Step into a tropical paradise at the American Museum of Natural History’s Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, a breathtaking year-round exhibit that lets visitors walk among hundreds of live butterflies. Inspired by the museum’s popular seasonal display, this immersive experience features up to 80 butterfly species at any given time, along with rare moths, lush greenery,…
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The first chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. was established in New York City in 1963 and was named the One Hundred Black Men of New York, Inc. Although it was established in New York City, it had deep Roots on Long Island as many of the men in the New York City…
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“Through our partnership with Trellus, we are investing in the heart and soul of our local economies, ensuring that minority-owned small businesses not only survive but thrive in today’s competitive marketplace,” said Phil Andrews, LIAACC President. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce partners with Trellus to launch the LIAACC Delivery Grant The LIAACC Delivery…
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Hofstra University’s President Susan Poser set to headline the International Women’s Day Conference March 8th, 2025, at Hofstra University. The conference will begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. This year’s theme for the International Women’s Day 2025 Conference is “In Pursuit of Happiness & Health.” PIX11 New Reporter Monica Morales will be…
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Optimum, a leader in internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, has announced the winners of its fifth annual Optimum Innovator Awards. This initiative, which recognizes and supports FIRST Robotics Competition teams, highlights student achievements in innovation, community engagement, diversity, sustainability, and technology. In 2024, the awards honored five winners, five runners-up, and 15 honorable mentions,…
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Since its inception in 2022 Minority Enterprise Development Week in New York State has continued to fuel the growth of small and midsized businesses in the State of New York. Med Week 2024 2.0 was planned and presented through a unique partnership which included the Long Island African AmericanChamber of Commerce, Inc., 100 Black Men of…
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The American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Mosaic Center for Multiculturalism hosted its prestigious Mosaic Awards on September 26th at Guastavino’s in New York City. The event was a showcase in superlatives. The autumn weather was perfect. The venue was Guastavino’s – uptown New York’s event-space that is an architectural masterpiece renowned for an ambience of elegance…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced recently that her office has secured over $4.6 million in restitution for small businesses defrauded by NLS Equipment Finance LLC (NLS EF) and Leasing Expenses Company, LLC (LEC), spinoff companies of the disbanded Northern Leasing Systems. The restitution is a result of lawsuits filed under New York’s anti-fraud…
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Attorney General Letitia James and the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission (Pine Barrens Commission) Executive Director Judith Jakobsen recently announced a settlement with Stephen Affatato and his company Affa Organics, Inc. (Affa Organics), a landscaping supply business, for illegally removing trees and vegetation from the Pine Barrens, protected land on Long Island.…
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The American Advertising Federation is excited to announce the honorees for the 2024 Mosaic Awards, presented by SiriusXM, a distinguished celebration of companies, agencies, and individuals who exemplify excellence in multicultural advertising and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event will take place on September 26, 2024 in New York City, at Guastavino’s, hosted by renowned…
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