FMC Seeks Media Savvy Teachers
May 20, 2010
(Bethpage, N.Y.)-The deadline to enter the Fair Media Council’s Media Savvy Teacher Award program is June 15, 2010. Any 4th-to-6th grade teacher in the United States is eligible to enter, as long as they are using news in the classroom to further childrens’ educational experience.
“Using news in the classroom encourages critical thinking and deductive reasoning […]
Hannon Addresses Cyberbullying On The Airwaves
May 10, 2010
(Long Island, N.Y.)-88.7 FM WRHU’s Basia Sydlowski and Brian Simpson recently invited Senator Kemp Hannon to be a guest on their award winning radio show Long Island Community Spotlight to discuss the Senator’s cyberbullying legislation.
“I have a 6-year-old granddaughter and I worry that she could potentially be cyberbullied,” said Sydlowski to Senator Hannon. “It’s so […]
Consumer Tips for Online Shopping
April 19, 2010
(New York, N.Y.)-Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re going to shop online, make sure you’re shopping smart! That’s why Senator Kemp Hannon is offering consumer shopping tips for online shopping.
“From identity theft to hidden shipping fees, it’s important to think carefully and review all the fine print when you are shopping […]
You Could Be A Target Of E-Mail Fraud
April 12, 2010
(New York, N.Y.)-Senator Kemp Hannon is warning community members to beware of e-mail fraud after several residents received the same e-mail that turned out to be a scheme.
“Several constituents called my office saying they received an e-mail from someone they knew asking for $1,488 to be wired immediately to an account through Western Union,” said […]
Be Smart, Use a Smart Power Strip
April 6, 2010
(Long Island, N.Y.)-If you add up all of your electronic gadgets and appliances, you might realize how much they are adding to your electric bill.
“If you’re a gadget fan like me, it’s important to take simple but necessary steps in order to reduce your electric bill at the end of the month,” said Senator Kemp […]
Hannon Fights Cyber-Bullying Introduces New Legislation
March 29, 2010
(Long Island, N.Y.)-Senator Kemp Hannon, who’s been spreading cyber-bullying awareness on Long Island and across New York State, has introduced new legislation which prohibits bullying and cyber-bullying on school property and establishes a statewide central registry for bullying, cyber-bullying and hazing complaints.
“Tragically, cyber-bullying has become a new reality, and thus, a serious focus in our […]
Do you receive NY-Alert?
March 16, 2010
(New York, N.Y.)-It’s a valuable resource that many residents are not aware of. It’s called “NY-Alert,” a free service managed by the New York State Emergency Management Office that will contact you through e-mail alerts, cell phones texts, and/or other ways of your choice, including: Severe Weather, AMBER & Missing Child Alerts, Sex Offender Re-location […]
Southampton Penny Ekstein-Lieberman, Creator Of The Famous Pillow People, Is Bringing A New Multi-Faceted Line Of Innovative Plush Toys
March 12, 2010
(Southampton, N.Y.)-Penny Ekstein-Lieberman, President/CEO of Toot Sweet Toys, Inc., turned the children’s toy and doll market upside down in the 80s and 90s with $120 million in sales of her lovable Pillow People, a collection of large, pillow-shaped, character dolls that delighted children while simultaneously helping them overcome their fear of the dark. This also […]
Senator Lavalle Announces Library Grant
March 11, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle today announced that the Riverhead Free Library has been awarded $30,000 under the New York State Public Library Construction Grant Program. The grants awarded through this program are
supported by a 2009 state budget special appropriation for the construction and renovation of public libraries and library systems in New York State.
Public […]
Senator Flanagan Reminding Homeowners About New Carbon Monoxide Law
March 10, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) is reminding all homeowners about a new law that requires most residences in New York State to have at least one working carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. The new law has been in effect since February 22, 2010 and affects all residences with appliances, devices, or systems that emit […]
