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Presents information on an edited transcript of a one-day public meeting sponsored by Salmagundi and the Program in Liberal Studies at the Graduate Faculty of the New School, which took place in April, 1997, at the New School in Manhattan, New York, while highlighting the `consciousness industry.' Reference made to the book `The Industrialization of the Mind,' by Hans Magnus Enzensberger; Contributions which Hans Enzensberger has made to the concept of consciousness.

The article focuses on the all day public hearing conducted at the Police Headquarters in New York. The public forum was attended by the U.S. Department of Transportation, New York City Council, and the New York State Assembly. Participants discussed about the proposed federal ruling that would cover the transport of nuclear materials. The transportation of materials has been stopped by the New York City Board of Health in 1976.

Information about issues discussed at a hearing with the New New York (NY) Education Reform Commission in Long Island, New York in 2012 is presented. It notes that New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) president Dick Lannuzzi and vice-president Maria Neira have urged the commission to focus on the implementation of Common Care Learning Standards and teacher/principal evaluation system. Moreover, a hearing-impaired student cites the need for common-sense testing accommodations.

The article presents news briefs regarding New York State. A peace march being held in May 2008 is discussed. Speeches which speakers at the organization Economy Connection can give on topics such as global capitalism and war are discussed. Information is provided in the article on how people can support the Economy Connection.

Presents a calendar of events in the New York area. Conference called "Shield New York From Nuclear and Bio-Terrorism: A Call to Action, in September 2005; Evening of political satire with Art Buchwald, Kurt Vonnegut, Paul Krassner and others in October 2005; Inquiry into crimes against humanity committed by the Bush Administration in October 2005; Other events.

The article talks about New York state law, The Open Meetings Law and The Freedom of Information Law, which was violated by Westerlo Town Board. Topics discussed include failure to conduct a public presentation regarding a loan of 2.8 million U.S. dollars for the renovation of Town hall and construction of new highway garage, refusal of board members to share documents of cost estimation, and suggestion by the author to the citizens to sign a petition for permissive referendum.

The article reports on the call of the New York City business groups including the Food Industry Association of New York and the National Supermarket Association to conduct public hearings on the proposed commercial waste collection policy of Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2018.

The article reports on the public hearing on natural gas drilling in New York. The Department of Conservation still has to rule on the controversial practice even when there was no clear path given after hours of public testimony. It also notes the sentiment of Dan Fitzsimmons, a landowner and farmer who spoke at the public hearing along with angry drilling supporters who are waiting for the state to act on the issue.

The article reports on a town hall meeting conducted by Congressman John Hall to raise awareness about government assistance that is available to small business owners during economic crisis in Orange County, California. The event was moderated by Orange County Chamber of Commerce President John D'Ambrosio. It is noted that programs for small businesses include a free money program that offers bridge loans that reach up to $35,000 with no fees or interests and no payments for one year.

The article reports on a series of hearings initiated by the New York State Insurance Department on November 6, 2008 to gather citizen input in New York. It is noted that the hearing will start in Long Island and continue in New York City, Albany and Rochester. The data gathered during the hearings will be used to develop a bill that will address life settlement transactions.

The article reports on the public hearing to give a chance to residents to share their opinions about Ulster Tomorrow," a sustainable economic development plan for Ulster County held at the County Office Building in New York. The four broad goals of the Ulster Tomorrow initiative are listed. Some speakers urged lawmakers to fully support the plan while others cautioned legislators to address problems at the town level before tackling the county as a whole.

The article reports on the joint public hearings on compensation arrangements for insurance agents and brokers to be held by the State Insurance Department with the Office of the Attorney General, Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo in New York. Issues including contingent and supplemental commissions and deceptive or anti-competitive practices will be covered. The hearings are designed to get the views of all interested parties on a new regulation governing compensation and disclosure.

The article reports on the launching of Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) campaign by the Long Island Progressive Coalition (LIPC) in New York. The campaign aims to bring unions, business associations, builders, and community organizations to public hearings and town meetings to push for more affordable housing. According to LIPC director Lisa Tyson, the campaign includes getting 20 percent of most new housing to be sold as affordable for people making 120 percent of the area's median income.

The article reports on the postponement of a village trustee vote for the long-awaited 26-acre redevelopment in Hempstead, New York on October 2, 2007. The proposal has been discussed for four years, several public hearings were conducted and cancelled votes were made. Once again, it was cancelled at the 11th-hour negotiations with Hempstead Village Mayor Wayne Hall, supporter of the plan. He remarked that the delay was made to ensure that he had two other votes he needed to approve the plan.

The article reports on the public meeting held by the Greene County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) on June 26, 2007 at the Cornell Hook and Ladder Co. in New Baltimore, New York. Themed "Destination retail," the meeting focused on IDA's plans for the huge complex proposed for the Route 9W corridor at Thruway Exit 21B. IDA executive director Alexander Mathes referred the project as a shopping mecca, which will include a cultural arts center, the author inferred.

