Suffolk County Long Island Chapter of Interior Design Society Meeting
 
Mount Sinai, New York – August, 2007 – The Suffolk County Long Island Chapter of the Interior Design Society is up and running.  A board has been voted in and the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2007, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Marc Williams Showroom, 66-68 North Main Street, Sayville, New York. 
 
Membership in the Interior Design Society is open to those in the residential interior design trade.  Membership applications will be accepted that night.  You can attend up to two meetings as a guest before being required to join. 
 
Interaction and idea exchanges with other professionals in the interior design field, both in the local community and on a national level, is just one of the benefits of becoming a member. 

For more information please contact Kathy Passarette at (631) 987-3097

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions
www.creativehomeexpressions.com
631-987-3097

Tough Break But Still Gets A Top 5 Finish

August 26th, 2007 (Commack, New York – Go Kart Racing) With an overcast sky the racing schedule for the day was in doubt, but the Monte Brothers Racing Team was anxious to get on the track for the two scheduled practice sessions. Nicholas Monte in the 91 Plycon Transportation was feeling good and comfortable. The track was fast and the kart felt good. During the Qualifying session, Nicholas got loose on one of the hair pin turns and was only able to qualify in 6th place for the first heat race. 

With a fast kart in the heat race, Nicholas was able to charge to the front and moved into third place. The leader was starting to pull away which the challenge that much more difficult for Nicholas in his 91 PLYCON Transportation race kart. When the White flag waved signaling one lap to go, Nicholas moved up another position to second and was running down the leader. Unfortunately, the laps ran out before Nicholas would catch the leader. 

In the Main event, Nicholas would start from the outside of the front row. At the drop of the Green flag, Nicholas would lead the pack into the first turn and would hold that position to lead lap 1. At the end of the straightaway, the second and third place karts were breaking away and catching up to 91 PLYCON Transportation kart. Going into the third turn, Nicholas was bumped from behind and spun, allowing several racers to pass him before he could straighten out and get going again. Not giving up, the 91 PLYCON Transportation kart ran down and passed a few fellow racers. Unfortunately once again the laps would run out on Nicholas and he finished the race in Fifth place. 

We are very proud of Nicholas for keeping his cool and remaining focused on doing the best he could and not giving up! 

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Peter Monte
Monte Brothers Racing
www.MonteBrothersRacing.com

East End Productions presents the LARGEST & HOTTEST PARTY ON LONG ISLAND!!

THE LONG ISLAND MOTORCYCLE FAIR - SUNDAY,SEPT 9, 2007

See Thousands of Motorcycles. Not the ordinary transportation that’s been flooding the world’s oldest race car track annually at Riverhead Raceway. It’s the 5th Annual Long Island Motorcycle Fair on Sunday, September 9th and is Long Island’s largest one day show. East End Productions, Inc., an East Hampton, New York based motorcycle marketing firm presents this annual event for motorcycle enthusiasts of all kinds. Each year this event has been growing by the masses with spectators traveling throughout the Northeast by motorcycles, cars, RV’s, campers, etc… The vintage paved pit area of Riverhead Raceway normally filled with race car trailers instead is framed with a sell out spread of vendor displays from around the country with thousands of motorcycles within. The stadium seating around the race track is the observatory for the Motorcycle Fair Stunt Challenge with stunt riders from around the country competing for cash, trophies and bragging rights. All day you hear the rumble of motorcycles from miles away and see the track going up in smoke with the traditional burn out pit. Never has a show of this magnitude been staged on Long Island, to turn one way and see a spectacle of mardi-gra type madness to witnessing senior couples cruising in on vintage motorcycles. No matter what your into this event is geared for motorcycle enthusiasts to simply have a destination and gather for a common interest. East End Productions, Inc. brings forth the positive image within the motorcycle community, add diversity and throw in a twist. The ultimate weekend getaway that’s within a small radius for offering the famous Hamptons, historic Montauk and endless New York City attractions. Featuring Special Guest Bands, The East Coast Stunt Challenge, Ride in Bike Show, Stage Contests, Vendors, Food, Spirits, The East End Angels, and much, much more… All welcome to camp, RV, trailer on Riverhead Raceway premises for the weekend. Visit us at http://www.motorcyclefair.com/ 

The Long Island Motorcycle Fair has been named “Long Island’s Largest One Day Show” by the New York Visitors Bureau

THE LONG ISLAND MOTORCYCLE FAIR - SUNDAY,SEPT 9, 2007
Riverhead Raceway, Long Island, NY
Gates open – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission – only $10 / children under 5yrs old - free

Riverhead Raceway, established in 1949 is the oldest existing race track in the world. This Event one of the top 50 Largest Motorcycle Event In The Country!

