martes, 22 de mayo de 2012

THE WORLD AND MY LENS: PROFESSOR ERNESTO KAHAN Cover of Long Island Al D...

THE WORLD AND MY LENS: PROFESSOR ERNESTO KAHAN Cover of Long Island Al D...: PROFESSOR ERNESTO KAHAN  Cover of Long Island Al Dia with Prof Kahan  To celebrate the third anniversary of the online newspaper Lo...

OPEN STUDIO- INVITACION

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a la Inauguración de sus Nuevos Estudios de Transmisión de Radio,

Estudios de Grabación de Comerciales, Música, Video y Fotografía.

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DE 3 P.M. A 5 P.M.



viernes, 11 de mayo de 2012

IKARUS GALLERY CULTURAL PROGRAM: HUGO ALEX RIVAS - LO MAS RECIENTE DE SU OBRA

IKARUS GALLERY CULTURAL PROGRAM: HUGO ALEX RIVAS - LO MAS RECIENTE DE SU OBRA

IKARUS GALLERY CULTURAL PROGRAM: CONOZCAMOS A OSCAR MOLINA A TRAVES DE SU OBRA

IKARUS GALLERY CULTURAL PROGRAM: CONOZCAMOS A OSCAR MOLINA A TRAVES DE SU OBRA

DEL ESCRITORIO DEL EJECUTIVO DEL CONDADO DE SUFFOLK-Suffolk Police To Upgrade Fingerprint ID System

Press Release


COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
H. Lee Dennison Building
100 Veterans Memorial Highway
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, New York 11788-0099
(631) 853-4000

Steven Bellone
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Released:
May 10, 2012
Contact Information:
Vanessa B. Streeter
631-853-7801 (office)
631-885-2298 (cell)

Suffolk Police To Upgrade Fingerprint ID System

(Hauppauge, NY-May 10, 2012) Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Acting Suffolk County Police Commissioner Edward Webber announce the Suffolk County Legislature’s approval of a resolution to upgrade the county’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).

The upgrade will allow for faster, more accurate searches of prints and will assist police officers and detectives in solving cases. In the past, investigating officers would need to identify a person of interest in order to perform a palm print search. With the approved upgrade to the AFIS system, investigators who have recovered a palm print from a crime scene can now search nationwide databases to see if there is a match without having a suspect.

It has been more than a decade since the department’s AFIS system has been upgraded. This upgraded technology will allow latent prints submitted as evidence from crime scenes, approximately 30% of which are palm prints, to be checked against existing databases that contain more than 3 million fingerprints and more than 200,000 palm prints of arrestees.

“Providing our law enforcement agencies with the proper investigative tools is essential to keep Suffolk County residents safe,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “Investigators will now be able to identify suspects more rapidly using this upgraded system.”

“This technological upgrade is imperative to investigating officers in the department,” said Acting Suffolk County Police Commissioner Edward Webber. “Palm print searches will enable us to solve cases we would previously have been unable to close.”

DEL ESCRITORIO DEL EJECUTIVO DEL CONTADO DE SUFFOLK-Bellone, Lindsay Announce New County Historian, Peter Fox Cohalan

Press Release


COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
H. Lee Dennison Building
100 Veterans Memorial Highway
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, New York 11788-0099
(631) 853-4000

Steven Bellone
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Released:
May 10, 2012
Contact Information:
Vanessa B. Streeter
631-853-7801 (office)
631-885-2298 (cell)

Bellone, Lindsay Announce New County Historian, Peter Fox Cohalan

Legislature Approves Measure to Appoint the Retired State Supreme Court Justice

(Hauppauge, NY – May 10, 2012) – Today, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Presiding Officer William Lindsay announced the appointment of former County Executive Peter Fox Cohalan to the post of County Historian, the first time the unpaid post has been filled in nearly five years.

“Now, more than ever, in this age of constantly changing technology, it is critical that we preserve what has come before so that we can continue to honor and learn from the past, said County Executive Bellone. “Peter Cohalan has deep roots in Suffolk County, a long record of public service and a passionate interest in local and American history.”

Presiding Officer Lindsay added, “Suffolk is rich in history and its history is the fabric of the American experience. We ought to preserve that.”

