook Seminars, continuing education for health and fitness professionals, today announced that Marjorie Brook will be presenting Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to sports chiropractors, student interns and coaches from throughout the New York Finger Lakes region.
Scheduled for January 24, 2009, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Seneca Falls Country Club, […]
Economic Crisis Threatens Nonprofits
January 21, 2009
The Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Funding Community Gather to Support Those in Need
(Garden City, N.Y.) The current economic crisis is taking its toll on the entire nonprofit community. Organizations are experiencing increased demand for programs and services in this declining economy. Both corporate and private foundations face their own challenges in trying […]
Statement from Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith RE: Obama Inaguration
January 20, 2009
(New York, N.Y.) “Nearly one hundred and fifty years since Abraham Lincoln declared all people, regardless of race, to be free citizens and just 50 years since our country recognized that separate is never equal and segregation can never be tolerated, Barack Obama was sworn in as our nation’s first African American President. Never before […]
Developmental Disabilities Institute Receives Gift of Communication from Autism Speaks
January 19, 2009
(Smithtown, N.Y.) The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), a leading service provider for children and adults with autism on Long Island, was awarded a Family Services Community Grant from Autism Speaks, an autism advocacy group that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities. DDI has established the Adult Assistive Technology Program to serve individuals […]
State Task Force to Halt Abusive Lending Transactions
January 18, 2009
Statement by Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith, Senate Housing Committee Chair Pedro Espada, Jr., and Senate Banking Committee Chair Brian X. Foley
(New York, N.Y.) “The “New Report from the State Task Force to Halt Abusive Lending Transactions” highlights the dire financial situation that so many residents of New York State face during this difficult […]
