Tommy Rainone’s Confidence is Sky High After Yuri Foreman Sparring Sessions
April 22, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) - Approaching the most significant fight of his professional boxing career, Tommy “The Razor” Rainone is not cutting any corners as he prepares to challenge Daniel Sostre for the New York State Welterweight title on May 8. The fight headlines a Ring Promotions show in Franklin Square, Long Island at the Plattduetsche […]
Seven More Long Island and Queens Housing Complexes Sign On to Receive Verizon FiOS TV and Internet Services
April 21, 2009
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Senate Passes Bill to Bring Farmers Markets Featuring New York Produce to Urban Areas
April 20, 2009
(Albany, N.Y.) The New York State Senate today unanimously passed legislation that will create a program to provide for the planning and development of regional and urban farmers market facilities that will give consumers access to fresh, locally grown New York produce and other goods. This initiative will aid farmers and rural producers by opening […]
Drs. Chiappino and Cesiro Hold Fourth Therapeutic Iyengar Yoga Workshop on Lower Extremity Pain Management
April 20, 2009
(Smithtown, N.Y.) Dr. Keri Chiappino DC, DACNB has announced the fourth in her therapeutic workshop series will be held Saturday, May 9. The class will be cohosted by Dr. Joanne Cesiro, physical therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and will focus specifically on hip, knee, ankle and foot conditions. The workshop is divided into two […]
Robert Bee, RA of H2M Has Earned US Green Building Council Leed Professional Accreditation
April 17, 2009
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Human Rights Campaign Applauds New York Governor for Introducing Marriage Bill
April 16, 2009
Previous marriage equality bill passed the State Assembly, not the State Senate
(Washington, D.C.) The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, applauded New York Governor David Paterson for introducing marriage equality legislation that would recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples under state law. In 2007, pro-marriage equality legislation […]
Benefit Bike Ride to Aid Mt. Sinai Bar Sexual Assault Victim
April 15, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) On a cold afternoon in February of this year, a barmaid working in a Mt. Sinai bar was brutally beaten, and savagely sexually assaulted. In an effort to help create awareness against violence to all woman and to offset her medical and personal expenses during her long recovery, a benefit is being […]
Obama in Mexico: Marijuana on the Agenda?
April 15, 2009
In Possible Rebuke to Obama, Mexico’s Ambassador Said an End to Marijuana Prohibition “Needs to Be Taken Seriously”
(Washington, D.C.) With President Obama leaving for talks with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Thursday, marijuana policy reformers are wondering if the role of U.S. marijuana laws in subsidizing vicious Mexican drug gangs will get the serious attention […]
Earth Day Reminder: We All Share One Planet
April 15, 2009
(Washington, D.C.) Earth Day is April 22, just around the corner, bringing with it a stark reminder of the importance of protecting our environment and natural resources.
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Nearly four decades later, and despite the difficulties in our economy, protecting our environment is still center stage. In fact, protecting […]
Senator Flanagan Discusses Issues With Over 40 Student Journalists
April 10, 2009
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