Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk and Lowe’s to Dedicate Woman’s Build Home in Bellport Saturday For Mother and Two Children
June 24, 2009
(Bellport, N.Y.) Women volunteers from all over Long Island including associates from Lowe’s stores will be on hand to dedicate the 131st Habitat Suffolk home for Yolanda Rountree and her two children at 940 Taylor Ave., Bellport. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 am.
Lowe’s underwrites the Habitat for Humanity Women Build program, bringing women from […]
Senator Young Announces Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform
June 24, 2009
(Albany, N.Y.) Senator Catharine Young (R, C, I – Olean) today announced the creation of a new Special Legislative Task Force on Fixing the Broken New York State Juvenile Justice System.
The Task Force was formed to address a growing concern by community members, youth facility staff, and law enforcement officials who cited the closure of […]
Holmes, Hearns and Duran Confirm Attendance at Greatest Ever Boxer Weekend
June 22, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) The age-old question about who the all-time greatest boxers are will soon be answered thanks to The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer promotion, presented by Greatest Ever Enterprises.
Muhammad Ali was the self-proclaimed Greatest. Was it really Ali or Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Willie Pep, or Henry Armstrong? How about modern day boxers […]
Music School Inc and Tutor Time Create Special Program for Kids in Patchogue
June 22, 2009
(Patchogue, N.Y.) Jared Feldman, President of Music School Inc, announced today that Music School Inc has partnered up with Tutor Time to offer their widely successful “Rock N Tots” program to enrolled students and will be holding a Press Conference on Friday June 26th at 11am at their East Patchogue location, at 655 East Main […]
New York Governor Calls for Special Senate Session to Pass Marriage Equality Bill
June 22, 2009
HRC President Joe Solmonese: “This is the moment; the time for marriage equality in New York is now”
(Long Island, N.Y.) – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today applauded Gov. David Paterson of New York for calling New York’s State Senate into special session, reportedly […]
Retrofest Presents Retrofest 21 to Benefit Max’s Kansas Project
June 22, 2009
Dedicated to providing emergency funding and resources to financially distressed individuals in the creative and performing arts.
(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 Thursday September 10, 2009 from 6:30pm – 11:30pm, Retro69, as well as several other […]
LI Based Non-Profit Provides Free Medical Procedures for 243 in Babahoyo, Ecuador
June 22, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) — In honor of his mother, Blanca, Galo Burbano, a Nurse Anesthetist, who practices in Port Jefferson, NY, established an organization, that would give something back to the community and country where he was born, in Ecuador.
Starting with only $15,000, Blanca’s House, a non-profit organization has been able to help over 400 […]
Poolside Brunch Party on the Lawn Sundays at OSO at Southampton Inn
June 22, 2009
Live DJ, Summertime Cocktails, Tapas & Small Treats from Noon-4pm
(Long Island, N.Y.) Hip young Hamptonites have found a Sunday hang on the sweeping lawns, behind the hedges surrounding the Southampton Inn. The brunch-meets-pool party model took wing at OSO at the Southampton Inn this weekend and will continue every Sunday. With House DJ Derrick Reason […]
The Miracle of Motherhood Inspires NY Businesswoman
June 22, 2009
(Long Island, NY) - New York loves local businesswoman, Donna Bliss. Not only has Bliss enjoyed one of her most successful years, but had the honor of being a special guest on WOR 710 New York, the top talk radio show in the country, boasting such greats as Bill O’Reilly and Lou Dobbs. WOR has […]
Verizon Launches FiOS1 Channels on Long Island With News, Sports, Traffic, Weather and More
June 22, 2009
New Channels Arrive as Verizon Offers Great New Bundles and Promotions, Including Offers for Free Netbook Computers or Camcorders
(Long Island, N.Y.) Starting Monday (June 22), Verizon FiOS TV subscribers on Long Island in New York and in nine counties in northern New Jersey have exciting new choices for local information, entertainment and sports on two […]
