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Donates $2,000 to PRONTO Long Island for the purchase of approximately 200 turkeys

A lot of children will be smiling this holiday season thanks to a community-wide toy drive that will be jointly undertaken by two Yonkers Downtown business organizations to benefit the YWCA of Yonkers.

Jeffrey Onorato. author of The SIN of Addison Hall will celebrate the publication of his book and raise money for Food Bank of Houston at book signing in Houston Dec. 5.

Harold Mahony, Esq., chair of the board of directors of South Nassau Communities Hospital, and physician leaders Henry Partridge, MD, and Jerome Zisfein, MD, were honored at South Nassau’s 2009 Annual Carnation Ball.

Sherry Palencia, President, Argentine Tango Lovers of Long Island, and Vice President Carmen Quintero came to Breast Cancer Help, Inc. on November 16 to present a check in the amount of $1,000 to Lorraine Pace, Co-President, Breast Cancer Help.

Yagolicious Cosmetics painted the faces of the New York Divas for the Divabetic Makeover presented by Novo Nordisk at the Riverside Church

Music by Virgil Thomson, Francis Poulenc, and Camille Saint-Saëns is on the program on December 19 as New York's finest all-volunteer orchestra continues its innovative season of orchestral rarities and masterworks with its Annual Benefit Concert.

On November 8, members of the Rotary Club of Port Jefferson and the local Interact service club at Port Jefferson High School participated in a cleanup at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.

Says the law will help save the lives of children who are passengers in cars and protect them from the dangers of being in a car with a drunk driver.

To help children better understand the H1N1 virus and how to prevent contracting it, the Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center released today a new animated DVD called Molly and the Flu.

Have Your Pet’s Picture Taken With St. Nick

New Jersey Mission of Honor in their mission to make sure that the cremated remains of fallen heroes are properly interned. There are thousands of deceased veterans whose remains remain unclaimed.

The Processing Brokerage is an expense reduction firm that specializes in significantly reducing credit card processing fees for nonprofit organizations.

PCDC has released a new how-to manual that will help safety-net providers become recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH), which is expected to lead not only to improved patient outcomes, but to future reimbursement enhancements as well.

NY Senator Kevin Parker District 21 visited the Autistic Hear Our Voices School in Brooklyn to visit the children with autism and inspect the new sensory room

The Hope Process announced Met’s Legend, Ed Kranepool, as it’s national spokesman and Executive Director. The Hope Process, enables businesses to donate to charities based on a percentage of their credit card processing fees for no cost to them.

NYWF® honors visionary women leaders on 11/17 at its 15th Annual Neighborhood Dinner. We honor Laurie Cumbo, Benita Miller, and Barbara Turk, who have each demonstrated leadership & commitment to neighborhood-based work for women & families in NYC.

The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR), which honors and supports Christian rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust, will present their prestigious Recognition of Goodness Award to Abby and Andrew Crisses at its annual dinner.

A unique handheld tonometer Diaton measures IOP over the Eyelid and over the sclera, is providing new opportunity for optometrists to obtain intraocular pressure without anesthesia drops in children and adults. Recently covered by Optometry Times

Rabbi Perl hosts Live Chanukah Telethon on 12/13 featuring Latke Eating Contest and entertainment including the Dancing Rabbis. Proceeds benefit charitable programs.

LawHelp.org/NY, the award-winning and principal website for low-income New Yorkers seeking legal information and referrals, is launching a new section devoted to the men and women who have served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces.

$1 from each CD sold, benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Long Island Chapter

Ten percent of online purchases will go to Breast Cancer Help, Inc., its Long Island Help and Wellness Center and the continuance of its programs.

Patrick Walsh of Walsh Family Media will be riding a child's tricycle from Brooklyn to Manhattan to raise funds and awareness for St. Vincent’s Services and to celebrate the spirit of independent film-making.

Squidoo.com the popular (free) publishing platform launches an online contest where users win $1000 for their favorite nonprofits.

Avant Media announces the world premiere of Randy Gibson’s “Doleo Æternus,” an evening-length concert rooted in the history and tradition of North Indian raga performance, on November 21st, 2009 in New York City

Needs $4,000 To Pay For Dog's Back Surgery

Community Parent Center, Allstate Foundation bring popular safe teen driving program to Plainedge HS, Brookside School

Zenagen Shampoo announced the winner of its "Mustache Photo Contest" trip for 2 to St. Louis, MO to attend the world's largest mustache party "Stash Bash 2009 Featuring John Oates" sponsored by Budweiser, Quicken, and The American Mustache Institute

The longest recession and economic decline since the Great Depression has effected many charities hard. With a decline in revenue and a surge in need, many have had to cut services and some have closed. We made it and are looking toward the future!

Annual Gala in its 22nd year is attended by 600 students enrolled at 47-public HBCUs

We are actively inviting individuals, communities, businesses and organizations to join us through sponsorship and attendance

It’s About Childhood & Family, Inc Welcomes Mitch Albom Internationally Known Best-Selling Author ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’, ‘For One More Day’, & ‘Have A Little Faith’ November 6, 2009 in Syracuse, NY

Harlem Hip-Hop Tours is providing free seminars to New York City schools about how to teach entrepreneurship to students.

Filled with artifacts from today, the capsule was buried at Habirshaw Park and will remain unopened until the 500th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s journey in 2109

Dr. Scott Noren, an Oral Surgeon from Ithaca New York, is campaigning for US Senate for the 2010 Special Election. His campaign is hitting the road on Health Care Town Hall type talks across NY State.

Grand Corporate Sponsor TIFFANY & Co. - Media Partner Palm Beach Scene - Retail Partner John De Medeiros International of Palm Beach

High school students use vision goggles and pedal karts to simulate impaired/distracted driving.

Bethpage Federal Credit Union, in partnership with Cablevision, National Grid, Northrop Grumman and NY Islanders, invites the public to gather together on Nov. 13 for collection of food needed by Island Harvest for distribution this Thanksgiving

Apogee begins its 2009/2010 season with unprecedented achievements and historic plans for developing creative excellence around the world. Kenneth Schneider - Apogee Foundation

Bethpage Federal Credit Union, with Cablevision, National Grid, Northrop Grumman and NY Islanders, invites the public to gather together in Bethpage, Nov. 13 for the collection of food needed by Island Harvest for distribution this Thanksgiving

Talk About a Touching Story That Needs to be Told There are so many people that touch our hearts throughout the course of our lives, some just more than others.

Artist/violinist David Tobey's November solo art show features a full 50% of proceeds to benefit the Westchester Philharmonic Orchestra. Opening party & reception Nov. 12 in Westchester will include live music & refreshments, all are invited.

Nkiru America Watches has launched the Art of Horology Project, a non-profit created to teach children about the horology industry. Our first annual fundraiser will honor Danny Simmons the Interim Chair of NY State Council on the Arts.

Online training will help volunteer lawyers get involved

Advisory Board Updated with New Rockin’ Members Profiles and Hotlinks to Official Sites

Mother of Three & Former Teacher Donna Sirianni Shares Her Own Journey With Viewers, Pursuing a Producing and Acting Career & Saying “It’s Possible to Make Your Dream a Reality!Anyone Can Make Their Dream Come True”

Fillmore Real Estate is holding the 2nd annual breast cancer fundraiser on October 22nd in Brooklyn, NY

With 2009 community leadership award merinoff among distinguished roster of honorees

A letter to the editor urging teenagers to drive safely.