East End Arts Council Members Richard Mizdal and Neil Scholl Open at Rosalie Dimon Gallery

Riverhead, NY – A collection of Richard Mizdal’s paintings and Neil Scholl’s photographs will be on display in the Rosalie Dimon Gallery at the Jamesport Manor Inn on Manor Lane in Jamesport from November 8 through February 5, 2008. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, December 2nd from 3-5PM. The public is invited.

Richard Mizdal is best known for his combination of interior and exterior, with gardens, skies or water views presented through a window format that permits a scaffolding of architectural elements.  His work has been highly acclaimed from Dan’s Papers (on the cover of which his art has appeared several times) to the New York Times. Henry Berg of the Guggenheim wrote, “Mizdal’s paintings explore the structure of light and matter with an ever-evolving subtlety and sophistication revealing not only a mature grasp of the techniques of master painting, but a vision and understanding of nature that is truly remarkable today.”

Neil Scholl’s beautiful photographs are a celebration of Riverhead and the farm country that recalls his childhood. He reminds us that despite the ever-burgeoning housing developments, Suffolk is still the largest agricultural county in New York State. But the times are changing and some of the beautiful photos in this exhibit have already lost their subject matter to “progress.”

Sales of artwork will be made through the East End Arts Council. Rosalie Dimon Gallery shows are a joint effort of the East End Arts Council and the Jamesport Manor Inn.  EEAC exhibits are made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts, Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs and the Town of Riverhead. For more information, call 727-0900.

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Laura Helms
Communications Coordinator
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0900

East End Arts Council Celebrates 35 Years of the Arts with Culinary Delights

Greenport, NY (October 24, 2007)—The East End Arts Council continues to celebrate its 35th anniversary with some of the finest foods and wines to be found on the East End.  The Long Island Wine Council and a number of select restaurants, gourmet shops, and bakeries have graciously donated their wares for a tasting event at the Evening of Thanks, honoring long-time champions of the arts. The event will take place at the restored Brecknock Hall, at Peconic Landing in Greenport, on Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 4-6:30 pm. The event is open to the public; tickets are $60/pp. and can be purchased in advance at the East End Arts Council.

Savory samplings will be provided by the following eateries and shops:

Aldo’s, Catapano Dairy Farm (Catapano goat cheese), Cynthia Battaglia Distinctive Catering, Hampton Coffee Company (coffee and cookies), Jamesport Manor Inn (duck spring rolls), Jedediah Hawkins (chilled North Fork potato leek soup with blue crab relish), Junda’s Pastry Shop, Michael’s at the Boardwalk (shellfish salad on crostini), North Fork Table (chocolate chip cookies), Peconic Baking Company, Peconic Landing,  (pot stickers), Planet Bliss (fig filo–pastry stuffed with figs, spinach and goat cheese),  Rotisserie Smokehouse, Salamander General Store (North Fork duck in pipiar verde on sesame corn cracker), Sang Lee Farms (roasted beet salad with ginger scallion dip), Seasoned Caterers (porcini meatballs), Tierra Mar, TY KU, Village Cheese Shop, and Vine Wine Bar & Café.

A selection of Long Island wines will be provided by the Long Island Wine Council.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 631-727-0900.

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Laura Helms
Communications Coordinator
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0900

Small Business Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency Recovery Center Opens At Lost Battalion Hall In Queens

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has joined with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to staff a Recovery Center in Rego Park, NY, for residents affected by the August 8 storms. The new center opens on Thursday, October 25. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and closed on weekends.

The SBA-FEMA center is located at the Lost Battalion Hall in Queens, where FEMA staff and SBA customer service representatives are on hand to assist.  The address is 93-29 Queens Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374.

Registering is the first step to get disaster assistance. Homeowners, renters and business owners located within the two disaster-designated counties of Kings and Queens, who have damage from the August 8 storms may register online anytime at www.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Individuals with speech or hearing impairments should call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585.

After registering, applicants are encouraged to visit an SBA-FEMA Recovery Center. This is a convenient way to meet face-to-face with disaster specialists to get answers and obtain help in filling out an SBA low-interest loan package.

