“The addition of our new partners, Steven, Gavin and Russ, leaders in their field, bring SilvermanAcampora to a new level by providing our firm with sophisticated corporate, securities and business law capability,” said Anthony Acampora, Partner-In-Charge of SilvermanAcampora. “With the addition of our new Business Law Group to our existing practice groups, we are positioned to represent clients in any and all business and commercial legal matters on a local, regional, national and global basis,” continued Anthony.

“We are incredibly excited about this wonderful opportunity,” added Steven Kuperschmid, Chairman of the Business Law Group. “We brought our successful practice to SilvermanAcampora because it presented the best choice for our clients and our growing practice. We look forward to providing the finest level of legal representation and expertise to our clients throughout all phases of their business lives.”

Prior to joining SilvermanAcampora, Steven Kuperschmid, Gavin Grusd and Russell Stern were integral in building a largest corporate and securities law practice at one of the oldest institutional law firms on Long Island.

SilvermanAcampora is a full service commercial law firm dedicated to providing its individual, corporate, and institutional clients with the highest quality legal services necessary to protect and grow their businesses. We measure our success by how our clients achieve their goals. For more information, please visit www.silvermanacampora.com.

Westbury, NY May 15, 2013 – NEFCU, a leading credit union serving all Long Island’s banking needs, proudly sponsored the Long Island Region’s 2013 Special Olympics Spring Games, held at Commack High School on April 21st.

More than 700 athletes, 200 coaches, 500 volunteers, and over 1,000 spectators from across Long Island gathered for the 2013 Spring Games. Athletes competed in nine different sports.

In addition to their sponsorship, NEFCU hosted a promotion on their Facebook page asking “likers” of the page to comment on special Athlete Highlight Posts wishing each athlete good luck. For every comment received, NEFCU donated $1 to the Special Olympics. 469 comments were made totaling an addition $469 donated.

Also, NEFCU invited Long Islanders to visit the Commack branch in the Commack Corners Shopping Center at 6514 Jericho Turnpike to open a new savings account. For every new saving account opened, NEFCU donated an additional $5 to the Special Olympics. 90 saving accounts were opened equaling $450 also raised and donated to the Special Olympics.

About NEFCU
NEFCU is one of Long Island’s leading not-for-profit full-service financial institutions that proudly offers its affordable banking services to all Long Islanders. With $2 billion in assets and over 150,000 members, NEFCU is headquartered in Westbury, NY and has branches and a shared branch network throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. To join NEFCU, eligible members must live, work, worship, attend school, or regularly conduct business in Nassau and/or Suffolk Counties (excluding the townships of East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island). Existing NEFCU members may also sponsor in immediate family members or household members.

For more information about NEFCU, visit www.myNEFCU.org, call 516-561-0030 or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NEFCU.

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The new clinical guideline released by the American Urological Association provides specific recommendations for prostate cancer screening of men between the ages of 55 and 69, as well as appropriateness criteria for younger and older men based on risk factors and life expectancy.

Dr. Deepak A. Kapoor, President of Advanced Urology Centers of New York, and President of LUGPA (Large Urology Group Practice Association, Inc.) said, “Every man has the right to make an informed decision regarding whether screening is appropriate for them.”

Statistics show that since the advent of widespread PSA testing in the early to mid-1990s, the 10 year survival for prostate cancer has increased from 53 to over 97 percent; simultaneously, the death rate from prostate cancer in the U.S. has decreased by nearly 40 percent. During that interval the incidence of prostate cancer has been virtually unchanged.

Dr. Kapoor adds, “Urologists are committed to shared decision making, and as such, patients should feel free to discuss any matter of concern with their doctor.  At the very least, patients should ask about their particular risk factors for prostate cancer, and whether PSA testing is appropriate in the context of their overall health and wellness.  Most importantly, patients need to be clear in their understanding that their discussion on having a PSA test is fundamentally different than the discussion as to whether to have further diagnostic testing or treatment if abnormalities are found.”

About AUCNY
Advanced Urology Centers of New York (AUCNY), a division of Integrated Medical Professionals, is comprised of community physicians committed to providing the highest level of medical service and patient care available. With more than 40 locations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Manhattan, Westchester, Rockland County and The Bronx, AUCNY is the largest urology group practice in the United States, and leading regional provider of urology services.  AUCNY physicians represent some of the country’s top urologists, many of whom are active in clinical and academic research, participate in postgraduate medical education and lecture internationally on cutting edge breakthroughs in medicine. AUCNY urologists are on staff in most hospitals in the New York Metro region and participate in most insurance plans, including Medicare.

To learn more about Advanced Urology Centers of New York call (516) 931-0041 or visit http://www.aucofny.com/.

“It was an incredible honor to be invited to display my design work,” said Nicole Cosides. “I love what I do and hope to inspire students to do the same.”

Each year, one alumnus is invited back to the college to exhibit their work at the gallery located on the third floor of Blodgett Hall at Adelphi University. Ms. Cosides chose design work from her career in advertising and public relations.

Currently as Creative Director for HJMT Public Relations Inc., Ms. Cosides is responsible for the creation and overall design layouts of advertisements, newsletters, journals, annual reports, invitations, brochures, logos, packaging and various other projects.

Ms. Cosides graduated summa cum laude from Adelphi University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and art history and received the Award of Merit.

“Nicole is a talented and hardworking professional that has an unconditional dedication to our firm and her craft,” adds Hilary Topper, President & CEO of HJMT. “I am proud to see Nicole’s accomplishments in this gallery.”

Tickets are not required to view the pieces. The gallery is open from 8AM-8PM through August. For more information on the Gallery Exhibit – contact Dale Flashner, Art Director of the Graphic Design Studio, at flashner@adelphi.edu.

HJMT Public Relations Inc. is a full-service public relations and social media agency with offices in Long Island and Manhattan. Since 1992, HJMT has worked with clients to create national, regional and local publicity and social media campaigns that increase visibility and awareness in the public eye. When you need people to know your business contact HJMT at 631-393-0220 or visit www.hjmt.com.

Melville, NY April 29, 2013 – Paul A. Peller, MD, FACS of Advanced Urology Centers of New York (AUCNY), the largest independent provider of urology services in the United States, was recently honored at the St. Joseph Hospital’s Casino Night Gala on Saturday, April 27th at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. The Gala recognized Dr. Peller, who is also the Medical Staff President at St. Joseph Hospital, for his support, dedication and service to the hospital.

“I am grateful to have received this honor from St. Joseph Hospital,” said Dr. Paul A. Peller, physician at Advanced Urology Centers of New York. “Ensuring that my patients receive high quality care is always my number one priority and I am proud to be a part of organizations like St. Joseph and AUCNY that allow me to do just that.”

Dr. Peller, who resides in Melville and is based at AUCNY – Bethpage, began practicing Urology on Long Island in 1996. He completed his Residency in Urology at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Following a private practice employment in New Jersey, Dr. Peller joined AUCNY. Dr. Peller practices all areas of General Urology, but his special interests are in Female Urology and Voiding dysfunction, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Stone disease and Endourology.

“Our AUCNY urologists, who are on staff at the leading hospitals in the New York metropolitan area, are among the finest medical practitioners in the region,” said Dr. Deepak A. Kapoor, president of Advanced Urology Centers of New York.

About AUCNY
Advanced Urology Centers of New York (AUCNY), a division of Integrated Medical Professionals, is comprised of community physicians committed to providing the highest level of medical service and patient care available. With more than 40 locations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Manhattan, Westchester, Rockland County and The Bronx, AUCNY is the largest urology group practice in the United States, and leading regional provider of urology services.  AUCNY physicians represent some of the country’s top urologists, many of whom are active in clinical and academic research, participate in postgraduate medical education and lecture internationally on cutting edge breakthroughs in medicine. AUCNY urologists are on staff in most hospitals in the New York Metro region and participate in most insurance plans, including Medicare.

To learn more about Advanced Urology Centers of New York call (516) 931-0041 or visit http://www.aucofny.com/.

In 1938, NEFCU started out as Valley Stream Teachers Federal Credit Union to serve employees of Valley Stream schools and their families. Over the subsequent 75 years, the credit union expanded and changed its business model to adapt to the marketplace and the needs of its growing membership. From those early days as the Valley Stream Teachers Federal Credit Union, the credit union has grown into a full service financial institution serving both consumers and businesses throughout Long Island. It took the credit union almost 70 years to reach its first billion in assets and only six short years to double its assets to $2 billion. NEFCU continues to show admirable growth numbers in both assets and loans as it seeks to serve the entirety of Long Island.

