Steven L. Hahn, Head of School, announces two key administrative appointments for the coming Portledge School academic year (Long Island, N.Y.) Harry Grzelewski has accepted the position of Upper School Division Head, and Dr. Johan Johnson has accepted the position of Director of Admissions, effective July 1, 2010. Mr. Grzelewski takes the reins from [...]
Senate Passes Landmark ‘Dignity For All Students Act’ (Albany, N.Y.) Committed to ensuring that all students have a safe environment in which to learn, free from harassment and discrimination, the Senate Democratic Majority passed the ‘Dignity for All Students Act’ (S1987B/ Duane). This legislation aims to provide all students with a safe school environment [...]
Hosts Donation Drive (Hicksville, N.Y.) In the wake of the catastrophic oil spill polluting the wildlife environment of the Gulf Coast, Westy Self Storage initiates local response efforts by hosting a donation drive to collect the much needed items to assist with cleanup. The Westy Self Storage centers in Long Island are designated drop off [...]
Putting New York Back to Work: 10-point plan Creates Jobs, Grows Small Businesses & Attracts New Investments (Albany, N.Y.) The Senate Democratic Majority passed a comprehensive jobs package of 10 bills that will put New Yorkers back to work, create new jobs and spur economic growth for businesses across the state. The Majority’s jobs [...]
Summer Is Off To A Good Start! (Long Island, N.Y.) GENERAL ADMISSION. Minimum suggested donation of $5 Adults, $3 Children under 14; FREE for Members. The suggested donation for the specific events listed below includes the cost of General Admission. After the events, remain for refreshments and guided tours of the night sky through Custer’s [...]
Giving Free Eye Exams To Maspbeth’s Colder Adults June 25th (Queens, N.Y.) NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., will bring his once-a-month series of free eye exams by Pearle Vision’s Ozone Park staff to the Maspeth Self-Help Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 718-429-3636, on Friday, June 25, from 10 AM – 11 AM. [...]
New Attorney Helps To Strengthen Yankowitz Law Firm (Long Island, N.Y.) Andrew Steven Koenig has joined the Great Neck office of The Yankowitz Law Firm as an Associate. Yankowitz is a personal injury and mass tort law firm. Jack Yankowitz, founder of the Yankowitz legal team stated, “To meet the increasing needs of our [...]
Legislation helps youth offenders access skills & resources to become healthy, contributing members of society (Albany, N.Y.) The Senate Democratic Majority has passed a legislative package to ensure common sense protections for troubled youth, and guarantee the services and resources these children need in the state’s juvenile justice system in order to grow up [...]
Protecting New York’s Most Vulnerable (Albany, N.Y.) The Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation (S5968A/Sampson) that will establish 21 new Family Court judgeships throughout the state, including New York City and several counties. This legislation represents the first major infusion of new Family Court judges in more than three decades. It passed 32-29, with [...]
Helen M. Kroeger & Otto J. Kurth: The Anchorage Studio and Peconic Bay Impressionism (Riverhead, N.Y.) On Friday, June 25th, from 5-7 pm, the Suffolk County Historical Society will present an opening reception for a new exhibit, “Helen M. Kroeger & Otto J. Kurth: The Anchorage Studio and Peconic Bay Impressionism.” An important [...]
