The United Nations today marked World Refugee Day by focusing on the more than 42 million people worldwide who have been forcibly displaced from their homes, and raising awareness of the dilemmas facing this vulnerable group of people.
“Refugees leave because they have no choice. We must choose to help,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his message to mark the Day, observed annually on 20 June.
It’s summer vacation for educators and that means it is the time when most instructors are writing a bit more often than usual. I’m one of those people that likes to write all year round, but I kick things into high gear during the summertime. The fact that I do not teach in the summer gives me more time to concentrate on what I enjoy.
Over the past year or so, I’ve been slowly developing City Island Images, which is a labor of love and most definitely work in progress. Summertime is the best time to accomplish a lot of writing and it feels good.
The Union Square Partnership and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the installation of Microscopic Landscape 2010, by artist Malcolm D. MacDougall III. The work will be located on the plaza of Union Square’s Triangle Park on Broadway and Park Avenue South between 14th and 15th streets now through January 2013.
THE CITY ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY - JULY 2012 PROGRAMS
Serving The City Island Community & the Public Since 1911—101 years
Hours are: Mondays and Thursdays 11 AM-7 PM
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 AM- 6 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM-5 PM
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS- JULY 2012
Read Aloud Story Time Read aloud picture books: Every Thursday, June the 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 3:30 P.M. Ages 4-10.
Fourth of July Arts and Crafts- Tuesday July 3rd at 3:30 PM
Summertime and the living is dangerous, according to officials who are warning New Yorkers that the hot and humid summer weather can cause serious illness and death.
On average, more Americans die from heat waves than all other natural disasters combined. The best way to prevent heat illness is to stay in an air conditioned place. Make sure you are prepared and help family, friends, and neighbors stay cool during a heat wave.
What is Heat Illness?
Heat illness occurs when the body cannot cool down.
The body normally cools itself by sweating and increasing blood flow to the skin.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the New York City area beginning at 12:00P Noon on Wednesday until at least 8:00P Thursday.
Additionally, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Wednesday.
JULIAN ASSANGE SEEKS ASYLUM. Ecuador Embassy in London.
The controversial founder of Wilkileaks is reportedly seeking political asylum inside the South American country's diplomatic mission.
JERRY SANDUSKY MAY TESTIFY. Ending Emotional Abuse Trial.
This may be the last day of testimony in the Penn State abuse trial, but no one actually knows if the accuser and former assistant football coach will testify.
CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION. US Justice Department.
The suffering of the Syrian people is getting worse amid escalating violence in the country, the head of the United Nations mission there said today, just days after his observers came under direct attack resulting in the suspension of their monitoring activities.
“I made that decision based on the risks on the ground and based on the fact that risks made it extremely difficult to implement mandated tasks,” the head of the UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) and Chief Military Observer, Major-General Robert Mood, told reporters after a closed-door meeting with the Security Council.
The Chamber will be sponsoring a concierge/tour operator day on June 26th. We will be escorting our guests to the Pelham Split Rock Golf Course, Bartow Pell Mansion, City Island Nautical Museum and other various City Island Chamber member businesses.
The day will end with a cocktail reception at 5pm for our members, elected officials and our guests. Don't miss this networking opportunity, only available to Chamber members. If you have not yet paid your annual dues, please do so asap. Dues can be dropped off at Kaleidoscope Gallery 280 City Island Ave. Applications are available:
Joint pain: it throbs, aches, and hurts. Quite likely, it makes you think twice about everyday tasks and pleasures like going for a brisk walk, lifting your grandchild or some grocery bags, chasing a tennis ball across the court, or driving a golf ball down the fairway. Sharp reminders of your limitations arrive thick and fast, practically every time you move.
What causes joint pain?
Very often, the culprits behind joint pain are
osteoarthritis
old injuries
repetitive or overly forceful movements during sports or work
posture problems
aging
inactivity