This article reports on the possibility of a policy change for all City University of New York community colleges with regards to their freedom of information and how higher education senates in the state operate. The policy change would mean that the college's senate and executive committee will be subjected to open meetings and would prohibit the senate's use of secret ballots.

Comments on the demonstration by the coalition of peace groups in Columbus Circle, New York City. Reason behind the demonstration; Proceedings of the rally; Attendees.

Reports on the launch of Many Voices, a public outreach strategy by Rhinebeck Comprehensive Plan Committee in New York. Aim to encourage diverse community members in conversations that will lead to the town's comprehensive plan; Presentation of their logo, tagline and website.

Details the case filed by college newspaper editor-in-chief, Joseph Smith against Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College for violating New York's open meeting law. Developments on the case; Claims of the plaintiff; Ruling issued by the United States Court of Appeals in New York.

This article reports on the issuance of an invitation to comment by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in preparation for a public hearing beginning August 18 in New York City concerning financial disclosures about oil and gas producing activities. The invitation to comment outlines the board expects to consider and raising specific questions about each. According to John M. Greely, FASB project manager, the board's project to develop a simplified system of disclosures by oil and gas producers is wider in scope than that of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition to listing basic issues that the FASB project will resolve, the invitation summarizes the 35 disclosure categories and reports results of a survey by the American Petroleum Institute of disclosures presented by 22 large producers of oil and gas.

The article focuses on the public hearing held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss truck-mounted-solid-waste-compactors-noise-emission regulation in New York. EPA has identified garbage trucks as a major source of noise. A study has been conducted by the Office of Noise Abatement and Control to determine how much noise is being generated by garbage trucks. The citizens who testified during the meeting include Robert Alex Baron, founder of Citizens for a Quieter City Inc.

The author discusses the achievements accomplished for the economic growth across New York, which will be unveiled at the 2012 legislative session.

The article offers information on the public hearing of the Mandate Relief Council to discuss Medicaid cost held at the State University of New York (SUNY) in New York on February 27, 2012. The open forum is led by council members and Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy and attended by local officials and district representatives. Moreover, participants asked officials on the reason why the state did not shoulder the Medicaid, pension and transportation costs.

The article reports on the nearly 200 people who attended in a hearing on August 23, 2011 that focused on the issue concerning hydraulic fracturing or fracking, and whether it should be allowed in New York.

Photographs of people participated in several activities in Westchester, New York including the annual President's Forum participants of Westchester Community college Foundation, Westchester Country club officers at the gathering, networking event participants of the Women's Enterprise Development Center are presented.

The article offers updates related to the housing industry in New York. Suffolk County has approved a 40-year lease agreement for a 55-acre parcel at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton. Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. ranked number one in dollar volume and units for listings under contract in the first quarter. The Long Island region of the state Department of Transportation held a public meeting to begin creating a management plan for select parkways.

A calendar of events for New York from May 19, 2009 to May 25, 2009 is presented which includes the Legacy Trio live jazz performance, public meeting on storm-water management in the city of New Rochelle, and Mozart and Lauridsen concert.

The article reports on the passage of a resolution that continues to allow the use of recording devices at public meetings by the Islandia Village Board of Trustees in New York. The resolution is sponsored by Mayor Allan Dorman. The resolution would mean that there is no restriction as to where the recording devices can be placed during village board meetings.

The article discusses the public hearing held by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at the Hilton Garden Inn in New York on December 8, 2008. The MTA presented its $5.4 million "West of Hudson Regional Transit Access Study" for improving mass transit in Orange County. It is noted that the study area boundaries include a catchment area serving the airport as far as north as Kingston, east to Connecticut and west to Port Jervis.

The article provides information on the fall Open House held by the Rockland Graduate Campus of Long Island University in New York on August 20, 2008. The Open House will focus on master's degree and advanced certificate programs in teacher education, business administration, health and public administration, school and mental health counseling, educational leadership and pharmacy.

Information about several papers discussed at a public meeting on the environmental review of the Tappan Zee Bridge I-287 corridor project in New York is presented. Topics include the bus rapid transit between Suffern and Porthchester and a commuter rail line between Rockland County and the Tarrytown rail station. The meeting featured information on the announced plan of the state transportation commissioner to quicken the pace of the project and reduce construction costs.

The article offers news briefs related to real estate business in New York. Two apartment complexes have been bought by Commack-based Fairfield Properties Inc. in West Babylon for $12.75 million. The groundbreaking of Enecon Corp.'s new facility in Medford was celebrated by Brookhaven Town officials in February 2008. Public meetings will be held by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on its clean-up efforts on contaminated business sites in Oceanside and Roosevelt.

