Vigilance Against Synthetic Marijuana

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NYC Councilman James Vacca, (D-Bronx), will be joined by NY State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/ Westchester), and local community leaders to urge the public to keep an eye out for the continued sale of synthetic marijuana in their communities. The substance, which had been readily available at corner stores and smoke shops throughout New York, was banned last week via an executive order by Governor Cuomo. However, Klein and Vacca have found at least one case where this dangerous product continues to be sold in the Bronx.

NYC EDC RETAIL DEVELOPMENT

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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the selection of Equity One, Inc. to redevelop an 80,000-square-foot site located along the Broadway retail corridor in the Bronx. Equity One plans to invest approximately $54 million to construct a new 133,000-square-foot, two-story multi-tenant retail development and approximately 130 covered parking spaces on the site, located on 230th Street between Broadway and the Major Deegan Expressway. The project is expected to create over 250 new full and part-time jobs and approximately 500 construction jobs.

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site

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Spring Music & History
at St. Paul’s

Lunchtime Concerts and Talks, Wednesdays, 1 PM,
April, May & June 2012

St. Paul’s Church
National Historic Site
897 S. Columbus Avenue
Mt. Vernon, New York
914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa

Please join us for a series of ten musical performances and historical presentations. Programs run about one hour.

Schedule
Wed., April 11, Vento Trio, plays Brazilian jazz selections
Wed., April 18, Bronx Opera, selections, accompanied by organ
Wed., May 2, Music Conservatory of Purchase Jazz Quartet

BRONX ACHIEVEMENT PACT

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Initiative Aims to Improve Educational Outcomes in the Bronx by Raising High School Graduation Rates, Enhancing College Readiness and Maximizing College Enrollment

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Mercy College, in conjunction with Bronx-based Harry S. Truman High School, are pleased to announce the launch of the Bronx Achievement Pact.

Headlines 4/3/12 - Open Journalism: Get Involved

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CAMPUS MASS SLAUGHTER. Murderer Expelled From Classes.

GOP PRIMARIES. MD, DC, But A Win in Wisconsin Is Crucial.

SPECIAL K MADNESS. Kentucky Wins 8th Championship.

SYRIA ACCEPTS PEACE PLAN. Red Cross Enters Area.

OBAMA SPEECH. Attacks Republican Budget.

SYRIA COMMITS TO UN DEADLINE

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The Syrian Government has informed the lead international envoy dealing with the crisis in that country that it will complete the withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons from population centers by 10 April, the President of the United Nations Security Council said today.

The Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Kofi Annan, briefed the Council via video-link in a closed-door session earlier Monday, telling the 15-member body that he was informed of Syria’s decision in a letter he received yesterday from the country’s foreign minister.

1940 CENSUS RELEASED

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The 1940 census records were released by the US National Archives today, April 2, 2012, and immediately made available online through a partnership with Archives.com. This website allows full access to the 1940 census images, in addition to 1940 census maps and descriptions.

Since these 1940 census records were released today, longtime City Islander Russ Schaller can now consider himself an integral part of US living history.

Marketing Yourself with Confidence

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In this informative free workshop, instructor David Lees outlined how individual branding will help an individual position himself, standing out from the competition and get employers to buy YOU.

What branding is and how you can use it to gain an upper hand and a competitive edge.

How to identify and illuminate your specific strengths and what make you unique.

How to use your brand on your resume, when networking and interviewing for jobs.

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