The Culvert Chronicles back issues from January 2007:
He Risked His Life First To Save Life Of Another
Jan 04, 2007; ... A Harlem father, Wesley Autrey. saved the life of a stranger, Cameron Hollopeter, on Tuesday when he pinned the man between the rails saving his life, after he felled onto the subway tracks after suffering a seizure. Autrey said he had a split decision to make, "Do I let the train run ...
Eliot Spitzer Takes Over As N.Y.'s 54th Governor
Jan 04, 2007; ... Democrat Eliot Spitzer, took office as New York's 54th governor, Monday, January 1. Spigner called for an end to "the politics of cynicism and division.'' In his inaugural address, he said, "New York has slept through much of the past decade while the rest of the world has passed us ...
Culvert Chronicles Gives Scholarship
Jan 04, 2007; ... The Culvert Chronicles editorial board started the New Year right by announcing that is was going to start giving scholarships grants to needy students who attend the College of New Rochelle Rosa Parks Campus, and have studied Social Science with Prof. Edward R. Culvert. Prof. Culvert, ...
Renew New York Agenda Seeks Upstate Turnaround
Jan 04, 2007; ... Governor Eliot Spitzer announces a major new effort to spark an economic resurgence in Upstate New York. "We are making a commitment at the start of the new administration to do something about a long-standing problem that affects millions of New Yorkers," Governor Spitzer said. "The ...
Amnesty International Urges NJ Legislature To Heed State Commission's Recommendation To Abolish Death Penalty
Jan 04, 2007; ... Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International USA, issued the following statement in response to the New Jersey Death Penalty Study Commission report: "The commission's recommendation to abolish the death penalty is a welcome development. The are of justice is bending toward eliminating ...
NYC Joins Landmark Pilot Medicaid Program
Jan 04, 2007; ... Governor George E. Pataki and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently announced that New York City is now an active partner with the State of New York in the State's pilot Medicaid Fraud, Waste and Abuse Demonstration Project, designed to empower localities, primarily counties, to join ...
Indictment In Real Estate Theft
Jan 04, 2007; ... Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes recently announced the indictment of three men charged with stealing an elderly Brooklyn woman's home, while she was dying of cancer. The defendants are charged with forging documents to give defendant Russell Pitt power of attorney over a ...
Celebrating Kwanzaa, Celebrating Community
Jan 04, 2007; ... During the last week of December, many Black families and communities observe Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a unique celebration because it's not a religious or national holiday but a cultural one. It doesn't celebrate a person or an event but a set of ideas. In a year when Americans have heard a lot ...
City Council Outlines Concrete Steps To Strengthen Nightlife Security
Jan 04, 2007; ... In a new report, Safer Nights, Safer City, the City Council recently released a series of concrete steps to strengthen nightlife security and crack down on negligent clubs and bars. The report, which contains recommendations of the New York City Council from the Nightlife Safety Summit, creates ...
Make Sure You Can Afford Retirement
Jan 04, 2007; ... Sixty may be the new 50, but this good news means Baby Boomers will need more money for their retirement plans. Retirement is different these days, especially for Boomers who are living longer and more active lives than previous generations. Retirement now comes with a higher price, and ...
Lets Have A March About This Shooting
Jan 04, 2007; ... The sports world is sickened over the death of Denver Bronco's cornerback Darrent Williams. Williams, who was just coming into his own as a stalwart of the Denver Bronco secondary, was just sitting in a hummer stretch limousine when he was murdered. Williams was the victim of a drive by ...
National Urban League Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation Indexing Higher Minimum Wage to Inflation
Jan 04, 2007; ... As the 110th Congress convenes this week, National Urban League President Marc H. Morial called upon lawmakers to approve legislation not only raising the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour but also indexing it for inflation. "It is about time we got our nation's lowest wage earners out of ...
2006 Urban Forestry Grant Awards Announced
Jan 04, 2007; ... Governor George E. Pataki recently announced that approximately $300,000 in Urban and Community Forestry Grants for 32 tree planting projects in local urban neighborhoods and parks to promote energy savings, habitat creation, increased property values, and improved quality of life for New York's ...
