(MINEOLA, NY) “Over the past several years, New York State government has taken several important steps to improve the fiscal health of the state, reduce the tax burden, and have removed obstacles to businesses,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “We reformed tax policies, cut taxes and encouraged economic growth – but more can be done, and we want to know how the private citizen would like to change New York tax policies to reduce your burden and to help businesses create new jobs.”

Five public hearings have been scheduled statewide to allow New Yorkers to directly communicate their ideas to the Senate on tax reform, and the Nassau County hearing is on October 3, at the Legislative and Executive Chamber in the Nassau County Office Building (1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola). This will allow the public to provide their ideas for how we can ease the tax burden on all New Yorkers taxes and encourage economic growth.

“These hearings will feature testimony from regional and local business owners and taxpayers from the private sector,” said Hannon. “Following the public input, we will craft tax reform proposals we hope will become state policy. We look forward to bringing these ideas to the Governor for his consideration when he assembles his executive budget for next year.”

(New York, NY) The New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended the addition of 20 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

“Survival of these noteworthy places is crucial in preserving the great diversity of New York’s communities,” said Rose Harvey, Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. “Placing these landmarks on the State and National Registers of Historic Places will offer well-deserved recognition along with tools to help them last into the future.”

Listing these properties on the State and National Registers can assist their owners in revitalizing the structures, making them eligible for various public preservation programs and services, such as matching state grants and state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits.

The State and National Registers are the official lists of buildings, structures, districts, landscapes, objects and sites significant in the history, architecture, archeology and culture of New York State and the nation. There are 90,000 historic buildings, structures and sites throughout the state listed on the National Register of Historic Places, individually or as components of historic districts. Property owners, municipalities and organizations from communities throughout the state sponsored the nominations.

Once the recommendations are approved by the state historic preservation officer, the properties are listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places and then nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, where they are reviewed and, once approved, entered on the National Register.

STATE REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS

Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus Commercial Historic District, Cattaraugus – The district encompasses the historic commercial corridor of the village after it was rebuilt following a devastating fire in 1888 with less flammable, brick buildings, maintaining its importance as a commercial and social hub.

Leon Grange, Leon – Constructed in 1903, the modest two-story building served for decades as the primary meeting place for the local farming community and members of the local grange – and is now home of the Leon Historical Society.

Herkimer County

James Keith House and Brown-Morey-Davis Farm, Newport – The two properties are both notable as distinctive limestone residences, built ca. 1815, which reflect how local craftsmen took advantage of the Kuyahoora Valley’s abundant limestone to build fashionable residents as the region’s farmers prospered after the American Revolution.

Kings County

New York Navy Yard (Brooklyn Navy Yard), Brooklyn – Established in 1801 and in operation for 160 years, the navy yard is one of the nation’s six original federal shipyards and represents seven distinct periods of naval history.  At its height during World War II, it was the world’s largest shipyard, employing over 75,000 workers, who built three battleships, two floating workshops, eight tank landing ships, five aircraft carriers, countless barges and lighters, as well as converted more than 250 ships for war duty.

Jewish Center of Coney Island, Brooklyn – Built between 1929 and 1931, the Renaissance Revival/Semitic style center is significant for its association with the development of Brighton Beach as a new, middle-class residential neighborhood with a substantial Jewish population in the 1920s.

Kismet Temple, Brooklyn – The 1909 Moorish Revival style building is thought to be the oldest Freemason Shriners’ mosque still intact as well as the first in New York City.

Monroe County

Carter-Feasel House, Henrietta – Built around1866, the Carter-Feasel House is a rare example of plank construction in Monroe County.  The residence was also home to two Civil War veterans, David Carter, who was wounded during the siege of Petersburg, and Florendin Feasel, a German immigrant who was extremely proud of his service to his adopted homeland and hosted several reunions of his regiment at the property.

John White House, Brockport – Built sometime after 1821 and owned by five generations of the White family, the house was enlarged to accommodate successive generation of the family and to reflect the later owner’s increased prosperity.

Orange County/b>

Adams-Chadeayne-Taft Estate, Cornwall-on-Hudson – The property includes an 1844 brick Italianate style house built for industrialist and inventor Nathaniel Adams, an earlier ca. 1800 frame house, and the ruins of the Clark Stoneware Works, a pottery factory operated at the site as early as 1793.

