Are we heading for a recession? Are we presently in a recession? What challenges must Long Islanders face as the prices of medical care, oil and food steadily increase while home prices are falling? If you are struggling to find the answers to these questions and looking for suggestions on how to survive the current economic crisis facing Long Islanders, then you don't want to miss this important event presented by Sid Jacobson JCC's Adult Services Center.

On Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., one of the nation's best known and most quoted economists, Dr. Irwin Kellner, Chief Economist for MarketWatch.com, will discuss "The Economy and You," focusing on the unstable economy, how politics plays a role, and what Long Islanders can do to survive the current economic situation.

"If U.S. policy makers really want to help our ailing economy they will treat the cause of our problem, not the symptoms," says Dr. Kellner. "Unfortunately this is easier said than done. Treating the symptoms - a flagging economy, with falling sales and rising unemployment - is usually easier, since it does not require complicated explanations and can be tailored to fit the politician's preferences. For example, the Democrats can boost spending to help those on the low end of the income scale, while the Republicans can offer tax cuts for business and investors. This mix is exactly what's being discussed in Washington today."

Come hear this engaging speaker share his insights and real news you can use on how to protect yourself, your wallet and your future. Tickets cost $20 for non-members and $10 for members.

This program is presented by Sid Jacobson JCC's Adult Services Center with support from UJA Federation of New York, United Way and JCC Association. The Adult Services Center aims to meet the needs of the baby boomer generation through lifelong learning, intergenerational programming, volunteer opportunities and spiritual growth. The center offers a wide array of educational, recreational, cultural, social and religious programs for adults. For more information, call Helene Lurie, Director of Adult Programs, at 516-484-1545, ext. 173, or email her at hlurie@sjjcc.org.

Dr. Kellner recently retired as Hofstra University's Weller Professor of Economics. He had been associated with Hofstra since 1997 where he taught classes in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Honors College, as well as the Zarb School of Business and was the author of the widely-read Economic Report.

A native New Yorker, Dr. Kellner received his B.A. and M.A. in economics from Brooklyn College and his Ph.D. in economics from The New School for Social Research. He also has a Doctor of Humane Letters bestowed by Hofstra University and a Doctor of Laws conferred by St. Joseph's College. In addition, he is a recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award from Touro College, the Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee, the Humanitarian Award from the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and the Diabetes Research Institute, the Gary Sherman Humanitarian Award from the North Shore Health System, the Champion of Liberty Award from the Anti-Defamation League and the Distinguished Economic Leadership Award from the Advancement for Commerce, Industry and Technology (ACIT).

Dr. Kellner is one of the few to have been named an Honorary Alumnus of Hofstra University, and recently was named one of the 100 most influential Long Islanders by Long Island Business News. He is a frequent contributor to News 12 Long Island. Dr. Kellner resides in Port Washington, where he has been a member of the Village Planning Board since 1972.