My New Year's Resolution: To Make 2007 Even Better Than 2006
Jan 04, 2007; ... I think it's safe to say that 2006 has been a banner year for New Yorkers. We're living longer, our streets are safer, and our economy is thriving. Our city is also more popular than ever before. How do we know? Because millions of tourists came to visit us between Thanksgiving and ...
Office Tower For Commercial Tenants To Be Completed By First Quarter 2010
Jan 04, 2007; ... Empire State Development Chairman Charles A. Gargano announced has announced that ESD has concluded a sale transaction with SJP Properties for the development of a million-square-foot office building on a long-vacant site at the southeast corner of 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan's ...
Information Corner
Jan 04, 2007; ... Somebody Told Me About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Writing Project Ages 6-18 learn about Dr. King and write a letter to him as part of the Central Library's annual Writing Project. Letters must be mailed or brought to Central Library's Youth Services Division,89-11 Merrick ...
Binghamton To Host 2008 Empire State Games
Jan 04, 2007; ... Governor George E. Pataki has announced that the 2008 Governor Hugh L. Carey Empire State Games will be held in Binghamton, New York from July 23 - July 27, 2008. The event will mark the 31st celebration of the Summer Games, one of the largest amateur state-sponsored athletic programs in the ...
Gov. Spitzer Delivers First State Of The State Address
Jan 04, 2007; ... Governor Spitzer on Wednesday, delivered his first State of the State address from the State Assembly Chamber. Addressing the members of the Legislature on his third day in office, Governor Spitzer spoke of the need to move forward as "One New York." Governor Spitzer reported that "the ...
DA Brown: 2006 Crime Rates In Queens County Remain At Historic Low
Jan 04, 2007; ... Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown on January 3, announced that, according to preliminary statistics complied by the New York City Police Department, crime in Queens County continued to drop in 2006. The downturn includes a 10.6 percent drop in homicides, from 94 in 2005 to 84 last year - ...
Suffolk Man Sentenced To 29 Years To Life In Prison In Payroll Robbery And Slaying Of LIC Dry Cleaning Plant Owner
Jan 04, 2007; ... On January 3, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced that a 30-year-old Farmingdale man was sentenced to 29 years to life in prison in the October 2004 payroll robbery and shooting death of his former boss * the co-owner of the Red Cap Valet dry cleaning plant in Long Island City, ...
How To Die Young...As Late As Possible! (Changing Your Life To Keep Your Life)
Jan 04, 2007; ... "Within 30 years, we will have a shot at immortality," says Ronald Klatz M.D., a recognized leader in the science of anti-aging and president of the 24,000 member American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). A scientific medical society based in Chicago, A4M sponsors clinical research into ...
Ask Dr. Rochlen
Jan 04, 2007; ... Dear Dr. Kochlen: I recently went to my dentist and he told me that my wisdom teeth need to be extracted. He referred me to an oral surgeon. He explained that he does not extract teeth. I thought every dentist extract teeth. Am I wrong? RS, Flushing Dear RS: Yes, you are ...
Antidepressant Controversy Among Top 2006 Health News Stories
Jan 04, 2007; ... According to Forbes, controversy over the link between antidepressants and suicide was among the top ten health-related news stories in 2006. On December 13th the FDA pharmacological committee voted to extend the black box suicide warning on antidepressants for children and teenagers up to 18 ...
Smoke Your Way Out Of The Cigarette Habit
Jan 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - About 8.6 million Americans have at least one serious illness caused by cigarette smoking, according to the American Lung Association. Smoking is "directly responsible" for about 90 percent of lung cancer deaths and is a major factor in heart disease and stroke, as well as many other ...
DoD Reports On Health Care Quality
Jan 04, 2007; ... The Defense Department reported to Congress on the quality of health care it provided during fiscal year 2005. The report covered medical management and population health; evidence-based practice and quality measurement; patient safety; patient satisfaction; and biosurveillance. "Despite ...
