Attention all baseball players, figure skaters, hockey players, lacrosse players, soccer players and parents of children who have outgrown their equipment

(Huntington, NY) Councilwoman Susan A. Berland and the Huntington Youth Council are bringing the “Sport Swap” to the Dix Hills Ice Rink for the first time. Town of Huntington residents are invited to participate by bringing their gently used hockey, baseball, soccer, lacrosse and figure skating equipment to the official drop-off box at the Dix Hills Ice Rink from March 6th to the 28th to receive a voucher.

On March 29th, from 11:30 AM till 1:30 PM, residents can bring that voucher back to the Ice Rink to shop, swap and socialize with fellow Town of Huntington athletes! Residents unable to donate equipment can still shop for any equipment by donating $5.00 for each item purchased. The Huntington Youth Council will be donating all proceeds to a Town of Huntington charity.

“I’m pleased to announce this new initiative,” commented Councilwoman Berland. “The Sport Swap is a chance for athletes and organizations in the Town of Huntington to donate either hockey equipment, baseball equipment, soccer equipment, lacrosse equipment or figure skating equipment. Athletes and their families can shop for new items as well as socialize with their fellow shoppers. In today’s economy, we are all watching each dollar. As a mother of four, I can tell you that sports equipment can be very expensive. If we can save parents some money, supply our residents with needed sports equipment and raise some money for charity, it’s a win-win. I encourage everyone to participate in what will be a great event.”

The Huntington Youth Council was founded in 2003 by Councilwoman Berland and is comprised of students from every public high school in the Town of Huntington. They meet twice a month to discuss issues that affect the youth in our community and plan events that engage their peers in local issues. For more information on the Huntington Youth Council’s “Sport Swap” or the organization, please call TJ Hatter in the office of the Town Council at 351-3018.

(LONG ISLAND, NY) The stars are shining a bit brighter on the Suffolk County Community College Ammerman Campus with the opening of the college’s new state-of-the-art observatory where star gazers can peer into the sky and look more than a billion years back in time. Suffolk County Community College now has one of only five observatories in our county − The Vanderbilt Museum, Stony Brook University, Custer in Southold and Montauk are the other four – and Suffolk Community’s is among the largest.

In astronomy, first light is the first use of a telescope (or, in general, a new instrument) to take an astronomical image after it has been constructed. This is often not the first viewing using the telescope; optical tests have been performed to adjust the components. Despite this, a first light is always a moment of tremendous excitement, both for those who design and build the telescope and for the astronomical community at large.

Suffolk County Community College’s new, state-of-the-art Observatory sits atop the Smithtown Science Building on the Ammerman Campus in Selden. The dome spans 20.5 feet making it one of the largest Observatories in Suffolk County.

“This is a fantastic new addition to our College,” said Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay, “that will provide research opportunities for faculty and astronomy majors, as well as enhance our college’s reputation in the scientific community while educating the public about astronomy through public outreach.”

“The College’s new observatory offers our students and faculty the opportunity to conduct research and share information with other students and scientists throughout the world,” said Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees Chairwoman Dafny J. Irizzary, adding, “it will also serve as one more college resource available to the community at large.”

Associate Professor of Astronomy Matthew Pappas and Associate Professor Gerald Schnal watch as the Suffolk County Community College Observatory doors open to the heavens.

“The faculty is thrilled to have the observatory as a permanent house for our astronomical research equipment and for use by faculty and our astronomy majors. Not only does it allow us to investigate scientific questions, it provides an opportunity to share the excitement of looking out into the universe with the people of Suffolk County,” said Professor Thomas Breeden, Chairman of the Physical Sciences Department. “Our acquisition of the observatory validates that the County, our sponsor, has confidence in our programs and in turn demonstrates our commitment to the scientific community,” Breeden explained. “The County and College’s commitment will now enable us to apply for grants from organizations such as The National Science Foundation,” Breeden said.

