http://www.longislandexchange.com/press Press Release Area Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:41:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Expanded Festival features hot air balloons, mega-kites, more than 40 top bands, extreme sports, monster trucks and much more   (Long Island, N.Y.)  Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival sponsored by RE/MAX of New York, Inc., returns to Brookhaven Calabro Airport on August 8, 9 and 10, 2008.  In keeping with the ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/07/03/metro-ny-balloon-festival-returns-to-brookhaven-august-8-9-and-10/ Mark Wood Brings "Orchestra Rocks" Program to Five Towns College on Saturday July 12th Dix Hills, NY -- Emmy winning composer and original member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Mark Wood, will be bringing his vast musical knowledge and expertise to Long Island for "Orchestra Rocks" on Saturday July 12th 2008 at ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/07/02/mark-wood-brings-program-to-five-towns-college/ Natalie Milbrodt takes top honor in Long Island Script Writing Competition  (Long Island, N.Y.) Screenwriter Natalie Milbrodt, a New Yorker transplanted from Michigan, won first prize in the Long Island International Film Expo Script Writing Competition this month for "The Last Weebler,” her highly original screenplay about Constance Weebler, an elderly ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/06/30/natalie-milbrodt-takes-top-honor-in-long-island-script-writing-competition/ Babylon Tuna Club's 52nd Annual Invitational Tuna Tournament Bohemia, New York – Babylon Tuna Club’s 52nd Annual Invitational Tuna Tournament is Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th from Babylon Town Dock.  Rain or shine.  Enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere with a variety of food, games, and crafts.  Watch the boats come ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/06/26/babylon-tuna-club-52nd-annual-invitational-tuna-tournament/ Enhance Your Summer with Dowling College’s New Continuing Education Courses OAKDALE, NY - Dowling College’s Continuing Education department is now offering a host of new courses.  Over 30 courses for the general community are offered through the Dowling Institute, including a new Summer Children’s Enrichment Program. Children can engage in classes ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/06/26/enhance-your-summer-with-dowling-college-new-continuing-education-courses/ RC-2252 router bit with 2 + 2 design ideal for creating Shaker-style doors   Farmingdale, N.Y. – Amana Tool, manufacturers of high-quality tungsten carbide woodworking tools, today announced its new RC-2252 insert spoilboard router bit with scorers that features a 2 + 2 knife design. The unique 2 + 2 design contains ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/06/24/amana-tool-introduces-cnc-insert-spoilboard-surfacing-cutter/ Mr. Mouse Comes to the Mills Pond House For Tons of Summer Fun The Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to celebrate summer with "The Mr. Mouse Show" at the Mills Pond House on Saturday, July 19. The performances, which include a puppet workshop, are geared for children Pre-K through 3rd ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/06/24/mr-mouse-comes-to-the-mills-pond-house-for-tons-of-summer-fun/ Top Students From New York Are Recognized for Academic Excellence BALTIMORE, —Andrew Salerno, a student from smithtown, was recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Andrew Salerno was invited to this awards ceremony sponsored by CTY (www.cty.jhu.edu) based ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/06/23/top-students-from-new-york-are-recognized-for-academic-excellence/ LIPA President Law commends Governor Paterson and State Legislature for passing bill to authorize net metering changes statewide Uniondale- NY- The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is amending its electric service tariff to further encourage the use of solar generating resources and will become the first utility in the state to make ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/06/23/lipa-poised-to-become-first-utility-in-state-to-launch-commercial-net-metering-to-encourage-more-use-of-solar-energy/ Department of Labor’s Workforce Development and Training Divisions OAKDALE, NY - Dowling College has been recognized by the New York State Department of Labor’s Workforce Development and Training Divisions by being awarded a grant for the Development and Brokering of Student  Paid Internship Opportunities for students.  This wonderful opportunity could not ... http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2008/06/20/dowling-college-receives-100000-grant-from-the-new-york-state/