Statement from Long Island Power Authority President and CEO Kevin S. Law on the Broadwater Decision

“Governor Paterson has wisely decided that the potential risks associated with the Broadwater project are too great for the Long Island Sound.  The Sound, an estuary of national significance that generates billions of dollars annually for the region, is simply too precious a resource to jeopardize. I have had the pleasure of serving on Governor Paterson’s Renewable Energy Task Force, and as President and CEO of the Long Island Power Authority, I will do everything in my power to help him find more environmentally prudent solutions to the energy issues that challenge us on Long Island and throughout the state.”

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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LIPA Contact Information:
Media Relations: (516) 719-9294
Media Pager: (516) 525-LIPA
media.relations@lipower.org

LIPA News Center
www.lipower.org/newscenter

National Association of Mothers Centers Executive Director, Linda Lisi Juergens, to be honored at Nassau NOW’s Women’s Equality Awards Ceremony

(Jericho, N.Y.) NOW is recognizing the contribution that Linda Lisi Juergens has made in the movement toward women’s equality movement for over thirty years. Linda has been dedicated to advocating for mothers and caregivers in society and in the workplace along with women from around the world. For this she is being honored by the Long Island National Organization of Women (NOW) on April 10, 2008 at Verdi’s in Westbury, NY.

As the Executive Director of the National Association of Mothers’ Centers, Linda creates an atmosphere that emulates the core principles of positive and respectful communication that inform discussions that empower women in the NAMC’s network of programs. Those programs provide support, a safe welcoming environment, an opportunity to listen and be listened to, and a place to share what mothers know and learn from others. The NAMC’s role is to look at the trends, assess the challenges and reach out to more mothers, fathers and caregivers.  The NAMC has also taken on the role of a broker in bringing corporations and researchers to the table to discuss work/life issues and solutions that work for both the employees and employers. And they’ve recently held a national roundtable discussion with other national mothers’ organizations to promote collaborations on common concerns.

Besides support and informal research into the circumstances and experiences of mothers, Mothers’ Centers have always encouraged women to advocate for themselves and their families. Since 2003, the NAMC has nurtured the development of a dedicated advocacy initiative called MOTHERS, which focuses on the economic impact of being a caregiver.

Linda is being honored with The Women’s Equality Award for her outstanding work to make a changing and sustaining difference for women on Long Island.

The NAMC is the leading organization that recognizes the challenges, realities and importance of mothering and other caregiving work, offering educational and support programs in local centers, in libraries and in the workplace, offering an annual Work/Life Conference as well as doing advocacy in the fields of postpartum depression, early care and education, work/life balance and the economic impact of being a care giver. http://www.motherscenter.org/

“DLWP” Dinner Proceeds Will Benefit 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition
 
WOODBURY, NY - The seventh annual DLWP Dinner (Dinner Libations Without Pomposity) is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York. Tickets for the much anticipated event are $125 per person, and the proceeds will benefit 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition.

Join some of Long Island’s finest legal minds for a night of down right, well . . . jocularity. All attendees will enjoy a five hour open bar, sumptuous three course dinner, a hilarious comedy roast and yes, based upon prior requests, plenty of time to let the attorneys know how you really feel about them. This year’s honoree will be Victor Pasternack, Esq., the first recipient of the highly distinguished Richard D. Guttentag Memorial Award, a true honor, indeed.
 
1 in 9 is an organization devoted to raising awareness of the breast cancer epidemic, securing funding for research and finding the causes, a cure, and proper prevention techniques for breast cancer. An important goal of the organization is to investigate the link between pesticides and breast cancer since Long Island is, and always has been, a farming region. For more information, visit their website at www.1in9.org.
 
Never before has there been a better opportunity to hear attorneys mock themselves and their peers. Join the fight against breast cancer and enjoy a night of delicious food and quality entertainment. To pre-register, send payment to Dennis R. Chase, Esq. at 64 Smithtown Boulevard, Smithtown, NY 11787. Please make checks payable to “1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition.” 
 