“I congratulate Suffolk County Community College on the opening of its new Observatory. The research conducted will result in a greater understanding of astronomy and provide students, professors and the community at large with a new resource,” said New York State Senator and Chairman of the New York State Select Committee on Higher Education Kenneth P. LaValle.

Associate Professor of Astronomy Matthew Pappas, at computer, examines images captured by the new Suffolk County Community College Observatory telescope as Professor and Physical Sciences Co-Chairman Scott A. Mandia, right, and Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay observe.

“A quality and affordable community college system is vital to the continuing health of our county and today’s grand opening is another example of how dedicated the leadership of Suffolk County Community College is to fulfilling that goal. This new addition will expand educational opportunities for our county’s young students to allow them to reach their full potential,” stated Senator John Flanagan, Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Education. “Congratulations to everyone involved for turning this vision into reality.”

“The new observatory at Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus showcases the institution’s groundbreaking teaching initiatives and highlights the school’s dedication to science and technology,” said Legislator Sarah Anker. “Suffolk County Community College remains at the forefront of academic research, and as Chair of the Suffolk County Legislature’s Education Committee, I continue to support our college’s educational excellence.”

Suffolk County Community College’s Physical Sciences Department Chairman, Professor Thomas Breeden is all smiles about the opening of the College’s new Observatory. Breeden said the College’s new, powerful telescope will be utilized by student and faculty researchers and has a resolving power of 0.45 arc seconds, which is equivalent to being able to see a dime a little more than five miles away.

“I am thrilled that our community college has a new Observatory that will be a great research tool for the students majoring in physics/astronomy. Considering that the only other educational institution that has one in Suffolk County is Stony Book University, this is a very impressive addition for the college,” said Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta of Fort Salonga. “This is an exciting moment for our community college and our community overall,” Legislator Trotta added.

“As a Suffolk County Community College alumnus, I am proud to see the extraordinary improvements Dr. McKay and his staff have made to all of our campuses. I believe that adding an observatory to our Selden campus will not only draw our residents to the college, but will also serve as an attraction for visitors to enjoy, “said Suffolk County Legislator William J. Lindsay III.

Associate Professor of Astronomy Matthew Pappas prepares Suffolk County Community College’s new Observatory and telescope.

The observatory’s 10-inch Meade RCX400 Ritchey-Chretien telescope has a resolving power of 0.45 arc seconds, which is equivalent to being able to see a dime a little more than five miles away, and is housed under a 20 ½ foot rotating dome atop the Smithtown Sciences Building and equipped with networked computer controls allowing partial operation from remote locations. Full networking and remote operation are planned in the near future.

The instrument can also be operated via electronic hand controls and is equipped with software that accesses a catalog of coordinates for 145,000 celestial objects that make viewing and moving from one object to another easier. The telescope’s primary mirror also has ultra-high transmission coatings to help increase light transmission by 20 percent, making objects brighter, and is mounted to a 12-foot-tall cylindrical metal pier that is filled with sand to dampen vibrations. There is an additional vibration dampening system on top of the pier that was designed and installed by Suffolk County Community College Science Department faculty, consisting of metal plates with rubber spacers.

Astronomers using the new telescope can also record what they are seeing through the college’s CCD Camera equipped with filters that meet astronomical research standards.

The college is working to open the Observatory, by appointment, to small groups from the public on Friday nights later this spring. College President McKay said an announcement will be made to the media, via the college’s social media channels and on its web site when the program’s details are established.

An exhibition of work by Adelphi University Professor David Hornung

(GARDEN CITY, NY) The Adelphi University Exhibitions Program presents David Hornung: Recent Paintings, featuring over a dozen oil paintings on panel in the Ruth S. Harley Univessity Center Gallery. The exhibition will be on view from February 26 through April 2, 2014, with a reception open to the public on Wednesday, March 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Additionally, Hornung will host an artist’s talk on Tuesday, March 11th at 4:15 pm within the gallery surrounded by his work.

