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9/11 1st Responder Luis Alvarez to Be Laid to Rest Wednesday - NBC New York
Tuesday, July 09, 2019Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside, Long Island, Tuesday. His funeral service is set for Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria at 10 a.m.Instead of flowers, Alvarez's family has requested donations in Luis Alvarez's name to charities like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Kids Need More and FealGood Foundation, according to family representative Matt McCauley. "The Alvarez Family greatly appreciates the respect and outpouring of love and sympathy that has been shown for them in honor or Lou," McCauley said in a statement.Alvarez, a former NYPD detective who saved people from the rubble on 9/11, was suffering from colon cancer in hospice care, but continued to speak out with one final plea: Permanently extend the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund Bill, so his fellow first responders could get the health coverage they need.9/11 First Responder Offers His Final WishAlvarez went down to Capitol Hill, along with Jon Stewart and other 9/11 survivors and first responders, earlier this month to demand Congress extend the funding. He gave emotional testimony that riveted the nation and Capitol Hill, one day before his 69th round of chemotherapy, he said.The day after he gave that emotional testimony, Alvarez’s liver shut down and doctors told him there was nothing more they could do to treat the cancer he got 16 years after saving anyone he could from the heaping piles death and destruction."We told him at the end that he had won this battle by the many lives he had touched by sharing his three year battle. He was at peace with that, surrounded by family. Thank you for giving us this time we have had with him, it was a blessing!" Alvarez's family said in a statement.Earlier thi... https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Funeral-Service-for-Hero-911-1st-Responder-Luis-Alvarez-to-Take-Place-Wednesday-512041572.html
Booksellers Show Off Creativity in Holiday Window Displays - BTW
Tuesday, December 19, 2017Cooper Young Historic District light up their windows for the annual “Unwrapped” contest hosted by the Cooper Young Business Association that includes an evening of carols and Santa strolling.Astoria Bookshop, Astoria, Queens: Sharing on Instagram with the hashtags #booktree, #bookart, and #booksculpture, the store showed off its own contribution to the category. Lexi Beach, co-owner of the bookstore, said she found a way to make use of damaged stock by creating a book tree. Once Upon A Storybook, Tustin, California: Store founder Susie Alexander said the window combines both Christmas and Hanukkah, noting: “My manager, Tina, does all of our windows and displays — she is amazing!”The Golden Notebook, Woodstock, New York: The bookstore won first place in the Woodstock Open House Window Display Contest of 2017. Co-owners Jacqueline Kellachan and James Conrad tapped their friend Lucia Reale-Vogt to create their displays. Reale-Vogt, an artist, crafter, and baker, created the “Let it Snow” tableau with old books, sheet music, and metallic paper. Bloomsbury Books, Ashland, Oregon: “Our stockings are hung in our window with care! Our holiday displays are bursting with great books for everyone on your list,” the store wrote on Instagram.Black Bird Bookstore, San Francisco, California: “Wintry snow flowers float around a holiday wreath in the front window at Black Bird Bookstore,” said owner Kathryn Grantham. Card Carrying Books & Gifts, Corning, New York: Co-owner Sarah Blagg said she wanted to harken to Card Carrying’s identity as a feminist bookstore while making a play on words. “We thought it would be fun to be a little tongue-in-cheek this holiday season,” she said. http://bookweb.org/news/booksellers-show-creativity-holiday-window-displays-102395
Local flower shop blooms on Fourth Ave - Arizona Daily Wildcat
Monday, August 24, 2020RELATED: The show goes on (remotely) at The Loft Cinema The Flower Shop on 4th Avenue has been considered a BloomNation’s Best Florist in 2017, 2018 and 2019, according to the shop’s website.The shop offers a variety of floral arrangements for numerous occasions, such as birthdays, sympathy, weddings and just because, according to its website. Floral arrangements begin at $49.99 and up depending on the complexity and size of the design, according to Velasquez. Along with traditional flower arrangements, the shop offers creative and artistic designs and recommendations to fit the needs of all its customers, according to the shop’s website.“I really like the pink roses and the sunflowers and linear flowers such as snapdragons,” said Norah Schultz, the owner of the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue. Unlike traditional large wire service flower companies, the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue has creative control over its designs and arrangements.“We're not a wire service. We’re not a slave to [Florists' Transworld Delivery]; we completely have creative control over everything that's on our website, everything that goes out the door,” Schultz said.RELATED: Extracurriculars across campus: Involvement and opportunityDesiree Padilla, a floral designer at the shop and University of Arizona freshman studying molecular cellular biology, agrees with Schultz.“Our shop is a novelty, so everything we do, we have a say in what goes out. It's really like a tiny community. So it's different from the other shops that I've worked at before,” Padilla said.The Flower Shop on 4th Avenue works closely with local businesses and organizations on Fourth Avenue and Downtown Tucson, such as Johnny Gibson’s Downtown Market, HighWire Lounge and the Tucson Museum of Art, according to the shop’s website.“So every partnersh... https://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2020/08/a-atc-plants
Long Beach's 3 top florists (that won't break the bank) - Hoodline
