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Sunday, November 1, 2009 - James Beard Foundation
Deborah Gordon's guest was Susan Ungaro, President of The James Beard Foundation, which is a non profit organization that was founded by chefs to honor the legacy of James Beard who was at the forefront of bringing acceptance of America's culinary cuisine to the world. The mission of the organization is to celebrate, preserve and nurture America's culinary heritage and diversity, and the foundation is at the center of America's culinary community and is dedicated to exploring the way food enriches lives. Discussed the many ways the Foundation serves the community including providing workshops and cooking classes to adults and kids alike. Also discussed the Foundaion's annual Awards which honors the best in the field, and raises funds for thier efforts. For more information, visit www.jamesbeard.org.
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Sunday, October 25th - New York City Opera
The New York City Opera was founded in 1943 by former NY Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and is called the peoples opera because of its efforts to make it accessible and affordable for the community. Spotlighted City Opera’s upcoming return to its new home, The David Koch Theater. The new theater provides a state of the art environment for the community, and there will be celebration on November 5 to mark the opening night debut. Discussed the new works that are planned for the season, and their variety of educational programs, which delivers teaching artists, and theater professionals into the classrooms to engage the students and allow them to experience the opera first hand and appreciate its continued relevance in the New York Community. For more information, visit http://www.nycopera.com/.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Alan Luks of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City which is New York’s oldest and largest mentoring organization, and their mission is to provide mentors to all children in need of caring adult role models, who can help expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures. BBBS also seeks to train other community organizations and empower them to establish their own mentoring programs. Discussed the organization’s rich history, and provided details about their variety of unique mentoring programs. Stressed the importance of mentors, and discussed the continued need for them, especially male mentors. For more information visit www.bigsnyc.org.
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Sunday, October 11th 2009 - Princess Grace Foundation, USA
The Princess Grace Foundation is a not-for-profit that is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging talent in theater, dance, and film by awarding grants in the form of scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships. It was founded to honor Princess Grace after her death in 1982, and over the past 27 years, the Foundation has awarded millions of dollars to theater, dance, and film artists nationwide. Discussed the variety of ways the Foundation helps talented performing artists achieve their goals, and the support the organization continues to provide them during their careers. Spotlighted their annual fundraising awards ceremony, which is held in New York City on October 21. For more information, visit www.pgfusa.org
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Sunday, October 4, 2009 - Komen of Greater New York
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Dara Richardson-Heron, CEO Komen Greater New York which was founded in 1990 by friends of the late television journalist Benita Feurey who are committed to keeping her memory alive by providing breast health education, screening, treatment, and other services to individuals in the five boroughs of New York City, on Long Island, and in Westchester and Rockland Counties. Since its inception, Komen Greater NYC has raised over $40 million. Spotlighted October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, and provided current data about the disease. Discussed the various ways how Komen continues to meet the needs of the community. Komen recently held their annual Race for the Cure in New York City, and will continue to take pledges throughout the month of October. For more information, visit www.komennyc.org.
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Sunday, September 27, 2009 - Young Adult Library Services Association - YALSA
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Linda Braun, President of The Young Adult Library Services of America or YALSA, a division of the American Library Association, which supports librarians by providing them with training, and continuing education so they can meet the needs of their communities. Focused on Teen Read Week, which is a national program held from October 18 through October 24, and is an initiative designed to promote pleasure reading in young people, so they begin to think of it as being not only fun, but also as an opportunity to experience the world around them. Discussed the special events that libraries throughout all 5 boroughs will be sponsoring throughout the week. Also, discussed the changes in libraries and how they have grown to meet the challenges of competing with modern technology. For more information, click here.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009 - Make A Wish
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Jay Patrick, Director of Corporate Alliances at The Make a Wish Foundation of Metro New York, which is the local chapter of the organization that was started in 1980, and has grown to a network of over 25,000 volunteers whose mission is to grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, and help enrich their lives. Discussed the way the organization works, shared some of the kinds of wishes that have been granted, and provided ways the community could help. For more information, visit www.wish.org or www.metrony.wish.org.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009 - White Plains Medical Center Prostate Cancer Clinic
Host Deborah Gordon’s guests were Dr. Seth Lerner, Director, and Joe Cavalli, Prostate Cancer Survivor. Focused on prostate cancer awareness, and Dr. Lerner provided specific information about the disease, and discussed risk factors, and the latest screening methods. Spotlighted various treatment options, including the new minimally invasive options. Joe Cavalli detailed his personal story, and stressed the importance of learning our family history and early treatment. Also advocated the T.E.A.M approach (Testing, Education, Awareness & Management) for prostate awareness, which focuses on the need for using a team consisting of your urologist, primary care physician, and family to help you deal with a prostate cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit www.prostateprogram.org.