David Hornung in Praise of Sym 2013

Author of the book Color: a workshop for artists and designers, Hornung’s background as a color theorist informs much of his work. Every day objects have become an inherent part of the artist’s vocabulary, due to their timeless, and familiar nature. Hornung constructs his paintings to produce ambiguous narratives that aim to simultaneously elucidate intellectual, and emotional resonances.

David Hornung has taught painting, drawing, and color at a number of art schools and universities including Indiana University, Parsons, Pratt, Skidmore College, Brooklyn College, and the Rhode Island School of Design. He currently teaches in the Department of Art and Art History at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York.

The Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery is open everyday, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To learn more about the artists and view glimpses of the exhibition please visit:

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About Adelphi University:
Adelphi is a world class, modern university with excellent and highly relevant programs where students prepare for lives of active citizenship and professional careers. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 41 states and 60 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University chartered in 1896, maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.

(Queens, NY) Queens Council on the Arts’ 3rd Space is proud to present In-Between the Lines, an inaugural writing workshop hosted by Queens-based performance collective The In-Between People.

Join us for an evening in experimental performance exercises that you can take with you to influence your writing practice! This workshop encourages lovers of the pen to wean themselves off their computer screens and try writing from a new perspective. Convention tells us that writers put their words on the page, while actors put their bodies on stage. But we want to know: what happens if before writers put their words on the page, they put their bodies on stage?

3rd Space, “In-Between the Lines: A Performance & Writing Workshop with the In-Between People”

Friday, March 21st from 7pm – 9pm

Queens Council on the Arts
37-11 35th Ave, Entrance on 37th Street
Astoria, NY 11101

Admission $5: RSVP here

The In-Between People is a community made up entirely of creative people with creative pursuits. The In-Between People have developed a performance method that examines the link between two performers on stage that in between space loaded with visceral, shared experience. The In-Between people invite writers to activate their senses, explore their physical impulses, and see where their bodies might take their words and then, in turn, where those resulting words might take their bodies.

The mission of the Queens Council on Arts is to foster, and develop the arts in Queens County and to support individual artists and arts organizations in presenting their cultural diversity for the benefit of the community. For more information visit: www.queenscouncilarts.org

Teachers Federal Credit Union President/CEO Robert Allen honored for industry leadership

(Albany, N.Y.) Robert G. Allen, President/CEO of Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU), who for more than 40 years has distinguished himself as a leader in the Long Island business community and the credit union industry, was recently among a roster of prestigious national credit union leaders inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders. Allen and his fellow 2014 inductees were recognized as part of the Credit Union National Association’s Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.

Located in Credit Union House in the heart of Washington, D.C, the Hall of Leaders features the names of credit union leaders who have significantly impacted their industry at the local, state and national levels. Since opening in 2001, Credit Union House has provided credit unions and credit union groups across the country with a coordination center on Capitol Hill. Each year, the townhouse attracts thousands of visitors, including members of Congress and congressional staffers, business leaders and credit union representatives from around the world. The Hall of Leaders was founded in 2008, and nearly 100 individuals have been inducted to date.

“I am honored and humbled to be joining those recognized in the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders,” said Allen. “I am proud of the good that credit unions have done for their members and of the continuous growth in the number of members serviced.”

Under Allen’s leadership since 1988, Teachers FCU has grown from less than $300 million in assets to nearly $5 billion in assets and is among the largest member-based credit unions on Long Island.

“The Credit Union Association of New York was proud to nominate Bob for this honor, as he has made a powerful, long-term impact within the local, state and national credit union communities,” said Association President/CEO William J. Mellin. “In addition to leading one of the most successful credit unions in our state, he has provided tremendous leadership to various committees, organizations and councils within our industry.”

Allen has served as a board member for both the Credit Union Association of New York and Empire Corporate FCU; as board chairman of UsNet, the Association’s statewide shared branching network for credit unions; and on numerous Credit Union National Association committees, task forces and councils. He currently serves on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council.

Beyond his 2014 induction into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders, Allen has received numerous community awards, including the Long Island Business News’ 2013 Outstanding CEO Award and the Advancement for Commerce, Industry and Technology’s award for excellence and leadership in the field of financial services.

