LI PR AGENCY TO ASSIST JEREMY’S HEROES FOUNDATION WHEN NY GIANTS STARS MEET THEIR FANS AT ‘HEROES 4 HEROES’ EVENT ON MAR. 5
 
WOODBURY, NY, - Woodbury, NY-headquartered Silverman Media&Marketing Group is handling the publicity, promotions and press relations for the “Heroes 4 Heroes” function on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, where four NY Giants football heroes from the team’s 17-14 Super Bowl XLII victory will help raise funds for the New Jersey-based Jeremy’s Heroes foundation.

The quartet of Big Blue stars are wide receiver David Tyree, rookie sensation running back Ahmad Bradshaw, guard Chris Snee and nose tackle Barry Cofield, who will be making their first public appearance together since defeating the New England Patriots when they meet with their fans at Mickey Mantle’s restaurant (42 Central Park South) in New York City.

The “Heroes 4 Heroes” event will feature live and silent auctions that will benefit Jeremy’s Heroes (JH), a charitable foundation whose mission is to “identify children in need, provide assistance for participating in sports programs and character education programs and set and promote examples of excellence as exemplified by Jeremy Glick that help children to realize their hero within.”  Glick was one of the heroic passengers aboard United Airlines flight #93 on 9/11 who is credited with preventing terrorists for hitting their intended high profile Washington, DC target.  JH’s after school programming, “Extra Innings,” helps hundreds of NYC middle school students each year and, since its inception, has assisted more than 5,000 children nationally.

The program and live auction will be emceed by former Giants tight end Howard Cross, who played 13 seasons in the NFL, all with the Giants. 

A limited amount of tickets will be sold to the public, with general admission (6-8 p.m.) priced at $199 per person and Select VIP Party tickets (5:30-6 p.m.) set at $299 per fan.  A restricted number of exclusive sponsorships for the event are also available.

To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship opportunities for this event, please contact Grandstand Sports, Inc. at 888-78-GRAND or 212-532-8900.  To buy tickets on line, visit www.grandstandsports.com.

The Players
Tyree made the play in the fourth quarter of SB XLII that many are calling “the greatest catch in Super Bowl history.”  In total, he had 3 receptions for 43 yards and 1 TD.  Bradshaw led the Giants in rushing that day, with 45 yards on 9 carries, while Cofield helped bolster New York’s defense and Snee played a big role in protecting Giants QB Eli Manning, who went 19/34 for 255 yards and 2 TDs.

About Silverman Media & Marketing Group (SMMG)
SMMG was founded in 1996 in New York City, and moved to Woodbury in spring 2002.  The company provides six distinct areas of specialty: public relations, integrated marketing, special event creation & management, celebrity representation, charitable foundation development and creative services.  Most of the agency’s work is in the areas of sports, entertainment, non-profit organizations, new product introductions, books & authors, travel & leisure and apparel.  The firm’s website is www.silverman-media.com.

The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents “Another Sublime Evening” with four women and their songs LIVE IN THE LOBBY. Thursday, April 3 at 7:00

Cathy Kreger and What It Iz headline the evening with Cathy Kreger’s passionate lead vocals and solid acoustic guitar.  The sound of Cathy Kreger and her band What it Iz mixes Blues and Jazz with spanking rhythms, superb vocals, and lush guitar work, turning folk, rock, blues, and pop influences into a lyrical and melodic style that is as passionate as it is polished. Her irresistable voice and guitar has earned her a place on stage with world-class acts, including Bonnie Raitt, David Bromberg , the Band and Aztec Two-Step.

23 year old Amanda Kaletskyof Connecticut is the first featured performer, who Relix Magazine said “has the voice of a pop star but the soul of a singer/songwriter.  Her infectious [music] finds a middle ground between New York’s homey downtown clubs and the polish of Top 40 radio”.

The evening opens with the Songwriter Spotlight, two short sets from Long Island singer/songwriters.  Katie Pearlman is usually found behind the drums and singing for the Katie Pearlman band, but will make her Live in the Lobby debut with a rare acoustic guitar and vocal performance.  Jessie Haynes has played the Patchogue Theatre part of Blackmore’s Night, with her own band and and as a solo performer, and will return for a solo acoustic performance of a medley of her songs. 

