The Culvert Chronicles back issues from October 2007:
The Human Side
Oct 04, 2007; ... Last Sunday afternoon, I ran out of fresh fruits and decided to run to the market and restore my supply. Who, do you think I ran into, the Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr. Here was the man; some people think will be the next mayor, with two of his four children shopping like the rest ...
Queens And Brooklyn Renters Can Register For Disaster Assistance
Oct 04, 2007; ... Renters in Queens and Brooklyn, who suffered losses during the Aug. 8th storms can register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance. "Sometimes renters don't realize they may be eligible for assistance," said FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Marianne C ....
Boro-President Scott Stringer Announces Agreement With Columbia University And Manhattanville Community
Oct 04, 2007; ... Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and Columbia University President Lee Bollinger recently announced that they have reached an agreement on a series of steps to benefit the West Harlem Community as it relates to Columbia's planned expansion of their Manhattanville campus. The ...
Supporting The Bipartisan Agreement To Improve The Children's Health Insurance Program
Oct 04, 2007; ... Congressional leaders have reached a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to renew and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program. They called for continued cooperation across the Congress to pass the legislation, and urged President Bush to drop his threat to veto health care coverage for ...
Home Ownership Protection And Foreclosure Prevention Bill Introduced
Oct 04, 2007; ... In light of the ongoing turmoil in the housing market and the uncertainty surrounding millions of homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton recently announced the introduction of the American Home Ownership Protection Act. The legislation contains a number of ...
2007 $400 Property Tax Rebate Checks In The Mail
Oct 04, 2007; ... Mayor Michael K. Bloomberg and Finance Commissioner Martha E. Stark has announced that $400 property tax rebate checks are in the mail for 626,000 owners of homes, cooperatives and condominiums. The Department of Finance began sending the rebate checks on Friday, and owners may have started ...
Introduction To Black Studies
Oct 04, 2007; ... Lessons In Black Studies #18 Egyptian Dynasties Dynasties: Means a succession of rulers from the same family or line. In other civilizations, the rulers were called Kings. In Egypt, the rulers were called Pharaohs. In some civilizations, the rulers were called Chiefs, or ...
2007 BTB Members Visit Harlem Hospital
Oct 04, 2007; ... 2007 BTB members donated $20,000.00 to Harlem Hospital's "Modernization Capital Campaign" during their annual "Behind the Bench" Conference. This year's theme titled "Devoted to Mind, Body and Spirit" - is designed to empower each member with the essential tools of living a healthy and ...
A Call To Action To Dismantle The Cradle To Prison Pipeline
Oct 04, 2007; ... The Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution as a roadmap to, as the Preamble says, "establish justice," "promote the general welfare" and "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity." Somehow over the last 220 years, our nation lost its way and developed a system that has ...
NBPRS Honors Professionals
Oct 04, 2007; ... The National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) recently honored practitioners who paved the way for others and "gave back" to African-American communities during the Ninth Annual Conference and Career Fair, which included four inspiring days of networking and professional ...
New York To Bring News Service To Visually Impaired Consumers
Oct 04, 2007; ... Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson and New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) Chairperson and Executive Director Mindy Bockstein has announced that the CPB is the first State Agency to work together with the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of New York State to provide consumer ...
Information Corner
Oct 04, 2007; ... Two Legal Experts Examine The Most Recent Term Of The U.S. Supreme Court Noted legal analysts Jeffrey Toobin and Margot Adler will look inside the most private branch of American government and provide an insider's view to the workings of the current U.S. Supreme Court. Thursday, October ...
Clarence Thomas: The Man
Oct 04, 2007; ... Last Sunday, September 30th, Sixty Minuets did an in-depth program on the life of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Interestingly, most people I spoke to did not see the presentation. Justice Thomas was a little grayer and a little heavier, but he has not lost any of the quick wit and cutting ...
Queens Village Resident Pleads Guilty In 2003 Shooting Death Of 20-Year-Old Man
Oct 04, 2007; ... On October 2, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced that a Queens Village resident - who was sixteen-years-old at the time of the incident -pleaded guilty to murdering a young man who had been playing football in the street with his friends. District Attorney Brown said, ...