The Credit Union Association of New York (CUANY) has served as the trade association for the state’s credit unions for 96 years. New York credit unions have assets of more than $65 billion and serve 4.9 million members. To learn more about CUANY, visit www.cuany.org. To find a credit union or learn more about the credit union movement, visit www.asmarterchoice.org.

(LONG ISLAND, NY) The Second Annual Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame Award Gala will be held Saturday, March 8th at 7:30 pm at The Hilton Huntington Hotel during the annual Long Island Junior Soccer League Convention. This year’s list of inductees includes Sara Whalen (Hess) from Northport, Sue Ryan, also from Northport, Michael Collins, Jackie Shannon and Ritchie Kotchau from Hicksville, and Dominic Pedone from Glen Cove Soccer Club.

“I could not be more proud to announce our class of 2014 inductees to the Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame,” said Kevin L. McCrudden , founder of the Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame. “This is a list of extraordinary players and people who have done amazing things through their soccer careers, and we are so glad to be honoring them.”

The Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame is in partnership with the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL).

“The Long Island Junior Soccer League is happy to continue as a partner in the Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame,” said LIJSL President Addie Mattei-Iaia. “The coaches and players who created the rich soccer tradition here on Long Island now have a place where their outstanding contributions to the game can be recognized and remembered. This year’s class has made an impact at the youth, high school, college, and professional level, both as players and coaches. We join the entire Long Island soccer community in thanking them for all they’ve done to grow our game and congratulating them on this tremendous honor.”

The experiences of the inductees could not vary more dramatically. Whalen-Hess, from Greenlawn was a high school and college standout at Harborfields High School and the University of Connecticut. She was also a member of the United States Women’s National Team that won the 1999 Women’s World Cup, and a silver medalist at the Sydney Olympics with Team USA. If that wasn’t enough, Sara is a part of one of the most famous moments in women’s soccer history. When Brandi Chastain infamously removed her jersey to expose her sports bra during the 1999 World Cup, the first person she hugged was Sara!

“I am always so grateful when I think about the experience I had on Long Island playing soccer,” said Whalen-Hess. “I grew so much as a player here, but more importantly, I grew as a person. Soccer was the foundation through which I learned how to be a teammate to others on and off the field. Thank you to the Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame and LIJSL for recognizing me and for continuing to teach our kids how to be good teammates.”

Compare that to the experience of Collins, son of long time LIJSL President Peter Collins, who was drafted professionally right out of St. John the Baptist High School, where he helped the Cougars win three straight NYS Championships. He played for the New York United of the American Soccer League and The New York Arrows indoor soccer team. Michael played over 14 years of indoor soccer during a time when there was no major outdoor soccer league.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be inducted into the Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame,” Collins said. “I am looking forward to seeing and thanking so many friends and family for their help in making my career so very special.”

One of Collins’ teammates from Hicksville, Shannon, is considered one of the best players to ever come from Long Island. He was an All-America at Hicksville High School in 1978 and 1979, and earned All-American honors at Fordham, where he received the Vince Lombardi Memorial Trophy for Best Student-Athlete in 1982. He was later inducted into the Fordham Hall of Fame in 1989.

“Knowing the number of amazing people (i.e. players, coaches, administrators, etc.) that have contributed to the rich growth and development of soccer on Long Island, I am ‘blown away’ by being acknowledged in this manner,” he said of his induction.

Pedone played for Glen Cove in the LISFL Men’s League and the Mineola Portuguese Soccer Club, which arranged a “transfer” for him to play in Portugal, where he played in front of 60,000 fans in some games! Dominic was one of the rare players during that time to go to Europe to play soccer.
Sue Ryan, known by many as the long-time women’s soccer coach at Stony Brook, and a very active member of the Long Island soccer community, was involved in the first women’s national championship game when she played at SUNY Cortland.

“I am humbled and honored to receive this recognition from the Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame,” Ryan said. “I am proud to be a native Long Islander, and I am so thankful to the Long Island Junior Soccer League for their support during my career as a youth player.”

