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Mist Wave 2012

MISTWAVE TO SUMMER

AT CEDAR GROVE BEACH,

STATEN ISLAND, NY

After the successful Exhibition of MistWave by the Artists Andrea Padilla and Stanley Harris last summer at the Figment NYC 2011 Art Festival on Governors Island, MistWave has a new summer home. Through the New York Parks and Recreation Departments Public Art Program, MistWave will be exhibited all summer, from Memorial day weekend, May 28, 2012 through Labor Day weekend, September 3, 2012 at Cedar Grove Beach, Staten Island

MistWave is an interactive public art installation inspired by Under the Wave off Kanagawa of Hokusai’s print, “The Great Wave”. Constructed of Recycled scaffolding materials with Mist emanating from curved pipes as fractals. MistWave represents the vascular system of a wave. Through line and form, MistWave transitions a static sculpture into a vehicle of poetic expression that contrasts the fragility of human life with the power of nature.

Come enjoy one of New York’s most beautiful beaches this summer. Play, relax, and have fun in the cooling mists of Mistwave

We’ll soon be announcing specifics about a Party/Event celebrating MistWave’s new home… watch for it!!! This WILL be FUN

Hope to see you there,

Stanley and Andrea

Special thanks to Joe Covello and United Hoisting &Scaffolding Corp. without who’s help MistWave may not have come to be… Thank You!!!

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Artbridge SpringArtAuction Recap

Last Friday I was honored by Art-bridge at their Spring Art-Auction.

The event was a great event (as always) and Art-Bridge always  knows how to keep it classy, but not stuffy. A few hundred people showed up for the great wine h’orderves and of course the great Art.

The Auction was successful and although I didn’t win the piece I wanted I’m speaking with the artist to get me another piece to that collection.

United Hoisting & Scaffolding was recognized at the event for the donated work at Atlantic Yards and I was presented with a great plaque and this great video below.

Non-profit organizations such as Art-bridge do so much to help the communities that all of us are a part. We want continue to strategically place artwork and conceal work sites for the betterment of the community and its people but of course like everything else that comes with a cost.

All of us  are responsible to invest in our communities and contributing to the common good is a great way to give back.

I ask that you  support Art-Bridge and you can do that by clicking here

Featured the work of:
ANGELIQUE ANDERSON • EMILY CAISIP • PIA CORONEL • LYDIA ENRIQUEZ • AMY FELDMAN • JON FEINSTEIN • MICHAEL FILAN • MAX GLASER • LILY GOLD • ROBERT HAMMOND • DAVID GREG HARTH • GREGORY HAYES • LIAM HOLDING • SUSAN JACOBS • JONAS LARA • DEANNA LEE • GJ LEE • ALEKSANDAR MAĆAŠEV • MARK MASYGA • XANDA McCAGG • CHERYL MOLNAR • AUGUSTUS NAZZARO • TEMPEST NEUCOLLINS • CECILIA SCHMIDT • POLLY SHINDLER • KIM SMITH • JULIA WHITNEY BARNES • MATTHEW WILLIAM ROBINSON • AMANDA VALDEZ

BIG!Blooms

Build It Green!NYC has helped to donate used wood scaffolding to local community gardens in New York City.

Recently we were updated on the progress of used scaffolding being re-used as raised beds for Two Coves Community Garden in Astoria. United Hoisting and Scaffolding in Long Island City contributed the used scaffolding which had expired its use in the construction world, only to be re-purposed as new raised beds for Two Coves’ garden!

BIG!NYC has a new program, BIG!Blooms, to assist local community and school gardens find used building materials to assist with the structure of the gardens. Used wooden scaffolding may not be suitable for building projects anymore, but it’s perfect to support raised beds!

BIG!Blooms has already assisted Two Coves in Astoria and NYCHA gardens in the Bronx, thanks to the scaffolding provided by United Hoisting and Scaffolding. Check out pictures from Two Coves here!

We are looking for more community or school gardens in NYC to share these materials with. Please contact Jaclyn Jablkowski if you are interested in used scaffolding for your community garden or school garden. Email: jaclyn@bignyc.org.