Neversink Valley Grange No. 1530, Huguenot – Built in 1934, this grange chapter served as a valuable social and educational center for many Deerpark citizens and offers a tangible link to the agricultural history of the Neversink Valley in the 20th century.

Oswego County

Kingsford Historic District, Oswego – The residential neighborhood developed during the second half of the 19th century and reflects the City of Oswego’s growth during this period, when it became a thriving commercial and industrial center.  The district is named for the Kingsford family, founder of the Oswego Starch Factory, a major driver of industrial development in Oswego.

Rensselaer County

Theta Xi Chapter House, Troy – The 1931 Tudor Revival style building embodies the fraternity house type, with its various social spaces, its industrial kitchen, and its large number of small bedrooms – and continues to look and function much the way it did when completed.

Searle Gardner & Company Collar & Cuff Factory, Troy – Built 1898-99, in response to increasing demand and growing competition within Troy’s the collar-and-cuff industry, it is a characteristic example of “mill construction.”

St. Lawrence County

Hopkinton Green Historic District, Hopkinton – The district includes the public green that Hopkinton’s founder, Roswell Hopkins, deeded to the town in 1808 “in the consideration of his good will and respect” for his fellow citizens and as well as the Town Hall, built in 1870, and the Congregational Church, built in 1892.

Suffolk County

Guastavino House, Bay Shore – The elaborately tiled 1914 home was the residence of Rafael Guastavino Jr., an innovator in the architecture and building techniques of fireproofing and structural tile in America; it is also the site where he experimented with different glazing and firing techniques in the onsite detached garage.

Noah Hallock House, Rocky Point – A classic example of an 18th-century “Cape Cod” type dwelling, significant for its association with the eighteenth-century settlement of Rocky Point by the Hallock family and the contributions of five subsequent generations of Hallocks, who contributed to the evolution of the community through their public service, farming and maritime practices.

Tioga County

Riverside Cemetery, Appalachin – As an active cemetery created in 1802 by European settlers arriving in the region after the American Revolution,  Riverside reflects the changing styles of tombstone design and funeral art over more than two centuries of continuous use.

Ulster County

Brooklyn & Queens Transit Trolley No. 1000, Kingston – The Art Deco style trolley was built with a sleek modern look to appeal to commuters at a time when the popularity of trolley transportation was declining due to competition from automobiles and buses and served New York City’s transit system from 1937 until 1956.  It is a very rare example of its type.

Warren County

St. James Episcopal Church, Lake George – Built in 1866-67 to replace an edifice which collapsed during a storm, the stone church is a highly intact example of Gothic Revival ecclesiastical architecture.

Westchester County

Irvington Historic District, Irvington – The village reflects the transportation, shopping patterns and architectural styles of the late 19^th century and was shaped by many prominent citizens who resided in the area, including George Morgan, a founder of JP Morgan, Alexander Hamilton’s son James, and Washington Irving, the distinguished writer for whom the village is named.

 *Editors Note: This releases is a revised version of the earlier release.

Theatre professionals unite for the fifth installment of Long Island’s scariest haunted house

(Bellport, N.Y.) “Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse,” Long Island’s number one rated haunted house, returns for a new season of Halloween scares, Sept. 27 – Nov. 2 in Bellport.

As a division of the Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County, “Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse” utilizes the numerous theatrical designers and staff at the Gateway – Long Island’s oldest professional theatre. Dozens of professionally trained actors prepare and rehearse each character that inhabits the haunt, giving it a unique, theatrical quality unrivaled on the island.

Managing Producer Paul Allan (center) looks on, as Production Manager Brian Loesch (left) and Haunt Director Michael Baker (right) review blueprints for the 2013 installment of Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse. Photo credit: Don Rebar.

These actors inhabit a carefully crafted, three-dimensional environment created and built by the Gateway’s renowned design and production team. Over 100 people are on hand every evening to ensure the smooth operation of each haunt.

Each year, a new theme, path and characters are created, giving patrons a brand new experience as they explore the walkthough attraction. This year’s theme combines horrific fairy tales with a haunted sideshow attraction, brought to life through a demented carnival known as the Grimmling Family Traveling Show.

Now celebrating its fifth year, Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse has grown from its original two-week run, to now include six-weeks of terrifying scares. It has received praise from numerous outlets at the local, state and national levels.

For the past three years, Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse has won the title of “Scariest Haunted House on Long Island” by popular vote on an interactive News12 poll. It has received favorable attention by the New York Times, and has been cited as one of the top ten haunted houses in New York by USA Today.