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For more information contact:
 
Dennis R. Chase, Esq.
The ChaseSensale Law Group
64 Smithtown Boulevard
Smithtown, New York  11787
(631) 348-7500

Mothers’ Center of Suffolk 30th Anniversary GALA Anniversary Celebration

Please come and enjoy a selection of international appetizers, local wines and decadent desserts.
Bring your luck for our raffles, 50/50 drawing and door prizes and Chinese Auction.
Cost: $25

RSVP to Mothers’ Center of Suffolk by calling 631 689-2827 or e-mail suffolkmothersctr(-@-)yahoo.com.
From Long Island Expressway

East on LIE (495) to exit 62 North (Nicolls Road/Route 97) toward Stony Brook. Travel due north until the end of Nicolls Road. Make right at the end of Nicolls Road onto Route 25A. First light (before hill) make left onto North Country Road. North Country Road will turn into Main Street; Proceed through three stop signs. The Neighborhood House will be on your right across from pond. White house with porch (#95 Main street). Large Parking lot with tennis courts on hill.

From Northern State
East on Northern State until the end then continue on
Route 347 (Nesconset Highway) until (Nicolls Road/Route 97) make left (heading North). Travel due north until the end of Nicolls Road. Make right at the end of Nicolls Road ontoRoute 25A. First light (before hill) make left onto North Country Road. North Country Road will turn into Main Street after first stop sign; Proceed through three stop signs.
The Neighborhood House will be on your right across from pond. White house with porch. Large Parking lot with tennis courts on hill.              

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To benefit the Mothers’ Center of Suffolk
Saturday, April 12, 2008
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Setauket Neighborhood House
95 Main Street
Setauket, NY  

East End Arts Council Announces 2008 Wine Press Concert Series Schedule
 
Riverhead, NY —Summer evenings not to be forgotten begin with a concert surrounded by the picturesque vineyards of the East End. The East End Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2008 Wine Press Concert Series schedule. Possible through the generosity of the Bridgehampton National Bank, Times-Review Newspapers, and Riverhead Building Supply,  and in association with the Long Island Wine Council, the concerts take place at East End vineyards during sunset hours. All concerts begin at 6:00 PM and are held rain or shine under a tent. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the East End Arts Council or at the gate. A season pass for the five-concert series is available for $80. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Seating is not usually provided. Picnic dinners are welcome, but no outside alcohol is permitted. 
 
This year’s schedule includes:
 
Sat. July 5                  Martha Clara Vineyards, Sound Avenue in Riverhead

Swingtime Big Band
Dedicated to the performance of America’s greatest popular standards, SWINGTIME BIG BAND is a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through early 1950’s). The ensemble specializes in performing original arrangements of Big Band classics from the Great American Songbook, bringing to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color. Highlights of the many prestigious venues at which SWINGTIME members have performed include: Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, Tavern on the Green and the Rainbow Room. Leading the band is saxophonist and artistic director Steve Shaiman, a passionate advocate of Big Band swing for his entire musical life, and with the support of his SWINGTIME brethren, he continues his efforts to keep this important music alive.
 
Sat. July 12               Paumanok Vineyards, Main Road (Rt. 25) in Aquebogue

Caroline Doctorow
Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Paumanok Vineyards welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter, Caroline Doctorow. Doctorow’s style of music falls into the folk-pop genre. She has released four records on the Narrow Lane Records label. Other credits include the performance of a song on the PBS series, Freedom - The History of Us narrated by Katie Couric, which aired on public television in 2003. Her compositions appear on many compilation disks including, The Best of The Eclectic Café and on an Ars Nova Productions release featuring independent folk performers.

For years Doctorow has been one of the foremost interpreters of Dylan songs and on her new CD she covers One Too Many Mornings, which also appears on the Bob Dylan Uncovered disc from Long Island-based Paradiddle Records, and Doctorow admits that someday she may do an entire album of Dylan covers. Whatever her next project is, Doctorow says it will be “even more stripped down.” She clarifies, “You want to just play and get the spontaneity.”

