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Jim Luce receives Humanitarian Award from Friends of DeCosta Headley 5/9

May 9, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Friends of DeCosta Headley to Honor Humanitarians at Annual Dinner Many philanthropists toil and make personal sacrifices—with pleasure—because of their commitment to improving the lives of others. Few realize the challenges and obstacles that some of us encounter in raising funds to support worthy causes. So, it’s always a great feeling when someone acknowledges these efforts. I experienced such a moment a few weeks ago when I received a letter from the Friends of DeCosta Headley (FODH). The organization’s larger-than-life namesake, DeCosta Headley, wrote that he learned about my work with orphans, commitment to nurturing young leaders and other humanitarian activities – and wanted to honor me as Humanitarian of the Year at his upcoming annual gala. After meeting … [Continue reading...]

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3rd Annual Cabaret to Benefit Astor’s Lawrence F. Hickey Center

May 3, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Magee Hickey, PIX 11 News Reporter, to Host Third Annual Cabaret with her Singing Newscaster Colleagues to Benefit Astor’s Lawrence F. Hickey Center and to help Celebrate Astor’s 60th Anniversary Magee Hickey, daughter of Lawrence F. Hickey, and Reporter for PIX 11 News, along with her newscaster colleagues from New York’s television stations will be singing in a Cabaret to raise funds for Astor’s Lawrence F. Hickey Center for Child Development in the Bronx (LFHC). This event will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2013 (Reception at 1:00 PM and Performance at 2:00 PM), at One East 91st Street and 5th Avenue. Starring television premiere reporters: Ernie Anastos, Linda Church, Kirstin Cole, Irene Cornell, Kerry Drew, Mr. G., Tamsen Fadal, Allison Haunss, Sandy … [Continue reading...]

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Faith Hope Consolo

March 30, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Chairman, Retail Leasing and Sales Division Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Faith Hope Consolo, talks to Good News about her charitable work. She was a supporter of the Georges Malaika Foundation, “The Rise of Congo: Empowering through education”. Faith Hope is known as the “Queen of Retail”, is the most renowned retail broker and consultant in the country, not only for her knowledge, reputation, and taste, but also for her key role in revitalizing and sculpting retail corridors across the nation and beyond. Plus for her humanitarian efforts she does in many communities. The volume, size, and distinction of her transactions, combined with her extraordinary experience in the luxury retail and real estate markets, have set a high standard among real estate specialists. … [Continue reading...]

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Quinnipiac University’s Ballroom Society to present ‘QU Dancing with the Stars’ April 12 to raise money for Camp Sunshine

March 27, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Quinnipiac University faculty members and administrators will dance with student members of Quinnipiac’s Ballroom Society in the competition, “QU Dancing with the Stars,” at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, April 12, on Burt Kahn Court on the Mount Carmel Campus. Based on the ABC television show, “Dancing with the Stars,” the event will feature faculty and staff and their student dance partners dressed in costumes and performing several dances, including the cha cha, rumba, tango, swing, fox trot and salsa. They will be judged by a panel that includes Mike Guthrie, Quinnipiac residence hall director; Karen Pfrommer, ballroom dance teacher and adjunct professor at Quinnipiac; and Alex Scott, ballroom dance teacher, coach and choreographer. The faculty and staff who will participate … [Continue reading...]

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Rev. J Perry Wootten, Jen Houston & David Katzmire at the Collegiate Marble Church in New York on March 21, 2013

March 21, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

good people gathering Bring Your Business Cards Entrepreneurs Who Move in Circles Thursday, March 21, 2013 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Marble Collegiate Church One West 29th Street New York City Rev. J. Perry Wootten Pastor of: Eastchester Presbyterian Church comes to us from a church that developed ministries for spiritual guidance, educational opportunities, evangelical outreach and community life. Jennifer Houston Creator of: This Chick Bakes shares a story the of success of her New York bakery that has gone to from the baking pan to the New York times and more. K. David Katzmire Host of: The Cycles of Change radio program discusses how his discovery of KalaRhythms: the Cycles of Change led to his radio show, his career as a web developer and his frequent trips to New York … [Continue reading...]