Featuring solo acoustics by Randy Jackson of ZEBRA w/ Special Guest Bands, The Motorcycle Fair Stunt Challenge, Ride in Bike Show, Stage Contests, Vendors, Food, Spirits, The East End Angels, Andrew Rosa’s Drag Specialty motorcycles and much, much more… All welcome to camp,RV,trailer on Riverhead Raceway premises for the weekend. The ultimate weekend getaway that’s within a small radius for offering the famous Hampton’s, historic Montauk and endless New York City attractions.

Bike Show - All Classes - Foreign/Domestic - Cash/Trophies –
“Motorcycle Fair Stunt Challenge” – “Battle of the Blockz” - Quads/Individual Sportbike Freestyle – Cash/Trophies

Kickoff Party in the Hampton’s!
Saturday Night. Sept 8th – T.B.A.

2007 Presenting Sponsor – Maximum Motorsports of Riverhead,N.Y, 2007 Major Event Sponsors – Full Throttle Magazine, WCBS 101.1 , Reality Racing, Special Interest Vehicle, Longisland.com, East End Productions

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Sponsorship/Vendor Space –
631.774.9380 – all forms –
http://www.motorcyclefair.com/

See our full page ads in Full Throttle Magazine and Special Interest Vehicle. Featured front page New York Newsday - Sept.06

VENDERS:
Promoting  a diversity of vendors. This is a motorcycle show with a unique twist of a “Fair” setting. We give exclusivity to vendor products on a first come first serve basis. Known for the most reasonably priced vendor real-estate for an event of this magnitude. Contact us prior to mailing in a vendor form. Any questions feel free to contact us directly.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
DennisMoeser
Event Orchestrator/CEO
EastEndProductions of NY/TN
PO Box 4165
EastHampton NY 11937
631.774.9380
http://www.motorcyclefair.com/

Long Islanders Lend Helping Hand in New Orleans in Wake of 2 Year Anniversary OF Hurricane Katrina

August 29th marks the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath that New Orleans still lives with. New Yorkers are in New Orleans this week.  The founders of LIHome411.com are volunteering with Phoenix of New Orleans (PNOLA) to rebuild homes in (Mid City), a New Orleans neighborhood devastated by flooding and struggling to get on its feet.

LIHome411.com, Long Island’s local source for home improvement contractors has partnered with PNOLA to raise $1,000,000 to help real people in New Orleans rebuild their homes and their lives.  While New Orleans is in the news and in your thoughts this week, please take a moment donate to PNOLA, an all volunteer agency, and help the people of New Orleans. A few dollars can make a difference in someone’s life.  LIHome411.com is seeing that first-hand this week.  Help build a bridge from New York to New Orleans.

Cash donations can be made via check made out to PNOLA and sent in care of can be made online at www.lihome411.com – please click through our link to PNOLA’s website and select LIHome411.com in the drop down box on PNOLA’s donation page.

About LIHome411.com
The mission of LIHome411.com is to make professional remodeling and repair easy for Long Island homeowners, by connecting them with prescreened professional contractors in 60 categories covering all aspects of home improvement.

Visit www.lihome411.com or contact Tom or Bob at 516-558-0760 or email customerservice@lihome411.com.

About The Phoenix of New Orleans
The Phoenix of New Orleans (PNOLA) is a federally- recognized 501 (c) 3 non profit organization devoted to rebuilding and recovery of Lower Mid-City, a centrally located 120 block neighborhood in New Orleans.  PNOLA was founded by Tulane University medical student Paul Ikemire as a rapid response to the decimating effects that Hurricane Katrina and the flooding that followed had on Lower Mid-City, a neighborhood already struggling to overcome socio-economic hardship.

Visit www.pnola.org or contact Sarah Ralston at 504-342-4399 or saraheralston@gmail.com.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Bobby Roddini
Founder, LIHome411.com
516-558-0760

Town of Oyster Bay Democratic Committee Launch Open Forum To Debate Ideas and Political Issues

Alexander E. Sklavos, Chairman of the Town of Oyster Bay Democratic Committee proudly announces the launch of their website http://www.oysterbaydems.com/. 

