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New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman of The Perecman Firm discusses post-storm hazards and worker safety after winter storm Nemo. New York, New York (PRWEB) February 14, 2013 Massive winter storm Nemo left parts of Long Island, New York covered with 2 ½ feet of snow. The snow was so heavy it caused a bowling alley roof to cave in, reported NBC News. Power lines and trees were downed by the storm. New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman urges everyone to take...

BETHPAGE, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On January 7, 2013, a capacity crowd of administrators and officials from schools, universities, hospitals, and local corporations attended the Active Shooter Seminar at Adelphi University hosted by Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Police Department. The Newtown tragedy has brought new awareness to the reality of an active shooter situation and while the hope is to never have to face such an incident,...

Upcoming Vote to Artificially Close Breach at the Old Inlet Would Prevent The Bay From Cleaning Itself, says members of Save the Great South Bay Long Island, New York (PRWEB) January 24, 2013 Save The Great South Bay, a Long Island advocacy group composed of marine biologists, fishermen, baymen, boaters, restaurant owners, and local citizens, have been campaigning to prevent the closure of a breach at the Old Inlet. The breach, created by Sandy, according to data collected by The Nature...

The LIU Post College of Management has announced that internationally renowned yoga fitness entrepreneur Beth Shaw has joined the College's Executive Board of Advisors. Brookville, NY (PRWEB) January 20, 2013 The LIU Post College of Management has announced that internationally renowned yoga fitness entrepreneur Beth Shaw has joined the College's Executive Board of Advisors. Shaw, a 1988 graduate of LIU Post, joins 25 industry leaders nationwide appointed to the executive board...

Suffolk Construction, one of the leading privately held construction management firms in the country, recently attended the Topping Out ceremony of their latest project, the Rosenstiel School of Marine Technology and Life Sciences Seawater Complex, at the University of Miami. Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 17, 2013 Suffolk Construction, the University of Miami and community leaders, gathered to celebrate the milestone Topping Out ceremony for the new Marine Technology Life Sciences Seawater...

LaserTouch Aesthetics is excited to announce the addition of Microdermabrasion to the array of aesthetic procedures provided at its Long Island location. The award-winning Pristine™ microdermabrasion procedure offers patients a non-invasive and full scope exfoliation treatment that is comfortable and above all, a rewarding aesthetic experience. Long Island, NY (PRWEB) December 31, 2012 The award-winning Pristine™ microdermabrasion procedure offers patients a non-invasive and full...

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Robin Hood -- New York's largest poverty-fighting organization -- has announced its latest round of grants to relief organizations that are helping victims of Hurricane Sandy, and includes Robin Hood's first grants to organizations supporting storm victims on Long Island. Thanks to its generous donors, Robin Hood is funding the most effective community-based organizations in the tri-state area that are helping people recover from the...

DALLAS, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BoltBus, a bus line focused on providing exceptional service, luxury and convenience at an amazingly low price, today announced it will launch non-stop service between Long Island, N.Y., and New York City on Dec. 10, with 14 daily round trips. Tickets are now available for purchase at BoltBus.com. To celebrate the launch, all seats on this route are priced at $1 for travel Dec. 10-17. "We are pleased to offer commuters this express route...

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arup, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with a reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable designs, announced today that it provided lighting design services for the new Parrish Art Museum (the Parrish) in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. Designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, the new museum will open on November 10, 2012. Paying homage to Long Island's celebrated light qualities was central to the...

LAFAYETTE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC GYM(®), the fitness destination that goes beyond the traditional workout, announces plans to bring the brand's first East Coast facility to Long Island, NY (2020 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, NY 11040). The 24-hour full-service facility is set to open for workouts in spring 2013 and will offer an array of programming for the entire family and every fitness level. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111220/NY25681LOGO...