Live in the Lobby is a series of concerts for small audiences held in the lobby of the historic Patchogue Theatre, usually on the first Thursday of every month. These concerts feature artists from the Long Island area playing a wide variety of mostly original music in an intimate and comfortable setting.  All ages are welcome.  Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue. Tickets $10.00 at the box office and by phone (631)207-1313. www.PatchogueTheatre.com
 
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Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
71 East Main Street, 
Patchogue NY  11772
www.PatchogueTheatre.com

Sewanhaka Power Squadron Spring 2008 Boating Classes
 
Sewanhaka Power Squadron will be giving the following Basic Boating Courses this spring.
These courses will prepare the novice boater to enjoy safe boating in protected waters and
allow the participant to qualify for the New York State Certificate to operate Personal Water Craft.
 These courses are offered by Sewanhaka Power Squadron of the United States Power Squadrons. 
Sewanhaka Power Squadron has been teaching safe boating since 1953. Our instructors are
experienced boaters familiar with local waters and are USPS Certified.
 
The classes at Sewanhaka High School, 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park will start on Thursday, February 28th.
Classes at Oceanside High School, Skillman Ave, Oceanside will start on Monday, March 10th.
Classes at Herricks Community Center, Shelter Rock Road, Herricks will start on Monday, March 17th.
Classes at Garden City High School, Merillon Ave, Garden City will start on Wednesday, March 19th.
All class sessions are held from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM weekly.
These are full eight week courses that include boating terminology, safety and fundamentals of charting.
 
A special concentrated Boating Course will be taught at Freeport Public Library March 2nd and 9th
in two four hour sessions 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The exam will be given on March 16th at 1:00 PM
 
The US Power Squadron “Boat Smart” Course will be taught at New Hyde Park High School
starting on Thursday, Feb. 28th, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. This course does not include fundamentals of charting.
 
The classes are free however there is a  $ 55.00 charge for the class materials including the student manual
and navigation tools. The charge for “Boat Smart” is $ 40.00 for the manual only.
For further details please contact Joe Lau at 516 354 8633.
 

Westhampton Beach, NY Graduate to Tour Asia
 
Riverhead, NY (February 21, 2008)—Madeline Fallier, a multiple Teeny Award winner, has been cast as Liesl in Troika Entertainment Company’s Asian tour of The Sound of Music. The nine-month tour will be traveling throughout China, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines.

A multiple Teeny nominee in 2003 and 2004, Ms. Fallier won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy in 2003, for her role as Catherine Simms in The Foreigner. In her senior year, she won Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her role as Lilli in Kiss Me Kate. Ms. Fallier was graduated from Westhampton Beach High School in Westhampton Beach, New York, in 2004.
Ms. Fallier, a native of East Moriches, New York is currently a senior at New York University’s Steinhardt School and is working on her degree in Vocal Performance and Musical Theater. While at NYU, she appeared in 110 in the Shade as Snookie Updergraff, The Laramie Project, and The Golden Apple. She recently completed her senior recital and will continue her degree in the spring semester of 2009.

“This is the kind of outcome we envisioned from the beginning,” said Patricia Snyder, Executive Director of the EEAC. “We have always dreamed of a day when a student recognized by the Teeny Awards would stand at the podium at the Tony Awards and accept an acting honor.”

The Teeny Awards, the ground-breaking student theatre arts recognition program of the East End Arts Council (EEAC) in collaboration with the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, will celebrate its sixth anniversary on Sunday, June 8, 2008. The Tony Awards-style festivities start at 4 pm.

 The Teeny Awards are presented to students to recognize their outstanding achievement in various areas of the theatre arts. Schools under the jurisdiction of the East End Arts Council are eligible and are invited by the committee in the fall. Participating high schools this year include Center Moriches, East Hampton, Eastport-South Manor, Greenport, Hampton Bays, Mattituck, Pierson in Sag Harbor, Riverhead and Mercy-McGann in Riverhead, Ross School in East Hampton, Shelter Island, Shoreham-Wading River, Southampton, Southold, and Westhampton Beach.

