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SUMMARY:Village Revitalization-Mayor Paul Pontieri
DESCRIPTION:The mayor of Patchogue will talk about the village of Patchogue efforts to revitalize the downton.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/village-revitalization-mayor-paul-pontieri/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:LIMBA mtg recap 7/8
DESCRIPTION: \nMembers and friends\,\nThis morning our speaker was Paul Pontieri\, Mayor of Patchogue. Mayor Pontieri has been pressing the issues that will improve the quality of life and the vibrancy of this very old and historical village on the South Shore of Long Island. But before I tell you what the village is doing at the present\, I think what Paul said about ethnicity of the village now\, and that of the past is worth pondering.\n \nPaul reminded us that the Italians that were a major part of the population of the past\, were equally disparaged as are today’s new arrivals\, mostly Hispanic. The names of those Italians which we think of as our respected elders in Patchogue and other places on Long Island\, were no less foreign to others as our new immigrants. They were poor\, different looking\, and struggling to be part of America. Putting that fact in perspective helps us be tolerant. As my friend David Ochoa said after the meeting\, “All these people want is to get in the game.” They will get in the game\, and we will be proud of many of them too.\n \nPaul spoke about the problems of Patchogue in terms of opportunities. He quoted a fellow mayor and friend David Kapell. David stated when you approach problems you often uncover wonderful opportunities (not a direct quote). Right now Patchogue wants to expand it’s sewer plant to accommodate some changes in Patchogue. There is a joint dormitory planned for Briarcliff’s and St. Joseph’s Colleges\, and there is a plan to increase downtown housing. There is a plan to better utilize the waterfront on the Patchogue River. \n \nEarlier this year we had village trustee\, Victor Yannacone come to LIMBA and speak about the refurbishment of the Patchogue Theater. Mayor Pontieri spoke about the theater too and mentioned that the theater made a new contract with Gateway Theater. The Mayors presentation was about the village reinventing itself. With some nostalgia we say good-bye to the old and familiar and welcome the new. At the same time the village is preserving it’s most architecturally sound buildings\, such as the theater.\n \nAfter we adjourned the meeting there was an unusual number of people that stayed longer and wanted to speak to the mayor. He graciously obliged.\n \nNext week we will have Smithtown Supervisor\, Patrick Vechio speak at LIMBA. Please plan om joining us.\n \nMeanwhile have a great weekend\,\nErnie Fazio
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/limba-mtg-recap-78/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:LIMBA mtg recap & news
DESCRIPTION:Members and friends\nThis mornings meeting featured Dr Matt Cordaro from LIU as our speaker and the topic was Disaster Preparedness. We advertised this event as hurricane preparedness\, but in fact we covered more ground than that. Terrorist attacks were also discussed. \nMatt began by citing the inadequacy of the local and state officials in Louisiana. A bit unfair I thought\, but their were certainly some bad responses to the emergency\, and that is the greater point. \n \nHis point was that the local authorities have the real responsibility and FEMA is a source of money to get things done. Even as we can accept that the position\, FEMA was stripped of its previous large funding that it had in the 90’s. Of course not having a take charge type of individual is a bigger problem (Michael Brown) was not helpful\, nor was it discussed. \n \nCordaro explained how planning for disaster is a “what if” exercise. Where the participants throw out the most devastating set of circumstances and discuss\, what do we do to mitigate the disaster. He pointed out that all that can go wrong is very often beyond the reach of our imagination. We do the best we can and hope we can deal with what we have imagined with the tools we put in place. \n \nAccording to Matt\, the biggest problem was having an alert system that people know about. The day of the disaster is not the time that you tell people what they have to do to save their lives and property. Matt alluded to a systemic approach being required. In other words larger plans than can be followed with very little knowledge of the intricacies of the planning on the part of the citizen\, because until we are faced with an emergency we are not likely to pay much attention. The trick is not having “the best layed plans of mice and men” but having a ritual of survival we all can follow. The discussion that followed was useful in firming up Dr. Cordaro’s comments. \n \nFollow-up on other LIMBA issues\n    Rail freight– Fred Krebs\, president of NY & Atlantic RR\, has pointed out to me that Congressman Nadler was successful in getting $100\,000\,000 for the planning of the New Jersey to Brooklyn Tunnel. Fred contends that is a a waste of money because it simply is not going to address the problems we have\, and the final tab on that boondoggle is more than $8 billion. Moreover\, if it should be built it would not have economics to support itself. A better use of that $100\,000\,000 would be to make the bridge and track improvements on the existing rail system and we could increase rail freight by ten times our present loads\, and take 300\,000 truck off the road each year. Now that would help. \n \n    Repowering-LIPA and Keyspan are talking seriously to each other on this topic. Now that we will have a little excess capacity after the newly approved cables are in place\, we will have a window of opportunity to replace an existing power plant\, and several others after that. I applaud the efforts of Bob Catell and Richie Kessel.\n \n    Ferries -Homeland Security Access Ferries We have come up with a plan that makes perfect sense in terms of getting funding. Supplying Long Island with commodities\, medical supplies\, and equipment of all kinds requires a high speed ferry that is more than an economic benefit\, it is a survival lifeline. The design of this plan is done and should be available on our website in two weeks.\n \nNext week we will have Barry Greenspan from NY State Economic Dev.\n Thanks to all that attended today’s meeting. Have a nice weekend\nErnie Fazio\n 
