Homes For Returning LI Veterans
December 13, 2010
(Long Island) - Senator Kemp Hannon is informing Iraq and Afghanistan veterans about an affordable housing opportunity. Long Island Home Builders Care (LIHBC), a not-for-profit arm of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) will be building four homes for veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan. Through the donation of land and reduced charges […]
Senator Fuschillo: Superintendent Salary Cap Plan Could Save LI Taxpayers Millions
December 10, 2010
(Long Island, NY) - Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today stated that upon
a review of New Jersey’s Governor Christie’s cap of school superintendents’
salaries, such a move in New York State could save Long Island taxpayers an
estimated $8 million.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s […]
Proposed FDNY Accident “Fees” an Outrageous Burden on Motorists
December 10, 2010
(Garden City, NY) – The proposal to charge a fee for ambulance and fire service at the scene of a vehicle crash is a terrible idea and would add another unfair cash grab to already overburdened motorists. “Government’s view of motorists as its main cash source during a fiscal crisis must end,” said Robert Sinclair […]
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk Honors Volunteers With Golden Hammer
December 10, 2010
(Middle Island, NY) - Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk held its annual Friends Reception at the Watermill in Smithtown on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 to honor volunteers and organizations who have contributed to Habitat Suffolk affordable housing mission and Habitat Suffolk’s ReStore. The honorees received golden hammer awards for their good deeds throughout the […]
Good Samaritan Hospital Earns High Marks From Joint Commission
December 10, 2010
(West Islip, NY) – The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization that sets standards for health care facilities across the nation, has awarded Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center its Gold Seal of Approval ™. Hospitals undergo a survey every three years, which can occur at any time and without prior notice. The Joint […]
Families at Home Program
December 9, 2010
A recent article in Newsday noted that 20% of LIPA’s customers now pay
their bill late. In addition, the unemployment rate in Suffolk remains at
6.9%, many neighbors are unemployed or under employed. According to the
Self-Sufficiency Standard for New York State study released over the summer
of 2010, on Long Island a single parent of two […]
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk Receives Grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to build two new homes in 2011
December 9, 2010
(Middle Island, N.Y.) - Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk is one of 33 Habitat for Humanity International affiliates around the world to share a $10.4 million grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a not-for-profit, financial services membership organization that helps members achieve financial security and enables them to give back to their communities. Habitat […]
Good Samaritan Hospital Pediatrician Recommends Genetic Tests for Autism
December 8, 2010
(West Islip, NY) – Pediatricians at Good Samaritan Hospital’s Center for Pediatric Specialty Care recognize the effect a diagnosis of autism can have on a family. Parents want answers as to why and how this happened to their child. One field of research to uncover the cause of autism is genetics.
Good Samaritan’s center’s […]
David M. Curry Appointed to Farmingdale State College Council
December 8, 2010
(Farmingdale) - David M. Curry, associate at Farrell Fritz, P.C., has been appointed by Governor David Patterson to serve on the Farmingdale State College Council.
A resident of Lindenhurst, Curry concentrates his legal practice in the areas of Distressed Assets and Real Estate.
Farmingdale State College President W. Hubert Keen said, “David Curry’s expertise in law, real […]
Ethan A. Kobre Joins Farrell Fritz as a Commercial Litigation Associate
December 8, 2010
(Long Island) - Prior to joining Farrell Fritz, Mr. Kobre was an associate at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, and later at a boutique commercial litigation firm in New York City. He has represented large and small corporations, financial institutions, and non-profit organizations in federal and state trial courts, as well as in […]
