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Jasmine Tang Honored for Contributions to World Languages and Culture

May 22, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

GENESEO, N.Y. -- Jasmine Tang, a member of SUNY Geneseo's Department of Languages and Literatures for more than 22 years and a 1987 Geneseo alumna, has received the Award for Outstanding Academic Contributions to the Field of World Languages and Culture from her graduate school, SUNY Empire State College. "Jasmine Tang has dedicated her entire professional life to education as a teacher, scholar and author on the subjects of languages and cultures," said Jonathan Franz, dean of Empire State College's School for Graduate Studies. "A nationally recognized and award-winning educator, she is among our most accomplished alumni and distinguished colleagues." Tang was honored at the college's annual community celebration event by Dean Franz as well as students, fellow college alumni, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: China Good News, Education, Good News To Go, Taiwan, Today's Good News, Women Tagged With: africa, chine, college, empire, england, geneseo, jasmine, mexico, new, north, professors, state, suny, taiwan, tang, teachers, university, york

NEW YORK BY RAIL DAY @ NY PENN STATION 5/16

May 21, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Hi, I hope that all is well. I thought that this event might interest you. An excellent way to catch up on NY Travel trends, learn about ILNY's new Path Through History, connect with Canal New York, & 30+ other Exhibitors, gather some interesting travel stories and contacts. We can comp your travel to and from the Show on Amtrak and provide a nice lunch. (We will also be offering a FAM Tour to several of the Path Through History sites at your leisure tbd) Pls ck out below & let us know if you can and would like to attend. Best, DLA NYC MEDIA ADVISORY- YOU'RE INVITED! CONTACT: DAVID ARCHER-DAASSOCIATESPR.COM-914-299-0837- www.newyorkbyrail.com WHAT- THE 8th ANNUAL NEW YORK BY RAIL DAY (NYBRD) WHEN- THIS THURSDAY, MAY 16th-7:30am-4:00pm- (Best Press oppty- 11am-1pm) WHERE- IN THE … [Continue reading...]

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The 26th Annual Celebrating Women Breakfast

May 17, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

WHO: The New York Women’s Foundation® cordially invites you to WHAT: the 26th Annual Celebrating Women® Breakfast honoring Rachel Lloyd ● Founder & CEO, Girls Educational & Mentoring Services Celebrating Women® Award Tina Brown ● Founder & Editor In Chief, The Newsweek Daily Beast Vision Award Leymah Gbowee ● Nobel Peace Laureate & Liberian Peace Activist Century Award The New York Women’s Foundation® (NYWF) will hold its 26th annual Celebrating Women® Breakfast, honoring Rachel Lloyd, Founder and CEO of Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS), Tina Brown, Founder and Editor in Chief of The Newsweek Daily Beast Company, and Nobel … [Continue reading...]

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HILDA K. BROADY

May 15, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

A Different Approach Not a problem!! I retired from the New York State Dept of Education in 2010 where I was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 29.5 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am a Certified United States Bowling Congress Olympic Bowling Coach Bronze Level. I spearheaded the A Different Approach Inter-Generational (participants range in age from 4 yrs to 81 yrs old) Education Facilitation and Bowling Program in 1991. The Program has the largest number of Certified Olympic Bowling Coaches in one Program in the World. We are dedicated to Instilling in our young people respect and understanding of our Senior Citizens while allowing our Seniors to impart their wisdom to the next generation. Promoting fitness, camaraderie, respect and lasting … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Good News To Go, Politics and Government Tagged With: approach, broady, counselor, dept, different, economic, education, employment, empowerment, equality, fernandez, health, hilda, kathy, licensed mental, new, rehabilitation, state, vocational, york

4-H Honors Longstanding Partner Tractor Supply Company at Annual Legacy Awards Gala

May 15, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Agriculture pioneer, autism activist Temple Grandin receives 4-H Distinguished Alumni Medallion This evening, National 4-H Council will hold its annual 4-H Legacy Awards Gala at the Hilton New York in New York City. Now in its fourth year, this special evening of celebration honors the remarkable achievements of individuals and corporations that have made lasting contributions in support of the 7 million 4-H young people around the world. Since its inception, the 4-H Legacy Awards have raised more than $2 million for 4-H programs. This year, the 4-H Legacy Awards will honor Tractor Supply Company (TSC) with the 4-H Corporate Leadership Award; Temple Grandin, Ph.D. with the 4-H Distinguished Alumni Medallion; and Oklahoma 4-H’er Elisabeth Willis with the 4-H Youth in Action … [Continue reading...]

