BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Limba - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Limba X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://limba.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Limba REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141003T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141003T000000 DTSTAMP:20141003T040000Z CREATED:20141003T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T040000Z UID:4594-1412294400-1412294400@limba.net SUMMARY:Nassau DA Kathleen Rice- Sponsors Epoch 5 & NICE Bus DESCRIPTION:LIMBA  recap 10 3 14 \nLIMBA conducted a program at Adelphi University this morning featuring Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice. Ms Rice has made a compelling case against the toleration of drunk driving\, and now wants the same scrutiny of drugged driving. The technology has not kept pace with the problem of drugs and she would like to see the problem addressed. \nShe then talked about the corrosive effect of financial crimes. The District Attorney stated that these crimes have a serious adverse effect on the lives of so many band should be prosecuted more vigorously. \nKathleen is now running for the US Congress in the same district as Carolyn McCarthy is retiring from and she began to tell of problems and possible remedies on that level. She decried the partisan gridlock and promised that she work toward resolving problems and leaving the partisanship behind. \nHere are some of her concerns \nWe need to foster growth by building and maintaining our infrastructure. She believes infrastructure creates and sustains other jobs long after the construction crews move on. -We need to continue the Import – Export Bank because it is vital to our smaller businesses conducting international trade-We need to make sure that federal funds be paid as promised after disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. \nRelated to that topic was climate change which she believes would be mitigated by solar and wind generation\, and of course\, there would be numerous jobs created \nThis morning’s meeting was attended by about 15 Adelphi students in addition to our usual members. They were invited as an educational experience and they enthusiastically participated in the exchange with the speaker \nOur sponsors for this morning’s meeting were Epoch 5 Public Relations\, a formidable company that has an impressive array of clients that include King Kullen Grocers\, Cablevision\, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s\, Bethpage Federal and Adelphi University as well as our co-sponsor NICE Bus. \nNICE Bus is a public/private partnership that has been providing quality public transportation throughout Nassau County \n Thank you sponsors. \nErnie Fazio \nAssisting Bill Miller and me today was Annette Krause and Ken Nevor. A special thanks to Dr. Scott Adelphi’s president for making the venue available URL:https://limba.net/calendar/nassau-da-kathleen-rice-sponsors-epoch-5-nice-bus/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141017T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141017T000000 DTSTAMP:20141017T040000Z CREATED:20141017T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141017T040000Z UID:4603-1413504000-1413504000@limba.net SUMMARY:JOHN Kaiman Storm Recovery Update DESCRIPTION:This morning’s speaker was NY Rising Director Jon Kaiman. His opening remarks noted that hurricane Sandy was a once in a hundred year event or one we could see again in a year. \n  \nThe point being this is not an event we usually plan for. On the other hand we can make our structures more resilient to all kinds of disasters. \n  \nHe noted that the rest of the country was reluctant to make funds available despite the fact that this region has always been forthcoming in helping other regions and we are a net exporter of funds to the federal government. \n  \nMr. Kaiman has been dealing with angry people that feel resentful which may not be fair since the payments are difficult to administer when the integration on private insurance\, National Flood Insurance and uninsured properties all have to be coordinated as well as investigated. And in some cases engineering studies have to be completed. \n  \nEssentially the federal government has no legal obligation to pay anybody and according to Kaiman they are doing a good job for most people\, the question of directing some of those funds to women and minority owned businesses came up. Kaiman recognized that was an area that they could have done better. \nEligibility was discussed as well and the fact that of the matter is that not everybody qualifies. Primary residences and small businesses including rental homes are the losses that are being addressed.    \n  \nWhat Kaiman faced at LIMBA was an audience that was seeking information. It appeared that he was expecting some hostility and that manifested itself in Jon being a little defensive. \n  \nNevertheless the LIMBA audience understood the frustration he has been experienced while trying to do his job. \n  \nErnie Fazio \n  \nStaff members assisting today were Ken Nevor\, Michelle Marie Zere and Marguerite Moore. URL:https://limba.net/calendar/john-kaiman-storm-recovery-update/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141031T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141031T000000 DTSTAMP:20141031T040000Z CREATED:20141031T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141031T040000Z UID:4609-1414713600-1414713600@limba.net SUMMARY:Richard Amper- Water quality seriously at risk. DESCRIPTION:Bottled Water Or A Sip @ the Water Fountain – \nDrink Up Long Island! \n\n \nby Michelle Marie Zere \n  \nRichard Amper\, Environmental Activist and President of the Pine Barrens Society of Long Island recently spoke at the most recent Friday LIMBA meeting.  The event hosts were LIMBA President\, Bill Miller and LIMBA Vice President\, Michelle Marie Zere.  The meeting was well attended with a cross section of business leaders\, associates and concerned citizens. Mr. Amper addressed the critical issues of water quality and sustainability on Long Island‘s continued population growth going forward. \n  \nMost recently\, he was instrumental in creating the Clean Water Partnership with a goal of reversing declining drinking and surface water quality Island-wide. The principal culprit is the elevated levels of nitrogen in the water. Levels have risen over 200% in the last twenty years primarily from damaged insufficient septic systems\, cesspools\, aging sewer plants and storm runoff\, fertilizers\, toxic chemicals and now algae blooms that reduce oxygen in the water that kills fish and has closed shellfish beds. He stated that all private wells should be tested. \n  \n\nHomes and businesses: Sewage and toxic household chemicals in septic systems can leach nitrogen pollution into the groundwater. In Suffolk\, 70 percent of homes and businesses are on septic systems. In Nassau\, just 30 percent are.\n\n  \n\nSewage treatment plants: Leaks and spills from aging municipal sewage systems can also contribute to the nitrogen loading. Superstorm Sandy crippled the Bay Park and Long Beach plants\, sending thousands of gallons of raw or partly treated sewage into the channels and bays.\n\n  \n\nFarms: Runoff carrying pesticides\, fertilizers and livestock waste adds nitrogen and other pollutants to the ground and surface water. New York State has restricted when and where highly polluting fertilizers can be applied.\n\n  \n\nBays and waterways: Runoff and pollution from groundwater can add nitrogen to surface water\, leading to vast algae blooms that block sunlight and reduce oxygen in the water.  These ultimately kill fish and other marine life\, affecting the fishing and tourism industries.\n\n  \nActive LIMBA member Bob Bender of R.B. Bender Group asked a an informative question and stated  ” The present power structure and politicians are holding back from technology  that is  already existing  and available to reduce the nitrogen levels in the water  and fix broken infrastructure to make water cleaner on Long Island.” \n  \nOther “Smarty Pants” questions from the well informed  business audience were as follows: \n“ Everyone has a bright green lawn with landscaper chemicals on it where is the legislation on that?” \n“ Pollution and pharmaceuticals in the water supply.” \n“ There is no place for companies to expand on Long Island  due to open space Suffolk County land purchases.” \n“ Solar is a friendly use other than sod farms because there are no fertilizers leeching into ground water.” \n“ Excessive multifamily housing developments will add to the existing problems.” \n“ Proposal 5 on back of the ballot on election day.” \n“ Airplane chemical spraying across Long Island leaving strange streaks in the sky – see “Chem Trails In The Sky.” \n  \nIn closing\, Long Island’s Suffolk County water is the cleanest in New York State and in the nation. There is no easy fix for existing and ongoing future water issues\, but  it was stated that Federal\, State and Nassau & Suffolk Counties are engaged in enormous initiatives for public health and continued water quality. \n  \nLIMBA welcomes all viewpoints and active Long Islanders that contribute to the quality of life on Long Island. \nDrink Up Long Island. URL:https://limba.net/calendar/richard-amper-water-quality-seriously-at-risk/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR