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Long Island Emergency Numbers

alureblog — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 02:24:08 +0000

Residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties who need to reach emergency personnel can contact the following numbers:
- If you lose power, get News 12 audio on your phone: 646-273-1212
- Nassau County Police non-emergency number: 888-684-4274
- Nassau County Office of Emergency Management 516-573-0636
- Suffolk County Police non-emergency number: 631-852-COPS (2677)
- Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management: 631-852-4900
- Report a power outage to LIPA: 1-800-490-0075 or 631-755-6900
- Report a gas emergency to National Grid: 1-800-490-0045
- American Red Cross Nassau Chapter: 516- 747-3500
- American Red Cross Suffolk Chapter: 631-924-6700

Long Island Emergency Numbers

alureblog — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 02:16:51 +0000

Residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties who need to reach emergency personnel can contact the following numbers:
- If you lose power, get News 12 audio on your phone: 646-273-1212
- Nassau County Police non-emergency number: 888-684-4274
- Nassau County Office of Emergency Management 516-573-0636
- Suffolk County Police non-emergency number: 631-852-COPS (2677)
- Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management: 631-852-4900
- Report a power outage to LIPA: 1-800-490-0075 or 631-755-6900
- Report a gas emergency to National Grid: 1-800-490-0045
- American Red Cross Nassau Chapter: 516- 747-3500
- American Red Cross Suffolk Chapter: 631-924-6700

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14str8 — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:44:52 +0000

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Extreme Makeover : Home Edition Long Island Pep Rally

alureblog — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:55:16 +0000

On Monday, June 14th a Pep Rally will be held for volunteers and anyone interested in the upcoming build of Extreme Makeover : Home Edition.

Sal Ferro, President & CEO of Alure Home Improvements, will host this event at Suffolk County Sports Park, home of the Long Island Ducks. Gates open at 6:00 and the festivities are scheduled to begin at 6:30 with some entertainment.

John Hampson of Nine Days will make a special appearance and will perform the bands top then hit, “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)”

Learn what Extreme Makeover : Home Edition is all about and how they bring communities together while changing deserving families lives. This is a great opportunity to put the Long Island Community on a stage and show the world just how special a place we live, work and play in.

Bring the whole family and enjoy this special night as we get Long Island inspired and excited to help this wonderful family!

More information on the Pep Rally Can be found at: http://scr.bi/bimccJ

More information on the entire build can be found at: http://www.alure.com

Extreme Makeover : Home Edition is Coming Back to Long Island!!

alureblog — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:01:34 +0000

Extreme Makeover : Home Edition, the ABC-TV Emmy winning program, has announced that they have selected a family on Long Island that will be featured on a show during their upcoming eighth season. For an unprecedented eighth time the program has selected Alure Home Improvements as the lead builder for an episode.

The Arena Family at Alure Home Improvements 5th makeover project.

Details for the build cannot be released at this time and more information will be revealed as it becomes available. What we can announce at this time is that Alure Home Improvements will be hosting a Pep Rally to get the Long Island community excited and a little more informed about the project. The Pep Rally will be on Monday, June 14th at 6:30pm at Suffolk County Sports Park, Home of the Long Island Ducks. The rally will be hosted by Alure President/CEO Sal Ferro and he will be joined by members of the production team from Extreme Makeover : Home Edition. There will be some Long Island personalities from the business and entertainment world on hand as well.

Alure Home Improvements President/CEO Sal Ferro planning for episode 3.

The Pep Rally will offer the community the opportunity to get preferred status to volunteer for the project. In order for the build to be successful we rely heavily on volunteers from throughout the community. This is an opportunity to show the world just how special a place Long Island is. For more information on how you can volunteer, go to: www.alure.com and click on the logo for Extreme Makeover : Home Edition Information.

To follow the online discussions related to this project go to one of the following:

Alure’s Facebook Fan Page – http://www.facebook.com/alurefanpage

Twitter – Follow @alure_home or search for #EMHELI

Links for Information:

Alure Home Improvements partners with Habitat for Humanity for “ReStores” program

alureblog — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:30:11 +0000

Alure Home Improvements is proud to announce our partnership with Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore program. Habitat for Humanity has been helping build and rehabilitate homes since 1976. They have built over 350,000 houses around the world, providing more than 1.75 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. Habitat ReStores are outlets that accept donated goods for resale at a fraction of the price. Each ReStore is different but most focus on the resale of home improvement goods – furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances. All of the money made from ReStores is put towards helping local affiliates fund the construction of Habitat homes within their communities. When replacing a kitchen, bathroom or any other remodeling project where existing products are being removed but still usable (like kitchen cabinets, appliances or other materials) Alure donates those materials to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which otherwise would have been thrown away. In addition to helping support a great cause, this also helps Alure contribute to the “Green” movement by recycling these materials and thus reducing waste.