Caroline’s latest CD release, Carmel Valley Ride, is a concept record about the 60’s folk duo, Richard and Mimi Fariña. This recording has received outstanding reviews. “This CD takes the listener on a fascinating journey, with most of the songs in some way relating to the Fariñas… Carmel Valley Ride spins from the disk with a driving fury and conviction”— Sing Out Magazine, 2004. “A brainy, heartfelt tribute… #15 Best CDs of 2003″—Eric Alterman MSNBC. “An uplifting mix of sublime originals and covers that’s positively enchanting… Best 20 Discs of 2003″—Jim Musser of the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
 
 
Sat. August 2              Osprey’s Dominion, Main Road (Rt. 25) in Peconic

Hugh Prestwood & Friends
Hugh Prestwood, an award winning singer, songwriter and member of the Nashville Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, has been bringing Nashville to the North Fork for 10 years, to the delight of the Wine Press Concert Series audiences.  He has penned songs for Judy Collins, Randy Travis, Trisha Yearwood, Crystal Gayle, Michael Johnson and many more. He and his friends will be sharing their songs for a night to remember. In an intimate setting these fine musicians will remind you of the best things in life.
 
Sat. August 9              Palmer Vineyards, Sound Avenue in Aquebogue

Miles to Dayton  
Born out of the ashes of romantic tragedy, this Long Island-based ensemble brings an honest, heartfelt message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The talented brother-sister duo of Dave and Krista March, with musical journeyman Jonathan Preddice, combine to bring a unique texture of harmony and song. After adding young phenom Rob Caniglia on percussion, and the talented Leanne Preddice on the violin, the ensemble has expanded its horizons to both acoustic and/or full band performance setup. Miles to Dayton will leave a lasting impression on your ears, relying on quality musicianship along with a melody that will carry you back to the next show. With the successful release of their first album “A long way back” in 2005, the band has developed a strong regional following.
 
 Sat. August 16           Pindar Vineyards, Main Road (Rt. 25) in Peconic

Rare Groove Band
Returning to the East End after rave reviews from the Winterfest, join band members James Miceli (Tenor Sax), Rod Borrie (trombone), Pete Campo (guitar), John DeWitt (organ), Jeff Brown (bass) and Kevin Twigg (drums) for an evening made for dancing and grooving.

What is Rare Groove? The term “Rare Groove” originated in the late 1980s, referring to a renewed interest in the jazz-funk of the 1970s. Sometimes referred to as soul jazz, it’s music drawn from jazz but steeped in blues, made by a number of great (although often relatively unknown) musical masters. It’s jazz with an emphasis on the beat—the groove—that makes people smile and want to get up and dance. This music sounds fresh today because its blend of organ, horns, guitar, drums and bass creates an infectious danceability.  After all, this was party music that was played not in the concert hall, but in neighborhood clubs as its artists traveled the various circuits in support of their recordings.  Much of this music has historical significance as the original source that has been sampled and reused by today’s hip hop artists. So, it’s rare music not widely heard today (or even when it first came out), and it grooves, so it’s rare groove. 

For further information contact East End Arts Council at 631-727-0900.

The East End Arts Council is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization with a mission to support the arts and artists of the five east end towns of Long Island. Events and programs are made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency.

Ms. Julia Dreyer of the Summit Lane School in the Levittown School District Named Dowling College/News 12 Educator of the Month

(Oakdale, N.Y.) Ms. Julia Dreyer, ESL Teacher of the Summit Lane School in the Levittown School District, has been named a 2007-2008 Dowling College/News 12 Educator of the Month.  Nominations were accepted from schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, and a committee of distinguished educators selected the winners.

Under Ms. Dreyer’s leadership, the ESL Program at Summit Lane School has grown from 8 students to the current number of 70 and Ms. Dreyer has helped to shape the program. She has provided inspiration for the school’s summer Jump Start program as well as the school’s Parent Night.  Ms. Dreyer has developed an extensive knowledge of both rules and regulation governing the services to English Language Learners.

