Palestinian militants have resumed rocket attacks on Tel Aviv following a 24-hour break in strikes on the Israeli commercial capital.
Meanwhile, Israel continues its air and naval bombardments of the Gaza Strip despite growing international pressure for an immediate ceasefire.
US Congressional Hispanic Caucus members have called for quick action to address the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied minors entering this country, little is being actually accomplished.
Media organizations have the duty to make the obvious case of racism here. If these kids, or young adults were white fleeing violence, para-military gangs and drug cartels, there would be no outrage.
It's just that their skin is too dark for those who call this an immigration problem and not a global refugee crisis. What say you?
Surveillance cameras have been in the works on City Island for years. Local officials, including NY Senator Jeff Klein and City Island officials have not kept their word, or failed short of their promises. The Island Current even went as far as publishing wrong information. Why?
Professor Jack Hopkins has completed the last video in his Wheel of the Year series. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did. PEACE, LOVE, HAPPINESS, FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY... ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5sCdF5wGlc&index=9&list=PLzvSAbWoOuUkW…
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On Saturday night, a full moon will appear to be unusually big. In fact, it will be one of the three larger super-moons your eyes may ever see this summer.
These sight for sore eyes occur when our celestial nighttime neighbor comes much closer to Earth. Those two other super-full- moons this summer may be viewed on Aug. 10 and Sept. 9th. super-moons.
Scientists point out that sometimes it may be difficult to see the difference with your naked eye between a Supermoon and a regular full moon because clouds and haze can mask their intensity and therefore the brightness.
Sat., July 12, open from Noon to 4 PM
The Battle of Princeton
At 1 PM, archeologist and historian Wade Catts explores the crucial New Jersey battle of early January 1777, one of General Washington’s great victories in the Revolutionary War. Mr. Catts co-authored a major new study of the terrain and battle accounts, providing a more accurate understanding of the engagement. He will also explain how the action at Princeton played an important role in sustaining the American cause. Following the talk, tour the historic church and cemetery, one of the nation’s oldest burial yards.
Despite on and off objections and following multiple meetings, The Italian Hospital Society’s proposed senior-housing facility is finally moving forward and will now begin their long anticipated project, full speed ahead.
City Island Real Estate Broker Jacqueline Kyle Kall, Real Estate Broker and owner operator of Port of Kall Realty tells City Island Images that she is delighted with this new development, which sale she has represented.
TONIGHT * FRIDAY, JULY 11 @ 6 pm Pelham Bay Park - Middletown Road and Stadium Ave.
AFRO-CUBAN AND LATIN JAZZ Master percussionist Bobby Sanabria and his band
First appearance at BAE SummerMusic Presented by Councilman James Vacca
Bobby Sanabria is a 7x Grammy nominated as a leader American drummer of Puerto Rican descent who is also a percussionist, composer, arranger producer, documentary film producer, educator and a writer.
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Perhaps you did not know it, or you may not have heard it yet, but the World Cup is over. It does not matter whatever the outcome is on Sunday, it will not mean a thing. So much so that City Island Images has learned that Associated Press Television News has decided to closed down its operation before the weekend.
Germany will most likely do what just about everyone expects it to do and crush Argentina after overwhelming Brazil 7 to 1. This FIFA World Cup will most likely be remembered by the rout that Team Germany gave to Team Brazil in their own home turf.