http://www.newsli.com Long Island News lines and information for Long Island New York. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:58:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (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 ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/11/senator-lavalle-announces-library-grant/ (Southampton, N.Y.)–Acclaimed painter Dora Frost whose lush botanical paintings are highly prized by numerous prominent collectors in New York, Palm Beach and The Hamptons will have a rare showing of her newest works at Chelsea’s 2/20 Gallery, 220 West 16th Street. Opening reception with the artist is April 20 from 6pm ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/11/southampton%e2%80%99s-dora-frost-to-show-new-abstract-botanical-works-in-nyc/ (Long Island, N.Y.)—Easter is on its way and so is the unofficial start of spring. So, it’s time to celebrate!  Kids can have some hands-on fun with traditional Easter egg decoration, and coloring kits certainly abound in the stores, but, for those who want to further explore their artistic talents, ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/11/beyond-coloring-eggs-easter-fun-for-the-whole-family/ (New York,N.Y.)-Senate Republicans today announced the “Homeowner Protection and Property Tax Rebate Act,” a major new tax cut initiative that would provide a property tax rebate for every middle-class taxpayer.  The rebate would reimburse homeowners based on much they pay in property taxes and how much they can afford.  The ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/11/senate-republicans-provide-new-yorkers-with-tax-relief-this-year/ (Melville, N.Y.)–In keeping with its commitment to giving back to the community, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, marked the openings of its newest Nassau County stores in Great Neck and Lawrence, N.Y., by donating $12,000 to local organizations through its charitable giving arm, the TD Charitable Foundation. The new ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/11/new-td-bank-stores-in-nassau-county-support-local-organizations-and-preserve-area-history/ (New York,N.Y.)-Lieutenant Governor Ravitch’s plan includes many proposals that Senate Republicans have passed over the years that died in the State Assembly. We have passed legislation to move the state fiscal year; to require that the Governor submit a multi-year financial plan with the Executive Budget; to establish an Independent Budget ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/11/statement-by-senate-republican-leader-dean-skelos-10/  (Brookhaven,N.Y.)-Dentists at Exceldent Dental LLC, Long Island’s leading dental provider with eight locations,  have given new meaning to the phrase, “when there’s a will there’s a way.” The recent snowstorm that wreaked havoc on the Long Island area did not prevent dentists at Exceldent Dental, LLC’s newest office, Exceldent Dental ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/10/dentists-at-exceldent-dental-llc-weather-the-snow-storm-to-provide-unemployed-long-islanders-with-a-day-of-free-dental-care/ (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.)–Entertainment and event planning guru Ed Jacobs is accentuating the “e” in entertainment through the establishment of Studioe, a state-of-the-art, versatile showcase, rehearsal and special events facility geared toward the needs of a variety of entertainment and corporate professionals. Under the hands-on guidance of its new Manager and Director, popular ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/10/entertainmentevent-planning-gurus-ed-jacobs-cl-launch-new-state-of-the-art-multipurpose-showcase-rehearsal-studio-facility-business/ (Albany,N.Y.)-Sears and Kmart have joined  with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to help promote the sale of energy-efficient products that will help consumers reduce their energy use and save money on energy costs.   The two national retailers joined NYSERDA’s New York Energy SmartSM Products Program, which ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/10/sears-and-kmart-join-nyserda%e2%80%99s-partnership-program-to-increase-sales-of-energy-efficient-appliances/ (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, ... http://www.newsli.com/2010/03/10/senator-flanagan-reminding-homeowners-about-new-carbon-monoxide-law/