Diabetics At Higher Risk For Gum Disease
Jan 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA)-More than 14 million Americans suffer from diabetes, while 6.2 million cases remain undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association. And that number, experts say, may climb as high as 31 million by the year 2050. Most diabetics understand the risks and complications ...
Survey: Parents Need The Facts About Injury Risks To Children
Jan 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA )-A national survey of 1,000 parents found that many don't know key facts regarding potential safety hazards for children. Among the survey's findings: One in three parents are unaware that children can drown in as little as 2 inches of water. Less than half of parents know ...
Treatment Offers New Hope For Dry Skin Sufferers
Jan 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - The Food and Drug Administration recently cleared a new prescription treatment for eczema that may bring relief to persons who suffer from dry, itchy, flaky skin. Epiceram is a topical, non-steroidal skin cream based on research by dermatologists at the University of ...
Weight Training (Part I)
Jan 04, 2007; ... Is there a real reason why you workout the way you do? Did you receive a program from a friend or magazine that seemed interesting and may have nothing to do with the goals you would like to achieve? For the next three weeks I'm going to include a three part story on weight training. I hope this ...
YOUR RIGHTS
Jan 04, 2007; ... When you are injured in an accident, you frequently have the right to financial recovery. The text is always the same: is someone else at least partly to blame" An accident may involve a motor vehicle, a sidewalk, a building, a product such as a machine or food, or it may be one of a dozen other ...
Flexible Spending Accounts Help Consumers Manage Money
Jan 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - For many, getting their financial house in order is top of mind in the initial months of the new year. And, when doing so, experts say people should consider including a flexible spending account as part of their overall financial strategy. There are two types of flexible ...
Thompson Collects Hundreds Of Gifts In Fourth Annual Toy Drive
Jan 04, 2007; ... Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. donated hundreds of toys this holiday season during a fourth annual holiday drive to collect gifts for children in the city. "New Yorkers have shown the spirit of giving by donating gifts to help children in need this holiday season," Thompson ...
Save Big With Tax Credits On Energy Efficiency Improvements
Jan 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - Saving energy - whether it's in the family car, at home or at your place of work - has become such an important part of our nation's long-term goal of energy independence that tax credits are available for ordinary citizens making energy-wise decisions. Consumers making ...
ON AND OFF BROADWAY
Jan 04, 2007; ... ON AND OFF BROADWAY "August Wilson, the late giant American playwright who died in 2005 is being honored this season at the Signature Theatre on 42nd Street between tenth and eleventh avenues. He authored a distinguished body of plays to explore the experience of afro-americans decade by ...
Holiday Audiences Set Record For Highest Gross And Paid Attendance In Recorded History
Jan 04, 2007; ... The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. reports that the week ending 12/31 /2006 brought in the highest gross of any week in recorded Broadway history at $29.1 million, and the highest attendance at 314,310. Paid attendance is up 11 percent from the same week last season. This is ...
BET Taps The Wire With The Basic Cable Premiere Of The Peabody Award-Winning Drama
Jan 04, 2007; ... On Wednesday, January 10. at 9:00PM. ET/PT, the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire will begin airing on BET with its series premiere. The basic cable, multi-season run of The Wire on BET will consist of all 50 produced episodes, with each episode airing in a 90-minute block. The first ...
Mario Lopez Dances His Way Into The Miss America Spotlight As Host Of The 2007 Miss America Pageant
Jan 04, 2007; ... Television star Mario Lopez ("Dancing With The Stars," "Nip/Tuck") has been tapped to host the 2007 Miss America Pageant, airing live from The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Monday, January 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT* on CMT. Don Mischer Productions will produce the 2007 Miss ...
SO, THIS IS WHAT YOU DO!
Jan 04, 2007; ... Question 1: My boyfriend and I have been dating for 4 years. I am ready to take the next step but every time I mention marriage my boyfriend quickly changes the subject. If this relationship isn't going anywhere then it should end. How do I tell my boyfriend ...
Mayor Welcomes 350 Out Of School Time Participants To The Pond At Bryant Park
Jan 04, 2007; ... Now in its second year, Skate Day is a reminder that OST - a three-year, $200 million initiative - operates after school, throughout the summer, and during school holidays, including the winter break. Thanks to OST, tens of thousands of working parents can go to work knowing that their ...
