FMC Folio Awards!

FMC Folio Awards flyer. Info below.

Fair Media Council Folio Awards

The Folio Awards, run by our sponsor The Fair Media Council, recognizes the best in news and social media. National and New York regional news of any topic may be entered, along with LI hyperlocal news stories. Social media submissions may come from anywhere to educate, inspire, or enlighten.

This event is excellent networking — They really do bring together the best in media and public relations, as well as a whole host of local notables.

Folio Awards Event Details

The event will be held at the historic stone Beaux Arts building known as the West Bath House on Jones Beach, which was restored and opened in 2019. Weather permitting, networking will be outdoors, overlooking the ocean with luncheon and awards inside. Be a part of it:
 
When: Friday, June 23rd from 11am-2pm
Where: Gatsby on the Ocean, Jones Beach.
To Register: Visit the FMC Website
Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

Special Awards

In addition to honoring the best in news and social media, the program will include the following special salute to news legends and legacies:
 
Distinguished Achievement Awards:
 
Garden City News — in commemoration of its 100th anniversary
WABC-TV — in commemoration of its 75th anniversary
WNET — in commemoration of its 75th anniversary
PIX11 — in commemoration of its 75th anniversary
Long Island Business News — in commemoration of its 70th anniversary
 
Lifetime Achievement Awards:
 
National news: Pat Milton, Senior Producer, CBS News Investigative Unit
Regional news: Tim Scheld, News & Programming Director, CBS Newsradio 880 (recently retired)
Hyperlocal news: Danielle Campbell, long-time anchor, News 12 Long Island (recently retired) 
Hyperlocal news: Doug Geed, anchor and one of the original staff from 1986, News 12 Long Island (retiring in July) 

About the Fair Media Council

The Fair Media Council has a multi-pronged mission that essentially works to advance quality journalism, and to help people become more discerning and better understand the media landscape. Their Member Benefits are valuable. You can also Subscribe to their Award-Winning Podcast, which engages notable guests in profound, informative conversation. It’s information you can use.

 

Pal-O-Mine Hay Drive Ends 5/15 – Donate Today!

Pal-O-Mine Logo
Pal-O-Mine’s very important Hay Drive is coming to a close. Please them fill the remaining gap!

Read this article we wrote with Pal-O-Mine. Visit their website to learn even more about this amazing healing place. Then help them raise the $20,000 needed to feed these amazing horses!

This webpage explains everything about the Hay Drive. You can give online or send a check made payable to “Pal-O-Mine Equestrian” to 829 Old Nichols Rd, Islandia, NY 11749.
 
Bottom line: $15 buys a bale. As of this writing, they’ve raised $15,635 through 114 donors. Thank you to all who are helping them fill that loft! 

Life Without Limits: The USA Patriots Want You to Know About the Winters Center for Autism

Image of USA Patriots: America's Amputee Softball League with a Winters Center for Autism banner.

Joe recently wrote in gratitude for support from the Winter’s Center for Autism, a foundation that provides employment opportunities for adults with autism. He was excited at sharing their passion for “Life Without Limits.”

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Come Learn: Huntington-Northport Oyster Reef Project

Flyer for a three-part educational series at Town Hall on "How to Improve & Protect our Marine Ecosystem." Join them Tuesday, June 6th at 6pm for the next one!

As part of a larger program, the Huntington Rotary has been coordinating a 3-part forum at Town Hall, “How to Improve and Protect Our Marine Ecosystem” featuring Aquaculture Experts at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.

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Huntington Art Walk!

Flyer for Spring 2023 Huntington Art Walk, 5/31 12-5pm

We are delighted to hear that, even though they’ve been very busy moving their entire shop a few doors down, The Huntington Art Center still managed to assemble a great Art Walk for this spring!

Come experience the rich culture of  Huntington Village on this free self-guided tour.

Check out the new exhibits at the museums and galleries. Enjoy tasty treats. Many of the exhibiting artists will be on hand, as will musicians playing along the way.

When: Sunday, May 21, 12-5pm
 
Here’s a pdf of the flyer and map: ArtWalkSpring23_FlyerX (1)
 
More information is available at The Huntington Art Center Website including details regarding the various venues and what you’ll find that Sunday.
 
There will be an info table under the marquee at the Paramount Theater on the day of the event.

Enjoy!

Groundbreaking at Nikola Tesla’s Last Remaining Lab

Photo of volunteers at the Tesla Science Center getting their shovels in the ground.

The Phase 1 groundbreaking ceremony for the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe (TSCW) marked a milestone in a massive international and yet deeply local endeavor to restore Nikola Tesla’s last remaining laboratory, advance his humanistic legacy, and inspire great innovation.

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Jonas Wagner Needs a Kidney: Family Still Searching for Donor Match After Community Event

Jonas Wagner Needs a Donor Swabbing Event Poster. To learn more about Kidney Donation email R25727@renewal.org or call 718-431-9831 ex 209

I met Jonas Wagner when he was serving in his Citizen Advocate role for the Town of Huntington at a Huntington Station BID Meeting. He struck me as kind and knowledgeable; someone I’d like to get to know better. Though he didn’t bring it up at the meeting itself, conversation after led him to reveal that he was in need of a kidney. One got the impression that he wasn’t the kind of guy who would bother folks over this, but that he’d do whatever it took for his wife and kids…

Since, I have heard from multiple discerning sources that Jonas is all I thought he might be and more. Deeply intelligent, curious and generous. Kind and patient. Willing to do whatever it takes to serve his family and his community.

His situation is sudden and severe.

Gratefully, community response has been significant. There was a swabbing event at Huntington Town Hall led by Renewal, an organization that helps patients, families, and donors navigate the complex process of kidney transplant.

The event was covered by Northport Patch, News 12 and others. You can also view a recording of the event with Rabbi Josh Sturm of Renewal here. It’s long, but worthwhile. Here, you can hear from someone who is a kidney donor himself. Overall, the event was well attended and of tremendous uplift to the family.

They’re still looking for a match.

Folks interested in learning more about Kidney donation and seeing if they might be a potential match can please contact Renewal by email R25727@renewal.org or by calling 718-431-9831 ext 209.

Thanks.