Current sponsors include Target Stores, Bridgehampton National Bank, Joseph & Mary Ann Martorano, Mary Tiedemann, Tanger Outlet Center, Riverhead Building Supply, Riverhead Faculty and Community Theatre, Astoria Federal Savings Bank, Hudson City Savings Bank, Riverhead Rotary, Dr. Joseph Duva, Linda Dieterich, Esq., The Open Book, and Washwick Agency. Anyone interested in actively serving on a committee or becoming a sponsor of the Teeny Awards may contact Ms. Munna at 631-727-0900.

East End Arts Council Expands Internet Presence
 
Riverhead, NY  - The East End Arts Council announces that it has expanded the Teeny Awards Internet presence by adding a YouTube channel and a MySpace page.

“These two sites are used by millions of people each day,” said Toni Munna, Teeny Awards Coordinator. “Teens are very internet-savvy. It’s another way for theatre students to communicate with each other and for us to get information to them, as well as to thank our sponsors by providing additional exposure.”

The YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/theteenyawards) currently has a slide show of photos from past awards ceremonies. The  pages at  www.myspace.com/theteenyawards include photos, as well. Other information about this theatre arts recognition program is available as well. Students are encouraged to visit these sites to see and share photos and video recordings of the awards ceremony, as well as their own high school shows.

Interested parties may visit the EEAC’s website  (http://www.eastendarts.org/education/teeny.html), or blog (theteenyawards.blogspot.com). Anyone wishing to add photos to either site may contact Ms. Munna at teenyawards@yahoo.com. Information is also available by calling 631-727-0900.

About The Teeny Awards
A collaborative project of East End Arts Council and Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, The Teeny Awards was established in 2002 to provide recognition and encouragement to high school theatre students and to raise awareness in the community of the importance of theatre arts in education. The program is made possible due to its sponsors, including Target and Bridgehampton  National Bank.

Plenty on Deck at the EEAC Community School of the Arts
 
Riverhead, NY — Three and four-hour watercolor workshops with favored East End artist Marilyn Gartelmann will take place on April 30th, May 28th and June 18th at the East End Arts Council. Each workshop will focus on a different technique and skill. Also coming up are Plein Air Watercolor classes with artist, author and illustrator, Mike Killelea. The focus of Mr. Killelea’s classes will be capturing the warmth and color of Long Island’s dazzling spring mornings. Classes will be held at various locations throughout the East End on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, April 15th through May 20th. The cost of the class is $157. Mr. Killelea will also be teaching Twilight Plein Air Painting, also on Tuesdays, from 5 to 8:00 PM, April 15th through May 20th. 

For more information and a complete listing of classes please contact the Community School of the Arts at 631.369.2171 or visit www.eastendarts.org/education.

Atlantis Marine World Officer To Climb Mount Everest.
  
Atlantis Marine World is sponsoring its Chief Operations Officer, Bob Pospischil, on his summit of Mount Everest. The 59-year-old Nesconset resident and former US Marine Fighter Pilot and Top Gun Instructor will be gone for nine weeks as he leaves Long Island to climb Mt. Everest.
   
“I have been interested in climbing for many years and three years ago, I finally stepped off the edge and just did it,” explains Pospischil. “What makes this climb especially thrilling is that, through all my research, it appears I am the first Long Islander to attempt the climb!”
   
In 2005, Pospischil reached the summit of Mt. Rainer, in Washington state. This was followed by climbs of Mt. Cayambe (South America), Mt. Cotopaxi (South America), Mt. Elbrus (Europe), Mt. Aconcagua (South America), and Mt. Cho Oyu (Himalayas). These experiences, in addition to a vigorous training schedule, have now prepared him for the ultimate challenge, the  Mt. Everest expedition.
   
“I believe that my age has nothing to do with my abilities,” Pospischil says. “With this expedition to Mt. Everest, I hope to show people that no obstacle can keep them from realizing their own goals.”
   
Pospischil is hoping that his attempt will also help others. He is working with the Islandia-based Contractors for Kids non-profit to raise awareness and money for its mission, which is to assist children and their families overcome obstacles that have impacted their lives through sickness, injury, or death.
   