NYCOBW Plants Trees To Go Green In Celebration Of Its Founders
Oct 04, 2007; ... The New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women (NYCOBW) - The Founding Chapter of the Coalition of One Hundred Black Women honored their twenty-four (24) founding members by partnering with the New York City Parks and Recreation - New York Tree Trust for a Tree Planting Tribute on Saturday, ...
New State Program To Improve Access To Child Support Payments
Oct 04, 2007; ... Governor Eliot Spitzer has announced a new program that will help custodial parents in New York City more easily access child support payments. The program implements a debit card system to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness while also enhancing security. Effective October 1, the ...
BP Stringer Marches With Latina Brides Against Violence
Oct 04, 2007; ... Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer joined the 2007 NYC Annual Brides' March Against Domestic Violence, also known as the Gladys Ricart and Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Walk. The annual event which was started in New York City in 2001 to remember Ms. Ricart, a Dominican woman, ...
Brooklyn Business Throws Birthday Celebration
Oct 04, 2007; ... To celebrate its first anniversary, Brooklyn's own Park Avenue Building and Roofing Supplies is planning a week of activities from October 15th-20th to thank its Brooklyn customers for a year of support. The company's flagship store, located at 2120 Atlantic Avenue in Ocean ...
Karen Boykin-Towns Appoints Roland Brammer Chairman ACT-SO NAACP Brooklyn Branch
Oct 04, 2007; ... Karen Boykin-Towns President of the NAACP - Brooklyn Branch is pleased to announce the appointment of Roland O. Brammer the Chairman of ACT-SO Brooklyn Branch. In this new role, Mr. Brammer will have responsibility for the establishment and development of the ACT-SO program to be based ...
Survey: Heart Failure Poorly Understood By Most Americans
Oct 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - A majority of Americans underestimate the prevalence and severity of heart failure, according to a recent survey by Boston Scientific Corp., a developer and manufacturer of medical devices. Although heart conditions are the leading cause of hospitalization for Americans 65 ...
Red Wine Linked To Prostate Health
Oct 04, 2007; ... (SPM Wire) - Many medical professionals are hesitant to advise their patients to drink alcohol, but new research suggests red wine may be good for more than just heart health. Researchers have found that men who drink an average of four to seven glasses of red wine per week are only 52 ...
Ask Dr. Rochlen
Oct 04, 2007; ... Dear Dr. Rochlen: I am 83 years old and have worn dentures for 30 years. Lately, I have been considering implants but fear that I am too old for this procedure. What do you think? RU, Queens Village Dear RU: Your age has nothing to do with being eligible for implants. I ...
Beat Those Seasonal Allergies
Oct 04, 2007; ... (SPM Wire)- The end of summer means more than the end of summer vacation for the kids - it also means the start of "hay fever" season for millions of Americans. During this period, allergy sufferers may begin to feel relief from the diminishing tree and grass pollen. Unfortunately, ...
State Mental Health Commissioner Visits Brooklyn Psychiatric Centers
Oct 04, 2007; ... BROOKLYN, NY-New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Michael F. Hogan, PhD visited Brooklyn Psychiatrie Centers recently to meet wjth its president and CEO, Dr. Pamela Straker, and the heads of two other local mental health organizations. Dr. Straker, William Witherspoon, ...
FDA Makes Dietary Supplement Manufacturers Accountable
Oct 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - A recently issued rule from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should help ensure that dietary supplements that American consumers purchase daily are up to standards. The rule will require supplement manufacturers to observe Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). GMP is a term ...
What's The Best Vitamin For Your Health
Oct 04, 2007; ... (News USA) - Vitamins are essential to our daily health and well being, warding off a host of diseases and conditions and promoting everything from eye health to prenatal wellness. However, with pre-made dinners and busy days, it's not easy to ensure that you and your family are getting ...
What To Do When You Find Errors In Your Medical And Hospital Bills
Oct 04, 2007; ... If you have been admitted to a hospital and find yourself owing a substantial amount of money there are a few things you can do to substantially reduce your bills. With a little perseverance and investment of time, you can uncover uncostly overcharging errors you're not responsible for. After ...