Ms. Dreyer organized the school’s before school/after school tutorial program that started as a pilot program and then was extended to all target schools in the district.  She even used her own personal funds to help pay for students participating in the school’s outdoor education sleep-away program.  Her parent contacts have helped to build the goodwill segment of the school’s ESL program.

Ms. Dreyer has played a major liaison with other staff members with ESL children.  In a letter of recommendation, Mrs. Dreyer is described as the “wind beneath the wings” of the district’s ESL program.  She has been both a model and a mentor to newly hired ESL staff members who turn to her for guidance and advice as they grow professionally.  Ms. Dreyer also hosts a mentoring session where the mentoring partners are from Rivkin Radler Law Firm in Uniondale. The program started 8 years ago and continues successfully each year.

Dr. Clyde Payne, Dean of Dowling’s School of Education says, “Since Long Island is known for having the best teachers in the nation, and we received so many nominations from across Nassau and Suffolk, Julia Dreyer is truly a remarkable educator.”  A special feature announcing Ms. Dreyer’s award will air soon on News 12.  In June the award winners and their guests will be honored at a special dinner.

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.

Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery of Port Jefferson Hosts Benefit for Long Island Cares

 (Long Island, N.Y.) The Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery of Port Jefferson & Long Island Cares, Harry Chapin Food Bank Inc. host the Thomas Kinkade Gallery Gingerbread Cottage Celebration!

April 27th from 2pm-6pm.

Drawings all afternoon for giveaway prizes & chances to win Bakery Baskets to benefit LI Cares.  At 3pm, Robin Amato, Director of Development of Long Island Cares, will be a guest speaker. Feel free to bring non-perishable items for donation to Food Drive.

The Gallery is located at 128 Main Street, Port Jefferson Village.  Please join us for this fun free event to enjoy Gallery tours, decorative cakes, pastries, coffee, tea, & other yummy goodies!

For any questions or directions, please call (631)680-6139

About Long Island Cares:
The Mission of Long Island Cares is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry on Long Island.  Long Island Cares provides emergency food where and when it is needed, sponsors programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educates the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island.

Long Island Cares relies on the generosity and strong support of the individuals, corporations, and foundations that make up our community. We are deeply grateful to the many who join with us and support our commitment to strengthen and secure the future of our community by providing a healthier and more meaningful life to those among us in need. http://www.licares.org/

Kathy Passarette Announced as Window Fashions Certified Associate
 
Grace McNamara Inc., producer of the Window Fashions Certification Program (WFCPTM) announces that Kathy Passarette of Creative Home Expressions, Mount Sinai, New York has achieved Associate status.  Kathy Passarette has participated in a rigorous certification and training program, at various WFCP events where she has accumulated credits and passed exams.
 
This comprehensive continuing-education and multilevel accreditation program offers its members the opportunity to attain knowledge, recognition and, most importantly, certification. The purpose of WFCP is to provide designers, retailers, workrooms, and installers with a superior advantage through continuing education, industry knowledge, and access to resources that will distinguish WFCP Professionals as the best in their field.
 
Members can gain certification by earning credits to advance through the program’s levels of expertise including the Associate, Specialist, Master, and Expert levels and by earning IACET CEU credits. These CEU credits not only help members develop profitable areas of expertise but can be applied toward their state certification requirements.
 
The Associate level, requiring 12 WFCP credits, is the introduction to window-fashion design, products, and their application. Members gain an understanding of general design principles, and business and sales techniques applicable to the industry. In order to advance to this level, members must acquire credits through attendance at seminars, WFCP pocket assignments.

Continuing education is critical to the success of the practicing professional. Through the WFCP program, Kathy Passarette has proven an ongoing commitment to industry professionalism. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Kathy at (631) 987-3097 or through www.creativehomeexpressions.com.
 
As producer of the Window Fashions Certification Program, Grace McNamara Inc. will continue to be at the forefront of the window-coverings industry by providing the formats and vehicles for value-added education to window-covering and design professionals, helping them meet the challenges of today’s fast-changing world.

4215 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55110 651/293-1544 Fax 651/653-4308 www.wfcppro.com