Mel Brooks Tribute Tonight

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If you wish to pay tribute to the modern day father of comedy, then read on.

Tune into TNT June 15 to watch comedy legend Mel Brooks be lauded with the 41shet annual AFI Life Achievement Award – the highest honor for a career in film – in an evening of equal parts heart and laughter. Hollywood's most revered luminaries turn out to pay tribute to one of America's most celebrated artists, including Conan O'Brien, Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, Carey Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Teri Garr, Dustin Hoffman, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler, and Sarah Silverman, among others.

NYC Mayoral Debates

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The Democrats will meet two times this primary season in official televised debates. The Republicans have a separate pair of debates, according to NYC Campaign Finance Board.

The Democrats will debate on Aug. 21 and Sept. 3, @ 7PM and the Republicans on Aug. 28 @7PM and Sept. 8 a@ 11:30AM.
These face-offs will also be broadcast on the radio, online and in Spanish.

@CIMAGES On Twitter

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Professor Soto teaches journalism and mass communications www.cimages.me and as a multilingual communications consultant, he partners with international clients to meet all their professional challenges. www.imaginus.biz

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Stop Illegal Advertising

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Posting fliers, or any other signs around NYC is an easy and free means of advertising. Taping up signs for a missing pet or stapling a sign on a telephone pole pointing passersby in the direction of a garage sale is seemingly harmless but that legal line is fine.

The distinction of what is considered a well-tolerated sign and a quality-of-life issue is, however, debatable.

According to the Department of Sanitation, “It is illegal for any person to affix any handbill, poster, notice, sign, advertisement, sticker or other printed material upon any tree by any means.”

WEATHER WATCH

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The threat for severe weather and flash flooding across the Mid-Atlantic
was supposed to diminish during the late evening once the sun went down. However, rains and thunderstorms continue to be supported
along the coast and into the Southeast as the front moves off the
Mid-Atlantic coastline overnight tonight.

More moderate precipitation wrapped around the surface low is still possible in southern New England tonight and early Friday morning as well. Behind this system, high pressure will move in bringing cooler and dryer air with it on Friday and into the weekend.

Superman Is An Immigrant.

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The story of Superman and his motto for truth, justice and the American Way is something that has connected Americans for decades.

It's a story that reminds us that the greatest powers we have - truth and justice - don't require "super" anything. They are within all of us.

WE are all the American Way.

As the new Superman film "Man of Steel" hits theaters this Friday, Define American is excited to team up with the Harry Potter Alliance’s "Imagine Better Network," to launch the “Superman Is An Immigrant” Campaign - and we need your help - add your story:

Have Another Sip of The Bubbly!!!

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Researchers have announced that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with aging, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders, such as dementia.

Sober scientists at the University of Reading have actually proven that the phenolic compounds found in champagne can improve spatial memory, which is responsible for recording information about one's environment, and storing the information for future navigation.

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Following the announced resignation of CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell, this move paves the way for the first woman to take that job.

43 year old Avril Haines is a White House lawyer who has worked in the State Department and Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Although Haines has reportedly never worked in an intelligence post before, her work at the White House has been steeped in intelligence-related matters.

Michael Morell was involved in the drafting of those ill fated White House talking points on Benghazi. He says he is leaving to spend more time with his family.

CELEBRATE FATHERS DAY

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When it comes to equal days of honor, have you ever wondered why dads get funny ties and moms get diamond-heart necklaces and why folks spend 40% more on Mother’s Day than Father’s Day?

Never mind the statistics, just come out and celebrate by taking Dad out to America's favorite past time. Baseball, 1864 Style.

Watch The New York Mutuals in Period Baseball Game for Father's Day on Sunday, June 16, 1–3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Dad with a Father’s Day “base ball match.” The New York Mutuals play with 1864 rules, balls, bats, and uniforms—but no helmets or gloves! After the game, kids get to join in the fun with a game of rounders with team members. Dad can also enjoy a free tour of the Mansion, a look at the historic Pell treaty on view in the Museum…and a raffle for the game ball!

Registration requested. Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children 6–17; members $8 adults, $6 seniors, $3 children 6–17

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is located at 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, New York. To reach us by public transportation, take the #6 Lexington Avenue Local subway to Pelham Bay Park station, followed by the Westchester Bee-Line #45 bus direct to the mansion gate.

NYC PARKS FOUNDATION

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NYC Parks Foundation is continuing their free, eight-week Senior Fitness Program through June! Various activities are being held in parks throughout the city, including Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Pelham Bay Park at 9 AM. All activities are free for seniors ages 60 and over. Class sizes for Yoga are limited and open on a first-come basis. To register and receive more information about the activities, please call (718) 760-6999

http://www.cityparksfoundation.org

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