New Diet Offers Hope For PCOS Sufferers
Oct 04, 2007; ... (NewsUSA) - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disease that affects the lives of approximately one in 10 women, causing both physical and emotional ramifications. One of the most devastating effects of the disease is infertility. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human ...
City's Infant Mortality Rate Declined Again In 2006
Oct 04, 2007; ... New York City's infant mortality rate - widely regarded as a barometer of a population's general health - fell slightly in 2006, the Health Department reported today. The rate in 2006 was 5.9 infant deaths for every 1,000 births, down from 6.0 the previous year. The City has made major progress ...
Health Department Is Investigating Two Possible Cases of E. Coli Connected To Multi-State Recall
Oct 04, 2007; ... New Yorkers Should Discard All TODDS Hamburgers The Health Department is urging New Yorkers to throw away any Topps ground beef hamburgers due to possible E. coli contamination. Topps, the manufacturer, has recalled this product in several states including New York. If contaminated meat ...
St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center (SVCCC)Offers Free Mammograms, Seminar, And Book Readings On October 19th
Oct 04, 2007; ... St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center is opening its doors for free mammogram screenings for eligible women on National Mammography Day, October 19th, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at 325 West 15th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, Manhattan. Women 40 and over, or women over 35, with a ...
Did You Know That October Is?
Oct 04, 2007; ... * Breast Cancer Awareness Month * Dental Hygiene Month * Domestic Violence Awareness Month * Down Syndrome Awareness Month * Eye Injury Prevention Month * Healthy Lung Month * Liver Awareness Month * Lupus Awareness Month * Medical ...
Key Women Of America Investment In Children A New Focus In Education
Oct 04, 2007; ... (Part II of a 3-Part Series) GAIL REED-BARNETT, ED.D.-Education Awardee Dr. Gail Reed-Barnett was born and reared in Brooklyn, New York. She is the first born of four children to William (deceased) and Lillian Reed, both retired employees of New York City Civil Service (MTA/Board ...
ON AND OFF BROADWAY
Oct 04, 2007; ... Successful beginnings early in the season sets our reigns on winter's traces suggesting a bountiful season. "Dividing the Estate" is Horton Foote's most complicated two act comic drama, character-wise bringing him closer to his usual comparison to Chekhov of small town America. With the premiere ...
Queens Library Opens New Gallery Exhibit On October 9
Oct 04, 2007; ... Queens Library's Board of Trustees and Director Thomas W. Galante are pleased to announce the opening of a new Gallery Exhibit on October 9: Line (Drawing). A reception from 6-8 PM in the North Hall Rotunda, 2nd Floor, is by invitation. The exhibition will be on view during all public service ...
Second Hand Smoke Begins In Manhattan
Oct 04, 2007; ... Second Hand Smoke, acclaimed playwright Renee Flemings dark Noir play that pits five characters against each other in a desperate struggle to gain control over their lives, begins a limited, three-week run at Theatre 54 at Shetler Studio in Manhattan on Thursday, October 4th. Flemings, ...
Chaka Khan Makes Her Mark On The Billboard Charts
Oct 04, 2007; ... Celebrating over three decades of milestones, Chaka Khan adds another success to her list with the debut of her new CD Funk This. Entering at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, this marks Chaka's highest charting album in over 20 years when "I Feel For You" peaked at #14 in 1984. Funk ...
Celebrities, Notables From The Worlds Of Film, Others, Join Lifetime Television's 13th Annual Multi-Platform Stop Breast Cancer For Life Campaign
Oct 04, 2007; ... Lifetime Television's 13th annual "Stop Breast Cancer for Life" campaign gives new meaning to the word "bra" - slang for "friend" - when celebrities and notables from the worlds of film, television, music and sports, ranging from Fran Drescher, Daisy Fuentes, Whoopi Goldberg, Patti LaBelle, ...
SO, THIS IS WHAT YOU DO!
Oct 04, 2007; ... Question: I have been with, my man for 9 months. He is my soul mate. I love him more than I thought I could love any man. Lately he has been very distant and mean towards me. I ask him to tell me what's the matter but he doesn't tell me. I am starting to think he regrets being with me. I ...