If you are a scaffolding, or building material supply company, looking to make a donation, please contact Ellis Isenberg. Email: ellis@bignyc.org.


Scaffolding + Spring Planning = BIG!Blooms (February 12, 2012) Ever wonder what happens when the ugly scaffolding in front of your favorite corner store comes down? Well, after the scaffolding has been used for construction purposes, it is retired and sent to a landfill. Build It Green!NYC saw an opportunity to help divert the wood from the waste stream and provide free materials to local gardens.

BIG!Blooms began last year, and has already diverted 3,000 boards of scaffolding lumber to be used as raised garden beds, tree guards, and compost bins for local community and school gardens.

One of the early donors for this program is local LIC company, United Hoisting and Scaffolding. “I have got to say, it feels great seeing the end result with the product we donate,” said Joe Covello, Vice President at UHSC. “Seeing the joy in the people’s faces and the benefit we bring to their communities is what make us continue to donate to BIG!NYC.”

Another big scaffolding donor is NJ based, Ace Scaffolding. Last November they delivered two truck loads of used boards to GreenThumb’s yard, and will soon be used for building raised garden beds at schools in Queens.

 

Topics and Types:

The WTPA requires all NY employers to provide an annual notice to each employee explaining their wages.

Effective 1/1/2012 we are now required by law to provide “Notice of Pay Rate and Payday”  notifications between 1/1 and 2/1 of each year.

Included in this notification must be employee’s rate of pay, including overtime rate, how the employee is paid (hourly, weekly, salary, commission, liquor etc.) and the employer’s regular day.

There is no exemption and the fines are pretty hefty. You can be fined $50 per week per employee by the Department of Labor if notice is not provided and an individual worker can bring action.

Here is the DOL breakdown;
http://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/wp/P715.pdf

Here is a template the DOL has provided:

http://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/wp/LS54.pdf

 

 

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) announced  that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved two new ASSE A10 construction and demolition standards aimed at enhancing safety.

The two new standards are the ANSI/ASSE A10.1-2011 Pre-Project and Pre-Task Safety and Health Planning for Construction and Demolition Operations and the ANSI/ASSE A10.26-2011 Emergency Procedures for Construction and Demolition Sites.

The new A10.1-2011 standard establishes the elements and activities for pre-project and pre-task safety and health planning for construction. Its primary purpose is to assist construction owners, project constructors, and contractors in making pre-project and pre-task safety and health planning a standard part of their planning processes and to assist owners in establishing a process for evaluating project constructor candidate safety and health performance and planning practices.

The new A10.26 standard applies to those emergency procedures involving: fires, collapses, hazardous spills, and other emergencies that can endanger workers; emergency rescue of injured or ill workers or other persons, or of injured workers unable to rescue themselves; on-site provision of first aid and emergency medical care; evacuation and transportation of injured or ill workers to appropriate emergency medical facilities; pre-planning and coordination of emergency plan with emergency medical facilities; and training on emergency procedures/plans for workers and other groups. It also provides guidelines for the development of emergency procedures for construction site

These two new standards will build upon our existing documents to enhance work safety and health on construction sites.

Cooley’s Anemia Fundraiser 2011

In the past few years Casale Jewelers puts on a great event supporting Cooley’s Anemia around the holiday time. United Hoisting & Scaffolding Corp along with many other sponsors were able to help them raise over $10,000.00 for the cause.

What is great about this event is that every year it grows and get better.

We are happy to be a sponsor and proud of our friends for doing a great Job

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Vote for Joe!

Please Vote for me on Eagle Rare Life and help me raise $20,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Click here to read my story & vote and please vote once a day!

9/15/2011 @ 6:30 PM

American Cancer Society Benefit from VIP Video Illusion on Vimeo.

We are getting geared up to have Evening Under the Stars II!

For all who were not there last year, you missed a great event. It seemed as if the stars aligned to make this night happen. The weather was perfect 75 degrees and since we were on the water the cool breeze was refreshing and just comfortable. The venue was perfect South Fin Grill’s “Deck Blu”

. The food and staff were both on point. The entertainment was just right. Russ Martone started the evening with some oldies and walked around the crowd singing and getting everyone involved. Drew from DJ Mega Mix then kicked it up a notch with the music playing various tracks from different genre and errors.

