President Barack Obama’s Keynote Speech at CGI 2012

15-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

Barack Hussein Obama II, born August 4, 1961, is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office not once, but twice. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where...

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Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President Interview – 2011

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

No one works harder for all 2.6 million Brooklynites than Marty Markowitz. Since entering Borough Hall in January 2002, Marty has reinvigorated the office of borough president, serving as the tireless chief advocate for Brooklyn’s economic, social and cultural interests, while initiating and promoting efforts to improve...

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Interview with New York State Comptroller Thomas DINapoli – 2010

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

Since becoming State Comptroller in February 2007, Thomas P. DiNapoli has transformed the way his office does business. DiNapoli has uncovered reforms to make government more effective, efficient and ethical. He has pushed for increased transparency and accountability in government, and identified billions of dollars in waste,...

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Senator John Sampson interview (2011)

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

Senator John Llewllyn Sampson, Leader of the Democratic Conference was elected to the New York State Senate in 1996. He represents the 19th Senatorial District which encompasses Canarsie, East Flatbush, Parts of Brownsville, Crown Heights, East New York, portions of Old Mill Basin, Spring Creek Towers, and...

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg Speech on Gun Control – 2012

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) is a coalition of over 600 mayors who support a number of gun control initiatives that the group calls "commonsense reforms" to fight illegal gun trafficking and gun violence in the United States. Most recently the group has focused on an effort...

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Special Olympics Donation of 12 Million Dollars by Billionaire Tom Golisano at The CGI 2012

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share personal skills, gifts of spirit,...

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Jets Annual Kickoff Luncheon at Ciprani’s – Wall St, New York – 2011

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

The 2011 New York Jets Kickoff Luncheon benefits both the Alliance for Lupus Research & the NY Jets Foundation. The Jets joined with their fans and supporters today at Cipriani Wall Street to celebrate the unofficial start to the 2011 season at their 11th annual Kickoff Luncheon. Proceeds...

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Carmelo Anthony, NY Knicks Small Forward, Interview – 2012

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

Carmelo Kyam Anthony nicknamed "Melo", is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After a successful high school career at Towson Catholic High School and Oak Hill Academy, Anthony attended Syracuse University for college where he...

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Amar’e Carsares Stoudemire, New York Knicks (Center, Power Forward) – 2012

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

Amar'e Carsares Stoudemire is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His off-court ventures include a record label, a clothing line, acting and a series of children's books for Scholastic Press. Stoudemire's first name had previously been listed...

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Interview with Jacqueline “Jackie” Joyner-Kersee, Women’s Great Athlete – 2010

14-08-2013Abbey Muneer0

Born on March 3, 1962, in East St. Louis, Illinois, Jackie Joyner-Kersee was the first American to win gold for the long jump and the first woman to earn more than 7,000 points in the seven-event heptathlon. She's ultimately won three golds, a silver and two bronze,...

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