Low-interest loans from the SBA are the primary source of financial aid for homeowners, renters and business owners of all sizes to repair or rebuild from disaster-related damages. Homeowners and renters also may be eligible for housing grants. Two other SBA-FEMA centers are currently open Monday thru Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on weekends.

·         QUEENS - SBA-FEMA Recovery Center in Jamaica, located at Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York in the parking lot at 111-17 Merrick Boulevard. (between 111th Avenue and 111th Road) Jamaica, NY 11379. 

·         BROOKLYN: SBA-FEMA Recovery Center at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School; 552 59th Street (6th Avenue/Bay Ridge) Brooklyn (Sunset), NY 11220.

The deadline to apply has been extended to November 16, 2007.

FEMA coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or economic status. Also, you cannot be denied assistance for reporting discrimination or abuse. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or contact your state Office of Equal Rights. If suspicious of any abuse of FEMA programs, please contact the fraud hotline at 1-800-323-8603.

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FEMA-1724-DR-NY (PR034)
FEMA – Rebecca Morales – 703-399-0584            
SEMO – Don Maurer – 518-292-2312
SBA – Michael Lampton – 404-347-3771

INTA supports newly announced Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

NEW YORK, NY – October 23, 2007 – The International Trademark Association (INTA) today announced full support for the new multilateral agreement on Anti-Counterfeiting that is being negotiated by the United States, European Institutions and European Union Member States, Switzerland, Mexico, New Zealand, Canada, Korea and Japan and may attract other countries committed to the protection of intellectual property.

The Anti-Counterfeiting Treaty Agreement (ACTA) encourages countries to adopt a common perspective in the fight against the global crimes of counterfeiting and piracy. To accomplish this goal, ACTA aims to increase international cooperation, identifying best practices with regard to enforcement of intellectual property rights, and pledges support for improving the international legal framework to combat counterfeiting.

INTA has been working closely with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the European Commission to elevate the crime of counterfeiting and piracy, and to ratify tougher sanctions against those who commit these crimes. This agreement signals progress in addressing the growing international threat of counterfeiting as a crime utilizing multiple bases of operations and underscores the need for practical improvements which result in regionally-similar penalties and multi-jurisdictional deterrence.

“The implementation of Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement requirements in national laws has proven to be insufficient to combat trademark counterfeiting which often involves organized criminal groups,” said INTA Executive Director, Alan Drewsen. 

INTA has been working globally on these issues for many years and in June 2007, the INTA Board of Directors approved a resolution stating INTA’s position on harmonization principles and the improvements required within the international legal framework for criminal sanctions against the offense of trademark counterfeiting.

“Trademark counterfeiting is increasing significantly despite the best efforts of rights holders and government authorities; therefore, there is an urgent need for initiatives placing greater emphasis on international cooperation and improvement in the legal framework to combat trademark counterfeiters who operate in more than one jurisdiction,” concluded Drewsen. 

For more information on the protection of trademarks, please visit www.inta.org .

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About INTA
The International Trademark Association (INTA), founded in 1878, is an association of more than 5,400 member companies and firms from more than 190 countries, dedicated to the support and advancement of trademarks and related intellectual property as elements of fair and effective national and international commerce. For more information on the Association and its goals, please visit www.inta.org .

For additional media inquires, please contact:
Matthew C. Schmidt (Primary contact)
Manager, Communications
+1-212-642-1727

Daryl G. Grecich, CAE (Secondary contact)
Director, Marketing and Programs Strategy
+1-212-642-1707

Dowling College Helps Break the Silence About Mental Illness - Mental Illness Can Happen to Anyone…

OAKDALE, NY - In the past, the subject of mental illness was surrounded with mystery and fear. Today we realize understanding and support are powerful tools and can make a real difference in someone’s life.

Phi Delta Kappa at Dowling College presents Breaking the Silence, Teaching The Next Generation About Mental Illness on Monday, November 5, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This event will feature Guest Speaker Lorraine Kaplan, BTS Director of Educational Outreach and will take place in the Fortunoff Hall Hunt Room at Dowling’s Rudolph Campus in Oakdale.

Lorraine Kaplan has a M.S. in Education from Queens College and holds state certifications in elementary education, special education, reading, and music. After more than 25 years of public school teaching, she retired to devote much of her time to teaching educators and students about mental illness. Mrs. Kaplan has coauthored “Breaking the Silence: Teaching the Next Generation about Mental Illness” and is the project’s Director of Educational Outreach. She lectures extensively in schools and to organizations to promote mental illness education and is on the boards of Aid to the Developmentally Disabled, and NAMI Queens/Nassau.

Phi Delta Kappa is an international association for professional educators. The organization’s mission is to promote quality education as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic way of life by providing innovative programs, relevant research, visionary leadership and dedicated service.

Light refreshments will be served.  This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact: Dr. Sandra Loughran, Assistant Professor of Human Development & Learning at 244-3486, LoughraS@dowling.edu or Dr. Linda Fernsten, Assistant Professor of Human Development & Learning at 244-3324,
FernstenL@dowling.edu

About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.

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For additional information, please contact: 
Kelly Kazemier
Director of Communications
631-244-3318
kazemiek@dowling.edu

New York Institute of Technology Sustainable Landscape Design Blossoms Into New Nationally Registered Arboretum

Old Westbury, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2007: With its new nationally registered arboretum, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is now a member of the American Public Gardens Association, a professional organization that supports the public horticulture community and is committed to the display, education, research, and plant conservation of public gardens throughout North America.

The arboretum, part of the NYIT Old Westbury, N.Y., campus, displays a collection of trees and a variety of annual and perennial plants that are native to Long Island. Last spring, nearly 30 new species of trees, shrubs, flowering plants, groundcovers, and ferns were added to enhance existing vegetation on either side of a pathway that connects the academic quad and Gerry Hall, which houses NYIT’s Office of Admissions. Infrastructure upgrades included the installation of benches, horticultural signage, and walkway improvements. The start of NYIT’s Path of Achievement, a pathway of personalized engraved bricks commemorating loved ones and accomplishments, runs along the east side of the arboretum.New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino was instrumental in sponsoring and securing a $150,000 grant that was administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to NYIT to help fund the landscaping project. 

“With its vast woodlands and meadows, NYIT’s Old Westbury campus has always been known for its beautiful natural vegetation and existing landscape design dating to the property’s origins as a Gold Coast estate,” said NYIT President Edward Guiliano, Ph.D. “The establishment of the arboretum allows NYIT to strengthen our commitment to environmentalism and sustainability. The generous assistance of Senator Marcellino and the grant we received enabled us to make improvements to enhance our students’ surroundings.”

Landscape architectural design was prepared by Vollmer Associates and planting was done by Brett Landscaping, Inc., who won the project bid.

About NYIT
NYIT is the college of choice for more than 15,000 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 http://www.nyit.edu/.

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Jason Selss,
Media Relations Manager
516.686.7481

Storm Aid Application Deadline for Queens and Brooklyn Homeowners Extended

NEW YORK, NY – The deadline for Queens and Brooklyn homeowners, renters and business owners to register for federal-state disaster assistance has been extended to November 16, state and federal recovery officials said today.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) extended the deadline because of concern for people who suffered damages from the August 8 storm, but who still have not applied for assistance.  

“If you know a neighbor, family member, or friend who suffered losses from the August 8 storm, tell them that the deadline has been extended and urge them to apply,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Marianne C. Jackson of FEMA.

Disaster assistance can include home repair grants; disaster rental assistance; U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for individuals and business owners; and grants for serious disaster-related needs and expenses. 

“Take advantage of the extra time,” said State Coordinating Officer John R. Gibb, Director of the New York State Emergency Management. “If you have suffered losses from the storm, register, get into the FEMA system and see what kind of assistance is available to you.”

New York State and FEMA are working closely with New York City to get assistance to people. To date, more than 3,000 people have registered and $5.6 million in disaster grants and low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and business owners have been approved.”

There are two easy ways to begin the application process.  You may call toll-free, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585.  Both numbers are available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and multilingual operators are available to answer your call. Residents with Internet access now have the option to register on the agency’s website at www.fema.gov, where valuable recovery information is also available

On August 31, President Bush signed a major disaster declaration for New York State.  Renters, homeowners and business owners in Queens and Brooklyn can apply for state/federal assistance.