After a record-setting 2012 season, the Bellport haunt was named “One of America’s Best Haunted Attractions” by Hauntworld Magazine, the world’s number one haunted house resource.

Previews will be held Sept. 27-28, with a special $15 admission rate. The Haunted Playhouse will be open Oct. 4-6, Oct. 11-13, Oct. 17-20, Oct. 23-27 and Oct. 29-Nov. 2.

Hours are 7pm-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm-10pm on weeknights and Sundays. Patrons are encouraged to purchase online at gatewayshauntedplayhouse.com to receive the best price.
Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse is recommended for ages 13 and older.

Smaller children are invited to attend the “Not So Scary Adventure for Kids,” which will be held Saturday and Sunday afternoons from noon-4pm, Oct. 12 – 27. Children receive a guided, well-lit, Halloween-themed tour that introduces fun characters along the way. Admission includes activities such as face painting, balloons and an inflatable pumpkin bouncer. Recommended for ages 10 and under.

The Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It seeks to provide theatre of the highest caliber to the Long Island region and beyond, continuing the tradition established by the Gateway Playhouse. It remains Long Island’s oldest professional theatre.

Initiative Will Reduce Solar Project Costs and Support Growth of Solar Industry

(New York, NY) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York Power Authority (NYPA) and City University of New York (CUNY) today announced a partnership that has developed a NYS Unified Solar Permit that will reduce costs for solar projects by streamlining municipal permitting processes and support the growth of clean energy jobs across the state. The unified solar permit is part of Governor Cuomo’s NY-Sun initiative to quadruple in 2013 the amount of solar capacity in New York that was added during 2011.

Adoption of a standardized residential/small business solar permit is a key element to help New York municipalities remove barriers to local economic development in the growing solar industry. The standardized permit is expected to cut costs by creating a uniform permitting process in municipalities across the state. Installers in New York State have had to work with different permits and permitting processes in each of the State’s 1,550 municipalities, which increased the complexity of permitting and have caused project delays and added costs. Extensive work to map the current permit processes involved feedback from municipalities, the New York Conference of Mayors, the Association of Towns of the State of New York, utility companies, PV installers and other stakeholders.

A copy of the NYS Unified Solar Permit and procedures is available at Local Community Tools.

NYSERDA and NYPA provided funding to CUNY to survey municipal officials to understand the photovoltaic (PV) permitting costs, procedures and issues, as well as to develop the permit. The funding will also support outreach to help municipalities adopt the new permit. Municipalities that adopt the unified permit and procedures are eligible for between $2,500 and $5,000, depending on population, through NYSERDA’s Cleaner, Greener Communities program to implement the new procedures. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2014, or until funds are exhausted, through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).

“The unified solar permit is just one step Governor Cuomo is taking through the NY-Sun initiative to reduce the costs associated with solar installations beyond the actual module costs,” said John B. Rhodes, President and CEO, NYSERDA. “This standardized permit is a win-win for everyone. Installers and municipalities can now share in a streamlined process. Additionally, the collaboration between NYSERDA, NYPA and CUNY demonstrates the State’s commitment to making solar more affordable for all New Yorkers and is yet another example of how Governor Cuomo is truly making New York State ‘open for business’.”

“NYPA, through close coordination with NYSERDA, CUNY and Governor Cuomo, has worked diligently to advance the NY-Sun initiative,” said Gil C. Quiniones, NYPA president and CEO. “The growth of the renewable energy market is a major priority of the Governor and we look forward to additional steps, such as NYPA and NYSERDA’s current push to streamline permitting for even larger commercial solar electric systems.”

“We commend Governor Cuomo for his leadership in providing this important opportunity for the expansion of solar projects through innovative partnerships that emphasize cost-effectiveness and timely implementation,” said interim Chancellor William P. Kelly of the City University of New York. “We look forward to working with officials across New York State to implement the solutions that encourage economic development in the rapidly growing solar industry.”

The new permit and implementation funding are available to communities across New York State, except for those that have already received funding from the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) for PV permitting. LIPA, the Nassau and Suffolk County Planning Commissions and a working collaborative of stakeholders and municipal officials from across Long Island have developed a unified solar permitting process as part of the Long Island Unified Solar Permitting Initiative (LIUSPI). The NYS Unified Solar Permit was based upon the Long Island form as well as the Solar America Board for Codes and Standards’ national best practices.