The website has been established as an interactive community forum, complete with candidate information, pictures, video, volunteer information, calendar and message board.  This will be a place for the free exchange and debate of ideas and political issues affecting our Town. Real political discourse is our goal - something that has been lacking on the Town Board for too many years.

Our candidates for Town office wanted to establish this forum/message board because there is currently no central forum for the public to engage in the type of exchange we are looking to foster.  We want to hear from everyone, not just those who can make it to Town Hall for a board meeting at 10:00 on a Tuesday morning.

Our forum is a Cyber Town Hall meeting that individuals, civics associations and chambers of commerce can attend at their convenience and be heard.  We are listening. 

Tell us what you think is being done right and what you think needs improvement.  What are your ideas to reduce Town spending, give our residents much needed tax relief and improve the quality of life for all of us.

The Forum/message board allows the public to post commentary, opinion and stories about their experiences regarding a wide range of topics.  The issues currently on the forum/message board include;  building permits, Cerro Wire site, development of brown fields, Liberty site, moratorium on development, next generation housing, Old Plainview, Public Safety patrol, senior housing, smart growth initiatives, special tax districts, Town Board meetings, zoning board of appeals.  Additionally, there are forums set up for issues regarding each individual village.

This is a forum unlike anything else in Town.  The official Town, taxpayer funded, website along with the full color glossy, taxpayer funded, “informational” mailers sent to everyone in Town are used by the incumbent officials as their personal campaign tools.  They do not have a message board for feedback from the people they are elected to represent.  We saw that as a huge problem and have offered this as the solution.  We invite all to come participate in the discussion.

For more information visit: http://www.oysterbaydems.com

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Town of Oyster Bay Democratic Committee
Alex Sklavos (516) 241-1110
Joseph M. Terino, Esq. (516) 435-7850

Statue Stolen From Moloney Funeral Home in Hauppage

August 27, 2007 Happauge, NY  - A Bronze statue of a girl kneeling and looking down at a lamb was recently stolen from the Moloney Funeral Home in Hauppague.

A Bronze statue of a girl kneeling and looking down at a lamb was recently stolen from the Moloney Funeral Home in Hauppague.

The statue has deep meaning to the Moloney family and to the citizens of Happauge, so much so that they are offering a $500 reward if found or returned!

Please contact Moloney’s Lake Funeral Home located at 132 Ronkonkoma Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York 11779 by calling (631) 588-1515 or emailing info@moloneyfh.com all calls and emails will be kept confidential.

ABOUT MOLONEY FUNERAL HOMES
Keeping your confidence and fulfilling your trust is our deepest commitment. We do this by excelling in our service to families, our service to the community, providing helpful resources, and continuing the support after the funeral.

We are proud to be a multiple recipient of the “Pursuit of Excellence” award, the highest honor presented by the National Funeral Directors Association. You can be assured of our commitment to the funeral profession and to the Long Island community.

For over 75 years, the Moloney family continues to serve families with the same commitment to providing quality personal attention. The Moloney family and staff are dedicated to respecting and fulfilling the wishes and needs of the families they serve. Our abilities will continue to allow families to have meaningful and unique personalized services for years to come. See us on the web at http://www.moloneyfh.com/

“There is no higher reward than the trust of the people you serve.” - F. Daniel Moloney, Founder (1937 - 2001)

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For more info on Moloney Funeral Homes, please contact:
Todd S. Shapiro Associates
Rick Eberle 516-729-6872 cell

Moloney Family Funeral Homes
Todd S. Shapiro Associates
Rick Eberle 516-729-6872 cell
 

Requests Donations To Her Favorite Charity In Lieu of Birthday Gifts
 
SEAFORD, NY, Aug. 15, 2007 - - Figure skating protégé Jacklyn Kate Corsitto will celebrate her 11th birthday on Monday, August 27, with 30-40 of her closest friends and relatives at a pool party at her Charles Court home in Seaford, NY.

There’s nothing out of the ordinary about that, but the soon-to-be sixth grader at Seaford Middle School certainly is unusual in many other ways.  On the ice, she performs a myriad of remarkable tricks, such as juggling and walking on her hands . . . and away from the rink she is equally as extraordinary and special.

