Wednesday, May 14, 2008

From around the state

CELEBRITIES HELP UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NYC
HONOR WOMEN WHO CARE AT SEVENTH ANNUAL LUNCHEON

United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP/NYC) held its Seventh Annual Women Who Care Luncheon on May 8, 2008, to celebrate the professional and personal accomplishments of women. More than 500 guests assembled at Cipriani 42nd Street to honor six extraordinary individuals and raise more than $550,000 to support UCP/NYC.

Women Who Care was created to honor female role models representing various segments of the community. It is a celebration of women who have blazed new paths, broken glass ceilings and inspired others through their professional and charitable endeavors.
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City has a 60-year history in the disability field and currently serves more than 13,000 individuals and family members through more than 75 programs. For more information visit UCP/NYC online at
www.ucpnyc.org.

WNY Woodturners Create Merry Moments for Aspire’s Children

Members of The Western New York Woodturners Association gladdened the hearts of more than 150 children at Aspire’s Center for Learning. read more by clicking below.

http://www.aspirewny.org/about/news.php?id=12

E-MODS GIVES MOTHER AND DAUGHTER A LIFT

One of Inspire's newest programs has changed the lives of two very special individuals. *This article was taken from the Winter 2007-2008 issue of Success, Inspire's newsletter. To read a full online version of the newsletter, click here. http://www.inspirecp.org/pdf/2008%20Success%20Newsletter-Winter.pdf.

Serving it up

This Albany Times-Union article by James Odato outlines the one-sided, political, and sometimes secretive nature of Pork in Albany.
http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=688384&category=STATE&newsdate=5/14/2008

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Views from across New York

Daily News columnist Bill Hammond suggests how to save taxpayers money and stop the economic decline in NYS.
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2008/05/06/2008-05-06_no_end_to_spending_sickness.html

This Poughkeepsie Journal article is one of many across the state reporting that New York's nurse shortage is among the most severe in the country.
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/NEWS/805060315/1001/NEWS

This Albany Times-Union article by James Odato reports on NYPIRG allegations that Senator Joe Bruno has directed member Item funds to districts where fellow Republicans face tough campaigns this fall.
http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=686344&category=STATE&newsdate=5/6/2008