Kotschau was a successful high school player from Hicksville and attended George Mason University. He went on to have an incredibly successful 10-year career in Major League Soccer, playing with 2013 LISPHOF inductee Chris Armas with the Chicago Fire. He also received 1 cap with the US Men’s National Team.

“After all these years not being in and around the LI soccer scene, the fact that I am being honored is truly amazing,” he said of his induction. “Long Island is where it all started and I am forever grateful to be part of such a dedicated organization. It is a great honor to be considered with all the other great players that are currently in the HOF and the ones being inducted this year.”

The 2014 class joins inaugural inductees Armas, Shep Messing, Paul LeSueur, and Kim Wyant as members of the Long Island Soccer Player Hall of Fame.

Two gardening events, two carnival events and a beach clean-up demonstrate that winter is fleeting. The borough also hosts a disability film festival, dragons, symphonies, dance, art and a group that claims to be the world’s best Beatles tribute band. Here’s the rundown.

March 6, The Act of Killing, 7:30 pm. The Queens World Film Festival screens the world premiere of the 159-minute director’s cut of The Act of Killing. Director Joshua Oppenheimer will be on hand for a special Q&A session. P.S. 69, 77-02 37th Ave., Jackson Heights, www.queensworldfilmfestival.com.

March 6, Cha-Cha-Cha Lessons, 7 pm. Dance instruction for all ages and levels with renowned instructor Paul Ru Bao of Farrington Ballroom Dance School. After an hour lesson there is an hour of open dance. $10 single class/$45 for five classes. Skip the class and join open dance at 8 pm for $5. QT, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org.

March 7-9, New York Disability Film Festival, times vary. This annual festival promotes awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Among the films showing is Cinemability, a documentary on representations of disability in film with interviews with Ben Affleck and Jamie Foxx. Photography exhibit and movies at Central Queens Y, 67–09 108th St., Forest Hills, www.cqy.org and movies at Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35^th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 7, Amy Marshall Dance Company, 8 pm. AMDC’s new dance “Kadogo” responds to how children across the world are being stripped of their childhood and moral psyche and handed guns. $15 advance/$20/$10. LaGuardia Community College Main Stage Theatre, 31-10 Thomson Ave., LIC, www.laguardia.edu/LPAC.

March 7, Carnival Party: A Tribute to Harry Belafonte, 8 pm. Jeff Zúñiga and his band play a tribute concert to Harry Belafonte, whose songs include “Matilda,” “The Banana Boat Song” and “Day-O.” $15 members/$10 students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

March 7, Opening Night: Uncertain Worlds, 6 pm to 10 pm. French artist Philippe Boissonnet’s art encompasses drawing, photography, sculpture, holography, video and digital imagery. After the opening, his work is on display Fridays and Saturdays, 2 pm to 6 pm or by appointment until May 3. Holocenter @ the Clock Tower of LIC, 29-27 41st Ave., Queens Plaza North, www.holocenter.org.

March 8-9, Hotels on Film, times vary. The Museum of the Moving Image screens six features and two shorts set in hotels: Barton Fink (1991) preceded by Hotel Chevalier (2007), The Silence (1963), Lost in Translation (2003) preceded by Life without Zoe (1989), Grand Hotel (1932), Beware of a Holy Whore (1971) and The Shining (1980). MMI, 36-01 35^th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 8, Caribbean Carnival Celebration for Families, 1 pm. Learn about the festivity, create cool masks, and dance to steel drums as you march around Queens Museum in true Carnival style. Free. QM, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, www.queensmuseum.org.

March 8, The Fab Faux, 8 pm. Join the Fab Faux as they celebrate “The Beatles on Ed Sullivan” and perform a mixed set of favorites. They will be joined by Creme Tangerine Strings and Hogshead Horn. $45-$65. Kupferberg Center at Queens College, Kissena Boulevard and Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing, www.kupferbergcenter.org.