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PROJECT: Build-A-Bear Workshop Seeks Huggable Heroes

March 21, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

DATE: Thursday, Febraury 7, 2013 TALENT: Jourdan Urbach – 2010 Huggable Hero & Jefferson Awards National Director ORIGINATION: New York City Jourdan Urbach 2010 Huggable Hero & Jefferson Awards National Director For additional information and Huggable Heroes nomination forms listeners can log onto www.buildabear.com/huggableheroes Note: Nominations will be accepted through the website, www.buildabear.com/huggableheroes or by mail until February 28, 2013. Nomination forms are also available at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. … [Continue reading...]

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KalaRhythms, The Cycles of Change – David Katzmire

March 19, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

http://kalarhythms.org/ Patterns are encoded in the human experience, encrypted in the anecdotal evidence of our behavior and decoded here in the map of time. The Machine Age is Ending and the Industrial Revolution will no longer define our future. Instead, the green revolution and industrial reforms are leading consumers away from the behemoth conglomerates of our modern world of iron. The Victorian Era has Long Been Abandoned as we continue to rise from the post mediaeval repression of the nineteenth century. Now we are developing a new romantic era with the emergence of gender equality and emphasis on wisdom. Military-Industrial Complexes No Longer Hold the Center of civilization's growing power bases. Replacing old competition among nationalistic hierarchies is a rising tide of … [Continue reading...]

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BP MARKOWITZ HAILS ANNOUNCEMENT THAT WALGREENS, KEY FOOD WILL OPEN FULL SERVICE GROCERY STORE IN WINDSOR TERRACE

March 14, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

“I couldn’t be more thrilled that Walgreens and Key Food are teaming up to ensure that Windsor Terrace residents, who were organized by leaders like Ryan Lynch, Lauren Collins and Chris Huntington, will have everything from A to Z—from aspirin to zucchini. When the community works together with retailers, my office and elected officials such as Councilman Brad Lander and Assemblyman Jim Brennan, the result is a comprehensive, efficient and organized solution that prevents Windsor Terrace from becoming a food desert and instead guarantees a one-stop shopping solution. As someone who lives in Windsor Terrace, I know just how important it is for this location to provide access to fresh, affordable food. Walgreens clearly has its fingers on the pulse of the community, and this … [Continue reading...]

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Oral Health Expert Dr. Jonathan B. Levine and the GLO Good Foundation Partner with Oral-B®

February 10, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

to Bring Healthy Smiles to Youth at Harlem Children’s Zone Oral-B has teamed up with Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, nationally recognized NYC based oral health expert and regular contributor on “The Dr. Oz Show,” to help Americans improve their oral health. Through a charitable partnership, Oral-B and Dr. Levine’s GLO Good Foundation are educating Americans on the importance of having good oral health. They visited and will be visiting select areas throughout the country, starting right here in Harlem on January 24th. Dr. Levine joined more than 300 kids (ages K-12) at the Harlem Children’s Zone to host a special themed event, “Brush Up Smile Zone!” The event included a variety of fun and educational activities that spread the message about the importance of good oral health … [Continue reading...]

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Firefighter Chefs Step into the Spotlight,

February 7, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Taking Top Honors for their Delicious Dishes at the 11th Annual Iron Skillet® Cook Off On Monday, October 22, 2012 amidst the sophisticated, ruby red décor of Crimson, firefighters stepped out of their firehouses and into the spotlight to take home big honors for their incredible cooking talent at our 11th Annual Iron Skillet® Cook Off. You may be familiar with culinary competitions like Food Network’s Chopped or televised throwdowns between professional chefs, but the Iron Skillet® Cook Off differentiates itself from the pack of culinary competitions by focusing on the camaraderie, spirited brotherhood, and jovial nature of the firehouse cooking clan. And it comes across in the food. At the competition, five firehouse chefs were matched up with five top restaurant chefs … [Continue reading...]

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