Cohalan traces his family’s own American roots to the American Revolution, when his Irish ancestors fought against the British under Lafayette, the French General allied with George Washington. A former Islip Town Supervisor (1971 – 1979) and Suffolk County Executive (1979 – 1986), Cohalan recently retired from the New York State Supreme Court where he served for more than twenty five years.

Actively involved in historic preservation for four decades, Cohalan has participated in numerous local historical organizations, including the Sayville Historical Society in the hamlet where he resides, the Aaron Burr Association, American Irish Historical Society, and the W.K. Vanderbilt Historical Society of Dowling College, as a member of the Board of Directors.

The County Historian is responsible to research historic events within the County and promote the preservation of historic documents and materials to ensure a full understanding and appreciation of the County’s history. The Riverhead-based Suffolk County Historical Society will provide office space for the newly appointed County Historian.

DOBLE TANGO EN BABYLON

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/doble-tango-to-perform-free-concert-in-babylon-1.3711423

Doble Tango to perform free concert in Babylon

Thursday May 10, 2012 6:24 PM By Denise M. Bonilla

The Town of Babylon and the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts are holding a free concert Friday night in North Babylon.

Doble Tango will play outdoors on the patio behind the parks department headquarters at Phelps Lane Park.

Doble Tango is an Argentine duo featuring Frederico Diaz on guitar and Juan Emilio Cucchiarelli on piano. The concert begins at 7 p.m.

lunes, 7 de mayo de 2012

DEL ESCRITORIO DEL ASAMBLEISTA PHIL RAMOS- Phil Ramos impulsó aprobación de la ley del Dream Fund en Asamblea Estatal

***Comunicado de Prensa***


Phil Ramos impulsó aprobación de la ley del Dream Fund en Asamblea Estatal

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) anunció muy satisfecho que impulsó con éxito la aprobación en la Asamblea Estatal de Nueva York la legislación para establecer el DREAM FUND (Fondo para los soñadores) el cual otorgaría becas a los estudiantes con destino a los hijos de inmigrantes (A.8689-B). El proyecto de ley también crearía la Comisión del Dream Fund cuyo trabajo sería aumentar los fondos destinados para becas, así como determinar los criterios de calficación de los becarios, crear y promocionar un programa de formación para los educadores y desarrollar una campaña de sensibilización pública para los premios Dream Fund.

"La gente viene a Estados Unidos porque ésta es la tierra de las oportunidades", dijo el asambleísta Ramos. "mediante la creación de este fondo de becas para hijos de inmigrantes estamos ayudando a asegurar que Nueva York es el lugar de oportunidades para los niños que quieren vivir el sueño americano."

La ley actual requiere que los individuos que desean abrir una cuenta de ahorros universitarios conocidas como 529 posean un número de seguro social válido o un número de identificación de su empleador. Esta legislación permitiría a una persona con un número de identificación de contribuyente abrir una cuenta, permitiendo con ello que más familias, incluyendo familias de inmigrantes, sobre todo a las familias inmigrantes con niños, asignar dinero de su presupuesto para ayudar a pagar los costos de la matrícula universitaria.

"Logrando que el Dream Fund sea una realidad aseguraremos que nuestros niños tengan la oportunidad de obtener una educación universitaria", dijo el asambleísta Ramos. "Con esa educación ellos obtendrán las herramientas que necesitan para triunfar".

El asambleísta Ramos es co-anfitrión de una reunión con el asambleísta Francisco Moya en Sábado, 12 de mayo, de 1 pm a 3 pm en la Biblioteca de Brentwood, situado en 34 Avenida Segunda., en Brentwood en la cual se brindarán mayores detalles sobre la ley aprobada y sus próximos pasos para que entre en vigencia.

Luis Montes Brito
Director de Asuntos Públicos
Oficina del Asambleísta Estatal de Nueva York
Hon . Philip Ramos
1010 Suffolk Avenue
Brentwood, NY 11717
631-435-3214

jueves, 3 de mayo de 2012

Undocumented Immigrants Paid $11.2 Billion in Taxes in 2010!

Undocumented Immigrants Paid $11.2 Billion in Taxes in 2010!



