PARIS LOCKED OUT

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This Monday, city officials in Paris plan to start removing the so-called 'love locks'. For years, lovers have attached locks to the metal grilles on the side of the Pont des Arts,a practice which dates to 1804.

These love locks will be replaced by paintings over the summer, before transparent panels are put in place later this year. "We want Paris to remain the capital of love and romance," said Bruno Julliard, Paris' deputy mayor, adding that there would be new initiatives encouraging people to express their love in other ways.

BRONX BALD EAGLES

They say it was the coldest Winter since the Great Depression, it was cold enough for the Sound to freeze and that hasn’t happened in about a decade. The area between City and Hart Islands extending south to Long Island’s north shore was several square miles of ice. The regular barge traffic was reduced to an occasional large tanker that would cut a path through the ice sheet which would buckle and break several feet in front of its flat bow.

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NEW YORK NAILS IT

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New York State has launched a safety campaign for #NailSalonSafety and enacted emergency regulations, introduced legislation to protect workers, and educated workers.

When you or someone you know visits a nail salon, ask these 5 questions to the people in charge:

Are workers paid at least the minimum wage and overtime?
Is appropriate protective equipment respirator mask, gloves, eye protection provided to workers?
Is there adequate ventilation (no strong chemical odors)?
Is the salon business license posted in plain view?

NON PROFIT JOURNALISM

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The Institute for Nonprofit News is dedicated to helping our member non-profit news organizations produce and distribute stories with the highest impact possible, and to become sustainable nonprofit organizations.

Three veteran journalists from nonprofit news organizations are running for two open seats on the INN Board of Directors this year.

Under the bylaws, the board is composed of up to six public members, INN's CEO, and four executive directors elected from the member organizations, known as the membership council.

NEWS QUICKIE

NYC SKYLINE OPENS UP
14 years later anyone can gaze The Big Apple from the top of One World Observatory at One World Trade Center.

DENNIS HASTERT INDICTMENT
US House Speaker allegedly agreed to pay millions in hush money, but hasn't revealed what he did wrong yet.

HOTEL KILLINGS
Bombings by the Islamic State group strikes at fortified locations in Iraq with impunity, like the Taliban in Kabul.

FLOODS CONTINUE IN LONE STAR STATE
Public safety officials closely monitor the dangerous water levels of rivers in Texas caused by the deluge.

HORSE TRAINER AND RACING ELDER STATESMAN

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90 YEARS YOUNG

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The first lady of City Island celebrated her 90th birthday a couple of days late, but its always better late than never. Her official birthday was actually on May 26, as previously reported on CITY IMAGES, but the top secret surprise party was finally scheduled for last night.

The Morris Yacht and Beach Club, located on scenic and historic City Island, New York, was the venue chosen by Jackie Kyle Kalls's two delightful nieces Lauren and Leslie. These two loving family members were the ones who organized the beautifully choreographed birthday bash.

DEATH OF NEWSPAPERS

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The death of newsprint can be attributed to several factors. This is not an obituary, just a wake up call to arms, eyes and minds.

How many times have we asked ourselves how much of the current news and information content we receive really matters? Relevance is the crux of the news industry for sure, but is a fire, an auto accident, or local robbery really relevant to anyone who doesn’t know the difference between breaking news with gossip?

There are different types of news, Among them is hard news, soft news, features, evergreens, etc.

NO SPLAININ NEEDED

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No ‘Splainin’ Necessary Lucy; Lucille Ball statue in Celoron is being changed a donation has been received to move it.

a Massachusetts investor Is donating $20,000 to replace an infamous statue of comedian Lucille Ball that's located in her western New York hometown. Mr. Ernie Boch Jr. of Norwood, MA, has donated the funds to purchase a new statue.

Boch, president and CEO of Subaru of New England, said he made the donation because he loves Lucille Ball and is a big fan of her 1950s television show, "I Love Lucy."

SAVORING SUMMER

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Summer is the hottest of the four temperate seasons, falling between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with day-length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice.

The solstice heralds the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This year the summer begins with the solstice on June 21 at 12:38 P.M. EDT. Are you ready for hot times in the summertime?
Top 50 Singles Charts | June 2015 | Best SUMMER Billboard Music Hits https://youtu.be/xW-_D54soc8

NEWS QUICKIE

INDIA'S KILLER HEAT WAVE
The oppressive heat killed more than 1,400 people so far and will likely continue for several more days.

HOUSTON FLOODING
The nation's fourth largest city is vulnerable to flooding, and control efforts are offset by population explosion.

FIFA RAIDS TAKE MAXIMUM EFFECT
Anti-corruption shakes the soccer world as planned for the sport's governing body's annual gathering in Zurich.

GOP CONTENDER SERVES ORGANIZATIONS
Jeb Bush has served over a dozen companies and nonprofits, while earning him millions of dollars.

FREDDIE GRAY FALLOUT

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