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/limba-mtg-recap-news/
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SUMMARY:Patrick Vechio\, Supv. Town of Smithtown
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URL:https://limba.net/calendar/patrick-vechio-supv-town-of-smithtown/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Recap of the June 17th meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members and friends\,\nThis morning our speaker was Mark Green. Mr. Green has had a long experience in the field of consumer advocacy for the city of New York\, and now would like to replace Elliot Spitzer as NY State Attorney General. \n \nAccording to Mark\, the job of AG is similar in its purpose to the job he has already doing. By the use of legal suits and prodding\, people and companies that have been cheating the public are punished or forced to make amends. I can see the similarities\, but it appears that the scope of the AG’s office is broader. \n \nMr. Green started by pointing to the lack of confidence that has been spawned by the administration in Washington. Then he tried to tie those deficiencies to the relevancy of his candidacy. He may have succeeded. He expressed the attitude that the AG was the “peoples attorney\,” and that while he admired the present Attorney General\, he probably would be somewhat different in his approach. \n \nDuring the Q&A Green was asked if there was a place for him interceding on behalf of the investors. He pointed out that Elliot Spitzer did\, and was generally successful. He stated that the honest dealings with investors by the financial community would continue to be important to him as AG. \n \nMark is a good natured\, self effacing speaker. His sense of humor helps him communicate as a leader and we were pleased to have at our venue. We will subsequently have Andrew Coumo speak who is also interested in the Attorney General job. And finally we will have the Republican candidate for that job when he or she emerges.\n \n  Ernie Fazio\n 
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/recap-of-the-june-17th-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Global Warming-"Fact or Fiction"-John Cusack
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URL:https://limba.net/calendar/global-warming-fact-or-fiction-john-cusack/
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SUMMARY:LIMBA Management Recap
DESCRIPTION:This week’s program featured John Cusack\, President of the board of the New York State Environmental Business Association.  He titled his presentation\, “Global Warming\, Fact or Fiction.” Mr.Cusck’s message was two pronged. First he made a case that global warming was document able and real by all measures. Then he went on to proclaim that solving the problem\, presented economic opportunities that were available to those who took global warming serious. \n \nWe have been told by the administration in Washington that global warming remedies would cripple our economy. Cusack’s presentation debunked that notion by using some current examples. For example\, a few years ago when the Durst Corporation built 4 Times Square in NYC\, they built in solar lighting efficiency\, Solar photovoltaic panels\, fuel cells\, and superior insulation. They were ridiculed in some circles. These steps added 3% to the cost of the building\, but if oil remained at $10/barrel\, the cost would be paid for in three years. Of course the cost of oil is now approaching $60/ barrel\, so who got the last laugh here?\n \nHe cited a French company that had no interest in the environmental aspects of global warming\, but undertook modification in there operations on advice from consultants because the modifications would cost $120 million\, and the savings were $240 million each year. Here the message was clearly economy and new technology can make you look like a “tree hugger” and at the same time save you a ton of money.\n \nThere are also difficult to measure\, other problems associated with the burning of fossil fuels.  Asthma and lung disorders have a cost. How much could they be reduced? We may not know exactly\, but we do know that solving these related issues will make healthier environments and lower demands on health care.\n \nFortunately\, there are profits to be made in reducing green house gases and other more lethal pollutants. I say fortunately because that means it will be done. Our leaders have demonstrated the imagination of gnat and have failed us on this issue\, but everything that I have been reading lately from the business world makes me confident that solutions are at hand. A good reference source is Amory Lovin’s book “Winning the Oil Endgame”\n \n General Electric has embarked on a major campaign to create better more efficient products. This is a good business decision to remain relevant\, and make money\, not a feel good campaign. \n \nRealistically\, John did not proclaim that we could abandon fossil fuels overnight\, but higher efficiencies and alternatives to oil have their place\, and can be exploited at once.\n \nIt was\, by all comments from the audience\, an interesting and encouraging discussion. Our many thanks to Mr. Cusack for an enlightening presentation. According to one of our regular attendees\, Irv Hansen\, he regrets that we aren’t sharing these meetings with more people. I agree\, these recaps don’t begin to capture the dynamics of these meeting\, so come on out whenever you can. \n \nNext week our speaker will be Gerry Bogacz from “Sustainable East End Development” his topic will be transportation issues. More on that in next week’s announcement\, meanwhile have great weekend\nErnie Fazio\n 
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/limba-management-recap/
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SUMMARY:Pictured John Hritcko\, Shell- John Cusak\, Speaker\, Jim Baum