Starting March 27, people can visit http://www.rmiguides.com/himalaya/everest-trek.html and follow Pospischil’s daily journey in photos as he summits Mt. Everest.
   
For information about Contractors for Kids, please visit http://www.contractorsforkids.org.

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ABOUT ATLANTIS MARINE WORLD AQUARIUM
Atlantis Marine World (AMW) opened in Riverhead, NY on June 15, 2000, as the first large-scale Aquarium to open in New York State in more than 35 years. Themed around the “Lost City of Atlantis,” AMW blends science and nature with myth, inviting visitors to explore its inhabitants while discovering the Lost City. Today, nearly two million people have visited the Aquarium, enjoying its interactive exhibits. AMW is also the home of The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, New York’s only authorized marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center. Additional information can be found at www.atlantismarineworld.com.

Local Long Island Author Blends A Touch of Irish Folklore With Charming Urban Fantasy in the Lighthearted “Tales of Tanglewood”

In the wake of the last Harry Potter novel comes a refreshingly new and endearing tale that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. The Tales of Tanglewood: The Lon Dubh Whistle is the first in a series of new novels to be written by local Long Island author Scott Michael Kessman.

Smithtown, NY, — The Tales of Tanglewood: The Lon Dubh Whistle proudly stands apart from the mass of copycat fantasy fiction and mundane adventure stories currently flooding the market.

Gathering inspiration from a recent trip to Ireland as well as many of Long Island’s beautiful parks, Scott deftly weaves together subtle traces of Irish folklore with more traditional fantasy in an urban setting. The result is a beautifully written story containing the perfect combination of fun, mirth, magic, and adventure.

Within the pages of the book, readers will discover Colin, a child who is fully aware of the hidden world of myth and wonder hiding within the woods just beyond his home, long kept secret by old magic. Only the fey magic which runs through his veins has enabled Colin to find what others cannot; the Tanglewood, the ‘wood within the woods.

Full of odd characters and fey beings, the Tanglewood is a world of magnificent folklore come to life. As Colin begins to explore the Tanglewood, he will find friendship with the ferrish Ailfrid, the elfin girl Deidre, and Doc Muffingrow, a wise druid.

Colin will also find that there is much magic in himself, as well as dangerous enemies who will not let him find solace in the wood so easily. Ailil, King of the Sprites and ruler of The Below, has laid claim to his spirit, and Colin will need the help of his friends and quite a bit of magic to save himself.

The Tanglewood is a place like no other, and Colin is a boy like no other. Throughout his adventures, he will uncover the secret of the fey blood within him, and help dispel the poisonous corruption and hidden dangers that threaten the inhabitants of the wood and the Tanglewood itself.

The Tales of Tanglewood: The Lon Dubh Whistle is available online at all major book retailers such as Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Nobles, and other, and can be ordered through local booksellers.

Reviews
“In a world filled with strife and hardship it is a stroke of luck when a book appears to take one away from it all. The Tales of Tanglewood: The Lon Dubh Whistle is just such a story.

This is a chronicle of a young boy named Colin and the seemingly unexceptional forest beyond his parent’s yard. Colin felt the woods to be special, and often dreamed of the magic that was busy in the trees in the form of wood nymphs, elves and other creatures. One warm summer night, upon awakening from a recurrent charmed dream, he followed his instincts outside into the woods. After pushing through the trees for some time he came to an archway, and then to a clearing, where before his eyes, cast in the glow of firelight was…well, here the adventure takes off for young Colin in The ‘Wood. Colin is initiated into the grove with characters like the be-horned Ailfrid, Colin’s fairy guide; Doc Muffingrow, the druid and muffin-baker extraordinaire; and Deidre, the strong-willed elfin runner. But all is not right and peaceful in The ‘Wood. And as Colin always suspected, he is not a simple Kynney Deiney; or member of the human race, but in fact possesses Blood of the Fey, or fairy spirit.

What ensues is an engaging adventure of transformation and rebirth all through the world of the supernatural, rife with the creatures of one’s wildest imagination; brownies, sprites and pixies abounding.

This book is a delight for all ages. The Tales of Tanglewood is fundamentally charming, from its enchanting characters to its deft anthropomorphizing of the natural world. Whereas some fairy fables devolve into sentimentality, this tale is utterly entrancing. Written in clean, capable prose, the story moves without a hitch to the final pages, which hint at more Tanglewood tales to come. The reader should be so fortunate.”
-Rachel Bravmann, reviewer for BUST Magazine, Seattle Magazine

Visit the official website at www.talesoftanglewood.com for more information and to download a 3-chapter preview.

LIPA and National Grid Create Repowering Stakeholder Committee for Northport and Port Jefferson Power Stations

Uniondale, NY- A Repowering Stakeholder Committee created by the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and National Grid consisting of government, environmental, and business representatives held its initial meeting today at National Grid’s Melville offices.

LIPA and National Grid issued an RFP in December of 2007 for a study to investigate the economic and technical feasibility of repowering options at the Northport and Port Jefferson Power Stations.  The Stakeholder Committee was formed to assist LIPA and National Grid in this effort.

“The Stakeholder Committee is an essential element of the repowering study,” said LIPA President and CEO Kevin S. Law.  “LIPA is committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and economical electric service to its customers. The Committee will help us to determine if we can achieve these goals through repowering options at these sites.”

“National Grid has been working on this issue for some time now,” said Robert B. Catell, Chairman of National Grid US.  “We are encouraged that Kevin Law is showing tremendous leadership in this important issue.”

The repowering study will investigate options for these two sites using both traditional “hybrid” repowering scenarios which utilize the existing steam turbines and “backyard” or site repowering scenarios in which a new, highly efficient combined cycle facility is constructed on the existing site. The benefits of repowering existing plants include
greater efficiency, increased capacity and reduced emission rates.  This study will also look at the financial implications to ratepayers as repowering our plants could indeed be very expensive.

The Stakeholder Committee will be provided information for review and comment throughout the study period and will interact with LIPA, National Grid and Stone and Webster, the consultant selected to perform the study, as the study proceeds.

Items that must be thoughtfully considered include engineering and technical feasibilities, economics, and environmental impacts.  These are only several of many factors which will weigh in the ultimate decision, which is why LIPA/National Grid assembled this panel of individuals who know Long Island and care deeply about its future to assist in reviewing the available options.

“The formation of the Repowering Stakeholder Committee is the first step in a very important process to determine the most efficient and effective way to generate power at the Port Jefferson and Northport Power Stations,” said Senator Kenneth P. LaValle.  “I look forward to working with LIPA, National Grid and the community to ensure that any decision will be environmentally sound and serve the best interests of ratepayers.”

“The LIPC strongly believes that Long Island power plants should be repowered,” said Lisa Tyson, Stakeholder Committee member and Director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition.  “We are excited that LIPA and National Grid have created this Committee and we are pleased that the LIPC is involved and will have its voice heard as part of this process.”

For more information on the repowering RFP visit the LIPA website at http://www.lipower.org/company/papers/rfp/repowering.html.

In the US, National Grid delivers electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island, and manages the electricity network on Long Island under an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority. National Grid is the largest power producer in New York State, owning 6,650 megawatts of electricity generation that provides power to over one million customers on Long Island and supplies roughly a quarter of New York City’s electricity needs. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., serving approximately 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

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 2nd largest municipal electric utility in the nation in terms of electric revenues, 3rd largest in terms of customers served and the 7th 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: http://www.lipower.org

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Dowling College Announces New B.S. in Aerospace Systems Technology Starting Fall 2008

OAKDALE, NY - Dowling College announces a new B.S. in Aerospace Systems Technology starting Fall 2008.  This program is designed to prepare students for careers in aerospace-related fields such as aerospace systems engineering, aircraft manufacturing, aircraft parts production and air traffic systems technologies.  The program covers the operational aspects of flight, air traffic control and air traffic systems with emphasis upon technology in the mathematics, computer science and physics courses.

“The School of Aviation understands the rapidly changing nature of the aviation and aerospace industries and is actively preparing today’s students for leading careers tomorrow. When students graduate from Dowling College, they have acquired knowledge, technical skills and leadership qualities sought by the aviation and aerospace industries,”
said Dr. John Wensveen, Dean of the School of Aviation.

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.