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FEMA-1724-DR-NY (PR032)
FEMA–Rebecca Morales – 703-399-0584            
SEMO – Don Maurer – 518-292-2312
SBA – Michael Lampton – 404-347-3771

FEMA coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. 

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, economic status or retaliation. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, you should call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or contact your State Office of Equal Rights. If suspicious of any abuse of FEMA programs, please contact the fraud hotline at 1-800-323-8603.

Andy Statman – The Master of Two Idioms – in Concert at Landmark

Landmark on Main Street is proud to present Andy Statman on Saturday, January 19th at 8:30 PM.  The concert is sponsored by Relix Magazine and Judith & Morton Sloan with additional program sponsorship from Harding Real Estate and Wachovia Bank.

Statman, one of his generation’s premier mandolinists and clarinetists thinks of his compositions as “a spontaneous, American-roots form of very personal, prayerful Hasidic music, by way of avant-garde jazz.”  The New York Times calls Andy Statman a “master of idioms linked by their demands for virtuosity and their down-home origins.”

Don’t miss this exciting evening of music!  Tickets Premium $35, Standard $30 with discounts for groups and Friends of Landmark.

Landmark on Main Street is a not-for profit community center, located at 232 Main Street in Port Washington that houses the beautiful Jeanne Rimsky Theater. 

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Sharon Maier-Kennelly
Executive Director
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1
Port Washington, NY  11050
516-767-1384 extension 101
FAX 516-767-7261
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Landmark’s Folk Series Begins with Ollabelle & Susan Werner

The Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street is proud kick off this season’s Fabulous Folk Series starring Ollabelle and Susan Werner and hosted by WFUV DJ John Platt, on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 8 PM.  The series is sponsored by WFUV Radio, Frank Ullman and Greenberg Traurig, LLP with additional program sponsorship from Harding Real Estate and Wachovia Bank.

Drawing comparisons to Crosby Stills and Nash, Ollabelle is gospel, celtic, Cajun and country, blues bluegrass and folk.  The five person band includes Amy Helm, daughter of the Band’s Levon, and combines deep roots with soaring, sophisticated harmonies. Susan Werner has six albums under her belt, an active touring career throughout the U.S. and a string of accolades from The Washington Post, The Village Voice and The New Yorker.  As one of the defining artists of the folk music genre, her songs effortlessly slide between folk, jazz and pop, and are delivered with a sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm.  WFUV’s John Platt hosts. 

Tickets: Premium $35 and Standard $30 with discounts for purchasing the four-part folk series (which includes Pat Wictor and Red Molly on January 26th, Richard Shindell on March 15th and Greg Brown on April 5th), group discounts and Friends of Landmark.

Landmark on Main Street is a not-for profit community center, located at 232 Main Street in Port Washington, housing the beautiful Jeanne Rimsky Theater.  Visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org for more information. 

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Sharon Maier-Kennelly
Executive Director
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1
Port Washington, NY  11050
516-767-1384 extension 101
FAX 516-767-7261
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Joan Osborne – Second Show Added at Landmark!

Landmark on Main Street is proud to present two nights with Joan Osborne, Saturday, November 17th and a new second show just added Sunday, November 18th.  The concert is sponsored by WFUV Radio, Beth & Dan Eule and Frank Ullman.  The first show is sold out so please purchase your seats early for the Sunday, November 18th show.

Joan Osborne is the singer/songwriter whose 1995 hit single “One of Us” propelled her to the top of the charts and went on to sell five million copies worldwide and garner six Grammy nominations, is back on the charts with her new album.  A participant in the historic and successful Lilith Fair Tour, Osborne has worked with a myriad of artists like Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, The Chieftans and Bonnie Raitt and has toured with the Grateful Dead. 

Tickets Premium $55, Standard $50 with discounts for groups and Friends of Landmark.

Landmark on Main Street is a not-for profit community center, located at 232 Main Street in Port Washington that houses the beautiful Jeanne Rimsky Theater. 

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Sharon Maier-Kennelly
Executive Director
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1
Port Washington, NY  11050
516-767-1384 extension 101
FAX 516-767-7261
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org