The committee was amazing after all the planning, everyone helped out to set up. My sister from Expression Gifts donated the decorations and helped us all put them together. Millie Batista from ICE tee’

s donated tee shirts for the guests. The food was great, we tried to keep it a clambake so most of the food was seafood. Mark Tranchina of South Fin hooked it up with food stations everywhere and towards the middle of the night Mike Regina from Mr. Chocolate Fountain prepared some great chocolate treats for all.

Industry magazine was their filming an episode of “on the town”

and the photo you see above is from their magazine (Industry) Nov/Dec issue.We had some great appearances from news anchor Alicia Viterelli and City Councilman Michael Grimm.

American Cancer Society Benefit from VIP Video Illusion on Vimeo.

VIP Video illusions donated and helped coordinate the video and photos. Tom and Jennifer Falcone were very generous throughout this whole event and helped everything flow smoothly. Because of all our guest & sponsors and the generosity of some the evening was a success. We entertained more the 200 people and at the same time brought in over $10,000.00 for the American Cancer Society.

Cory Shifter of Casale Jewelers donated a set of his and her watchs. Rob Cosumano from L’Furs donated a fur hat. Jeff DeFazio of Faztec Industries donated an IPad and Laura Kane donated a bracelet. John DeAmicis from Lighting Design Associates and Paul Dummitt from Eagle enclosures helped sponsor the event.

Overall it was a great event and we can’t wait to do it again, so if your interested in sponsoring 2011 Evening Under the Stars let me know.

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SOUTH FIN GRILL

300 Father Capodanno Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10305


 

Whether it’s a weekend away or the vacation of a lifetime, a little time away from home can be full of fun and needed. With a little extra planning and attention to detail, vacations and business trips can still be safe, enjoyable and productive.

It is always wise to be knowledgeable about your destination, to have planned our trip carefully, and to be courteous guests when you travel.

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO PLAN A SAFE TRIP

  • · Start early. Allow enough planning time to research your destination and to find the best routes.
  • · Take advantage of resources like the Automobile Club, visitors’ bureaus, and websites to plan your trip and make reservations.
  • · Learn what conditions are like in the place you plan to go. If you’re leaving the country, check the US State Department for travel advisories.
  • · Get appropriate inoculations or certificates of inoculation that you might need.
  • · Make sure your identification, passports, driver’s license, emergency contact lists and insurance are all up to date.
  • · Have enough cash and credit for your planned trip and to handle any emergencies that might arise during your travel.

 

TO PACK FOR A SAFE TRIP

  • · Never carry weapons, explosives, flammable items or disabling chemicals
  • · Sharp objects, tools and some sporting goods may be carried in checked baggage, but not in carry-on bags
  • · Do not leave unprocessed film in checked bags
  • · Don’t lock your luggage. Instead, carry a few plastic cable ties to secure zippers. If Federal Security Screeners need to open and search your bag, they will leave a note inside the bag and use a cable tie to close the zipper again.
  • · Put personal belongings in clear plastic bags so that screeners can see them without handling them.
  • · Pack footwear on top of other items in your suitcase.
  • · Don’t pack food and drink items in checked baggage.
  • · Place your name, home address, itinerary, and destination inside each bag.
  • · Bring only as much luggage as airline rules permit.
  • · If you are carrying gifts, wait to wrap them until you arrive at your destination.

 

TO PROTECT YOUR HOME IN YOUR ABSENCE

  • · Arrange to stop your mail, newspapers, and other routine deliveries.
  • · Have a neighbor keep plants watered, pick up packages, and check the house from time-to-time.
  • · Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with a trusted friend, so you can be contacted in case of an emergency.


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has determined that August is the worst month of the year to ride or drive. While accidents can happen anytime, there are certain times of the year where it pays to really pay attention or make different choices when you ride.