Research Shows Need Exists For After-School Program
Jan 04, 2007; ... Every day, more than 14 million children in the U.S. are left unsupervised after school. According to experts, that leaves them in danger of becoming victims or perpetrators of crime or delinquent behavior. In fact, a recently released survey supports the need for quality after-school ...
New Book Seeks Stories From Seniors
Jan 04, 2007; ... Dear senior, you have something we need. In fact, you have something our society needs - the wisdom of your experience. So begins an open letter to seniors from Frank Miles and David Egan, two writers who are collecting stories and advice for a forthcoming book, titled "I Didn't Get Old ...
Tips To Strengthen Your Child's Performance In School
Jan 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - How are your children doing in school? Are you pleased with their performance, or do you think there is room for improvement? No matter what letters appeared on their report cards, it's never too late to help your children get excited about learning. This can be accomplished ...
How To Get More Involved In Your Child's Education
Jan 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - A child's education begins at home, but parental involvement doesn't end when that child steps through the school door. Studies show that children not only do better in school when their parents are involved, they also tend to go further in the education system. To ...
Wall Street Project Goes Global With 10th Anniversary Reception At UN Headquarters
Jan 04, 2007; ... The Rainbow PUSH Coalition's Wall Street Project celebrates its 10th anniversary as a force for economic justice and equal opportunity with a gala reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, at the United Nations Headquarters, First Avenue at 46th Street, New York City. The reception ...
Jets Are Playoff Bound
Jan 04, 2007; ... SPORTS BEAT It's going to seem like old times! The occasion is Sunday afternoon for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff and that's when the New England Patriots entertain the New York Jets for the third time this season. This time the occasion marks the first round of the National League ...
Youth Track & Field And Wellness Jamboree
Jan 04, 2007; ... The NYRR Foundation and the Armory Foundation will once again team up to produce the Youth Track & Field and Wellness Jamboree at the New Balance Track & Field Center, at the Armory, on Sunday January 14. The Jamboree is expected to attract over 1,500 elementary and middle ...
Pride Wins Garden Tourney
Jan 04, 2007; ... After dropping their first three games, Hofstra's Pride has certainly come on strong to win eight of their last nine games, including the Aeropostale Holiday Festival Tournament at Madison Square Garden. The victories over St. Joseph of Philadelphia and St. John's gave the Pride their ...
The New York Titans
Jan 04, 2007; ... The New York Titans, New York City's first ever professional lacrosse franchise, will make their home debut against the Chicago Shamrox on Saturday, January 20th at Madison Square Garden. The Titans' first season coincides with the 21st season for the National Lacrosse League (NLL), which has ...
The Hon. Milagros A. Matos Passes
Jan 11, 2007; ... The Honorable Milagros A. Matos of New York-City passed away on December 26, 2006 at the age of 56. Known to her friends as "Millie," she was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on May 12, 1950 to Leah Gomez, and Anton Matos. She arrived to Manhattan at the age of 9 and lived there ...
Senate Urged To Update Privacy Laws
Jan 11, 2007; ... On Wednesday, a privacy advocate told Congress, that the government's ability to use computers to gather personal information about citizens and act on it has far outstripped the federal laws designed to protect them from secret federal dossiers. Executive Director of the Center for ...
New Supervising Judge In Family Court
Jan 11, 2007; ... Parenting comes with a lengthy list of duties and requirements. At the top of such a list you might consider compassion, versatility, stamina, patience, and family values. You might also look for similar requirements in the judges who preside in family court-but the list would not stop there ....
Council Committee Evaluates City's Plan To Create High-Tech Taxicabs
Jan 11, 2007; ... The Transportation Committee, chaired by Councilmember John C. Liu, recently convened an oversight hearing to evaluate the costs and benefits of new taxicab technology enhancements being introduced by the Taxi & Limousine Commission. The TLC is currently testing these new technology ...
