US Congressman Crowley's Open Invitation

Dear Friends:

Last October, we became aware of just how vulnerable New York is to flooding. Given the reality of more frequent severe weather and floods, it is critical that homeowners know whether their property is at risk and needs to be insured.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares flood-risk maps and runs the National Flood Insurance Program in order to prepare and protect homes and businesses against floods. The maps for the New York City area are being updated and preliminary flood maps should be released early this summer.

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World's Largest Indoor Ice Skating Facility

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NYC has announced plans to transform the iconic Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx, which has been vacant since 1996, into the world's largest indoor ice facility. The landmark armory, which occupies a full City block at 29 West Kingsbridge Road, will be redeveloped into a 750,000-square-foot ice sports facility to be known as Kingsbridge National Ice Center (KNIC).

Immigration Reform Affects Over 17 Million in US

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According to Pew Research figures, there are 11.1 million immigrants living illegally in the U.S. This is the group for whom proposed legislation would provide a path to citizenship for most.

If the cutoff date for being in this country is Dec. 31, 2011, then based on their latest published estimates for March 2011, all 11 million would be eligible to apply. Pew does not know how many will apply and certainly not all will qualify because there are other requirements beyond just having been in the country.

68 Organizations Seek Immigration Reform

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The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, along with and 68 community-based organizations from all over the country committed to improving the health and well-being of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian communities and advancing health equity, submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for today's hearing on the bipartisan Senate immigration bill, "The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act" (S.744).

In their testimony, these organizations urged Congress to rethink the barriers their bill places on health care access for immigrants.

ASSORTED INTERESTING EVENTS

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Event: LinkedIn for Journalists
When: April 24, 2013, 9:30 – 11:00am
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C., Bloomberg Room

URGENT ACTION REQUESTED

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City Island Images wishes to report of the global impact of gun violence, and we will need your help. Since the shootings in US just before the Christmas holidays, there have reportedly been thousands of deaths as a result of gun-related homicides and, or accidental shootings all over the world.

If you, or anyone else you know has been affected by gun violence, we want to hear your story.
Please tell us in your own words and in any of the 53 languages listed below. Please include your name and phone number, or perhaps you may wish to remain anonymous. You decide!

Censorship and Power in Iran

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Screening & Discussion

Maziar Bahari, Journalist and Filmmaker

Joel Simon, Committee to Protect Journalists

in conversation with Jon Stewart, Political Satirist

Demand Elected Officials Support Museum Services Now

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Dear public servant:

I am writing to ask you to sign on to the appropriations letter being circulated by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, requesting funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It is funded through the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee.

Texting vs Writing

I remember when writing a letter by hand was considered a very personal and kind of a special art form.

However, texting has grown to be the preferred means of communication, most certainly in our personal lives but in the business world as well. When used appropriately, it benefits sender and receiver with ever quicker communications. If someone is busy at the moment, a text is a great and a discreet way to ask them to call me when they are available.

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