“We are extremely proud of our 75 year history,” said Edward P. Paternostro, President & CEO of NEFCU. “While we recognize that many aspects of our business will change, through it all, our mission has and will continue to remain the same – to ensure that our membership and their families achieve financial success.”

Mr. Paternostro adds, “We are incredibly proud and honored that so many Long Islanders have chosen NEFCU for their banking needs and look forward to another 75 outstanding years ahead.”

In celebration of its 75th Anniversary, NEFCU is offering Long Islanders a number of exceptional values including a PowerLine Home Equity Line of Credit with an introductory rate as low as 0.75% APR for six months and personal loans available between $500 – $20,000 with flexible terms from 6 – 60 months with rates as low as 6.75% APR. In addition, NEFCU is offering Long Islanders $75 when they open any free NEFCU checking account with direct deposit.

About NEFCU
NEFCU is one of Long Island’s leading not-for-profit full-service financial institutions that proudly offers its affordable banking services to all Long Islanders. With $2 billion in assets and over 150,000 members, NEFCU is headquartered in Westbury, NY and has branches and a shared branch network throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. To join NEFCU, eligible members must live, work, worship, attend school, or regularly conduct business in Nassau and/or Suffolk Counties (excluding the townships of East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island). Existing NEFCU members may also sponsor in immediate family members or household members.

For more information about NEFCU, visit www.myNEFCU.org, call 516-561-0030 or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NEFCU.

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In its fourth year, this newly revamped program which is being sponsored by Citibank, will honor accountants and attorneys that havemade an outstanding and successful impact on privately-held businesses. Topadvisors may be nominated by business owners, bankers, accountants,  attorneys, etc.

“It is important to recognize the hard work and dedication to the success of businesses provided by these professionals,” said Robert Levin, Publisher of The New York Enterprise Report. “Accountants and attorneys are an integral part of businesses and with these awards, we celebrate them”

Applications are now available at http://nyreport.com/bestadvisors. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, May 29th.

The top 7 accountants and the top 7 attorneys will be revealed at a networking reception on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Citi Executive Conference Center in Manhattan. The advisors will also be recognized in a special section within the July/August 2013 issue of The New York Enterprise Report magazine as well as on nyreport.com.

At The New York Enterprise Report (www.nyreport.com), we believe that people should have access to the expertise to help them grow their businesses. We have built a peer-to-peer community of entrepreneurs and executives who constantly seek better ways to operate andgrow. Through our multi-media platforms, we provide this community with access to knowledge from experts and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs.

For more information on the event, nominations, or sponsorship opportunities, contact HJMT at 631-393-0220 or visit www.nyreport.com/bestadvisors.

“As a testament to our ongoing commitment to our members, we are very proud to have made the Social Media Power 100 list,” said Valerie Garguilo, Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations for NEFCU. “It is important for us to be where our members are and with the overwhelming popularity of social media, it was critical that we continue to embrace this medium and use this channel to disseminate information of importance to our members and the community.”

The Social Media Power 100 ranks the top 100 banks and top 100 credit unions on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Components of the Power 100 score include Facebook ‘Likes,’ Facebook engagement rate, Twitter followers, tweets sent, YouTube views and YouTube subscribers. NEFCU ranked 91st on the list.

Inclusion in the Power 100 was limited to financial institutions who provide retail consumer banking services (i.e., loans and checking accounts), and conduct the bulk of their marketing in English. More than 750 financial institutions were initially screened for possible inclusion in the inaugural edition of the Power 100, with scores calculated for around 500 of them.

About NEFCU
NEFCU is one of Long Island’s leading not-for-profit full-service financial institutions that proudly offers its affordable banking services to all Long Islanders. With $2 billion in assets and over 150,000 members, NEFCU is headquartered in Westbury, NY and has branches and a shared branch network throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. To join NEFCU, eligible members must live, work, worship, attend school, or regularly conduct business in Nassau and/or Suffolk Counties (excluding the townships of East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island). Existing NEFCU members may also sponsor in immediate family members or household members.

For more information about NEFCU, visit www.myNEFCU.org, call 516-561-0030 or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NEFCU.

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“Hilary Topper On Air” Recognized By BlogTalkRadio For Superior Content

Melville, NY April 5, 2013 – Hilary Topper, President & CEO of HJMT Public Relations Inc., the nationally recognized full-service public relations and social media agency, was recently chosen as a Featured Host on BlogTalkRadio for her weekly online radio show, “Hilary Topper On Air.”