DESCRIPTION: Members and friends\,This week’s program featured John Cusack\, President of the board of the New York State Environmental Business Association. He titled his presentation\, “Global Warming\, Fact or Fiction.” Mr.Cusck’s message was two pronged. First he made a case that global warming was documentable and real by all measures. Then he went on to proclaim that solving the problem\, presented economic opportunities that were available to those who took global warming serious. \nWe have been told by the administration in Washington that global warming remedies would cripple our economy. Cusack’s presentation debunked that notion by using some current examples. For example\, a few years ago when the Durst Corporation built 4 Times Square in NYC\, they built in solar lighting efficiency\, Solar photovoltaic panels\, fuel cells\, and superior insulation. They were ridiculed in some circles. These steps added 3% to the cost of the building\, but if oil remained at $10/barrel\, the cost would be paid for in three years. Of course the cost of oil is now approaching $60/ barrel\, so who got the last laugh here? \nHe cited a French company that had no interest in the environmental aspects of global warming\, but undertook modification in there operations on advice from consultants because the modifications would cost $120 million\, and the savings were $240 million each year. Here the message was clearly economy and new technology can make you look like a “tree hugger”and at the same time save you a ton of money. \nThere are also difficult to measure\, other problems associated with the burning of fossil fuels. Asthma\, and lung disorders have a cost. How much could they be reduced? We may not know exactly\, but we do know that solving these related issues will make healthier environments\, and lower demands on health care. \nFortunately\, there are profits to be made in reducing green house gases and other more lethal pollutants. I say fortunately because that means it will be done. Our leaders have demonstrated the imagination of gnat and have failed us on this issue\, but everything that I have been reading lately from the business world makes me confident that solutions are at hand. A good reference source is Amory Lovin’s book “Winning The Oil Endgame” \nGeneral Electric has embarked on a major campaign to create better more efficient products. This is a good business decision to remain relevant\, and make money\, not a feel good campaign. \nRealistically\, John did not proclaim that we could abandon fossil fuels overnight\, but higher efficiencies and alternatives to oil have their place\, and can be exploited at once. \nIt was\, by all comments from the audience\, an interesting and encouraging discussion. Our many thanks to Mr. Cusack for an enlightening presentation. According to one of our regular attendees\, Irv Hansen\, he regrets that we aren’t sharing these meetings with more people. I agree\, these recaps don’t begin to capture the dynamics of these meeting\, so come on out whenever you can. \nNext week our speaker will be Gerry Bogacz from “Sustainable East End Development” his topic will be transportation issues. More on that in next week’s announcement\, meanwhile have great weekend Ernie Fazio.
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/pictured-john-hritcko-shell-john-cusak-speaker-jim-baum/
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SUMMARY:Sustainable development planning fo the east end
DESCRIPTION:Members and friends\,Today’s speaker was New York Metropolitan Council Director\, Gerry Bogacz\, and the topic was “Sustainable East End Development”.\nMr. Bogacz began by explaining how old communities in the Bronx were formed around the new subway lines many years ago. He pointed out how that kind of development caused developers to base their building plans according to the proximity of the transportation system that was in place. We on the other hand\, based our expansion into new development on the capabilities of the automobile. The enhanced mobility of the automobile has spread us out so much\, that establishing better transportation systems are extremely difficult to execute. Land use now dictates transportation planning\, which is just the opposite of the old model. \nThe Council has taken great pains to develop plans by involving the numerous communities in the “visioning process.” As a result of this extensive effort\, the resistance to make changes is still there\, but less hostile than most of these endeavors can be. \nThere are many aspects of the East end suggestions. Among them are the combined rail and street vehicle possibilities on the right of way of the existing Long Island Railroad. This is a creative design that was originally proposed by planner Dr. Koppleman many years ago\, and further developed by LIMBA board member Dr. Clifford Bragdon more recently. \nThere are proposals for inter-hamlet transportation links served by light rails or buses\, and an extensive systems of water taxis on Peconic Bay. These water taxis would be used during the late spring\, summer\, and fall\, and would be used mostly by the tourists. Tourism is a big part of the east end economy and would benefited by such a system. \nThe essential elements of any new planning is to not disrupt the unique qualities of the east end. Not an easy task. On the other hand the present difficult transportation problems are recognized by everyone. \nThe enthusiastic and curious audience began asking questions before the formal remarks were finished\, and we continued in a conversational exchange that could have gone on a long time\, but with a little discipline we were able to finish almost on time. Gerry stayed around for about 30 minutes more to answer many more questions on an individual basis. \nMany thanks to Gerry Bogacz for an interesting and well presented discussion. \nNext week our speaker will be Brian Foley. Mr. Foley is a member of the Suffolk Legislator and is a candidate for the Brookhaven Town Supervisor. More on that next week\, meanwhile have a nice weekend. \nErnie Fazio
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/sustainable-development-planning-fo-the-east-end/
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