July
2010
Dear
Reader,
Where does the time go? It hardly seems possible that we are more than half way
through 2010 and celebrating July 4th. This month is a wonderful time to be on
Long Island as it teems with festivities: family celebrations, galas, sporting
events, concerts, art exhibits, plays and scores of activities surrounding our
world-famous beaches and waterways. See pages 7, 8 and 9 for special LI “doings” taking
place this summer.
Our cover story chronicles the enormous growth of the Town of Babylon’s
two year old Long Island Green Homes Program (LIGH), originally profiled by Networking® magazine
in September, 2008. Learn how LIGH has become the prototype for developing green
programs in cities across our country and beyond. Read the story by Sally Gilhooley
on page 14.
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There
is an uplifting and hope-filled story by Marge Rogatz about
ERASE Racism’s benefit, its most successful to date,
honoring former UN Ambassador and civil rights pioneer,
Andrew Young, with the Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment
Award. It begins on page 10.
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Our
new feature, Green Business Leader, kicks off with a very
personal and informative piece written by former
Networking® magazine editor Christine Diana Giordano, about solar pioneer
Gary Minnick of Go Solar. It describes how he built the oldest solar business
in New York State. Read the story on page 18.
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Sustainable
Long Island’s 4th day-long Sustainability Conference
at Carlyle on the Green proved to be most informative and
interesting as always. Over 400 plus guests gathered to
hear keynote speaker U.S. Senator Charles Schumer outline
the current and future of environmental projects benefiting
Long Islanders. The event honored former Town of North
Hempstead Supervisor May Newburger who has worked tirelessly
to advance our green economy. It begins on page 20.
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The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) held its
23rd annual Angel Ball which raised over $275,000 to support substance abuse
prevention on Long Island. Keynote speaker Christopher Kennedy Lawford received
the 2010 Humanitarian Award and spoke about his personal fight for sobriety
and his “miracle” of recovery. LICADD has three centers on Long
Island and provides extensive services to families impacted by substance abuse.
Read about their Gala on page 12.
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The
SASS Foundation Golf and Tennis Outing raised over $120,000
for cancer research at their May event. This wonderful
organization began in 1986 when Martin and Barbara Sass
and Dr. Francis P. Arena created a foundation to help the
fight against cancer and blood related diseases. It was
originally called the Hematologic Research Foundation (HRF)
and was later changed to The Sass Foundation in honor of
the ongoing generosity of the Sass family. See the story
in our Golfing Around section beginning on page 24 which
lists many area golf fundraisers and tournaments open to
the public.
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Our State of Long Island Special Double Issue for August/September which last
year focused on the Long Island economy was our most widely read issue of the
year. This year Networking® magazine will address Health and Education
issues as they affect every one of us. We are compiling input from State and
County leaders in these two vital areas with an eye to bringing attention to
and improving both sectors for all Long Islanders. Be sure to be included in
this important issue. See our special ad on page 31 and call Monique at 516
885 1899.
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Reminder: July 16th is the deadline for nominations for our 2011 Davids to
be honored at our 10th annual David Awards Breakfast, Thursday, January 20,
2011, at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Please see the nomination form on the
inside back cover and send in your favorite candidate’s name.
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Enjoy your Long Island summer and let us know about your activities and events.
You, our readers, are our
inspiration.
Best Regards,
Christine Conniff Sheahan
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