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World Trade Fair in New York City (NYC)

May 15, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

We would like to announce that World Trade Fair event to be held on April 28th Sunday 2013 at 75th Street between 37th Avenue and 37 Road Jackson Heights, NY 11372 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. We have a threefold mission: To facilitate the integration of Bangladeshis living in North America into the mainstream while at the same time maintaining our cultural and ethnic identity; to develop networks within the Bangladeshi community to share the experiences and common challenges of living in North America; and to promote the friendship between the United States and Bangladesh. One of our main undertakings is to hold a business relation street trade fair featuring cultural programs staged by participants from different states and by well-known artists invited from Bangladesh. Also, native … [Continue reading...]

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Peace Please

May 15, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

PEACE PLEASE™ delivers products and messages that promote peace and peaceful coexistence. Our goal is to help people find a visible means to express their hopes for the world. Our original three t-shirts (Lincoln, Peace on Earth and Jefferson) were born from and for the streets in October 2002. They were included in "Times of War - Signs of Peace," an exhibition held in New York in 2003 showcasing the visual voice of peace marchers. More recently, starting in December 2011, the PEACE PLEASE designed and produced Peace Symbol Lights were featured in the "Light but not Light" installation, a collaboration between PEACE PLEASE and 0.00156 acres Gallery in New York. PEACE … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Good News To Go, Today's Good News Tagged With: dc, earth, gallery, new, ny, peace, people, philadelphia, philly, please, york

Invitation to 6th Annual White Party

May 7, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Purpose: To celebrate freedom, raise awareness about child trafficking in America AND to raise funds for our rescue-a-child-from-trafficking initiatives. 6th annual White Party in Central Park! This is a private party for my family, friends and also for donors to Media 4 Humanity (my charity). This is a very NY event with some of the kindest and coolest NYers! When: Sunday, April 28th, 2013. Time: 4pm to 6pm Location: Central Park (exact details TBA) Theme: The Great Gatsby in 50 Shades of White! Attire: White & very elegant (Maybe we'll be on the NY Times society page again!) Serving: Passed hors d'oeuvres from many of Manhattan's finest restaurants. A "tastings" like no other! Silent auction: Sports tix and memorabilia, African safaris, fine jewelry, … [Continue reading...]

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Ken Biberaj

April 26, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Ken Biberaj is a Democratic candidate running to bring renewed energy to the New York City Council in 2013. Good News speaks to him at Sarabeth’s on the Upper West Side of New York. www.ken2013.com Ken is a hardworking New York native who loves his community and cares deeply about our city. Ken is running for City Council for three reasons: to support the Upper West Side’s quality of life, invest in the community’s future, and stand for the values of the neighborhood. He lives with his wife, Valerie, in the West 70s and they are expecting their first child in May. Believing in New York’s institutions, Ken joined a family business that worked to reopen the Russian Tea Room in 2006. Today, Ken serves as the Vice President of the Russian Tea Room. Ken also sits on the Culinary … [Continue reading...]

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Richard Pierce “Richie” Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013)

April 23, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Good News had the honor to create the 20th anniversary of Woodstock with Richie. He was a great man who taught us a great deal about life. FREEDOM. Reverend Paul Sladkus. Good news planet. Richie Havens was an American folk singer and guitarist. He is best known for his intense and rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings), soulful covers of pop and folk songs, and his opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Early life Born in Brooklyn, Havens was the eldest of nine children. At an early age, he began organizing his neighborhood friends into street corner doo-wop groups and was performing with the McCrea Gospel Singers at 16. Early career At age 20, Havens left Brooklyn, seeking artistic stimulation in Greenwich Village. "I saw the Village … [Continue reading...]

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