DDI Educates Long Islanders with Lecture Series
March 20, 2009
(Smithtown, N.Y.) The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), a leading service provider for children and adults with autism on Long Island, in collaboration with the Custom Education Foundation, Inc. is educating Long Islanders with a three-part lecture series. The free series is providing attendees with valuable tips and information on a wide array of topics pertaining […]
Developmental Disabilities Institute Puts Safety First
March 20, 2009
(Smithtown, N.Y.) The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), a leading service provider for children and adults with autism on Long Island, received (33) 2-way radio sets from the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation to assist in daily safety measures.
“This very generous donation will be used throughout our two school age sites and will be a key factor […]
Senator Hassell-Thompson Holds Public Hearing On Proposal To Delay Implementation of Special Housing Unit Exclusion Bill
March 20, 2009
(New York, N.Y.) New York State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Chairwoman of the Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction and her Senate colleagues conducted a public hearing on March 17, 2009 to discuss the Governor’s proposal to delay the implementation of the Special Housing Unit (SHU) Exclusion Bill until 2014.
After over a decade of […]
Long Beach Medical Center Receives Grant to Help the Uninsured
March 20, 2009
(Long Beach, N.Y.) - Long Beach Medical Center is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation which will be used to provide diabetes education programs for the uninsured. The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation is a private charitable foundation which supports a variety of philanthropic efforts including health care […]
Senate Democrats Oppose GOP Effort to Reduce Soaring Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Taxpayers
March 19, 2009
Amendments would have rolled back new Democrat health insurance tax, extended State’s Healthy NY program to help small businesses afford coverage.
(New York, N.Y.) Senate Democrats today rejected a pair of Republican-sponsored amendments that would have reduced skyrocketing health care costs in New York, ensuring that affordable health coverage will continue to remain out
of reach for […]
Senate Passes Cobra Legislation Providing Affordable Access to Healthcare for Those Recently Unemployed As Result of Economic Downturn
March 19, 2009
(Albany, N.Y.) – The New York State Senate today passed vital legislation that will protect the health and well-being of thousands of New Yorkers who have recently lost their jobs due to the national economic downturn.
The legislation provides a 65% discount on continuing health insurance coverage for recently unemployed New Yorkers, with funding provided entirely […]
Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. Signs James McGirt, Jr.
March 19, 2009
(New York, N.Y.) Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) announced today that it has signed super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. to an exclusive, multi-year promotional contract.
The 26-year-old McGirt (19-2-1, 9 KOs), born in Brentwood, New York and now fighting out of Vero Beach (FL), is scheduled to make his CES debut on […]
Senator Flanagan Unveils Visionary Plan for New York State
March 18, 2009
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Senate Holds Hearing to Introduce Package of Bills in Support of Open Government and Freedom of Information During Sunshine Week
March 18, 2009
(Albany, N.Y.) – Today, a public hearing to introduce legislation that would make government entities more open and accessible to the public was held by the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations, Chaired by Senator Craig Johnson (D-Port Washington), and the bi-partisan Temporary Committee on Rules and Administration Reform, Co-Chaired by Senators David Valesky […]
Retrofest and Pitbull-Bear Management Present Retrofest 20 to Benefit CancerCare
March 18, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) Retrofest specializes in non-profit charity productions featuring the best music from the Festivals of the late 60s through early 70s. On Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 8:15pm – 2:30am, Retro69, as well as several other acts, will perform the music of Woodstock , just in time for the legendary event’s 40th Anniversary. […]
