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To Be More Happier, a new book by Andre Thompson, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. To Be More Happier is an eclectic collaboration of poetry that includes musical expressions, love, positivity, and enjoyment. Read this book written by audiophile Andre Thompson. About the Author Andre Thompson was born on 8/18/1966 in Harlem Hospital and grew up there. He came to Staten Island in 1981 and graduated from Curtis High School in 1984. Andre likes taking long walks, listening to music, and attending his clubhouse (Venture House Staten Island), where he enjoys meaningful relationships, meaningful work, and great ... Read more

 When two Category 5 hurricanes hit the Virgin Islands in 2017, hams there knew they had to do something. The two monster storms destroyed 95% of St. Croix’s electric utility poles, and many antenna towers were down. As a result, the USVI Government’s primary land-mobile-radio (LMR) trunked radio system was essentially non-functional, and the National Guard could not be heard on any radio frequency for a week following the storms. Territory radio clubs immediately went into action. St. Croix ham operators quickly established a daily high-frequency (HF) net for first response agencies. A single surviving ham repeater provided limited communications ... Read more

Island East Swimming Pool temporarily closed ******************************************** Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:      Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 30) that Island East Swimming Pool in Eastern District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of vomit in the pool.      It will be reopened at 6.30am tomorrow.      The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a ... Read more

H.O.O.: THE SERIES – Episode One Dangerous Encounters, a new book by James F. Hardy, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. D.O.A. stands for Death’s On Arrival! D.O.A. is an old school rapper from the days of long ago and he has a new twist and edge on his music. Gothic, ruff, rugged, and raw, he is one fourth member of the rap group H.O.O.: Handz on Operationz. Look inside, you will soon see why he is called “Death” and why his group represents H.O.O. Follow the author on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/HooHandzOnOperationz H.O.O.: THE SERIES – Episode One ... Read more

Officially accepting clients to the Brentwood location, Sunrise Detox is incredibly grateful to be a part of the SUD (substance use disorder) treatment community in New York. Sunrise Detox appreciates everyone’s support which helped make this possible. With over 17 years of experience in five states, Sunrise Detox provides an inpatient medical detox to those suffering from addiction to illicit substances, alcohol, and prescription medications. Trained clinicians treat clients with crisis intervention in varying stages of addiction and mental health. Sunrise believes everyone deserves an opportunity to receive treatment in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. With 20 beds, 18 ... Read more