March 8, Wilderness Survival, 11 am. Do you know how to build a shelter or start a fire without matches? Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? On these fun, family friendly programs you learn tips and tricks that enhance your knowledge of the natural world and might just save your life. Free. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Oakland Gardens, www.alleypond.com.

‎March 8, Start Your Summer Veggies Indoors, noon. Queen Botanical Garden Director of Education Emeritus Fred Gerber teaches an introductory workshop on starting summer vegetables indoors. $6, advance registration and payment required at education@queensbotanical.org or (718) 886-3800 ext. 230. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

March 8, Storybook Discovery Day, 11 am. In the cozy parlor setting, Karyn Mooney makes reading fun. Suggested for children six and under, the session includes an art or nature discovery activity. Suggested donation $5 per family. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing, www.vomuseum.org.

March 8, The Love Affair Showcase, 1 pm to 5 pm. Brides and potential brides can enjoy an afternoon of performance, tastings, and networking with top trend-setters in bridal fashion, accessories, planning, floral design, decor and entertainment. Renaissance Event Hall, 27-34 21st St., LIC, http://bit.ly/1dh8PNu.

March 8, Intergenerational Garden Open House, 10 am. Queens Botanical Garden launches its intergenerational garden. At this open house, gardeners learn more about the program, walk through the facility, and meet coordinator Maureen Regan. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

March 8, Cinema En Español: Innocent Voices, 7 pm. A Better Jamaica presents a film on the bloody civil war which tore apart El Salvador in the 1980s. Free. Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.jcal.org.

March 9, Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra, 2 pm. This talented group plays Weber, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Dvorak. $12 adults/$10 seniors and students/free children under 13. Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd., www.fhjc.org.

March 9, Imagine Dragons, 1 pm. WT McRae and Tiny Giraffe Theater collaborate with Flushing Town Hall to develop a new play, Dragon Story. These workshops are an opportunity for students to meet and play with writer, director, and performers, and help them shape the world of dragons that will be created in Dragon story. Free, but ticket required. FTH, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

March 10, Moveable Feast Artist Dinner Series, 6:30 pm. With performing artist Emily Berry and chef Gianna Cerbone-Teoli, diners enjoy a multi-course meal with dancers, a violinist and a chef. Funds raised support scholarships for students in the Queens Council on the Arts High School to Art School Portfolio Development Program. $150. Manducatis Rustica Restaurant, 46-33 Vernon Blvd., LIC, www.queenscouncilarts.org.

March 10, Rockaway Community Park Coastal Clean-Up, 9 am to 1 pm. Remove debris from the shoreline with Natural Areas Volunteers. This work will protect Jamaica Bay’s natural habitat. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes and warm clothing. Registration is required at (212) 360-3318 or nav@parks.nyc.gov. Free. Meet the NAV technical leader at the corner of Almeda Avenue and Beach 58^th Street, Rockaway Community Park, Far Rockaway.

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com.

(New York, NY) CityMD Long Beach celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 20. Taking part in the ceremony was the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and CityMD staff. A reception followed next door, at The Beach House Restaurant.

CityMD Long Beach located at 908 West Beech Street is CityMD’s first location in Long Island. Since opening its doors in December, it has received a warm welcome from the Long Beach community.

Photo (L to R): Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Office Manager Janet Cohen, CityMD Senior Marketing Associate Lauren Gandillon, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Vice President Marty Goldenberg, President Michael Kerr, CityMD Physicians Dr. Dawn Williamson and Dr. Neil Hadpawat, local resident and Physician Dr. Reda Hadpawat, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Mark Tannenbaum, Financial Secretary Alan Finchley and CityMD Marketing Associate Nick Lella.

“The lack of healthcare options in Long Beach was a major problem for residents. CityMD filled that void not only by providing the community with convenient healthcare but through a compassionate, courteous and always pleasant office,” said local resident.

Founded in 2010, CityMD has expanded to 11 locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. Combining a strong focus on the patient experience with the need for compassionate care, CityMD provides its patients with the greatest immediate healthcare available.

