EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

New York 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

New York Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
July 4th Celebration, Akron, NY - July 2, 2009
July 4th Parade, Akron, NY - July 4, 2009
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Packing in an education: Report says Queens schools most crowded in city

NYPD Daily Blotter

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An Invitation to our Fresh Meadows Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Fresh Meadows, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Keller Williams Realty Launches Company-Wide Community Service Day

Austin Based Keller Williams Realty Launches Company-Wide
Community Service Day
73,000 agents gear up to give back to their communities on May 14
Committed to setting...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Fresh Meadows area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New York’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Fresh Meadows

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Fresh Meadows organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Fresh Meadows is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Fresh Meadows area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Fresh Meadows Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Fresh Meadows! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Fresh Meadows area and around...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Fresh Meadows

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Fresh...

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