Dr. William A. Burke ends remarkable career as Chairman of South Coast AQMD Governing Board
By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. Executive Editor
Published May 13, 2021
He leaves with a legacy of cleaner air, achievements for environmental justice and historical inclusionary votes for All.
Dr. William Burke (Courtesy image)
Dr. William A. Burke finished his final Governing Board meeting at South Coast Air Quality Management (South Coast AQMD), making history yet again. On May 7, South Coast AQMD’s Governing Board approved the Warehouse Indirect Source Rule, a first-of-its-kind regulation aimed to curb emissions associated with the booming warehouse industry. The rule would reduce pollution in communities near these warehouses, particularly communities of color. Dr. Burke retired after 27 years of service, including an unprecedented 23 years as chair. The Diamond Bar headquarters’ auditorium was newly named after Dr. Burke for his lifelong dedication and service as a leade
By ELISE PHILLIPS MARGULIS
Credits: NAACP Oranges & Maplewood Branch
Credits: NAACP Oranges & Maplewood Branch
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LIVINGSTON, NJ Longtime Livingston resident and volunteer extraordinaire Keith Hines was recently selected as the recipient of the 2021 Humanitarian Award by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Oranges & Maplewood Branch and will be honored during the local chapter’s Freedom Fund Gala on Saturday, May 8, at 7 p.m.
Hines, a respected and beloved figure in Livingston since 1972, is most known in the community for being a charter member and 22-year co-chair of the Livingston Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (LCDI) in addition to serving as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Millburn and dedicating countless hours to community service activities throughout the area.
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Come celebrate March Madness and what we hope will be a hint of spring!
The award winning Peekskill Brewery and the Friends are hosting a special virtual tour and tasting of the brewery s classic beers.
Once registering for the event, bring your Eventbrite receipt to one of the two brewery locations and pick up either a 6 pack ($16) or 8 pack ($20).
You can pick up your beer at the Brewery at 47 South Water Street, Peekskill or the Peekskill Brewery Pizza and Beer, 650 Lee Boulevard, Yorktown Heights.