CityMD employs expert staff including medical assistants and technicians along with board-certified physicians who are highly trained in treating a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. CityMD locations are open 365 days a year, welcoming walk-ins for both adult and pediatric care.

For additional information about CityMD and a list of locations, please visit www.citymd.com.

Discover how holistic therapies can improve your health and wellness

(GREENPORT, N.Y.) The Peconic Landing Resident Health Committee will present a free holistic health fair on Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to the public, the fair will be held in the community center of the continuing care retirement community at 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport.

The American Holistic Medical Association defines holistic medicine as “the art and science of healing that addresses care of the whole person – body, mind and spirit.” This holistic health fair, “Whole Person Health and Wellness,” offers people of all ages a unique opportunity to discover how holistic therapies can improve their health and wellness.

Guests can learn about physical therapy, massage therapy and even pet therapy. Eastern healing techniques including acupuncture, Reiki and Qi Gong will be represented, as well as reflexology, healing touch therapy and yoga.

The four-hour fair offers a warm environment where visitors can explore everything from the world of organic foods and nutrition to many ways to reduce stress and promote relaxation for optimum health.

There will be information, demonstrations and products from popular North Fork providers, including Alternative Healing Arts, All Points Acupuncture, Eastern Sun Holistic Health, Five Branches Wellness, Alyce M. Giorgi Massage Therapy, The Market, Family Chiropractic Office and Sandra Perry Physical Therapy.

For more information about Peconic Landing and all of the partnerships and programs for which it has become so well known, please visit www.PeconicLanding.org.

Peconic Landing is an innovative, not-for-profit CCAC-CARF-accredited continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located on the waterfront in Greenport, N.Y., on the North Fork of Long Island. Among its long list of achievements, Peconic Landing is the only equity-based LifeCare community in the state of New York. It is a member of LeadingAge and LeadingAge New York and embraces a healthy, active lifestyle infused with a sense of exploration, creativity and generosity of spirit.

All Proceeds to Benefit Save-A-Pet’s Programs and Homeless Companion Animals

(Port Jefferson, NY) Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center Inc. will be holding its 13th Annual “Evening for the Love of Animals” Fur Ball 2014 on April 3. The event will be held at Flowerfield Celebrations Catering, located at 199 Mills Pond Road in St. James from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The honorees for this year’s Fur Ball will be Mark Lesko, Executive Director, Accelerate LI; Gail Waller and Wendy Waller.

The Fur Ball event was organized to bring people together who share a common bond: an undying love for animals. The money raised will be used to continue Save-A-Pet’s commitment to programs such as saving lives of homeless animals, pet adoption, spaying and neutering, feral cat TNR (trap, neuter and return), humane education, and public awareness.

The dress code for the elegant ball is casual, smart attire and will include a silent auction, raffles, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and live music. In addition, there will be a cocktail performance by harpist Ryan Taliercio. Tickets for the event are $150 per guest, $250 per couple, and $1,500 for a table of ten.

Those who are unable to attend can make a financial contribution to one of Save-A-Pet’s programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. Checks can be made out to Save-A-Pet and mailed to: Save-A-Pet, 608 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.

“I am excited for our 13th annual ‘Evening for the Love of Animals’ Fur Ball event,” said Dori Scofield, Founder/President, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc. “Each year, animal lovers unite for a fun evening of raising money for our important programs that help animals get placed in forever homes. I am so grateful to our attendees who have been coming to this event year after year and raising money for a great cause.”

In addition, several sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor or underwriter, or for more information, please contact Save-A-Pet at (631) 473-6333, or visit the new live website for the event at www.saveapetfurball.org.

Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue Inc. was established in 1994 and is located in Port Jefferson Station.  Save-A-Pet works tirelessly to place orphaned companion animals into loving homes.  All of the animals that come to Save-A-Pet are spayed, neutered, tested for diseases and vaccinated.  Prospective adopters are thoroughly screened and matched with the most suitable pet for them and their family.  Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill shelter and is a safe haven for all of the animals that enter it.