Help Your Child Manage Peer Pressure
Oct 04, 2007; ... (SPM Wire) At some point in nearly every child's school years, he or she will face anxiety about "fitting in" or being "popular." Parents and guardians need to remember they are the first line of defense for children susceptible to developing a negative self-image as a result of ...
Mayor And The Fund For Public Schools Kick Off Fourth Annual Shop For Class
Oct 04, 2007; ... Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Department of Education Chancellor Joel I. Klein and The Fund for Public Schools Vice-Chair Caroline Kennedy on October 2, kicked off the fourth annual "Shop for Class" retail promotion with a purchase of music at J&R Music & Computer World. From October 3 to ...
Chancellor Klein Launches Second Year Of Public School Quality Reviews
Oct 04, 2007; ... Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein on October 1, announced the start of the second full year of Quality Reviews for New York City's public schools. Quality Reviews assess how well a school is organized to help raise student achievement, with a focus on how effectively the school uses data to ...
Nationally Recognized Young Artists On Display At US Department Of Education
Oct 04, 2007; ... The U.S. Department of Education and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers recently opened two student art exhibitions to showcase The Scholastic Art & Writing Award recipients of 2007, featuring nationally recognized work from students across the country, and regionally recognized ...
Mets Sink As Phills Take Title
Oct 04, 2007; ... SPORTS BEAT Pitcher John Maine, infielder Luis Castillo, third baseman Dave Wright, a candidate for the National League Most Valuable Player award honors, and veteran outfielder Moises Alou all finished the season on a high note, but as a team the New York Mets had a total ...
Commish. Podziba, Sapolin Welcome The 2007 Mayor's Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Oct 04, 2007; ... On October 5, New York City Sports Commissioner Kenneth J. Podziba and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Commissioner Matthew Sapolin will welcome the 2007 Mayor's Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be played October 5-7 at Manhattan College and Horace Mann High ...
How To Safely Buy Sports Tickets Online
Oct 04, 2007; ... (SPM Wire) We've all been there: the big game is coming up and you just have to have a ticket, but don't want to get burned by an online scammer. "Sports fans are often blinded by their devotion to their team and run the risk of putting their trust in a seller that doesn't deserve it," ...
Harlem Icon Marion Hathaway Joins First Baptist Church Of Central Harlem
Oct 18, 2007; ... Marion Hathaway long time political leader in Harlem and long time District Leader with Lloyd Dickens and George Miller has joined the First Baptist Church of Central Harlem Inc. Marion Hathaway is know as an astute community worker and power behind the throne of several reigning ...
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Al Gore Rules Out Presidential Run
Oct 18, 2007; ... After winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his work fighting climate change, former Vice President Al Gore has ruled out joining the U.S. presidential race. Gore said that it was a "great honor" to win the prestigous award. He will share the $1.5 million prize with the U.N. climate ...
Clinton I. Young And Lyndon D. Williams The Righteous Juggernaut Rolls On In Mt. Vernon
Oct 18, 2007; ... Exodus 14:13-14 13. And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more for ever. 14. The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your ...
Comprehensive Teen Health Agenda Proposed To Promote Healthy Behaviors Among Youth
Oct 18, 2007; ... Brooklyn, NY (October 10,2007): In the wake of the NYS Health Department's rejection of $3.5 million in federal funds for abstinence-only programs, New York State and City lawmakers, together with nearly 100 advocates for youth, have proposed a comprehensive, three-pronged Teen Health Agenda ...
The First Intermediate Period
Oct 18, 2007; ... Lessons In Black Studies #20 Introduction To Black Studies The name intermediate period was given to that time between the old kingdom and the middle kingdom. There is no written record of the period, but there are unofficial records called Lamentations. When the first ...
Mayor, Speaker Silver Join State And Local Officials At Groundbreaking For Alexandria Center For Science And Technology
Oct 18, 2007; ... Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on Tuesday, broke ground on the Alexandria Center for Science and Technology at the East River Science Park, a $700 million, 1.1 million square foot center for commercial bioscience on Manhattan's East Side. The ...
A Life Ought To Be Worth More Than A Slap On The Wrist
Oct 18, 2007; ... The Police have arrested Nilssen Torres-Paredes many times for driving under the influence of alcohol. However, his crimes run the gamut. You name the crime he has committed it, but most of his convictions are for driving under the influence. His crime in Central Islip was driving drunk ....
