Nov 11, 2007 | Customer Interaction Solutions
Globecomm Systems Announces Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Financial Results
“Government infrastructure bookings in the first quarter were strong and provide the Company with additional visibility for what we expect to be a record year on both the top and bottom line.”
Globecomm Systems Inc. , a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, today announced financial results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter ended ... via Customer Interaction Solutions
“You don't spend what you don't have.”
MARTIN W. HALEY vs. JOHN H. ROUSE MARTIN W. HALEY REPUBLICAN BACKGROUND: Haley, 57, of Rocky Point who is also on the Conservative line, served on the Rocky Point School Board from 1982 to 1990 and as ... via Newsday.com
Police Investigating Fatal Accident in Hauppauge
Suffolk County police are investigating a fatal accident on Jericho Turnpike in Suffolk County Wednesday morning. via WINS-AM New York
Most snacking at work unhealthy, study finds
“I would love to go to Macy's and buy one of everything, but you make choices.”
Apple in your top drawer, granola bar in your briefcase, sesame seeds - raw and unsalted - in a bowl on your desk. via Arizona Daily Star
Tankleff defense: Two more say another man killed parents
“Yeah, I did but they can't prove it ... I am untouchable.”
Before two witnesses came forward to Martin Tankleff's attorneys with new evidence of his innocence, Suffolk prosecutors did not act on the witnesses' claims, Tankleff's attorneys said in their latest court ... via AMNY
Michelle Dunn Marsh has been appointed deputy director of the Aperture Foundation, a new position. via Photo District News
Suffolk County issues MRSA health advisory for schools
“One in every four people carries staph on their skin and they never get a serious infection”
Hauppauge Suffolk County Executive Steven Levy and the county Department of Health Services are issuing a health advisory to all residents and school districts about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ... via Empire State News
Message prompts company to discard Red Ribbon week bracelets
“I've Got BETTER Things to DO than DRUGS.”
A New York state company will stop production of Red Ribbon Week bracelets and discard its remaining inventory of the rubber wrist bands because of an unintended message printed on them. via Muscatine Journal
Protestors brave rain at Manhattan anti-war rally
“Now we're focusing on trying to stop the imminent war in Iran”
Despite a midday downpour, thousands of anti-war activists marched from Union Square to lower Manhattan Saturday in one of 11 coordinated protests from Orlando to Seattle to New Orleans. via Norwalk Advocate
Duke the death row dog might get second chance
“It's hard leaving, because we put him in the cage and he starts crying right away”
As she has done every week for nearly four years, Denise Menendez visited her pit bull terrier, Duke, at the Islip Town animal shelter Friday. via Newsday.com
Audiovox Eyes Custom Installation
“We are also looking at the possibility of doing something in the CEDIA channel, in home-installation-type products.”
President/CEO Pat Lavelle said Audiovox is examining two companies that have synergies with Audiovox's electronics and accessories business. via Digital Post Production
The agreement follows Audiovox's January acquisition of Thomson's accessories business outside Europe for about $59 million. via Digital Post Production
Suffolk County executive wants state to include symbols such as noose in hate crime definition
“The noose is as offensive to us as a swastika is to the Jewish community and I would support any legislation that raises the level of alarm.”
Hauppauge Suffolk County Executive Steven Levy Thursday repeated his call for toughening New York State legislation to recognize the use of hateful and hurtful symbols such as a noose as a hate crime. via Empire State News
Treasury secretary pitches federal mortgage fixes
“It now looks like it will continue to adversely impact our economy, our capital markets, and many homeowners for some time yet.”
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson outlined proposed federal fixes for mortgage woes, including one-page mortgage agreements, as he jettisoned expectations of the economic ripple effect smoothing out soon. via Newsday.com
Thomson exits remaining audio-video business
PARIS " French electronics maker Thomson SA has signed a definitive agreement with consumer electronics company Audiovox Corp. via DesignLines
It's easy to be fooled by knockoffs
“It used to be that counterfeit was what you saw on a street corner in New York”
I make my living writing about scams. Check-cashing schemes, Nigerian frauds, fake Viagra - I've covered them all. via Newsday.com
“It's not just a matter of doing a good job, it's equally important to let a manager know you are doing a good job”
If you've been putting off plans to ask for a raise, now might be the time. Especially if the boss keeps telling you what a good job you're doing but doesn't follow up the kudos with more currency. via The Gazette
Suffolk County kicks off the first flu vaccine clinic of the season
“Influenza is a threat to everyone and as part of our preventative care we are trying to keep residents of Suffolk County as healthy as possible”
Hauppauge Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Humayun Chaudhry kicked off the first of the county's influenza immunization clinics by getting his flu shot with Mastic residents at the Bay Area Senior ... via Empire State News
Court Vacates Part Of Steinberg Civil Penalty
“We are currently reviewing the rest of the decision.”
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The state's highest court on Thursday overturned one-third of a lower court's $15 million judgment against Joel Steinberg, a man dubbed a "monster" in the New York tabloids following the death ... via WNBC-TV New York
L.I. Music Teacher Arrested On Sex Assault Charges
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. -- Suffolk County police said a Smithtown music instructor has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. via Internet Broadcasting Systems