 

National Car Accident Statistics (2009)

  • There were more than 5.5 million car accidents in the United States. Nearly 31,000 were fatal, and more than 2 million people were injured.
  • The majority of fatal crashes involved only one vehicle (61 percent).
  • Nearly half of all fatal crashes occurred on roads with posted speed limits of 55 mph or higher.
  • The deadliest month for car crashes was August. More than 2,864 fatal crashes occurred in 2009.
  • Most crashes happened between 5 and 5:59 p.m. on weekdays, and between 2 and 2:59 a.m. on weekends.
  • Motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for children and teenagers.
  • At any given moment, 812,000 vehicles were being driven by someone using a handheld cell phone in the U.S.
  • An average of four children ages 14 and under were killed every day in auto accidents. Nearly 500 were injured daily.
  • While statistics continue to improve, 32 percent of fatal accidents involved alcohol-impaired drivers.
  • About 31 percent of fatalities were caused by speeding (10,591).

 

 TO TRAVEL SAFELY BY CAR

  • · Before you go, safety-check your vehicle’s hoses, belts, radiator, coolant, oil, battery, tires and spare, filters, windshield wipers, lights, and turn signals.
  • · Always wear your seatbelt, and ensure that children under 12 years of age are in the back seats and in appropriate seats and restraints.
  • · Keep maps and papers ready and within arm’s reach.
  • · Select your radio station before you start the engine, so that you won’t be distracted later.
  • · Follow local laws governing the use of cell phones while driving.
  • · Never leave children or pets in a closed car.
  • · Don’t bring agricultural products across state lines, and never carry fruits and vegetables out of a quarantined area.
  • · If you plan to travel past borders, make sure you have car insurance that will protect you in case of an accident. Bring all documentation: your driver’s license, passport, and proof of ownership of your car.
  • · If you plan to go beyond the free trade zone near the border, you need a temporary importation permit for your car.

Safety Lanyard Recalled

Petzl America Inc., of Clearfield, Utah is a worldwide company providing technical gear for sport climbing and ice climbing, but also aid climbing, mountaineering, caving, via ferrata, multi-pitch climbing, canyonning, etc. They also service to the construction world providing equipment for work-at-height and rescue professionals: fall arrest, work positioning, personal escape, difficult to access and confined space rescue systems. Last week a large, global recall of about 375,000 Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards has been implemented, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. Some of the defective Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to disconnect from the climbing harness, posing a fall hazard to consumers. To date there have been no incidents or injuries reported in the United States and one fall injury reported in France. The recalled Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards were manufactured in France; imported by Petzl America Inc., of Clearfield, Utah; and sold at authorized Petzl dealers nationwide and in Canada from January 2002 through May 2011 for $75-$220. This recall affects all Scorpio and Absorbica lanyards manufactured before May 2011. Scorpio

• Affected Scorpio lanyards manufactured between 2002 and 2005 are model numbers L60 and L60 CK, which are yellow and blue, Y-shaped lanyards with yellow stitching on both ends. The Scorpio lanyards are connected by a metal O-ring to one end of a blue pouch which contains the tear-webbing shock absorber. The pouch has a tag on it with the word “PETZL” in white letters. The other end of the blue pouch has a blue and yellow webbing attachment loop that connects to the climbing harness.

• Affected Scorpio lanyards manufactured between 2005 and 2011 are model numbers L60 2, L60 2CK, L60 H, and L60 WL. These are red, Y-shaped lanyards connected by a black metal O-ring to one end of a grey zippered pouch, which contains the tear-webbing shock absorber. The other end of the pouch has a black webbing attachment loop that connects to the climber’s harness.

Absorbica

• Absorbica comes in several models with varying lanyard configurations and several different connector options. Affected model numbers are L70150 I, L70150 IM, L70150 Y, L70150 YM, L57, L58, L58 MGO, L59, and L59 MGO. The lanyards have a black zippered pouch with yellow trim and the Petzl logo on the side. All have a common tear-webbing shock absorber accessible through the zippered pouch, which has a connector attachment on one end; the other end can have a connector attachment, a single lanyard or a Y-shaped lanyard. All lanyard options are constructed of black nylon webbing or rope and have either a connector attachment point or a snap hook connector sewn directly to the lanyard.

The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using the lanyards and contact Petzl America Inc. for a free inspection and replacement of any non-conforming products. Petzl America Inc. can be reached, toll-free, at 1.877.740.3826 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Mountain Time (MT), Monday through Friday or at the firm’s website at www.petzl.com.

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