Long Island Personals is now FREE! 

LongIslandPersonals.com running special, limited time “FREE FOR ALL” promotion. 

The site will be 100% completely FREE for all users until May 6, 2007.  During this promotion, all users can access all the features of the site for free. This includes unlimited sending and reading of emails and instant messages, as well as unlimited use of the chat-room and forums!

FEATURE ALERT - Our Instant Messenger feature has undergone some recent enhancements to improve compatibility with more systems.  If a member is logged into the site at the same time as you, you can chat in REAL TIME rather than sending tedious emails back and forth!  The instant messenger software uses the latest web technologies and does not require any downloads, plug-ins, Flash or JAVA.  Give it a try! 

When this promotion ends, it will still be FREE for women to send messages to men, at all times. This is similar to “Ladies Night” at a club. If you let the ladies in for free, the gentlemen usually follow.

As always, it will be free for ALL members to create profiles, upload pictures, browse members and send FLIRTS. This allows all members to “preview” the site and its members for free. 

About Long Island Personals.com
Long Island Personals is dedicated to Long Island and the surrounding region. Long Island Personals, first appearing in early 1999, is Long Island’s pioneer in online dating and match-making specifically for Long Island New York. All members are local to Long Island, giving you a better chance at meeting someone special. There are thousands of Long Island singles who are looking for fun, romance, dating and more!

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$15,000  AVPNext Wilson Grand Prix Announced

New York April 9, 2007: The $15,000 AVPNext Wilson Volleyballs Grand Prix program will offer end of season cash prizes to all players in the 2007 beach volleyball season. Players will earn points competing in East Coast beach volleyball tournaments based on their finish. The top players at the end of the season will then split the $15,000 cash prizes supplied by Grand Prix sponsors. Over 2,500 players from 24 states earned points in the 2006 Grand Prix.

Players will earn points at tournaments promoted by the following AVPNext member organizations:

·       East End Volleyball in Florida, S. Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island

·       Newport Volleyball Club in Rhode Island

·       Volleyball Virginia in Virginia Beach

·       Sunshine Beach Volleyball Association in Florida
 

Prize money will be awarded to players in various divisions ranging from the top players on the East Coast who compete in the Men’s and Women’s Open divisions down to novice level players in the b division. Divisions and prize money:

·        $6,000 Native Eyewear Men’s Open Grand Prix

·        $3,000 Caribbean WO Grand Prix

·        $1,500 Iron Horse MAA Grand Prix

·        $1,500 Vincere Sand Sock Grand Prix

·        $1,000 Rider Sandals MA Grand Prix

·        $1,000 Spike Volleyball Grand Prix

·        $100 Park & Sun MB Grand Prix

·        $100 Volley Chick WB Grand Prix
 

The Grand Prix prize money was supplied by AVPNext, the grass roots organization of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Wilson Sports, manufacturer of the official beach volleyball used by all of the participating tours, and the participating AVPNext member organizations. The goal of the Grand Prix is to encourage players to compete all season and measure their progress against players from throughout the East Coast.
 

2006 Grand Prix Champions:

·        Men’s Open: Tim McNichol, Manhattan, NY won the $1,000 1st place prize

·        Women’s Open: Jill Pickus, Long Beach, NY won the $600 1st place prize

·        MAA: Peter Kopach, Brooklyn, NY won the $300 1st place prize plus an Iron Horse Mountain Bike.

·        WAA: Jenni Luke, Altamonte Springs, FL won the $300 1st place prize plus an Iron Horse Mountain Bike.

·        MA: Nikolay Kopach, Brooklyn, NY won the $250 1st place prize

·        WA: Elizabeth Lin, Manhattan, NY won the $250 1st place prize

·        Henrik Negaard, Tampa, FL won the 1st place prize

·        Marissa Nedau, New Jersey, won the $100 1st place prize
 

Additional merchandise prizes were supplied by Wilson Volleyballs, Iron Horse Bikes and Native Eyewear. Current standings and 2006 final standings are available online at www.eevb.net

About East End Volleyball

East End Volleyball has been organizing beach volleyball tournaments for 29 years since 1977. Based in the East End of Long Island, EEVB has grown into the largest beach volleyball series in the East End of the country with tournaments from Newport, RI to the Florida Keys. Sanctioned by AVPNext, the grass roots organization of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, EEVB runs over 35 events for over 3,000 players.

