New Island Hospital Launches Diabetes Education Center
October 15, 2009
(Bethpage, N.Y.)– Aimed at improving the lives of those living with diabetes, New Island Hospital (www.newislandhospital.org) in Bethpage, NY announced today the opening of its Diabetes Education Center. The outpatient center offers comprehensive educational programs for anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. New Island Hospital welcomes Lucille Hughes RN, BSN, CDE, a Carle […]
Artwork by Justin Canha on Display at Adelphi University Gallery
October 15, 2009
(Garden City N.Y.)-Adelphi University is pleased to host anexhibition featuring drawings and paintings by Justin Canha, from October 25 to October 30, 2009, in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Justin, 19, is an accomplished artist and autistic. This exhibit is part of the University’s Disabilities Awareness Week […]
Senator Young To Host Dairy Roundtable In Albany On Oct. 19th
October 14, 2009
(Albany N.Y.)-Trying to spur Albany into action, Senator Catharine Young, (R,I,C-Olean) is hosting a public forum on extremely low milk prices to draw attention to farmers’ plights and gain support for a solution.
“Albany has been dragging its feet while our $2.4 billion dairy industry is going down the drain. Farms are going under every day, […]
Hamptons International Film Festival
October 14, 2009
(East Hampton N.Y.)– October 12th - “The Misfortunates” and Director Felix Van Groeningen won three Golden Starfish Awards for best narrative feature, screenplay and cinematography, at the 17th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival in East Hampton. This film is also the official selection by Belgium for the Academy Awards.
The Audience Award at this year’s festival […]
Senator Lavalle Calls For Repeal Of Dangerous New Law
October 14, 2009
(Long Island N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle is joining Senate Republicans in calling for the repeal of a new law that allows dangerous criminals currently serving life sentences to qualify for parole. Under the measure, convicted murderers, rapists, and sex criminals can seek a non-terminal medical release and be freed from prison.
The change in law has […]
Parenting Coordination And How It Aids Custody And Visitation
October 13, 2009
(Great Neck,N.Y.)- Christie Brinkley and her ex-husband Peter
Cook are headed back to court over the custody issues of their two children. His attorney wants the court to appoint a parenting coordinator to help ensure Mr. Cook’s visitation rights.
Parenting coordination (”PC”) is an alternative dispute resolution process which is used in some matrimonial cases to assist […]
John Defrancisco And Dale Volker Laud Jeff Klein For Calling For Passage Of DNA Arrest Legistlation Passed By Republicans Last Year
October 13, 2009
(Long Island N.Y.)- New York State Senators John DeFrancisco and Dale Volker today lauded Senator Jeff Klein’s call for passage of legislation to require the collection of DNA samples upon an individual’s arrest. A bill (S6726A) to accomplish that goal, the Senators noted, was brought to the floor by Republicans and passed the State Senate […]
Senator Flanagan Offers Information To Businesses Affected By The MTA
October 12, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.)- In an effort to help his constituents comply with the devastating MTA Payroll tax that was passed by the Democratically-controlled Assembly and Senate and signed into law by Governor David Paterson, Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) is alerting the thousands of downstate businesses, hospitals, non-profits, school districts and local governments that will be […]
Diana M. Soldano Named To SMPS Business Development Institute
October 9, 2009
(Hauppauge, N.Y.)— Diana M. Soldano (photo left), an associate at VHB Engineering, Surveying and Landscape Architecture, P.C., has been named to the Society for Marketing Professional Services’ (SMPS) national Business Development Institute.
Ms. Soldano, a resident of Mastic Beach, is the co-founder and former president of the Long Island chapter of the SMPS. Under her leadership […]
Senator Flanagan Joins Attorney General Cuomo To Announce Pension Reform
October 9, 2009
Proposal Bipartisan Legislation Will Establish Board of Trustees to Manage State Pension Fund, Ban Placement Agents and Create Enforcement Mechanisms to Ensure Compliance
(Long Island, N.Y.) Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) joined Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo and other elected officials to announce new, bipartisan legislation that would replace the sole trustee at the New […]
