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Central Islip’s Darrell Madison Claims NY State Heavyweight Title, Looks to Face of with Patchogue Medford’s Derrick Rossy
By: Jason Sardelis
(Long Island, N.Y.) Central Islip’s, Darrell “King David” Madison 10-0-1, 3Ko’s convincingly beat veteran Zuri Lawrence 23-14-4 0Ko’s to win NY states vacant heavyweight title on May 30th at Monticello Raceway.
Madison a three time Gold Glove winner, 2005 Ringside World Champion and nationally ranked amateur now has many ...
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Senate Democrats and Health Advocates Push Legislation To Stop Tier 4 Prescription Drug Price Increases.
(Albany, N.Y.) Senate Democrats joined health advocates in calling for the bipartisan support and passage of stronger legislation protecting consumers from health insurers increasing prescription drug co-payments in New York state beyond the reach of those who need the medication most.
Senate Democrats led by Brooklyn Senator John L. Sampson (D-Brooklyn) ...
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CDC Survey: As Many Teens Smoke Marijuana as Cigarettes, Cigarette Use Dropping Faster
(Washington, D.C.) Two just-released federal reports indicate that regulation of tobacco continues to produce a steady drop in teen cigarette use and teen access to tobacco, with current cigarette use by high school students dropping markedly faster than use of marijuana.
The just-released 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance from the Centers ...
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H2M Participates in Student Career Day at Half Hollow Hills Middle School
(Melville, N.Y.) – H2M, a multi-disciplined Engineering, Architectural and Laboratory Analysis firm, has been helping students learn about the careers options that exist on Long Island. John Schnurr, P.L.S., Chief of Survey; Michael Lantier, Electrical Engineer; Andrea Sobocinski, Accounting Project Manager and Jen Curtin, Project Coordinator in the Architecture department ...
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Marshall Gets “Revved” Up for His Special Wish
(Walden, N.Y.) – A remarkable teenager from Chestertown, MD recently received a very special gift thanks to his friends at Kids Wish Network and some incredibly amazing ‘Guardian Angels’. Marshall, a truly courageous teen who is battling a brain tumor, was honored in a special ceremony in the center of ...
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People with Disabilities Still Have Time to File for Rebate Payment
(Belleville, Il) – People with disabilities are among those who still have time to file a 2007 form in order to receive the federal tax rebate. Allsup, which represents people nationwide for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, provides additional information on filing for the rebate and tax-related questions for people ...
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New York Patients Announce Medical Marijuana TV Ad Campaign
(Albany, N.Y.) Hoping to build support in Albany for legislation to protect seriously ill New Yorkers from arrest for using doctor-recommended medical marijuana, patients at a press conference today unveiled a new TV ad that begins airing today across the state. The bill has passed the Assembly, but has not been ...
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State Legislators Convene Emergency Citywide Summit in Response to Recent Shootings
(New York, N.Y.) State and local elected legislators today joined law enforcement officials and community leaders for an emergency meeting in Harlem to discuss strategies to "stop the violence" following a rash of neighborhood shooting incidents across the city that left several dead and many wounded.
During the past three months ...
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Largest Horseracing Event of this Century in Anticipation of Long Island’s Triple Crown Winner
(Long Island, N.Y.) Nassau Downs OTB will be hosting what promises to be the horseracing event of this century. Jan Rushton, NYRA and Nassau OTB handicapper, will welcome home Long Island’s conquering hero, Big Brown and wish his Long Island Horseracing Team victory in what many believe will be the ...
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LIPA Proposes Program to Help Low-income Seniors, Promote Solar Power and Mitigate Impacts of Skyrocketing Energy Costs
(Uniondale, N.Y.) - Faced with looming rate pressure tied to the spiraling costs of natural gas, residual fuel oil, and purchased power, LIPA President and CEO Kevin S. Law today unveiled a multi-pronged rate mitigation package that will allocate more than $140 million in reserve funds to ratepayers over a ...
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Legislation Introduced to End “Free Rides” for the Mass Transit Authority Board
(Albany, N.Y.) – State Senator Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn) joined by State Senator Andrew Lanza (R-Staten Island) today announced support of a letter sent to the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo requiring the board to turn in all E-ZPass and MetroCard tags issued to current ...
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Dr. Irwin Kellner Joins Dowling College as Distinguished Scholar of Economics
(Oakdale, N.Y.) - Dowling College President Robert J. Gaffney announced that renowned economist Dr. Irwin Kellner will join the Dowling College administration on June 2, 2008 as Distinguished Scholar of Economics.
“Dr. Irwin Kellner will be a most significant addition to Dowling College. I look forward to working closely with him, ...
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New Legislation Aimed at Creating New Jobs, Affordable Housing
(Albany, N.Y.) The New York State Senate Democratic Conference today called for the Governor and State Legislators, both Republican and Democrat, to take action before the end of session and approve new Brownfields legislation that will speed-up neighborhood clean-up projects statewide.
At stake, are nearly $1 billion in state tax credits ...
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Surge in Far Rockaway Shootings Leads to Immediate Call for Action
(Queens, NY) In the aftermath of the untimely death of two Southeast Queens teens earlier this week, Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St. Albans) joined New York City Police Department Commissioner Raymond Kelly, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, and other local leaders in an emergency meeting.
"My prayers go ...
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Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith and Senate Colleagues Protest Acts of Violence Directed Against Yonkers Senator
(Yonkers, N.Y) Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith joined by Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins(D-Yonkers), Senate Colleagues, and other local leaders outside her Yonkers legislative office expressed outrage over recent acts of violence that have occurred there.
"We will not tolerate any forms of violence or intimidation against any elected official," Said Smith, ...
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Next Generation Radiology Utilizes PET/CT for Accurate Melanoma Staging
(Great Neck, N.Y.) It is the time of year when people trade in their scarves and hats for flip flops and beach towels. Many people will spend their summer enjoying trips to the beach, golf outings, boat rides and picnics. Unfortunately, the summer sun’s UV rays also pose a threat ...
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Next Generation Radiology Focuses on Imaging Sports Related Injuries
(Great Neck, N.Y.) As spring approaches, a new sports season is set to begin. According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and under get hurt annually playing sports or participating in recreational activities.” The two distinct ...
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Letter to the Editor: Quality of Education in Long Beach High School
by Mallorie Mae Faubert
(Long Beach, N.Y.) My name is Mallorie Faubert. I lived the majority of my life in the countryside of Pennsylvania, attending Northwestern Lehigh. I moved to Long Beach five months ago and I enrolled in Long Beach High School at the beginning of the new semester. And ...
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New York Changes Tax Law Affecting Online Affiliates
(Long Island, N.Y.) The State of New York recently enacted new legislation that addresses tax registration, collection, and other time-sensitive obligations related to affiliate advertising of tangible products. As with all laws, this law may or may not apply to a business depending on several circumstances. However, web based affiliates ...
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Senate Measure Strengthens Child Sex Abuse Crimes Legislation
(Albany, N.Y.) The second of a three bill package to combat child sex abuse sponsored by State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D – St. Albans) has passed the Senate unanimously.
The latest measure (S. 1862) creates a new section of the law against using children in a sexual performance ...
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