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- Gov. Paterson: No talks set to discuss moving mosque, cultural center near ground zero - Saratogian
- Sharansky opens Budapest’s Israeli Cultural Institute - Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
- Cultural Day For Duluth Superior Pride - msnbc.com
| Posted: 23 Aug 2010 06:09 PM PDT Published: Monday, August 23, 2010, 2:40 PM Updated: Monday, August 23, 2010, 4:34 PMCiting economic conditions and lack of revenue growth, Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham announced today that numerous county programs will be cut or eliminated in 2011, according to a news release.The cuts include the closing of the county's Organics Recycling Facility in North Whitehall Township. The facility is used by municipalities in the county to turn yard waste and natural debris into compost. The facility has operated at a financial loss to the county since a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision eliminated its funding source. The county also will eliminate the "More for Children" program in 2011. The county has historically provided $100,000 to $150,000 a year to county school districts to support student educational visits to cultural arts and educational facilities in the county. That program is funded with hotel tax revenue, which has declined by 19 percent since 2007. In a third proposal, the county will reduce Quality of Life grant funding for next year. Last year, the county contributed about $200,000 to more than 20 cultural arts and community organizations. Last week, Cunningham announced the elimination of 50 jobs for 2011, bringing a total of 150 position cuts during the last four years. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Gov. Paterson: No talks set to discuss moving mosque, cultural center near ground zero - Saratogian Posted: 20 Aug 2010 07:43 AM PDT ALBANY (AP) — New York Gov. David Paterson says no meeting to discuss relocating has been scheduled with developers of a planned Islamic cultural center and mosque near ground zero. Paterson told WNYC Radio's "The Take Away" on Friday that he's still seeking a meeting, but the discussion he'd hoped to have this week won't happen. Paterson had said this week that he had hoped to meet with developers in a couple of days to talk about the concerns of those still hurt and angry over the Sept. 11 attacks. He says the group postponed a Monday meeting because its imam leader was traveling. Paterson has also offered to provide state assistance for any relocation. — The Associated Press This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Sharansky opens Budapest’s Israeli Cultural Institute - Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles Posted: 02 Sep 2010 09:58 AM PDT WorldSeptember 2, 2010 Jewish Agency for Israel Chairman Natan Sharansky was in Budapest for the inauguration of the Israeli Cultural Institute. Organizers say the institute, which staged several inaugural events this week, is the first of its kind. Located at the edge of the former main Jewish Quarter in downtown Budapest, the institute will host and organize concerts, exhibitions, film screenings and club activities for Jews and non-Jews. A cafe will feature Israeli-style snacks, a bookstore, an information center and an education center featuring Hebrew lessons and other classes. Institute director Gabor Balazs said the idea was to present to a broad public the diversity of Israel's "mosaic-like" culture. The institute has been set up as a Hungarian-based foundation, formed via cooperation among the Jewish Agency and Hungarian and Israeli individuals. Sharansky told the media that the institute would demonstrate the Jewish Agency's aim to "support and strengthen," rather than direct, local Jewish communities. As many as 100,000 Jews live in Hungary, nearly all of them in Budapest. Only a small minority is Jewishly affiliated, but there is an array of Jewish religious, cultural and social institutions. Budapest also is a popular hub for Israeli visitors, including tourists, students and businesspeople. Post your comment below! COMMENTSWe welcome your feedback. Comments may not exceed 700 characters. Privacy PolicyYour information will not be shared or sold without your consent. Get all the details. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Cultural Day For Duluth Superior Pride - msnbc.com Posted: 03 Sep 2010 08:12 PM PDT DULUTH, Minn. - It has been a art-filled day for the for the Duluth Superior Pride fest today - a mix of music, art, poetry and a sunset bonfire. The poetry reading at Jitters coffee shop was one of the alcohol-free events. Poets of all ages showed off their works in a mellow setting, going up one by one to read one, and sometime several different poems. And at the Zeit Geist Art Building Atrium members of the GLBT community shared their works of art. The colorful pieces ranged from sculptures, to paintings, drawings, and even glass-work. The curator of the show says she chose artists who don't always get their work out for public display for the event. "I chose to do this because I feel like it's a great opportunity for any artist whether gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender to show their work in a public area and not be suppressed into a small venue. I wanted it to be a venue where it was going to be for everybody and everybody was going to be seeing it," said curator Jessica Mantor. Manto says there was a steadily growing crowd at the art show. The exhibit will run through September 13. Tomorrow is the 5k run, the main festival featuring many bands and a block party outside the Flame in Superior. Posted to Web by Jena Pike jpike@northlandsnewscenter.com This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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