The NYS Unified Solar Permit is part of Governor Cuomo’s NY-Sun “Balance of System “ program, which focuses on streamlining the inspection and permitting process for local officials that, just this last spring, made available $13.5 million for demonstration projects and training. “Balance of system” refers to the soft costs of projects, generally all the upfront costs of a solar project except the cost of the solar module itself.

In addition to the unified permit, NYSERDA and NYPA released $40 million dollars to promote research into reducing the overall equipment and installation costs so that in the future solar energy is competitive with other forms of electricity and will require no government subsidies.

About NYSERDA
NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation, offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.  NYSERDA professionals work to protect our environment and create clean-energy jobs. NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in New York since 1975. For more information, visit http://nyserda.ny.gov or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram.

 About NYPA:
The New York Power Authority uses no tax money or state credit. It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. NYPA has been designated as the lead entity via Executive Order 88 by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to form a central management and implementation plan to carry out his Build Smart NY plan to reduce energy use by state facilities by 20 percent by 2020. NYPA is the nation’s largest state public power organization, through the operation of its 16 generating facilities in various parts of New York State, participation in a unique public/private partnership to contract for power from a clean generating plant in Queens, and its operation of more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 70 percent of the electricity NYPA produces is clean renewable hydropower. Its lower-cost power production and electricity purchases support hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout the state. For more information visit www.nypa.gov or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and LinkedIn.

 About CUNY
The City University of New York (CUNY) is this nation’s largest urban university with an educational footprint that spans 24 academic institutions and over half a million students, faculty and staff. Since 2007, Sustainable CUNY has led comprehensive federal solar initiatives designed to support large-scale solar energy market growth and launched the NYSolar Smart program in 2012 as part of a collaborative state-wide effort designed to reduce the non-hardware soft costs of installing solar throughout New York. For more information visit sustainablecuny.org.

About NYSERDA
NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation, offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA professionals work to protect our environment and create clean-energy jobs. NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in New York since 1975.

(Huntington, NY) Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) recently joined WNBA star and Olympian Tina Charles and more than 200 volunteers from UnitedHealthcare and the Dix Hills area to build a new playground at SCO Family of Services’ (SCO) Madonna Heights Campus. The new playground is one of three being built nationwide by UnitedHealthcare as part of their “Do Good. Live Well.” program, an employee-volunteer initiative to help prevent obesity.

Assemblyman Lupinacci joins volunteers for the grand opening of the new SCO playground in Dix Hills.

“Promoting play and healthy activities is an important way we can help our children fight against the rising obesity epidemic in the US,” said Lupinacci. “According to the CDC, obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents over the past 30 years. That’s why I’m so proud to join UnitedHealthcare and all the volunteers who assembled this beautiful new playground. I know it will bring many hours of fun and excitement to the children. The new playground is a great addition to the long list of outstanding services provided by SCO.”

The new 2,500-square-foot playground in Dix Hills will include a rock wall, monkey bars, a monorail zip line, slides and more. The playground’s design is based on drawings created by children from the Madonna Heights Campus who participated in a “design day” event in July.

“This beautiful new playground will provide our children and families with a fun, safe place to play and spend time together in a beautiful park-like setting,” said Gail B. Nayowith, Executive Director, SCO. “We’re very grateful to UnitedHealthcare, KaBOOM! and all our volunteers for rolling up their sleeves, taking a day off work and helping us bring the joy of play to our campus.”

“We are grateful for the opportunity to help build a playground in an area where there are no other playgrounds nearby, so the children at Madonna Heights can play and participate in healthy activities,” said Bill Golden, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of New York.

SCO Family of Services helps vulnerable New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. The Madonna Heights Group Residence serves adolescent girls struggling at home, in school and/or the community. Residents attend the Madonna Heights School, also located on campus, and available to students from local school districts. The campus is also home to the Morningstar program for women and women with children recovering from addiction. An on-site Family Service Clinic is available to Nassau or Suffolk county residents.

(Long Island, NY) The Fair Media Council Board of Directors is happy to announce the election of North Shore-LIJ Vice President Terry Lynam as Chair of the Board for the 2013-2014 term. With an impressive thirty-plus year career in print media, state government and healthcare, Lynam’s diverse background compliments the board as a whole.