About AVPNext

AVPNext, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour’s membership-based grassroots program, works with local organizations to host and run volleyball programs for all ages and levels of competition. It sanctions a wide variety of volleyball tournaments, recreational leagues and instructional camps/clinics for all ages and abilities throughout the United States and represents the nation’s largest network of outdoor amateur volleyball associations.

For further information about the 2007 Grand Prix contact East End Volleyball at 631-728-0397 or www.eevb.net

Richard Heiles
East End Volleyball
PO Box 49
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
www.eevb.net
631-728-0397 or 631-355-1293

Mercy Haven’s Community Education Program

Are you caring for someone with special needs? Come join us for Mercy Haven’s Community Education Program presented at St. John’s Lutheran Church on:

When:
April 12th - Befriending the Challenges
April 19th - Advocating for Entitlements
April 26th - Caring for the Caregiver
May 3rd    - Planning for the future

Where:
St. John’s Lutheran Church
48 Greene Avenue
Sayville, New York
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Come to one…Come to all!
RSVP - Mercy Haven @ 631-277-8300 

Over 2 Decades of Experience in serving those in need on Long Island!

Established in 1985, Mercy Haven, Inc. is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation. We are committed through our mission to be a place where experience and creative solutions come together to open the door of possibility for those most in need. For over 2 decades Mercy Haven has grown to be a multifaceted community resource.  We have brought services to both Nassau and Suffolk Counties and are committed members of the communities we serve. From a humble beginning in Bay Shore, as a provider of housing for persons living with mental illness, our housing programs now include the elderly, limited income families as well as persons with special needs. Our support programs include free legal advocacy, education and employment skills training, staff on-call 24/7, a sophisticated property management department and the administration of the Long Island Resource Center for individuals living with Traumatic Brain Injury. http://www.mercyhaven.org

LIPA Recognized for Support of School Spruce Up & Wire Friendly Trees
Programs

Uniondale, NY-April 6, 2007-As Arbor Day approaches, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is pleased to announce that for the ninth consecutive year it has received the distinguished Tree Line USA Award. The award recognizes public and private utilities across the nation utilizing tree-friendly practices that protect and enhance America’s
urban forests. LIPA was the first utility in New York State to receive this award.

The 2007 Tree Line USA Award is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters.  The award was presented at the annual Tree Line U.S.A. and Tree City U.S.A. recognition ceremony and workshop, in Albany on March 27th.

On Arbor Day, April 27, 2007, particular attention is drawn to the important part trees play in our lives and the environment.

“Trees are very important to our environment, and LIPA has a duty to advocate for trees that beautify Long Island but do not interfere with overhead electric lines,” said LIPA CEO/President Richard M. Kessel. “Planting a tree is of no benefit to our suburban environment if we neglect to care for it or plant it a location that would cause it to
interfere with power lines as it matures.

“I am very pleased that LIPA’s efforts to encourage smart tree planting practices and the use of wire friendly trees has been recognized nationally for nine consecutive years with yet another Tree Line USA Award,” said Mr. Kessel.

LIPA’s extensive line clearance program plays a major role in lowering the number of service interruptions experienced by customers during storms.

Every year, over 90% of all electric service interruptions result from tree or tree limb contact with overhead electric lines. LIPA spends over $14 million annually on its tree trim and Wire-Friendly Tree Program, which promotes the use of trees that will have a less adverse impact on Long Island’s electric wires, poles and other components.

Fallen trees can interfere with electric lines and cause serious problems or possibly power surges, fires, and injuries to people and damage to property.  Serious injury or death can also result from children or adults climbing trees and contacting electric lines.

LIPA’s line clearance program trims tree branches away from electric lines, helps insure public safety, minimizes electrical interruptions and outages, and limits damage from severe storms. Most importantly it also provides a zone of safety in which line workers can do their jobs, especially during storm events when restoration work is done under hazardous conditions.

To learn more about LIPA’s Line Clearance Program visit LIPA’s Web site at www.lipower.org or receive a brochure on LIPA’s Forestry Program call 1-800-490-0075.

To learn more about the National Arbor Day Foundation, its Tree Line Award program, and how to properly plant and care for trees go to www.arborday.org.

LIPA, a non-profit municipal electric utility, owns the retail electric Transmission and Distribution System on Long Island and provides electric service to more than 1.1 million customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. LIPA is the 3rd largest municipal electric utility in the nation in terms of customers served and the 6th largest in terms of electricity delivered.  In 2006, LIPA outperformed all other overhead electric utilities in New York State in all three major reliability categories.  LIPA does not provide
natural gas service or own any on-island generating assets. More information about LIPA can be found online at: www.lipower.org.

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LIPA Contact Information:
Media Relations: (516) 719-9892
Media Pager: (516) 525-LIPA
media.relations@lipower.org

LIPA News Center
http://www.lipower.org/newscenter

It’s Long Island’s Turn to Choose the First “ENERGY STAR(r) Idol”

View The 9 Finalists and Vote at www.lipower.org

Uniondale, NY-April 3, 2007-The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is pleased to announce that the “ENERGY STAR(r) Idols” Talent Search auditions have been completed, and 9 finalists have been chosen. Now it’s up to Long Island to discover the Top 3 “ENERGY STAR(r) Idols”.

On Saturday March 31st, at the Uniondale Marriot, the final auditions were held. Long Island’s own American Idol Kevin Covais performed to the delight of the gathered contestants and spectators.  The 30 semi-finalist performed for a panel of 5 judges and after some very difficult and heart-felt deliberation the judges cast their votes for
the 9 finalists.

Over the past several months many of Long Island’s talented youth worked hard to put on their best show. Now they’re counting on your vote. Starting Tuesday April 3rd, through Friday, April 13th the 9 finalists and their videos can be viewed on LIPA’s Web site www.lipower.org.  You can log-on and vote for your favorite “Energy Star Idol” in each age category.

“This contest has been a great success for LIPA and the children of Long Island,” said LIPA President and CEO Richard M. Kessel. “Today’s young people hold the answers for Long Island’s future and the “Energy Star Idols contest has helped to focus them and their families on the importance of using electricity wisely.”

The “ENERGY STAR(r) Idols” Talent Search represents a unique partnership to educate youngsters about the environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency. LIPA, Long Island’s very own NHL team the New York
Islanders and Long Island’s American Idol Kevin Covais have been searching for Long Island children between 5- 18 to win over the judges with their version of the song “I am an ENERGY STAR.”

The contest was officially launched on November 21, 2006. and over 600 youngsters  participated at select locations across Long Island or by submitting a video of their performance.

Winners of the “I am an Energy Star” contest will be announced in late April. The winners will appear in LIPA’s upcoming energy efficiency advertising campaign, sing the National Anthem at a NY Islanders game, and will also receive an Energy Star-rated Apple laptop computer.

To vote for your favorite Energy Star contestant or to learn more about electric efficiency, visit LIPA’s Web site at, www.lipower.org/cei. Or call 1877-ESTARLI. (1-877-378-2754).

LIPA, a non-profit municipal electric utility, owns the retail electric Transmission and Distribution System on Long Island and provides electric service to more than 1.1 million customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens.  LIPA is the 3rd largest municipal electric utility in the nation in terms of customers served and the 6th largest in terms of electricity delivered.  In 2006, LIPA outperformed all other overhead electric utilities in New York State in all three major reliability categories.  LIPA does not provide
natural gas service or own any on-island generating assets. More information about LIPA can be found online at: www.lipower.org.

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LIPA Contact Information:
Media Relations: (516) 719-9892
Media Pager: (516) 525-LIPA
media.relations@lipower.org

LIPA News Center
http://www.lipower.org/newscenter

LIPA CEI
http://www.lipower.org/cei

 

State Finalists Chosen in National American Miss New York Pageant to be held at the Brooklyn Marriott in Brooklyn New York

Miss Gabrielle Bernard, age 16, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National Miss New York Pageant to be held August 13th at the beautiful Brooklyn Marriott in Brooklyn New York. The pageant is held for girls 16 through 18.

The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland(R) in California. Pageants are held for girls ages four to eighteen, in five age groups.

The National American Miss pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the pageant awards provide thousands in scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young woman nationwide. All activities are age-appropriate and family oriented.

Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program may visit www.namiss.com

The National American Miss pageants are for “Today’s Girl” and “Tomorrows Leaders.” The pageant program is based on inner beauty, as well as poise and presentation, and offers an “All American spirit of fun for family and friends.” Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for the future.

Miss Bernard’s activities include:
Volleyball Team, National Honor Society, SADD Club, Math Team, Secretary of Junior Class.

She also enjoys:
Reading, listening to music, hanging-out with friends, and watching movies.

School: Amityville Memorial High School

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Pageant Director & Location Information:
Pageant Director(s):  Kathleen Mayes
Director’s Phone:  1-281-496-9000
Hotel:  At the Brooklyn Marriott Hotel
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hotel Phone:  (718) 246-7000