Brooklyn Nonprofit Changes Name And Honors Real Estate Execs
Oct 18, 2007; ... Brooklyn Psychiatric Centers, Inc., has changed its name to Brooklyn CareWorks. It was announced at the agency's October 4, gala celebrating 101 years of service to Brooklyn. "We are delighted to announce our new name, Brooklyn CareWorks, which we believe better reflects the concern and ...
Assemblywoman Pheffer Offers Residents No Advertising Cards
Oct 18, 2007; ... Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer (D-Queens) is pleased to offer residents "No Advertising" Cards for their use in accordance with Chapter 585 of the Laws of 2007. According to the new law, owners and managers of restaurants and other commercial establishments are liable for dumping menus ...
You Are Not The Father
Oct 18, 2007; ... The other day while flipping the TV dial, by chance, a show came up where the host was trying to find the father of a woman's child. The host of the show tested thirty-four men, and not found the father. This woman was pathetic. Thirty-four men and no one lay claim to the paternity. This woman ...
Gov. Spitzer Calls On State Senate To Pass Wick's Law Reform
Oct 18, 2007; ... Governor Eliot Spitzer recently renewed his call for the State Senate to pass Wick's Law reform legislation it agreed to in June. Reforming the Wicks Law would cut public construction costs and lower New York property taxes, and is widely acknowledged as action critically needed to improve New ...
One Million Trees For A Greener, Greater New York
Oct 18, 2007; ... All over town, the trees of New York City are just starting to put on their annual fall fashion show and fill our parks and streets with the rich colors of autumn. In the years to come, that show is going to get even bigger and better, because last week we launched a major campaign to plant one ...
HUD Awards More Than $18M In Grants To Fight Housing Discrimination
Oct 18, 2007; ... The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently awarded 88 grants totaling $17.1 million to recipients in 37 states and the District of Columbia to help fight housing discrimination. Additionally, HUD awarded $1 million to New America Media, a division of Pacific News Service, ...
Information Corner
Oct 18, 2007; ... Youth Track & Field And Wellness Jamboree The fall edition of the Youth Track & Field and Wellness Jamboree will take place at the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory, on Saturday, October 20, at 8:00AM 4:00PM, at New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory ...
Black Clergy Take A Stand To End The HIV/AIDS Epidemic During National Policy Conclave In NYC
Oct 18, 2007; ... An assemblage of more than 150 of the nation's top African-American leaders convened in New York City for a historic National Conclave on HIV/ AIDS Policy for Black Clergy, hosted by NBLCA and sponsored by Abbott. This collective included congressional leaders, physicians, clinicians, ...
All Stars Project Salutes NYC Police Officers And Unsung Heroes As Part Of Annual Phyllis Hyman Phat Friend Awards Ceremony
Oct 18, 2007; ... The All Stars Project, Inc. recently celebrated its 13th Annual Phyllis Hyman Phat Friend Awards Ceremony at the corporate offices of sponsor, Ann Taylor, in Times Square. The event was attended by 150 business leaders, community leaders, young people and sponsors and supporters of the All ...
The Americas Vocal Ensemble Presents Crossing Cultures In The Americas Concerts
Oct 18, 2007; ... The Americas Vocal Ensemble, their Music Director Nelly Vuksic and pianist Cesar Vuksic will present "Crossing Cultures in the Americas," concerts with commentaries, on the following days and at the following locations: * Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 3 PM at the Queens Museum of Arts in ...
Forty-One Charged In Major Fraudulent Government Identity Document Enterprise Operating Out Of Jackson Heights Area
Oct 18, 2007; ... Queens DA RICHARD A. BROWN Reports .... On October 16, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, Acting New York State Police Superintendent Preston L. Felton, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner David J. Swarts, ...
Two Riverside Park Projects Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Oct 18, 2007; ... Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe recently joined City Councilmember Gale Brewer and Riverside Park Fund Chairman Alan Trager and President James Dowell in Riverside Park to break ground on the renovation of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Plaza. Participants walked down the ...