Some of the many highlights of Lynam’s distinguished career include serving as a press officer for New York State Gov. Mario Cuomo as well as a press secretary to New York State Lt. Gov. Stan Lundine. He has also served as a Director of Customer Relations at Lockheed Martin IMS, and is currently North Shore-LIJ’s Vice President of Public Relations. “Terry brings tremendous expertise and long term commitment,” says FMC Executive Director Jaci Clement, “which makes him the perfect chair at this time in our history.”

In order to become part of the FMC Board of Directors, a candidate must be an executive of a business or nonprofit organization in the New York and New Jersey metro area. Extra consideration is given to those who demonstrate a strong commitment to their community.

The Fair Media Council (FMC) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that educates businesses, nonprofits and the public to become media savvy. FMC also advocates for quality local news coverage and has about 200 New York Metro area businesses and nonprofits as members.

Basic STAR exemption saves Nassau County homeowners $1,150 on average; Senior citizens receiving Enhanced STAR not impacted by registration

(Long Island, NY) The New York State Tax Department announced today that it has started mailing STAR Registration letters to 268,000 homeowners in Nassau County.

All homeowners receiving STAR must register with the State in order to continue receiving the exemption in 2014 and thereafter; the requirement applies even though homeowners initially applied to their local assessors.

STAR Registration Video Clips:

• New York State Tax Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox (English)
• La Portavoz Jacqueline King (español)

The mass outreach is part of a statewide campaign that will reach 2.6 million homeowners across New York.  Statewide, more than 688,000 homeowners already have registered for their Basic STAR exemptions – nearly 90% of them on the Tax Department’s Web site.

“As a homeowner, you first received STAR by filing an application with your local assessor,” said Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox.  “As part of the Governor’s reform initiative, however, you also must register with the New York State Tax Department – one time only – to continue receiving the exemption.”

The registration facilitates Governor Cuomo’s initiative to protect New Yorkers from fraud and waste in the STAR Program.  The STAR exemption is only available on a homeowner’s primary residence – though a recent investigation by the New York State Tax Department showed some homeowners were claiming the exemption on more than one property.

Letters are being mailed in Nassau County on September 19^th and 20^th.  Homeowners have until December 31, 2013 to register.

Registration on the Tax Department Web site – www.tax.ny.gov – is fast, easy, secure, and takes most homeowners only two to four minutes to complete.  Homeowners without Internet access can register with a Department representative by calling 518-457-2036.

The STAR exemption is available for owner-occupied, primary residences where the combined income of resident owners and their spouses is $500,000 or less.  Married couples with multiple residences are only eligible to receive one STAR exemption.

Senior Citizens Receiving Enhanced STAR Not Impacted

The registration applies only to Basic STAR recipients.  Senior citizens receiving the Enhanced STAR exemption are not affected by the registration.  In order to continue receiving Enhanced STAR, seniors must continue to apply annually or participate in the Income Verification Program.

STAR Registration impacts Basic STAR exemptions for 2014 and beyond; it doesn’t impact 2013 exemptions.  Homeowners will not have to re-register every year – based on the information provided in the registration process, the Tax Department will monitor homeowners’ eligibility in future years.

For more information

• Register online at www.tax.ny.gov
• Call 518-457-2036 to register by phone
• STAR Registration Media Center includes graphics, fact sheets and other press-friendly links
• Youtube video
• Online demo
• Follow us on Twitter for real-time STAR Registration updates

The healthcare industry is booming—find out what it takes to be a part of it

(GARDEN CITY, NY) Are you considering a career as a nurse practitioner, medical doctor, dentist, healthcare administrator, pharmacist or veterinarian? Adelphi University will present an open campus event to help you get started on your journey.

The Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships will co-host a Graduate Health Opportunities Fair in partnership with the University’s Center for Health Innovation and the Center for Career Development. The event will take place in the Ruth S. Harley Ballroom in the University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, Long Island on Tuesday, October 22 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Learn more about where your bachelor’s degree can take you in the ever-growing healthcare field.

This program is open to all Adelphi students as well as anyone in the area considering higher education and graduate studies in the health industry. Visitors will get to meet leaders and gather information from Adelphi’s own graduate level programs from the Center for Health Innovation, College of Nursing and Public Health and the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies. Representatives for the post Baccalaureate certificate program, Master’s Degree in Biology, Master of Science in Public Health, Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthcare Informatics, Mental Health Counseling will be available to answer your questions. The University’s Center for Career Development will also be on hand to talk about the various internships Adelphi students can take advantage of in this high-job growth field. This event will also feature information on scholarships for those in the Armed Services.