Alure Home Improvements VP of Operations receives Thomas A. Doherty Ethical Leadership Award

alureblog — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:46:06 +0000

Alure’s VP of Operations, Doug Cornwell, was recently honored with the St. Joseph’s College Thomas A. Doherty Ethical Leadership Award. The annual award is given to an alumnus who exemplifies ethical leadership in their profession and in everyday life. Cornwell, VP of Operations for Alure Home Improvements for 15 years. In addition to overseeing Alure’s production and daily operations, Doug also played a significant role in Alure Home Improvement’s 7 projects with ABC’s hit show, Extreme Makeover : Home Edition. On each of the episodes that Alure lead for the show, Doug was personally in charge of designing and planning the home layouts to fit the space needs and desires of the different families. During the actual building on the show, Doug plays the role of project manager and oversees the entire production process for the homes built on the show. Congratulations to Doug on his achievements. “The time spent at St. Joseph’s completing my graduate work has allowed me to invest in my personal and professional growth. While continuing my education, much of my research was directed towards the continued improvement in all aspects of Alure Home Improvements. I am extremely appreciative of the support and encouragement the Alure family has given me during this time.” ~Doug Cornwell

Alure and Fox News : Getting a Leg Up In a Down Job Market

alureblog — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:52:02 +0000

“I got the job with Alure based on my education here” says Nick Semprini of Alure Home Improvements in a recent report on local trade schools. More specifically BOCES, where Nick attended a 2 year course in carpentry and residential construction.

“Getting a leg up in a down job market is a challenge. One place to turn for help is a vocational school. NY Money Authority Reporter Lisa Murphy checked out the Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) for what is making them such a success.” via FoxNews

See the full video report here: “BOCES Vocational School : Specialized training helps in a down market”

What is a Comprehensive Home Assessment?

alureblog — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:08:48 +0000

Drafty windows, rooms that are too hot or cold and high energy bills are all but a few issues for most homeowners. A Comprehensive Home Assessment with Energy Star takes a whole house approach at improving the efficiency of the home. Making it more comfortable for the home owner while protecting the environment. The first step for any homeowner is to visit the Building Performance Institute (BPI) web site to locate an accredited Building Analyst Professional in your area. After that, here is what you can expect from the assessment:

On entering the home, ambient carbon monoxide levels are monitored. Carbon Monoxide testing is performed on all combustion appliances in the home. The hot water and heating systems are checked for efficiency. The existing conditions of both are evaluated and inspected for proper operation, efficiency and ventilation. According to BPI standards, all combustion appliances must meet specific criteria for safety. Recommendations for new heating systems will be made if the current one is in poor working condition or is a health risk.

A visual inspection of the home is performed. This is where the building size, structure and existing conditions will be documented. Any structural concerns such as moisture issues, mold or damage will be the first thing to look for. After inspection, the thermal envelope will be evaluated. This is where the existing insulation types and amounts in the walls, attic, basement, etc. will be checked. Existing windows and doors will be inspected for condition and performance. The envelope is then tested by conducting a blower door test. This determines the current air leakage rate of the home and helps determine the level and type of air sealing and mechanical ventilation required. The test result is compared to the Building Airflow Standard (BAS). The BAS is calculated based on several variables including the volume of air in the home, number of occupants, height, etc… In some cases additional tools will be used to pinpoint air leaks so that the resulting work scope will provide detailed instructions to correct such leaks.

Finally, electrical use will be evaluated and recommendations made on more energy efficient products such as an Energy Star rated refrigerator or dishwasher or changing the lighting to Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL). The contractor will then prepare a detailed report for the homeowner with a list of results from the inspection and recommendations that can be made to make for a more energy efficient home. The report will include specific recommendations with costs and the estimated energy savings that will be realized by making the improvements. The report will calculate payback periods and savings to investment ratios. At this point, the Building Analyst Professional will go over all current rebate programs, incentives and tax credits.

For more info visit our web site

Alure 3rd annual Design & Planning Show!

alureblog — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:48:47 +0000

Save the date! Alure Home Improvement’s 3rd annual Design & Planning Show is right around the corner. Stop in to see our 3 floor showroom makeover and let Alure show you how we can help with your remodeling dreams. So what can you expect at this event?

FREE Admission
Raffles & Prizes (including 2 50″ Panasonic Plasma TV’s!)
See one of Long Island’s first “Green” kitchen displays
FREE Hors D’oeuvres & Drinks
FREE Educational Seminars Sat. & Sun.
Learn about the latest and hottest trends, products & gadgets in the remodeling industry
Games for the kids!

Alure will have Design and Planning seminars running all day Saturday and Sunday with kids’ festivities all 3 days!

Jan. 16, 17, & 18th from 10am to 6pm

For more information visit www.alure.com or call (516)296-7777