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April 2019
Keeping the National Park Viable – Alex Romero, Superintendent Fire Island National Seashore
Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks & glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Learn more about the role this local treasure plays on Long Island.
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ADA Compliance for Websites: What Every Business Needs to Know
Businesses are now being sued by visually-impaired users who cannot access their website content. Recent rulings have unleashed lawsuits across the USA, and businesses are rushing to retool their websites to allow access to people with impaired sight. These lawsuits are being filed in virtually every state, and in every industry. According to the NY Times, about two-thirds of the cases were filed in New York. Learn how to protect yourself from these suits and how to defend yourself if…
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June 2019
Addressing Issues of Employment and Related Issues – Roberta Reardon, Dept. of Labor Commissioner
New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon was appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in October 2015 to oversee the Department’s more than 3,300 employees. On June 15, 2016, Commissioner Reardon was unanimously confirmed by the New York State Senate. Previously, Commissioner Reardon served as President of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) from 2007-2012. She was the founding Co-President of SAG-AFTRA, a 165,000-member union for the entertainment industry, when the Screen Actors Guild (SAG)…
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