CITY ISLAND MUSEUM GETS THOUSANDS

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NYC Council member James Vacca today gave the City Island Nautical Musem a grant for thousands of dollars. The funds will support the on going costs associated with the operation of the City Island Museum.

The photo opportunity and presentation was made to the Historical Society for $5,000. The money comes from the discretionary funds that Jimmy Vacca receives from the City Council for projects in his district and will go to fund general improvements at the museum.

Hard Times on Main Street

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Many people in this country have worked and saved a portion of their salaries for years, only to see their savings shrivel after a series of investment missteps and interest rate disappointments. Over the past three years alone, the number of US workers over 65 years old has jumped by 16%, while the total number of under 65 year old workers in the national labor force decreased.

This Week in History

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This Week in History, Nov 20 - Nov 26

Nov 20, 1945
Nuremberg trials begin. Twenty-four high-ranking Nazis go on trial in Nuremberg, Germany, for atrocities committed during World War II.

Nov 21, 1980
Millions tune in to find out who shot J.R. 350 million people around the world tune in to television's popular prime-time drama "Dallas" to find out who shot J.R. Ewing, the character fans loved to hate. J.R. had been shot on the season-ending episode the previous March 21, which now stands as one of television's most famous cliffhangers.

Nov 22, 1963

Headlines 11/20/11

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KILLINGS IN EGYPT. Demonstrations Over Military Rule.

ARAB LEAGUE REJECTIONS. Syrian Explosions.

SUPER COMMITTEE. Seriously Struggling.

ASIA SUMMIT. Leaders Confront China.

FINALLY CAPTURED. Khadafy's son.

GLOBAL WARMING AND EXTREME WEATHER LINKS

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A United Nations-backed report confirms the link between climate change and current trends in extreme weather such as floods and heat waves, and warns that existing measures, even in developed countries, are not enough to cope with the severity of these events.

Annual Turkey Giveaway

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WESTERN BEEF TEAM-UP FOR PRE-THANKSGIVING

TURKEY GIVEAWAY

WHAT: Western Beefs begins annual distribution of 2,500 free turkeys to needy Bronx residents. The Western Beef truck will make several stops at community centers, but will also distribute free turkeys to surprised passers-by during its rounds.

WHO: Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will participate in turkey distribution and will ride in the Western Beef truck.

WHERE: Morris Heights Health Center

85 W. Burnside Ave. (corner of Harrison Ave.)

The Bronx

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

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NYC Council Member James Vacca sponsors a community health fair at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Throggs Neck Unit located at 550 Balcom Ave (between Dewey & Schley Aves) from 11 AM to 2 PM. The event will feature free flu shots (first-come, first-served for adults 18 & over), blood pressure screenings, visions screenings, karate and Zumba demonstrations, entertainment, as well as enrollment information for Food Stamps, Medicaid, and WIC and much more. The event is co-sponsored by the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Throggs Neck Unit.

Gettysburg Address

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Today is the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. This is a brilliant speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln, one of our finest Republican national leaders.
It may also be one of the best speeches in US history. It was delivered by Mr. Lincoln during the American Civil War on the afternoon of November 19, 1863, at the dedication of a National Military Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA, just over four months after the Union army defeated the Confederacy at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Headlines 11/19/11

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OMAMA CLAIMS PROGRESS. Asia Pacific Region Talks.

MASSIVE NEVADA FIRE. Reno Death/Evacuations.

LIBYAN REVOLUTION. Son of Gadhafi Arrested.

CAIN INSISTS ACCUSATIONS. Lies, All Lies.

CHOLESTEROL DRUG. AMA Breakthrough.

NO FIREARMS ON CAMPUS

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On the CW Post campus of Long Island University, an early morning accident left one LIU faculty member wounded in the leg during a discharge of his weapon. The adjunct instructor was hospitalized with a non-life threatening injury. The professor has been identified as 72 year old John Carney, from the College of Management. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.

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