JCC Of The Greater Five Towns Lisa Barnett Named A Healthcare Hero For Her Work With Holocaust Survivors
October 23, 2009
(Cedarhurst, N.Y.)? Lisa Barnett, L.C.S.W., the Social Work Supervisor in the Older Adult Department of the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns was recently recognized by Long Island Business News and Hofstra University as one of their 2009 Healthcare Heroes.
Lisa was honored in the category “Achievements in Healthcare” at an awards breakfast held […]
Fisher Steps Down As Rough Riders Coach
October 23, 2009
(Plainview,N.Y.)- The Long Island Rough Riders have announced that men’s team coach Dan Fisher has stepped down after three seasons in charge. Citing professional and family reasons, Fisher leaves the Rough Riders after guiding the team to the playoffs for the first time in six seasons. The Rough Riders men improved their record and place […]
Senator Flanagan Joins With Small Businesses And Non-Profits To Call For Repeal of the MTA Payroll Tax
October 23, 2009
(Suffolk, N.Y.)-Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) joined with his fellow Long Island Republican Senators, business owners and non-profit organization leaders to call for the repeal of the MTA Payroll Tax. Joining together with those who will be directly impacted, Senator Flanagan, Senator Kemp Hannon, Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., Senator Owen H. Johnson and […]
Ledgendary Comic Robert Klein Headlines Comix Thanksgiving Weekend
October 22, 2009
(New York, N.Y.) – This Thanksgiving you can count your blessings for Robert Klein, co-star of the hit NBC series “Sisters”, when the legendary comedian headlines two shows only at Comix.Klein has appeared in many notable films including, “Hooper,” “The Owl and the Pussycat,” “Primary Colors,” “People I Know,” “Two Weeks Notice,” and “How to […]
Leviton Introduces Industry’s First Tamper-Resistant Receptacle with Built-In Surge Protection
October 22, 2009
NAFTA-Compliant, “Smart Grid” receptacles safeguard people and sensitive electronics
(Melville, NY) – Leviton Manufacturing is the first company in the electrical industry to offer tamper-resistant surge protective receptacles that comply with NEC Section 406.11 and UL 1449’s 3rd Edition. The industry-leading devices feature protective shutters that accept only a two-prong (with or without ground pin) electrical […]
Dairy Farmers Plea For Support From Legistlative Leaders
October 19, 2009
(Albany,N.Y.)– Dairy farmers and industry leaders from across the state gave testimony at the State Capitol today to offer solutions regarding the ongoing milk crisis which has been described as a “Depression” for farmers.
Senator Catharine Young (R,I,C – Olean), ranking member of the Senate’s Agriculture Committee, said, “Our farmers came to Albany today to make […]
Island Harvest 16Th Annual Taste Of The Harvest Celebration
October 19, 2009
(Mineola, N.Y.) Gourmand’s delight features LI’s top restaurants and caterers to raise funds to fight hunger on LI; Founder of Island Harvest, Linda Breitstone, to be special guest of honor. What has become one of Long Island’s best known, and widely attended fundraisers, Island Harvest’s annual “Taste of the Harvest Celebration” makes its much anticipated […]
Event Review: Long Island Fear Fest
October 19, 2009
By Christopher Boyle
(Old Bethpage ,N.Y.) - I like all things dark and creepy, so when I was approached with reviewing a full dress rehearsal of the Long Island Fear Fest (free media admission given), a new haunted house attraction opening on October 16th for the upcoming Halloween season, I jumped at the chance. And when I […]
The Long Island Heart Associates and the New York Heart Research Foundation to Participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society “Light the Night Walk” at Eisenhower Park
October 16, 2009
(Mineola, N.Y.)- Today, Long Island Heart Associates and the New York Heart Research Foundation will participate in the annual “Light the Night Walk” for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Melville Chapter. The walk will take place at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY on October 16, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. (registration begins at 5:30 […]
NY State Senators Brian Foley and Craig Johnson Team Up with Developmental Disabilities Institute to Benefit Autism
October 15, 2009
Senators Visit DDI School to See First Hand How Recent Grants Benefit Long Island Children with Developmental Disabilities.
(Smithtown, N.Y.)– The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), a leading Long Island service provider for children and adults with autism, welcomed New York State Senators Brian X. Foley (3rd district Suffolk) and Craig Johnson (7th district Nassau) to the […]