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Sunday, September 6, 2009 - Fashion's Night Out
Deborah Gordon’s guests were George Fertitta CEO of NYC & Company and Steven Kolb, Executive Director of the Council for Designers of America (CFDA). NYC & Company was developed to create awareness about all the great things about New York City in America and abroad. The Council of Fashion Designers of America, (CFDA) is a non profit association made up of many of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers. Spotlighted their collaborative effort, along with Vogue on Fashion’s Night Out which will be held on Thursday, September, 10. On this night, many of the city’s retailers will be holding special events and staying open until 11pm. Fashion’s Night Out is designed to help struggling retailers, and boost the economy. Many retailers will also be holding clothing drives to benefit The NY AIDS fund. Mr. Fertitta also discussed NY400 Week, commemorating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival in New York Harbor and will be a weeklong citywide celebration of the relationship between New York City and The Netherlands, and will culminate with Harbor Day on September 13. Harbor day will become an annual event to celebrate New York’s waterfronts, and offer a variety of experiences including free ferry rides, and sailing races. For more information about the CFDA, visit www.cfda.com. For more information about Fashion’s Night Out and NY 400 Week, visit www.nycgo.com.
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Sunday, August 30, 2009 - Montel Williams MS Foundation
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Montel Williams, the Emmy Award winning talk show host, founded the Montel Williams MS Foundation in 2000 after he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The Foundation’s primary mission is to provide grants to agencies working in the field of research to find a cure for MS. Discussed his personal battle with the disease which includes bouts of depression. Provided data about MS, and emphasized the need for more people who are living with the disease to not give up, but to take care of their bodies and learn to live well. Spotlighted the Foundation’s 3rd annual 5K Westchester Walk to Defeat MS, which will be held on Sunday, September 27, and provide an opportunity for those who are affected by MS to come together and raise funds and awareness about the disease. For more information or to register for the Walk, visit www.montelms.org.
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Sunday, August 23, 2009 - Jewish Guild for the Blind
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Dr. Roy Cole, Director of Development of The Jewish Guild for the Blind which is a not-for-profit, agency located in Manhattan that serves persons of all ages who are visually impaired, blind and multi-disabled. The Guild offers a broad range of programs that include medical, vision, low vision, psychiatric and rehabilitative services, and educational training programs for independent living. Spotlighted their efforts in combating diabetes related vision loss, and discussed their new initiatives designed to help that effort. Also discussed their broadcasting network, which provides audio of newspapers to the vision impaired. For more information, visit www.jgb.org.
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Sunday, August 16, 2009 - Goddard Riverside Community Center
Deborah Gordon's guest was Stefan Russo, Executive Director of Goddard Riverside Community Center which has been an upper west side fixture since the late 1950's and provides services for over 16,000 community residents scanning different age ranges, and populations including children and seniors. Discussed Goddard's development of affordable housing for people who are edlerly and on fixed incomes, as well as the homeless; Reiterated the continued need for the services they provide. For more information, visit www.goddard.org.
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Sunday, August 9, 2009 - Reach Out and Read of Greater New York
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Traci Lester of Reach out and Read, and to help commemorate the 10th anniversary of Reach Out and Read, Mayor Michael Bloomberg decreed August 9th through August 15th as Reach Out and Read Early Literacy month, which is designed to create awareness about how important it is for parents to read to their children starting at 6th months. Reach out and Read was founded in 1989 by pediatricians and early childhood specialists to deliver early literacy counseling and support to children and families to help with the critical years of development. Discussed the variety of programs and services the organization provides including holding book drives, training nurses and physicians, and obtaining funding and other resources to help in the effort. Spotlighted all the happenings surrounding Literacy Week and how the community can become involved. For more information, visit www.reachoutandreadnyc.org.