Monday, August 24, 2020Looking to try the best florists in town?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable florists in Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.1. Daisy's FlowersPhoto: Daisy's Flowers/YelpTopping the list is Daisy's Flowers, situated at 626 Cherry Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp, the florist has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The florist offers fresh floral arrangements.2. 710 Flower ShopPhoto: Bryan V./Yelp710 Flower Shop, located at 690 W. Willow St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly florist 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews. The family owned and operated store offers bouquets for all occasions.Yelper Angelo L. wrote, "710 Flower shop has to be one of the best flower shops out there. Their roses are super nice."Stephany M. noted, "All flowers in this shop are beautiful. They have great customer service and a nice variety of flowers. The prices are... https://hoodline.com/2020/05/long-beach-s-3-top-florists-that-won-t-break-the-bank
First-ever paper florist shop opens in downtown Milford - 47abc - WMDT
Monday, August 24, 2020August 10, 2020 MILFORD, Del. – In Delaware, the first-ever paper florist shop on the east coast has officially opened its doors in downtown Milford. Cookie’s Paper Petals is now up and running where you’ll find specialized hand-cut paper petals crafted into some of your favorite flowers. Owner Anastasia Jackson tells 47 ABC she makes everything from sunflowers, to roses, hydrangea’s and more in all different shapes, sizes, and colors for clients. She says her creations can be used for home and party decor, birthdays, even weddings. Jackson says the shop is so unique it’s actually the only one like it in United States. And Jackson says she’s just happy to have found a craft that she loves that puts smiles on other people’s faces.“It just offer something different, there’s a lot of variety. During this time there’s so many things to be worried and stressed about that are out of our control, but making a beautiful paper flower just bring so much joy to people and we were able to see that this past Saturday,” said Jackson.Cookie’s Paper Petals will be o... https://www.wmdt.com/2020/08/first-ever-paper-florist-shop-opens-in-downtown-milford/
Local Rose Challenge provides medical masks for China - Oxford Observer
Monday, August 24, 2020Oxford Flower and Gift Shop. The Chinese Information Association raised money to buy the masks by selling bouquets of Valentine’s Day roses and gypsophila. The Roses, ordered through a local florist, were awaiting delivery late Thursday. Photo by Ziyi Ma.?“It is an activity to let girls know that they were beautiful and had the intention of making them more confident,” said Weimiao Sun, the vice president of the society.For the Rose Challenge event, the CIA decided to buy 50 red roses, 30 carnations and two bunches of gypsophila.As of Thursday, China has more than 59,000 confirmed cases and 1,368 deaths from the virus. To curb the spread of the virus, the Chinese government has been strongly suggesting, and in some cases making it mandatory for citizens to wear masks when they are outdoors.According to the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, disposable medical masks are for self-protection. Citizens could wear them when they are in public and in densely populated places. Particle protective masks and medical protective masks like N95 are for medical staff providing emergency services, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The airborne virus can be spread through tiny droplets of moisture released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. There has been a surge in the demand for N95 masks since the coronavirus outbreak. It is widely believed the N95 masks can be effective in preventing infection. It can filter at least 95% of airborne particles. The National Health Commission in China said the discrepancy between the demand and supply of medical needs is still very prominent, especially in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, in Hubei Province. Xiaogan is a city of more than 4 million people, located in the northeast of Hubei Province. It is near Wuhan, where the outbreak is believed to have started. As of Thursday, 2,874 confirmed cases with 49 deaths had been reported in Xiaogan. After the Rose Challenge, the Miami Chinese Information Association will send out masks near Feb. 16. It is estimated it will take about five to seven days for them to reach XiaoGan First People’s Hospital, Ma said. “The reason we chose the XiaoGan First People’s Hospital is because it is a place with a severe epidemic in Wuhan, which is in urgent need of medical supplies, and (a friend of local association members) once donated a batch of masks to that hospital, and then knew the hospital’s responsible person, which can ensure our transportation transparency and safety,” Ma said.According to Chinese medical professionals, the surgical masks and protective masks are disposable items and cannot be reused. Groups in other countries also have been donating medical supplies to help in the emergency.?... https://oxfordobserver.org/1168/miami/local-rose-challenge-provides-medical-masks-for-china/
3 Honolulu Lei Shops Flourishing Right Now - HONOLULU Magazine
Monday, August 24, 2020Honolulu residents for free; outside the city there is a $10 travel fee.Photo: OURTESY OF bloom by placeBloom by PlaceBloom by Place sprouted thanks to fate. When a neighboring florist vacated a spot in Liliha, Place owner Marion Philpotts-Miller imagined taking over the space. Then, an inspiring chance encounter with a floral expert in a parking lot screamed, “Go for it!” Now, this flower powerhouse is a branch of the thriving family interior design business. Helmed by Maree Miller, Philpotts-Miller’s daughter, the boutique specializes in all styles of lei, bouquets and arrangements. What’s available locally determines what Debbi Barrett-Holt will whip up—she’s the stranger from the parking lot and now Bloom’s resident floral artist. 40 S. School St., #120, bloombyplace.comRead more stories by Stacey Makiya ... http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/August-2020/Local-Lei-Shops-Are-Blooming-All-Over-Town-and-We-Found-3-That-Are-Flourishing-Right-Now/
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