In her nearly five dozen birthday party invitations to friends and family, Jackie requested that in lieu of birthday presents, that her guests make donations to her favorite not-for-profit organization - - The Heritage Foundation of 9/11, which endeavors to not only remind youngsters about the attacks of 9-11-01, but to share and educate future generations of Americans about the numerous heroes who came to the rescue of our citizens that day.

“The Heritage Foundation of 9/11 is in financial distress,” said Jackie, “which may not allow it to put on its signature event this year, the Stars, Stripes & Skates IceTravaganza, where I have formed friendships and bonds with dozens of other kid skaters.  It would be a tragedy if the event couldn’t be held this year.”

Stars, Stripes & Skates has been held every year since 9/11, three times in Nassau Coliseum, once in Madison Square Garden and one time at Cantiague Park on Long Island.

Noted Tara Modlin, originally of Great Neck, NY, who is the founder and president of The Heritage Foundation of 9/11 and producer of Stars, Stripes & Skates: “The children get a sense of satisfaction by being a part of something so big and by giving back to the community - - and this gesture by Jacklyn is her personal way of making a difference.  The youngsters use their athletic skills for a good cause, and also get to meet and befriend stars of all kinds, including their skating idols like Nancy Kerrigan and Oksana Baiul, in addition to community officials like former and active firefighters and police officers.

Jacklyn’s parents Barbara and Jack and her sister Carly, age five, are firmly behind her in this endeavor.  “We are so proud her talents and especially Jacklyn’s altruistic attitude.  It should be the best birthday party ever!”

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Long Island Power Authority Releases Pace Study on Offshore Wind Project Costs

Uniondale, NY - August 23, 2007 - The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) today released a study prepared by Pace Global Energy Services evaluating the economics of its proposed 140 megawatt (MW) Offshore Wind Park.

Pace estimates that the project’s cost could reach $811 million, which includes the construction and financing costs, and the cost for the transmission cable needed to bring the power produced by the wind turbines to a land-based LIPA substation.

When compared with the cost of Long Island-based combined cycle natural gas-fired generating plant, the Pace study concludes that the “levelized green premium” for wind-generated power, when spread out over a 20-year period, would come to about $66 million per year or about $2.50 per month for the typical residential consumer who uses 775 kilowatt hours per month.

The “green premium” for wind power is calculated by taking the difference between the cost of a megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity produced in a combined cycle natural gas power plant on Long Island, which is about $137 per MWh, and an MWh of power produced by the Offshore Wind Project, which could be $291.  The “green premium” of $153 per MWh when annualized and spread over a 20-year power purchase agreement projects the “levelized green premium” to be about $66 million per year in 2010 dollars.

The Pace study, found that the costs for the proposed offshore wind project are in line with market expectations for North American offshore projects given the early stage development of such a market and the overall lack of a well-defined national energy policy to support these kinds of projects.  Costs for developing offshore wind projects in Europe are considerably lower due to the experience in building such projects there and the government incentives offered for such alternative energy resources.

LIPA requested the study after FPL Energy had given the Authority an updated cost estimate of $697 million, as of the end of 2006, to construct the 40 wind turbines that would generate about 140 megawatts of renewable wind energy for Long Island.  FPLE’s cost estimate did not include the financing and transmission cable costs.

“Obviously, there is a premium for building an offshore wind project when compared to conventional energy projects,” said LIPA CEO/President Richard M. Kessel.  “Long Island must decide where it wants to go with its energy future.  Should we continue on as we have in the past by adding more and more fossil fuel power plants or do we give a large-scale renewable energy project a chance to help break the grip of oil and natural gas as the primary fuels used to keep our lights on?”

LIPA’s Board of Trustees will discuss the proposed Offshore Wind Project and possible alternatives at its September 25 meeting.

The Pace study can be downloaded from LIPA’s Web site: www.lipower.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 generation assets. More
information about LIPA can be found online at: http://www.lipower.org.

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LIPA Contact Information:
Media Relations: (516) 222-7700
Media Pager: (516) 525-LIPA
media.relations@lipower.org

LIPA News Center
www.lipower.org/newscenter

New York Institute of Technology’s Culinary Arts Center Offers Adult Cooking Classes

Old Westbury, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2007: New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) award-winning Culinary Arts Center is accepting enrollment for its 2007-2008 adult culinary arts classes. The program curriculum is designed so that all students—novice to experienced— receive hands-on culinary experience in a professional, interactive environment. A different culinary theme is featured each month. All classes begin at 7 p.m., and take place at NYIT’s Central Islip, N.Y., site, at 300 Carleton Ave.