“It’s great to be recognized for the quality of interviews I’ve been conducting with the people I find incredibly interesting throughout the country,” said Hilary Topper, President & CEO of HJMT. “’Hilary Topper On Air’ showcases an eclectic range of topics from health and wellness to small business, motherhood and social media. What I enjoy most about my radio show is the opportunity it affords me a to share important and newsworthy information with my listeners, and continue to meet industry experts to talk about what they‘re passionate about on a weekly basis.”

BlogTalkRadio is the world’s largest and most influential social radio network with thousands of talented experts hosting shows on every kind of topic — from politics and current affairs, entertainment and sports to health and finance. The editorial team listened to and enjoyed Hilary’s previous “Hilary Topper On Air” broadcasts and selected her for this honor.  Shows BlogTalkRadio features on their homepage receive higher traffic and listeners.

“Hilary Topper On Air” airs every Thursday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. To listen, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/hilarytopper. Interested in being a guest on “Hilary Topper On Air?” Contact HJMT at 631-393-0220 for more information.

HJMT Public Relations Inc. is a full-service public relations and social media agency with offices in Long Island and Manhattan. Since 1992, HJMT has worked with clients to create national, regional and local publicity and social media campaigns that increase visibility and awareness in the public eye. When you need people to know your business contact HJMT at 631-393-0220 or visit www.hjmt.com.

“NEFCU is honored to sponsor the Special Olympics Long Island Region 2013 Spring Games for the second year in a row,” said Valerie Garguilo, Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations for NEFCU. “We proudly support the athletes, their coaches, families, and fans as they participate in this prestigious sporting competition.”

New this year, every Tuesday and Thursday starting April 2nd and leading up to the games on April 21st, NEFCU will highlight a competing athlete on their Facebook page and invite fans of the page to leave well wishes for the participant. For each “well wish,” NEFCU will donate an additional $1 to the Special Olympics.

In addition, NEFCU invites Long Islanders to visit the Commack branch in the Commack Corners Shopping Center at 6514 Jericho Turnpike now through April 21st to open a new savings account. For every new saving account opened, NEFCU will donate an additional $5 to the Special Olympics. NEFCU will kickoff this event with a special celebration on Friday, April 12th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Commack branch where supporters can meet competing athletes and enjoy free snacks, fun raffles and music courtesy of WALK-FM. Community participants who volunteer to be “fan in the stands” will also receive a free t-shirt.

Ms. Garguilo adds, “As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we continue our commitment to the local community and encourage all Long Islanders to attend this important event. In addition, we hope you will join us on Facebook and participate in our Commack branch activities to wish these athletes well as they prepare for the competition. Doing so will help raise additional funds for the Special Olympics.”

More than 600 athletes, 200 coaches, 500 volunteers, and 500 spectators from across Long Island will gather for the 2013 Spring Games. Athletes will compete in nine different sports. The sports include several track and field sports, tennis and softball.  There will also be a young athlete program for athletes two to seven years old.

“We want to thank NEFCU for its continued support this year,” said Diane Colonna, Regional Director, Long Island Region. “It is through community partners like NEFCU, that we are able to continue to provide quality sports programs and competitions for our athletes.”

In addition to the competition there will be an activity center where athletes, volunteers and spectators can participate in various arts and crafts, get information about the Special Olympics and more.

The Special Olympics 2013 Spring Games will be at Commack High School on Sunday, April 21st starting with the Opening Ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. For more information or to become a volunteer contact Special Olympics New York, Long Island Region at 631-254-1465 or visit www.nyso.org/longisland.

About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is the largest amateur sports organization in the world. With 55,698 athletes, Special Olympics New York is the largest chapter in North America and the 6th largest chapter in the world. Special Olympics New York athletes train and compete year-round in 22 sports at no cost to the athlete, their families or their caregivers.

About NEFCU
NEFCU is one of Long Island’s leading not-for-profit full-service financial institutions that proudly offers its affordable banking services to all Long Islanders. With nearly $2 billion in assets and over 150,000 members, NEFCU is headquartered in Westbury, NY and has branches and a shared branch network throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. To join NEFCU, eligible members must live, work, worship,attend school, or regularly conduct business in Nassau and/or Suffolk Counties (excluding the townships of East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island). Existing NEFCU members may also sponsor in immediate family members or household members.

For more information about NEFCU, visit www.myNEFCU.org, call 516-561-0030 or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NEFCU.