FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2019 Media Contact: Daniel D. Faoro Executive Director, Marketing and Communications National Electrical Contractors Association (240) 800-5010 dan.faoro@necanet.org THE GOLD STANDARD: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RECOGNIZES UNIQUE ROLE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN CREATING NEW APPRENTICESHIP MODEL Bethesda, Md.—The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) applauds President Trump for his decision to recognize the construction industry’s longstanding expertise in the creation and execution of apprenticeships in a proposed rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor that would govern the creation of Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). “Given the high concentration of time-tested registered apprenticeship programs … [Read more...]
The 9th Annual Elly Awards
Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and Founder of “Know Your Value”Katie Couric, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Muriel Fox Honored at The 9th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon On Monday, June 17th, at the Plaza Hotel Benefiting The Education Fund of The Women’s Forum of New York.Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and Founder of “Know Your Value,” gave keynote remarks.Cheryl Wills, Spectrum NY1 News Anchor, Moderated a “Conversation on Leadership” with Honoree Eleanor Holmes Norton.(NEW YORK, NEW YORK – June 18th, 2019) The Women’s Forum of New York hosted the 9th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum on Monday, June 17th, at The Plaza Hotel in … [Read more...]
In Celebration of NYC Pride, Brooklyn’s 651 ARTS Presents Andre J.’s Excuse Me, Hello
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: In Celebration of NYC Pride 651 ARTS Presents Excuse Me, Hello Created by and Featuring Dynamic Entertainer and Performance Artist Andre J. In Their First Major Presentation Friday, June 28th, 5pm-8pm Excuse Me, Hello: “Stay Fly Butterfly” A Family-Friendly Extension In Collaboration with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership The Plaza at 300 Ashland (Flatbush and Lafayette Aves.), Brooklyn, NY Saturday, June 29th, 9PM Excuse Me, Hello Part of BAM’s Everybooty Festival The BAM Fisher 321 Ashland Place Plaza , Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn, NY – June 6, 2019) - As part … [Read more...]
POST-EVENT MEDIA ALERT: Dr. Samuel Waxman Received Prestigious Award At the 34th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor Ceremony [mcp]
P O S T - E V E N T M E D I A A L E R T Dr. Samuel Waxman Received Prestigious Award At the 34th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor Ceremony Dr. Samuel Waxman (Photo Credit: Noam Galai) Dr. Samuel Waxman, Founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), was one of the medalists at the 34th annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor Ceremony, hosted by the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS). The event, which was held in Ellis Island’s Great Hall, recognized ninety-four medalists for their leadership and service within their communities and professions while exemplifying the values of the American way of life. Notable attendees included: Marion and Dr. Samuel Waxman, television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, award-winning … [Read more...]
