Legislation grants bereavement leave to employees in same-sex relationships (Albany, N.Y.) The Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation (S6177A/Montgomery) that allows individuals involved in same-sex relationships to be granted funeral or bereavement leave from their place of employment. The bill, spearheaded by Senator Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn), extends this privilege that was previously granted only [...]
Community Chorus Concert Series begins July 16 (Long Island, N.Y.) Smithtown Township Arts Council and Smithtown Historical Society announce the Smithtown Community Chorus Free Summer Concert Series. The community chorus consists of local community members sharing their talents with the community. The choir is in its 14th year and its goals are to make wonderful [...]
Popular Seasonal Exhibit Returns at Aquarium. (Riverhead, N.Y.) Atlantis Marine World is happy to welcome back Gator Invasion, a special two-month exhibition opening on Saturday, July 3, that will be home to several reptiles from Southeastern Florida. The nearly 900-square foot exhibit will house five six-foot-long American alligators, along with several two-foot-long baby American alligators [...]
Concert will honor Ernest Bloch 50 years after his death. Adam Glaser conducts, Barritone Jesse Blumberg is Soloist (Long Island, N.Y.) On Wednesday evening, August 4th at 7 PM, Usdan Center will present its annual Gala Concert featuring students from several music and dance divisions, as well as visual arts students in an on-site [...]
Legislation toughens existing laws (Albany, N.Y.) The Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation (S6418A) sponsored by Senator Craig Johnson (D-Nassau) which toughens existing laws to make it so a person who sells a controlled substance that causes a death would be charged with manslaughter. This legislation is part of a comprehensive effort to combat [...]
Meet the Author Co-presented by Out at the Movies/LI Gay & Lesbian Film Festival At Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre (Long Island, N.Y.) Images from Breakfast at Tiffany’s are branded into our collective memory: we can see Audrey Hepburn stepping out of that cab on the corner of 57th and 5th, and picture her again with [...]
Events Calendar for the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (Stony Brook, N.Y.) The Ward Melville Heritage Organization is pleased to present its upcoming schedule. Few Long Island destinations beat historic Stony Brook for family fun and rich educational and cultural experiences! Full events calendar at www.stonybrookvillage.com “Discovery” Wetlands Cruises Now through October 29 Boatworks [...]
Award-winning documentary playing in Bellmore on Sunday, July 11th (Long Island, N.Y.) Please join us for a screening of PLAY AGAIN, an important new award-winning documentary about the consequences of a childhood removed from nature. Long Island International Film Expo Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave. in Bellmore Sunday, July 11th at 4:30 pm Visit www.playagainfilm.com [...]
Budget Protects Schools, Provides Property Tax Relief, and Makes Smart Spending Cuts (Albany, N.Y.) The Senate Democratic Majority has passed both the Education, Labor and Family Assistance (ELFA: S6603/S6607) and the Health and Human Services (HHS: S6604/A6608) budget bills which: Protects our children’s education. Provides much-needed property tax relief. Makes the smart spending cuts [...]
Newest Classroom Music Techniques, Taught By Elaine Gates Of LI University And USDAN (Long Island, N.Y.) Elaine Gates, a distinguished vocal music educator and a member of Usdan’s faculty, will again offer workshops for classroom music teachers at the Center. This season’s 2-day workshop will be offered on July 19 and 20, and again [...]