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Sunday, August 2, 2009 - Project Morry
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Aaron Lapp, Director of Development and Communication at Project Morry which is a nonprofit year-roun youth development organization tha provide children with experiences that would otherwise not be available to them where they benefit from a network of support and gain increased social skills, enhanced self-esteem, positive core values and a greater sense of personal responsibility. Discussed the way the programs work, and the multi-year comitment the parents and each child has to make. Also discussed the Project Morry residential camp, which not only provides fun acitivities for kids throughout the summer, but is also a great vehicle for learning, where the kids attend schools and meetings, and can frequent the unique camp library housed in a cabin on the ground. For more information about volunteering or sending your child to Project Morry, visit www.projectmorry.org.
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Sunday, July 26, 2009 - NeigborWorks
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Susan Jouard of Neighborworks America, which is a national nonprofit organization created by Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance, and training for community-based revitalization efforts. This organization helps those who are purchasing new homes by providing education, loan assistance, and insurance information. Discussed the recent rash in foreclosures, and spotlighted the organization’s efforts to educate the public about the free help that is available to them. Also discussed how homeowners can prevent being victimized by foreclosure scams. For more information, visit www.nw.org.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009 - Carter Burden Center for the Aging
Deborah Gordon’s guest was William J. Dionne of The Carter Burden Center for the Aging, Inc. which is an organization that promotes the well-being of elderly residents in New York through a broad array of direct social services and volunteer programs that is geared toward individual, family and community needs. Carter Burden Center is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to remain in their own homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Discussed data about the aging community including the fact that many people are living longer than ever, which creates a greater need for organizations such as theirs. Also, discussed the many services the organization provides including legal guidance, transportation; food for both those who visit the center, and the homebound elderly; and also socialization and recreation services. For more information, visit www.burdencenter.org.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009 - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Deborah Gordon’s guest was Carol Ansley CEO of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, which is an organization whose mission is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer. Discussed the NOCC’s Break the Silence Campaign, which is a national education campaign not only created to increase awareness about the issue, but also to encourage public dialogue about the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer among women and their physicians. For more information, visit ovarian.org.
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Sunday, July 5, 2009 - LongHouse Reserve
Host Deborah Gordon’s guest was Matko Tomicic, Executive Director of LongHouse Reserve which is a non-profit museum on the East End of Long Island founded by renown textiles designer Jack Larsen, that contains an arboretum and sculpture gardens and whose mission is to exemplify living with art in all forms. Discussed the unique environment of Longhouse and the philosophy of combining art, nature, aesthetics, and spirit. Also discussed their current exhibitions, sculpture, and the variety of educational programs LongHouse offers to the community. Spotlighted their school tours, family activities and workshops, and the recent Photography awards, which recognized the work of school children in the community. LongHouse will host their annual fundraising event on July 18, which is also unique and honors legendary weaver and humanitarian, Carol Cassidy. For more information visit www.longhousereserve.org.
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Sunday, June 27, 2009 - Hudson Perinatal Consortium - Post Partum Depression
Host Deborah Gordon’s guest was Marianne Moore, Executive Director of The Hudson Perinatal Consortium which serves as the leading agency in Hudson County, New Jersey that provides maternal and child health services; and whose mission is to meet their healthcare needs and coordinate education, outreach and advocacy. Spotlighted Post Partum Depression in women, which is mood disorder that affects women who have just given birth. Provided data about PPM , and discussed how women can better cope with it, and treat it. Stressed the importance of women who experience PPD to not consider it a sign of personal weakness or a character flaw, and communicate with their health care providers and their family about their suffering. For more information visit www.njspeakup.gov or www.hudsonperinatal.org.
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009 - Parrish Art Museum
Host Deborah Gordon’s guest was Terri Sultan, Executive Director of The Parrish Art Museum, which is devoted to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of American art with particular focus on the art of the East End of Long Island. The Museum is committed to bringing art and people together in its education and outreach programs. Discussed the Museum’s programs, collections, educational activities and publications and spotlighted their Mixed Greens exhibition, which celebrates the region’s long tradition of creativity and innovation. Also, highlighted the Museum’s annual Landscape Pleasures event which features symposiums and garden tours. For more information visit www.parrishart.org.
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