The Neighborhood Network
Announces New Spokesperson

The Neighborhood Network is pleased to announce the designation of a new organizational spokesperson. Demosthenes Maratos (or Demo for short), a long tenured staff person, will become the public face of the Neighborhood Network with the departure of Neal Lewis. Neal is no longer the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Network as he has left to head up the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College. He will however remain as a member of the volunteer board of directors. The Neighborhood Network does not intend to name a new executive director at this time.

New spokesperson:
Demosthenes (Demo) Maratos
Program & Membership Director
Phone: 631-963-5454 ext 16.
dmaratos@neighborhood-network.org

The Neighborhood Network will remain a strong advocate on Long Island for environmental stewardship. The Neighborhood Network remains dedicated to reclaiming the suburban and rural character of community life on Long Island by preserving our environmental resources; initiating efforts to employ clean energy technologies; advancing planning principles that foster stronger communities and smart growth; and by holding our governmental officials accountable.

For 2009, the Neighborhood Network has an ambitious Agenda of legislative and other public policy initiatives. Specific proposals shall be announced shortly.