Constance Milstein

Attorney, Entrepreneur, Senior Business Executive, and Philanthropist

Attorney, Entrepreneur, Senior Business Executive, and Philanthropist.

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Letter of sympathy to French Ambassador over the destruction of Notre Dame Cathedral

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Following is an excerpt from a letter I wrote on behalf of the French-American Cultural Foundation to the French Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Gérard Araud, to express the Foundation’s comradeship, sympathy and support for the French people after the fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France, on April 15, 2019. The letter also pledged support for the fundraising efforts currently underway to help rebuild the cathedral.

“The tragic scenes of Notre Dame Cathedral engulfed by flames deeply moved and touched many Americans. Irrespective of location and religious belief, Notre Dame’s historical significance to humanity means this beautiful building and its many important artifacts belong to all of us, not only the people of Paris and citizens of France. We would also give thanks for the many brave Parisian firefighters that battled so valiantly to bring the fire under control and limit the damage.”

Learn More: French-American Cultural Foundation Chairman sends letter of sympathy to French Ambassador over the destruction of Notre Dame Cathedral and pledges support from Americans to help with funding rebuild

Stars and Stripes: Navy conducts survey of privatized housing in response to outcry over health and safety

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The housing problems that are impacting our military families need serious attention.

In response to recent complaints by military families about living conditions in privatized residences, the Navy has announced that it will conduct a survey to give a voice to residents impacted by the problems.

Adm. John Richardson, chief of naval operations, directed the survey, which is different than the standard annual questionnaire given to residents, according to a news release from Navy Installations Command, the headquarters responsible for service bases worldwide.

“It is clear in many cases, we have fallen woefully short of this obligation and upon reviewing the issues surrounding housing, it is apparent there is culpability around the table.”

Hopefully this is a step in the right direction that will lead to long term solutions.

Read More: Navy conducts survey of privatized housing in response to outcry over health and safety

Happy Birthday, Father Curry

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Today, the Dog Tag family is celebrating the birthday and life of the late Father Rick Curry, SJ.

I co-founded Dog Tag Bakery with Father Curry in 2014. We were the match made in heaven – the Jesuit father and the Jewish godmother. Father Curry’s life was dedicated to serving others, and I’m honored to have called him a friend.

Watch this video tribute from the Dog Tag team and join our celebration on social media using #CelebratingFatherCurry.

Unsuitable conditions in military housing are unacceptable

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The Military and Family Advisory Network ran an online survey last month that received 16,000 responses from military families across the country, finding that 56 percent of those surveyed found living conditions in base housing was “negative” or “very negative.”

Thousands of military families have complained that the poor housing conditions, which some have called “slum-like,” have led to disease and even birth defects.

This is unacceptable. Our military families deserve better.

Read more via nypost.com: Military families testify about ‘slum-like’ conditions in base housing