Most transit systems are fine, except the 29 City Island bus broke down at the circle this morning, forcing many commuters to arrive late for their destinations. Roadways are slippery, hazardous and treacherous. Traffic accidents have been reported all over the place. Expect delays.
Snow fall seems to be steady and moderate. Some schools are closed, or have delayed their opening, so check before you make any unnecessary travels.
ITALIAN CRUISE SHIPWRECKED. 11 Dead, 21 Missing.
CHILD EATEN BY CROCODILE. Parent Watches.
SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY. Who's On Top?
SNOWFALL. Wet and Slippery Surfaces.
SUPERBOWL> Classic Contests.
A HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES TO OUR EAST TONIGHT...ALLOWING WEAK LOW PRESSURE TO APPROACH FROM THE TENNESSEE VALLEY. THE LOW WILL REACH THE MID ATLANTIC REGION SATURDAY MORNING. IT WILL PASS SOUTH OF LONG ISLAND SATURDAY AFTERNOON. HIGH PRESSURE STARTS TO BUILD IN SATURDAY NIGHT. HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE AREA ON SUNDAY WILL SLIDE OFFSHORE AND ALLOW FOR A SLOW MOVING FRONT TO APPROACH THEN PASS THE REGION DURING THE BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK. FAIR WEATHER DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK WILL BE FOLLOWED BY UNSETTLED WEATHER FOR FRIDAY.
The Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund of the United Federation of Teachers
Each year, the United Federation of Teachers proudly awards nearly $1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to academically excellent and also for financially eligible students from New York City public schools.
Scholarship winners are living proof that excellence can thrive in New York City schools. Their hard work — and the dedication of all the educators who worked with them — enable them to achieve academic distinction.
"The Bronx History" group is available to view and join on Flickr.Com
Flickr is free for a basic membership.
There presently are over 150 photos in "The Bronx History" group on Flickr.Com.
Screen shots of three are attached.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-cbOl96RFM&feature=related
Etta James enjoyed a versatile and emotionally direct voice, which could sing blues as well as love songs. Her signature hit, “At Last,” died this morning in Riverside, California. She was reportedly suffering from complications of leukemia. . She was 73.
AUDITIONS:
Friday, January 20th @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 21st @ 2:15 p.m.
AT GRACE HALL, 116 CITY ISLAND AVENUE
Performance Dates Are:
March 2 (Fri), 3 (Sat), 8 (Thurs), 9 (Fri), 10 (Sat) @ 8:00 p.m.
4 (Sun) @ 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 4 Victorian Valentine @1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Show that you care--not with a boring, store-bought card, but with a handmade, full-of-charm, sure-to-woo original creation. Learn about the history of valentines and the printed "scraps" used to make them in the 19th century while you craft your own memorable valentine. A fun workshop for the whole family!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, the nation's oldest and largest youth mentoring organization celebrates National Mentoring Month by declaring "Mentoring Month" in the Bronx.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, launched its 2012 city-wide mentor recruiting effort this week as part of National Mentoring Month, to inspire adults throughout New York City, particularly, men, for whom there is a greater need, to volunteer as mentors to children in need of positive role models.
SIX US MARINES KILLED. Deadly NATO Chopper Crash.
NEVADA WILDFIRES. High Winds and Flames.
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND. Hollywood Sign.
AUTISM REDEFINED. Families Worried.
GOP DEBATES. Media Fireworks.