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The George Polk Awards: Covering Corruption in China

WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 6:30-8:00 pm, wine & cheese reception 5:30 to 6:30 pm

WHERE: Kumble Theater, LIU, Brooklyn Campus, Flatbush Ave. (DeKalb & Willoughby)

Hear from our panel of winners of The George Polk Awards, who received the award for their coverage of criminality at the highest levels in China resulting in several major U.S. news outlets being hacked in retaliation, including the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal. Find out what it took for these reporters to get their stories.

FOCAL POINT GALLERY

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Celebrating nearly thirty years of exhibitions and perseverance, City Island's Focal Point Gallery was founded in 1974 by City Island entrepreneur, talented artist and award winning photographer Ron Terner.

Focal Point Gallery serves as City Island's official exhibition space for multidimensional and exceptional little-known artists. On Friday, April 5, 2013 From 6P-to-9P Focal Point will debut a special and unique exhibition of Bronx young people's artwork and photography.

This non for profit gallery has managed to keep it's doors open, for kids and adults, to browse and buy.

Ron has interesting, cool stuff, including paintings, photographs and handmade jewelry at reasonable prices.
City Islanders have their very own accomplished artist, who can can also be found on FaceBook.

FOCAL POINT GALLERY
321 City Island Avenue
City Island, NY 10464
Tel: (718) 885-1403
www.focalpointgallery.net

CITY ISLAND GARDEN CLUB

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City Island’s most beautifying institution is over fifty years old. The fruits of their labors are evident on City Island avenue at the Post Office, Parks and other local landmarks.

The City Island Garden Club was founded by four women and now has ten times as many members. This amazing group is celebrating on Thursday, May 23 at City Island Yacht and Beach Club on Pilot Street.

The club's the lone survivor from its four original founding members, legendary City Island real estate broker Jacqueline Kall.

The organization meets on the first Monday of every month at the City Island Yacht Club, was actually founded in 1960, by City Island women who shared a passion for gardening.

Our younger generation could always follow Kall’s example. She has been heavily involved in the club since its inception, all the while building a growing business and raising a family, now being the head of her household.

BRONX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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“A RETROSPECT OF BRONX IMAGERY” Saturday, MARCH 30th, 2013 - 11:00 AM

Daniel Hauben, noted artist and Bronx native, will share his experience and work with an illustrated presentation and lecture.

This Free public lecture will be held at The Bronx Archives Building

3313 Bainbridge Avenue, ( 1/2 block up from the Valentine Varian House )

For more information please call (718) 881- 8900

Angel Hernandez, Society Educator
The Bronx County Historical Society
3309 Bainbridge Avenue
The Bronx, New York 10467
(718) 881-8900 / fax (718) 881-4827
www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org
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The Bronx County Historical Society, founded in 1955, is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, documentation and interpretation of the history and heritage of The Bronx and its people from its earliest historical references in the 17th century to the present.

BRONX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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The following two public lectures will be held:
The Bronx Archives Building
located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue,
The Bronx, New York 10467. For directions,
please call (718) 881- 8900

“A RETROSPECT OF BRONX IMAGERY”
New Date - Saturday, March 30, 2013 - 11:00 AM
Daniel Hauben, noted artist and Bronx native, will share his experience and work with an illustrated presentation and lecture.

“THE LEGACY OF THE PICCIRILLI
BROTHERS IN THE BRONX”
Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 11:00 AM

SUPREME COURT - 2 DAY

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In 1996, the US government defined marriage as between a man and a woman.

All of this could change if proponents of gay marriage succeed before the US Supreme Court.

For the second straight day, our nation's highest court will consider arguments in a high-profile case on gay marriage, which is turning out to be one of the hottest social issues in America.

RIP Anthony Lewis

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Anthony Tony Lewis was a monumental figure of American journalism and chronicled our nation's civil and human rights story for more than 50 years in the pages of the New York Times and countless other publications. Losing him this week, at a moment when so many Americans are focused on the Supreme Court's DOMA and Proposition 8 cases, is a reminder not just of the marriage equality ideals that he and his wife--former Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret Marshall--championed, but also of Tony's lasting impact on our public consciousness.

Thanks, Gracias, Xiexie...etc.

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We show gratitude in many forms and methods in order to express to others how valued and appreciated they are.

Most folks learn to say these words when they are kids, yet too many adults allow their
busy schedules and growing demands to eliminate this simple way of expressing gratitude.

Saying thank you should be a habit that all of us could enjoy practicing. Even a small expression of thanks can have a tremendous impact on relationships, not to mention that it reinforces a greater sense of affirmation and self worth for everyone involved.

Thanks to all our readers... City Island Images hopes to improve the 24/7 service we have been providing.

HEALTH & WELLNESS SUMMIT

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On Saturday, April 6, at Fordham University, Bronx Borough President's Office will host a first ever Bronx Health & Wellness Summit. They have worked hard to put together a comprehensive agenda, one that we feel offers something for everyone.

At the summit, you can learn how your health coverage will change with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, how to effectively continue medical care for your adolescents, how mental health issues are handled to ensure public safety or what classes college students should take to pursue a career in healthcare, the borough's number one employer.

The main goal of this summit is to begin to set your work plan for the coming years, a work plan that will reverse your health indicators and ultimately lead to a better overall quality of life for those that live, work and raise their families in the Bronx. The agenda for the summit has been finalized, so please take a few minutes to register for our Health & Wellness Summit if you haven't already, and sign up for your preferred breakout sessions.

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