Each class is $55 per person, with a one-time registration fee of $15. Space is limited. For more information or to register, please contact Annalisa Manthos at 631.348.3290 or e-mail amanthos@nyit.edu.

Schedule for 2007-2008 Adult Culinary Classes:

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007

Harvest Cuisine: As harvest time approaches, explore interesting ways to serve fresh fruit and vegetables grown on Long Island.

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

Oktoberfest: Discover traditional German delicious delicacies from appetizers to desserts in time to help celebrate the season.

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007

Traditional Holiday Cuisine: With the holidays around the corner, learn to prepare scrumptious holiday dishes for family and friends.

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007

International Desserts: Create pastries, cookies, and desserts from around the world.

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008

Soups: Learn easy and creative ways to cook stocks and soups for a wide range of tastes.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Mardi Gras Cuisine: Learn the methods and techniques of cooking the lively flavors of New Orleans’s Cajun and Creole cuisine.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Cooking with Wine: Explore recipes that incorporate wine and learn about enticing ways to marry food and wine.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Cooking with Herbs: Learn to use fresh herbs, a wonderful way to enhance recipes and add unique flavor to your dishes.

Thursday, May 8, 2008
Oriental Cuisine: Discover the exotic wonders of Asian cuisine, including wok cookery, sushi, and sauces and marinades.

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Picnics and Grilling: Create easy, mouthwatering picnic and grilled items in time for your summer barbecues.

About NYIT

NYIT is the college of choice for more than 14,000 students enrolled in more than 100 specialized courses of study leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in academic areas such as architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions, behavioral, and life sciences; management; and osteopathic medicine. As a private, nonprofit, independent institution of higher learning, NYIT embraces an educational philosophy of career-oriented professional education for all qualified students and supports applications-oriented research to benefit the greater global community. Students attend classes at NYIT’s campuses in Manhattan and Long Island, as well as online and in a number of programs throughout the world. To date, more than 73,000 alumni have earned degrees at NYIT. For more information, visit www.nyit.edu.

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Media Contact: 
Jason Selss
Media Relations Manager
516.686.7481

Upcoming Lectures & Workshops at East End Arts Council Gallery

Workshop: 2008 Decentralization Community Arts Grants Grantwriting Seminar

Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 6-8pm FREE
Huntington Arts Council announces the 2008 Decentralization Community Arts Grants for funding awards ranging from $500-$5000 for not-for-profit organizations and individual artists sponsored by a not-for-profit organization.  Application deadline: Friday, October 5th for projects taking place in Suffolk County between Jan.-Dec. 2008.   Download application at  www.huntingarts.org/grants.  The workshop will provide step-by-step instructions and a general overview.  All new applicants are required to attend a workshop to be eligible to apply.  For more information or to register for the workshop, contact or contact Grants for the Arts Coordinator Linda Furey at 631-271-8423 x16 or email: LFurey@huntingtonarts.org. 

Lecture: UNEMBEDDED – Photojournalist Kael Alford

Saturday, September 1 at 1 pm -  Admission $5
In keeping with the theme of the upcoming Mirror of Our Times juried Photography Show (Opening reception August 31st), The East End Arts Council is proud to announce “Unembedded” photojournalist Kael Alford exhibiting  her shocking images of the Iraq we’ve never seen.  www.unembedded.net  She will give a slideshow, discussion and book signing on Saturday, September 1st at 1 PM, also at the gallery.  Call to reserve seats: 631-727-0900.

Workshop: STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY STIPEND (SOS) Grantwriting Workshop

Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 5:30pm FREE

A Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS) of up to $600 is available to Long Island artists of all disciplines, living in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The grant is designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development.  The application deadlines for Round 1 is Tues, Sept. 25, 2007. 

Workshop: Arts in Education Local Capacity Building Grant Technical Assistance Workshop

Thursday, October 30, 2007 from 5-6:30pm FREE

Local Capacity Building (LCB) provides matching grants of up to $5,000 for those looking to start up an arts in education program in a Long Island K-12 school. The funding will be awarded in January 2008. LCB grants are awarded annually to Long Island schools through the East End Arts & Humanities Council, with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.  The deadline for the next round of LCB grants is November 30, 2007.  Applications are available on-line at www.eastendarts.org or at www.artsined.info.  If you need a hard copy mailed to you please call (631) 610-8993.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Laura Helms
631-727-0900