The day will feature seminars on OMM-Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine from the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine; Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine with Adam Aponte, MD from Hofstra University/LIJ School of Medicine; The Personal Statement with Hinda Barlaz of Adelphi University’s Learning Center; The Physician Assistant with Audra Perrini, MS of SUNY Stony Brook University and The Nurse Practitioner with Adelphi University’s College of Nursing and Public Health.

Confirmed exhibitors for the event include SUNY’s College of Optometry; St. George’s University: Medical and Veterinary Programs; Hofstra University/LIJ School of Medicine; New York Medical College School of Public Health; Cornell University’s Division of Nutritional Sciences Post Baccalaureate Program; Farleigh Dickinson University: School of Pharmacy; New York College of Podiatric Medicine; Sacred Heart University’s PT, OT, Nursing-DNP and FNP, Exercise Science and Nutrition, Healthcare Informatics and Speech-Language Pathology; American University of Antigua, Kasturba Medical College; Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dental School, School of Pharmacy; NYU College of Dentistry; New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) Physician Assistant and Doctor of Physical Therapy Program as well the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine; Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine; Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and more representatives are to be added.

For more information contact the The Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships at 516-877-3140.

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, the College of Nursing and Public Health and the Schools of Business 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.

(BROOKLYN, NY) On Saturday September 28, local animal rights activists with NY Farm Animal Save, along with national nonprofit Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM), will be at Lee’s Live Poultry Market in Brooklyn to protest the brutalization and killing of chickens.

The protest is part of World Day for Farmed Animals, a coordinated, targeted series of demonstrations at slaughterhouses and other animal agriculture facilities around the world to oppose the abuses inherent in animal agriculture.

Dozens of activists will peacefully gather at 122 Greenpoint Avenue at 10:30 a.m. to inform the public about the tragedy happening just inside. Each week, in this residential neighborhood, thousands of chickens are slaughtered and dispatched to restaurants and supermarkets in Chinatown and elsewhere. Beginning at 2:00 that afternoon, the group will hold a vigil at the live poultry market Ildaro Live Poultry, 131-57 Fowler Avenue in Flushing, NY.

“This protest memorializes and speaks out for animals who are brutally killed at Lee’s,” said area resident Shafali Patel, who is organizing the event. “On World Day for Farmed Animals, we intend to tell the public that animals raised for food face a gruesome slaughter and deserve our respect.”

In addition to Brooklyn, protests will be held in more than 100 U.S. locations including Washington, DC at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s building, and at slaughterhouses in Chicago IL, Los Angeles CA, Milwaukee WI, Milford DE, Phoenix AZ, and San Diego CA. Demonstrations are scheduled in several other countries, including Canada, England, Spain, Chile, India, and Israel.

“There are 65 billion farmed land animals killed for food every year, who are confined, mutilated, and bred to grow so large, so quickly, that many of them literally suffer to death,” said Michael Webermann, FARM executive director. “Each year, World Day for Farmed Animals seeks to expose the public to the shocking truth of animal agribusiness, and companies like Lee’s must be held accountable.”

This year marks the 30th year World Day for Farmed Animals has been observed. The international day of action typically includes vigils, marches, and demonstrations, and takes place each year on or around October 2 in conjunction with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, an outspoken advocate of non-violence towards animals.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated,” Gandhi famously said. For more information please visit www.DayForAnimals.org.

About FARM
Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization working to end the use of animals for food through public education and grassroots activism. FARM believes in the inherent self-worth of animals, as well as environmental protection and enhanced public health. The organization is based in Bethesda, Md., and works through a volunteer network in all 50 U.S. states and two dozen other countries. For more than 30 years, as FARM has grown, so has public awareness of farmed animal abuse and the benefits of veganism.

For more information please visit http://www.farmusa.org.

(Wantagh, NY) Now and then you hear people saying they like a candidate for public office because “he’s a regular guy.” People are always saying they’d like to sit down and have a beer with an elected official so they can see what they’re really like. Well, if you are one of those people, here’s your chance.

The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce will be hosting “Meet the Candidates” on Wednesday, September 25th from 7 to 9 pm at Johnny Malone’s, 1227 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh.

Candidates from all parties, running for office in Nassau County, the Town of Hempstead and representing the local area will be there. Come out for this free event and meet the candidates in an informal, cocktail party format featuring complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. No speeches, no fundraising, no tuxedos – just meet and greet. See you there!

For more information please visit http://www.wcc.li/calendar.htm