The article reports on the public hearing on a proposal for a mixed-use development at the village of Islandia in New York which is scheduled on January 29, 2008. The development includes two hotels, condominium, retail shops and office space. The officials and residents will be discussing the plan with the consideration of a scaled-down version of the original plan for 12 acres at the southwest corner of Motor Parkway and Veterans Highway.

The article reports that the Pine Barrens Commission in Long Island, New York delayed approval of a hardship exemption for the Shoreham Tall Grass mixed-use development. The commission has scheduled a hearing on January 16, 2008. Although the site for the Tall Grass plan is already developed as a sod farm and golf course, it lies within the Pine barrens compatible growth area.

The article reports on the public hearing on UMH Properties' proposal to site 318 modular homes on about 100 acres in the Village of Coxsackie in New York. According to planning board member Rocco Cole the plan will double the number of homes. Public comments include traffic concerns and pre-existing water pressure problems in the village.

The article offers news briefs in New York in September 2007. The New York State Department of Transportation held two public hearings on a proposed truck/train depot in Brentwood, with neighbors rallied against the plan at the second hearing held at Suffolk Community College. Long Island colleges have been reexamining security plans, including Hofstra University which has designed the Campus Alert Notification Network and Delaware State which maintained a very advanced emergency system.

A calendar of education-related events in the U.S. is presented. Deputy Education Secretary Ray Simon will present the 2007 National School Change Awards and remark on the No Child Left Behind reauthorization at Fordham University in New York City on July 16, 2007. The Education Department will conduct a hearing on an English-language learner guidance in Washington D.C. in July. A hearing on the proposal to reform the District of Columbia's public school system will also be held in July.

The article reports that the public has the right to attend the New York Power Authority Audit Committee meeting in White Plain, New York. Consistent with the Open Meetings Law, the public could attend to any of the video-conferencing locations, provided that advance notice of such attendance is submitted.

The article announces a public input session at the Swan Lake Firehouse on Stanton Corners Road on July 12, 2006 to discuss issues on the development of central Swan Lake in Liberty, New York. The meeting results from the proposed Swan Lake Area Plan by students from Cornell University. It includes a summary and review of the Swan Lake Area Plan proposal.

The article reports on a pair of hearings that will provide an opportunity for business owners and others to comment on the proposals of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) to develop privately run ferry service routes. The hearings will take place in Bridgeport and in Port Jefferson. The plan would be beneficial for New York City residents and other surrounding communities. The Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency and the South Western Regional Planning Agency teamed with NYMTC to develop a report on several ferry service options.

Focuses on the proposed development of 400 county-owned acres in Yaphank by Suffolk County executive Steve Levy in new York. Appointment of a committee of government, civic and development leaders; Facilitation of public meetings; Impact of the project on central Suffolk.

Reports on the schedule for the three public meetings arranged by the Suffolk County to gather input when it comes to how county-owned land in Yaphank will be developed in New York.

This article reports on the announcement that Michael Shuman, author of the book "Going Local," will keynote the Northern Dutchess Alliance's public meeting which is to be held at Milan Town Hall, Milan, New York, on June 29, 2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event launches an initiative by the Alliance to create an economic tool kit that will support healthy, coordinated local economic development. The Northern Dutchess Alliance, reportedly, has engaged a team of community development experts under the umbrella of Sustainable Hudson Valley, a regional nonprofit organization that helps communities reconcile their economic, social and environmental goals.

The article presents information on public meetings to be held henceforth. It is reported that Accounting and Review Services Committee will meet during June 27-28, 2005 in New York. It is informed that the Professional Ethics Executive Committee will meet during May 19-20, 2005, in Washington, D.C.

This article presents a calendar, which provides information about various business events. Public meeting workshop regarding the Grumman property was be held in Bethpage, JFK Middle School, Bethpage, on November 29, 2004. A general meeting of Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce was held on December 1, 2004. Long Island Mid-Suffolk Business Action, meeting featuring Major Charles Killian was held on December 10, 2004 at Hilton Garden Hotel, Ronkonkoma.

Reports on a public meeting to be held in October 2004 in White Plains, New York, to discuss attractions and programs that could be added by the Westchester County-owned Playland Amusement Park in order to enhance its family entertainment offerings and generate much-needed revenue for the county government. Amount that the park is expected to lose in 2004; Objectives of the Rye Playland Master Plan study being conducted by Bullock Smith & Partners Inc.; Constraints on new activity at Playland.

William Pammer is the new commissioner of planning for Sullivan County, New York; one of the first things he's done at his new post is to reach out to individuals within the county seeking their input as they plan for and direct future development. Speaking from his Monticello office, Pammer said that he has categorized the results of five public meetings, held throughout July, attended by an estimated 500 citizens. Recurring themes were that "growth should not take place for growth's sake" and the Sullivan economy should not be dependent on casinos and tourism.