for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com april 11, 2013 • business • The queens Courier 45 business s QUEENS NON-PROFITS WIN ‘GREEN’ AWARDS BY TONIA N. CIMINO Talk about “Going Green.” Two Queens non-profits have won the 2013 Environmental Quality Award – the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prestigious honor for their commitment and significant contributions to greening the city. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, announced that the Community Environmental Center (CEC) in Long Island City and the American Littoral Society in Broad Channel – both of which she nominated this past February – as the winners. “I congratulate these outstanding Queens groups for their dedication to creating a cleaner New York,” said Gillibrand. “From improving the city’s quality of life, to creating new local green jobs, these environmental champions will help lead the way towards a green energy future for our city and our country.” Established in 1994, the Community Environmental Center is a non-profit leader in the growing field of energy efficiency. CEC has been a major provider of construction and technical services for green buildings, and a proponent of green living and working conditions, especially for underserved populations. CEC recently unveiled EcoHouse, a mobile environmental learning center showcasing energy efficient technology that travels to schools and community events. From 1994 to 2011, CEC retrofitted 17,752 housing units through New York State’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). In 2003, CEC founded Solar One, NYC’s first solar-powered Green Energy, Arts, and Education Center; and, in 2005, Build It Green!NYC, the city’s first notfor profit program committed to salvaging building materials and furnishings. Headquartered in New Jersey with a northeast chapter located in Broad Channel, the American Littoral Society has promoted the study and conservation of marine life and habitat and empowered citizens to care for the coast through advocacy, conservation and education since 1961. Following Sandy, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation commissioned the society to coordinate a regional assessment to evaluate the environmental impact the storm had on coastal habitats and species. The study identified regional effects, changes to habitats, and focused on protecting conservation areas such as national wildlife refuges. “We deeply believe that there is a need to keep fighting the effects of climate change by making our buildings and homes sustainable. We all have an enormous challenge ahead of us, but with help from organizations such as the EPA and from our elected officials, if we work together, we can protect this earth for our children to live on,” said Richard Cherry, president of the Community Environmental Center. The Physical Therapy Doctor: Achieving Better Results Faster Blending the best traditional and new era techniques, Dr. Robert Morea, founder and clinical director of The Physical Therapy Doctor, treats patients with spinal injuries, sports injuries, severe chronic pain, and pre and post-surgery concerns. The unique combination of these techniques allows Dr. Morea to help his patients achieve results in record time. If you are aiming to achieve a goal that you’ve been unable to meet elsewhere, The Physical Therapy Doctor has the solution. Dr. Morea, who is originally from Middle Village, has worked in some of the country’s top medical institutions, including NYU Medical Center, Rusk Institute, and the North Shore Health System. Dr. Morea specializes in using gentle Dr. Robert Morea techniques to treat chronic pain. The Physical Therapy Doctor employs a staff of highly-trained, New York State licensed physical therapists, including a manual therapist. The Fresh Pond Crematory: Specializing In Cremation Services and Urn Sales The loss of a loved one is a challenging time for all families, and the Fresh Pond Crematory is able to provide the necessary support for the grieving. The experienced Fresh Pond counselors are available to guide you through beautiful and dignified cremation services. Established in 1884, the Fresh Pond Crematory has a rich 125-year history of planning memorials that are fitting for all faiths and customs. The beautiful chapel at the Crematory provides families with a quiet place to gather prior to the cremation of their loved one. It can be used for a memorial service in lieu of a traditional wake or funeral. The staff can accommodate a variety of services, including but not limited to Christian, Buddhist and Hindu. Fresh Pond also offers a variety of urns and keepsakes that meet every style and budget. The experts at Fresh Pond believe that the urn can serve as the focus point of your memorial service, and are happy to assist in selected the best one for your taste and needs. A Columbarium Niche (a place for storing and displaying cinerary urns) at Fresh Pond Crematory is a way of honoring human cremated remains that relieves the family of the burden of having to find a permanent final resting place for their loved one. Relatives can comfortably visit their loved one in any weather at the indoor, glassfront niches. The beautiful stained glass windows and skylights provide a serene atmosphere and a peaceful alternative to traditional burial. For more information on the process of cremation, to set up a tour of the Columbarium, or to get information about special services and events, visit www.freshpondcrematory. com. Fresh Pond Crematory & US Columbarium 61-40 Mount Olivet Crescent Middle Village, NY 11379 718-821-9700 www.freshpondcrematory.com BUSINESS in the NEWS skilled staff works one-on-one with each patient to ensure that everyone receives personalized attention to their problem areas. Everyone at The Physical Therapy Doctor strives to change the notion that accepting pain is a part of the aging process. The Physical Therapy Doctor’s state-of-the-art treatment facility is conveniently located on Bell Boulevard, and features the latest equipment on the market. The office is wheelchair accessible so that all patients can comfortably move around. For information on how to make an appointment and to view testimonials from former patients, visit www.ptdoctor.net. The Physical Therapy Doctor, P.C. 13-03 Bell Blvd. Bayside, New York 11360 718-747-2019 www.ptdoctor.net BUSINESS in the NEWS
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