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August, 2009

MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS!

Educator Yetta Kurland has an important message about music in our schools!

 


ECONOMIC RECOVERY? NOT EVERYONE THINKS SO.

Though the growing opinion seems to be that economic recovery is afoot, not everyone thinks so.  The Growth Stock Wire writer Jeff Clark seems to disagree.

CY VANCE RECEIVES A+ ENDORSMENT FROM THE UFT.

The United Federation of Teachers, which represents more than 200,000 men and women in New York, announced their endorsement of Cy Vance for Manhattan District Attorney, with a boisterous rally on the steps of City Hall.

 


EARTHTALK: TAX INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS.

Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce the overall environmental footprints of their homes?  

ABORN WINS MET COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT.

Mahattan DA candidate, Richard Aborn, announced the support of The Metropolitan Council on Housing. 


PLANNED PARENTHOOD HEALTH CARE RALLY IN TIMES SQUARE— 8/29/09.

Planned Parenthood of New York City will rally on Saturday to support women’s health care.  “At a time when Congress should be expanding health care coverage; it's hard to believe some want to take away health care benefits from women…. [Let's] make it clear to Congress that women's reproductive health care and those who provide essential services must be part of any health care reform package.” 

CONGRESSWOMAN NYDIA M. VELÁZQUEZ ENDORSES CY VANCE FOR MANHATTAN DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, who represents New York’s 12th Congressional District, today announced her support for Cy Vance, Democratic candidate for Manhattan District Attorney.

“WHITNEY’S BIENNIAL” OPENS AUGUST 28 FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY.

Though a little confused, I am thoroughly intrigued.  C.R.E.A.M. Projects presents Whitney’s Biennial opening August 28th for one weekend only.  This is a show of 37 artists dedicated to redemption, lasting through hard times, and the biennial of Whitney Houston.  Clever, I suppose.
 

EARTHTALK: COST OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY.

The costs to install renewable energy systems vary greatly by location, warn researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is supported by the Department of Energy (DOE). And kilowatt hour (kWh) costs vary by utility, as do state and local financial incentives. One piece of good news...

Margaret Chin Questions Gerson’s Opposition to Bike Lane.

Democrat Margaret Chin, candidate for the New York City Council in the 1st district, wants to know what Councilman Alan Gerson’s position on the Grand Street bike lane is.

JOIN ARTHUR GREGORY FOR A COMBINED BENEFIT FOR HIS CITY COUNCIL BID & BIRTHDAY BASH— 9/26/09.

Arthur Gregory is running for City Council in District 1 and would like to introduce himself.  He is a successful businessman and an experienced community activist interested in making education a priority and expediting the progress at the World Trade Center site.

MARGARET CHIN REACTS TO CB #1 CANDIDATES FORUM.

 
"Monday's candidates forum highlighted the stark differences between the candidates as Democrat Margaret Chin emerged as the clear frontrunner. Demonstrating a firm grasp of policy issues facing New Yorkers, Margaret Chin vowed to bring her experience as a mother, teacher, and community activist to tackle the difficult issues of education, affordable housing, health care, and labor benefits."