Phone Charges To be Reduced For Families Of Inmates
Jan 11, 2007; ... The Governor recently announced that the State Department of Correctional Services will reduce excessive telephone charges paid by the families of inmates at state correction facilities. This action precedes a previously scheduled argument slated for Tuesday, January 9, before the New York State ...
Business.gov Provides Federal Forms For Employers Facing January Tax Reports
Jan 11, 2007; ... Each January businesses bear responsibility for preparing W-2s and other tax-related employer tasks, an especially challenging duty for small businesses with fewer resources than larger businesses. Self-employed business owners also face their final estimated tax payment in January ....
Senate Resolution Honoring New York Subway Hero
Jan 11, 2007; ... Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that she is introducing a Senate Resolution recognizing the "uncommon valor and tremendous bravery" of New Yorker Wesley Autrey. Autrey sclflessly risked his own life and safety to aid a fellow subway passenger who had fallen onto the tracks of the New ...
Oath Of Office Ceremony For Assemblyman Rory Lanceman 25th AD
Jan 11, 2007; ... An Oath of Office Ceremony was held for newly elected Assemblyman Rory Lanceman, who replaced former Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin in the 25th AD in Flushing. The ceremony took place at St. John's University on Sunday, ...
Paying Tribute To The NAACP Legal Defense And Educational Fund
Jan 11, 2007; ... Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a very special event: the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF)'s celebration of the twentieth anniversary of its National Equal Justice Award Dinner. LDF is "America's legal counsel on issues of race," and uses the court system-along with ...
Mayor Bloomberg And Police Commish. Kelly Swear In New Class Of 1148 NYPD Recruits
Jan 11, 2007; ... Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly on Wednesday, swore in a new class of 1,148 New York Police Department (NYPD) recruits. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Brooklyn College. This class of recruits is the first class to be sworn in this year. The ...
Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council Sponsors Successful Three Kings Day Celebration
Jan 11, 2007; ... The Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council (HHSYC) launched their long awaited Latin Division by hosting a Three Kings Day celebration in recognition of this important day for the Latin Community. The event, which was a huge success, was held at the Umbrella Lounge in Washington Heights on Saturday, ...
Hind Sight Is Not Worth A Penny
Jan 11, 2007; ... Prov. 29:18 - Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he. Not too many years ago, anyone could have bought a Brownstone in Harlem for one dollar. In fact, the city was begging people to take Brownstones, fix them up, live in them, and they were ...
The First Lady Of Song To Be On Stamp
Jan 11, 2007; ... The U.S. Postal Service recently honored Ella Fitzgerald as the 30th inductee into its Black Heritage stamp series, at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Fitzgerald was widely known as "The First Lady of Song". Her extraordinary vocal range and flexibility, combined with her gift for pitch, rhythmic sense, ...
Free Service Helps Seniors Pay For Medical And Utility Bills
Jan 11, 2007; ... Now that the holiday season is over and winter is upon us. many seniors are feeling a familiar pinch in their wallets. For example, with cold weather on its way, heating bills are sure to rise for many seniors nationwide. Help is now available from the National Council on Aging's (NCOA) ...
New York's Everyday Heroes
Jan 11, 2007; ... I've always known that New Yorkers are an exceptional group of people. But, over the past few days, some of our fellow citizens have really distinguished themselves. These brave people have gone beyond the call of duty to improve - and even save the lives of New Yorkers. Take, for ...
Community Board Three Kick-Off 2007 With Reflective Overviews And Empowering Challenges
Jan 11, 2007; ... On Monday, January 7, Manhattan residence and visitors were in a state of panic as an unfamiliar gasly odor spread throughout the borough. In post 911 New York City, this unannounced pungent smell had many running for cover and seeking resolve. For individuals that attended Community Board 3's ...
Information Corner
Jan 11, 2007; ... Queens Library Flushing Presents Free Seminar Global Outlook: The World In 2007-08, Featuring EIU Wire Services Free Seminar - Global Outlook: The World in 2007-8, Featuring EIU Wire Services at the International Resource Center - 3rd Floor, Queens Library, 41-17 Main Street (at Kissena ...