Undocumented Immigrants Paid $11.2 BILLION

As many of us who participating in the immigration debate already knew, undocumented immigrants contribute a lot to this country. In 2010, they contributed approximately $11.2 billion dollars, despite the fact that most Americans believe their being undocumented prevents them from paying into the system.

The point is, the majority of Americans are wrong, and a lot of that has to do with the stories that are told in the media. Stories about how undocumented immigrants are criminals and scammers. A belief of convenience, since most of these individuals have probably never known an undocumented immigrant.

But worse than the belief that undocumented immigrants are ‘bad’ by nature, is the belief that corporations make this country better by ‘growing the economy’. Despite popular belief, corporations and corporate dollars are not the mechanisms that propel this country forward, although I’m sure they would love to take all the credit for any success that Americans create for themselves.

The problem is that many corporations are taking money out of our economy and we’ve barely made a peep about it. It wasn’t until recently that American started standing up and asking corporations to explain their choices. Movements from the 99% are on the rise, and I for one am glad that somebody is watching and listening for the first time in decades.

Wondering what exactly corporations contribute to the American economy? Check out these 10 Big Companies That Pay No Taxes.

Read about how GE received tax credits of $3.2 billion from American taxpayers at Think Progress.

http://www.multiculturalfamilia.com/2012/04/20/undocumented-immigrants-paid-11-2-billion-in-taxes-in-2010/#ixzz1trTnR93n

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/9mViqX/www.multiculturalfamilia.com/2012/04/20/undocumented-immigrants-paid-11-2-billion-in-taxes-in-2010

OPEN FOR SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH INITIATIVE

DEL ESCRITORIO DEL GOBERNADOR ANDREW CUOMO

GOVERNOR CUOMO'S TEAM PRESENTS SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH INITIATIVE-

Hofstra University TODAY Thursday May 3rd at 6PM -830pm

Multipurpose Room in the Mack Student Center on North Campus

Dear Colleague,

I wanted to reach out to you and encourage you to send out this valuable info to your team, local businesses, and chambers of commerce in your area. There is only one Nassau meeting, so don't miss out. This will be a great opportunity for technical support from experts in the departments of State, Labor, Taxation and Finance as well as Empire State Development, State Liquor Authority, and the Workers Compensation Board. The team will travel to every region of the state to meet with New Yorkers about the state's rules and programs intended to help small businesses. We are casting a wide net for this event, not just for existing small businesses but for potential businesses ( and especially minority or women owned businesses). This will be extremely helpful to folks and we want as many people as possible to benefit from this opportunity.

Please rsvp either to me via this email or to :  smallbusinessRSVP-­Nassau@exec.ny.gov

Marianela Jordan , M.P.A.
Regional Representative
Office of the NYS Governor
Honorable Andrew Cuomo
303 W. Old Country Rd. 2nd Fl.
Hicksville NY, 11801
516-317-4064

GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH INITIATIVE

Team of State Officials to Travel around the State to Conduct Workshops for Businesses

Small Businesses Learn About Starting and Sustaining Successful Businesses in the State

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a statewide initiative designed to help small business owners start and grow their businesses in the state. The team will consist of employees from at least six New York State agencies including the departments of State, Labor, Taxation and Finance as well as Empire State Development, State Liquor Authority, and the Workers Compensation Board. The team will travel to every region of the state to meet with New Yorkers about the state's rules and programs intended to help small businesses.

"This program is all about creating jobs because when small businesses do well, New York does well," said Governor Cuomo. "It so important for us to get out of the office and go into communities to see how we can help anyone who wants to start, grow or improve a business and that???s what this program will do."

The workshops held in each region will be conducted in conjunction with local chambers of commerce. Representatives from the agencies will provide opportunities for business owners to speak to them after the main presentation and will direct them to state programs and services. The program will begin with workshops in Utica and Schenectady and will continue throughout the spring and summer months.

Many business owners have contacted the state with questions about regulations, licenses and practices. Some of the topics the seminars will cover include: starting a business and adhering to regulatory timelines; how to obtain and file tax forms; first steps for hiring employees; and, how to become certified as an MWBE.

Information and materials designed to assist small businesses can be found at www.NYOpenforSmallBusiness.comhttp://www.NYOpenforSmallBusiness.com/.
http://www.nyopenforsmallbusiness.com/
http://www.esd.ny.gov/