THE BRONX ARTIST DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

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The Bronx Documentary Project is a huge undertaking by The Bronx Artists Collective. Several City Island artists, including Photographer Ron Terner, and artists Mary Colby, Reina Mia Brill and Marguearite Chadwick- Juner are participating in this outstanding borough-wide collaborative endeavor involving local photographers documenting visual artists at work in their studios or other borough venues.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS

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July 4th fireworks displays will occur tonight after sunset in the following locations:

Off of Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

Off of the Coney Island Beach Fishing Pier in Brooklyn.

On the East River for the first time in five years, over 3 million are expected to watch the fireworks show near the Brooklyn Bridge. The East River display will last 40 minutes. To see these fireworks from Brooklyn Bridge Park (F train to York St or A, C to High St), Brooklyn Heights & Brooklyn Promenade (2, 3 to Clark St) or South Street Seaport (A, C to Fulton St)

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

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The National Weather Service has once again issued a severe thunderstorm warning for The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens.

Flash flood warnings with excessive runoff from heavy rainfall causing flooding of urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Move to higher ground.

WORDS TO THE WISE

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Please take necessary precautions as there are serious rainstorms in our forecast, and the potential for severe weather influenced by Hurricane Arthur.

As families and individuals begin to travel for the July 4th holiday, make sure everyone pays close attention to weather forecasts and be prepared to take action if Hurricane Arthur’s track brings it close to our area.

While weather forecasts do not currently indicate that Hurricane Arthur will pose a significant threat yet, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

PORT AUTHORITY REVIEW

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A Bi-State Special Panel on the Future of the Port Authority has provided a report following its initial 60 day review of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, consistent with its charge from Governors Cuomo and Christie.

The report includes an initial review of recent reform efforts, identifies areas for additional reform and review, and details next steps for continuing the Panel’s work over the course of the next six months.

EAST COAST FIREWORKS

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Several East Coast fireworks shows are in danger of being rained out http://nbcnews.to/1pLY2D9 pic.twitter.com/caNQgnQZtT

Also, there will not be a fireworks display at the Co-Op City Little League Field in the Bronx because of inclement weather, the fireworks display will be postponed until Saturday, 7/5/14, at approximately 9:00 PM.

We repeat. Due to weather conditions, the Co-op City fireworks show, which was scheduled for tonight has now been postponed.

The display will be held Saturday, July 5 at 9 p.m. at the Co-op City Little League Field, located at 177 Dreiser Loop.

WEATHER WARNINGS

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The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for the entire NYC area tonight.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall caused flooding of urban neighborhoods, highways, and underpasses, as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots. The water depth was too great to allow some cars to cross some streets safely.

Meanwhile, One World Trade Center got hit by lightning tonight as a result of the severe weather in NYC. Photo by Gary Hershorn

New Fordham Street Condos

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Greystone Development Corporation continues its huge construction project on the corner of Fordham Street and Place.

City Island Images was asked about the early morning noise being made as they build approximately 43 condominium units, or two family homes in 22 buildings.

According to NYC building rules and regulations, construction is allowed between 8a-6p Monday thru Friday. and 10a on weekends.