BACK IN THE BRONX

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Back in The Bronx through the eyes and personal stories of writer Arlene Alda, who today was interviewed by her famous husband, the actor Alan Alda. The former MASH star is a graduate of Fordham University and now serves as a member of SUNY's faculty.

Arlene was careful to point out that according to mystery writer and former Bronxite, Mary Higgins Clark, there few places on earth with "THE" in front of the tittle. The Vatican, The Hague and The Bronx. The celebrity couple continued to point out that a lot of people know about it, but do they really know The Bronx?

Coffee & Tea Festival

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Join more than 60 exhibitors from around the globe as they pour tastings of their finest coffees and teas and introduce you to new and award-winning products – the 2014 lineup will surpass all years past and include more coffee, as requested! This international extravaganza celebrating all things coffee and tea will offer two days of programs from well-known industry pros and pioneers, pairings, tastings, and more! The 25,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall will also feature some of the most delectable sweet and savory foods to compliment the spectacular collection of coffees and teas. Plus, the first 1,500 attendees to walk through the doors each day will be handed a free gift bag with samples from top brands to take home! Bring your family, bring your friends – make it an inexpensive and delicious day out!

Selected as one of the “10 Best New York Events,” come join us for a cup! 6,000 people can’t be wrong… get your ticket today to saunter the festival tasting all the coffee and tea to your heart’s delight! Come for an hour or stay the whole day – drink, eat, learn.

BECOME MINDFUL

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Learning to focus the mind can be a powerful antidote to the stresses and strains of our on-the-go lives. The ability to pay attention to what you're experiencing from moment to moment — without drifting into thoughts of the past or concerns about the future, or getting caught up in opinions about what is going on — is called mindfulness.

This basic mindfulness meditation exercise is easy to learn and practice.

Sit on a straight-backed chair, or cross-legged on the floor.

NYC LIVE

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Welcome to the 21st century... NYC Council Member Jimmy Vacca will soon be chairing the first Tech Committee Hearing on Webcasting All Public & CB Meetings. This is one step towards government in the sunshine.

LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL AGREEMENT

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall, and Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a settlement agreement with the parties involved in the Long Island College Hospital litigation that ends all pending and future litigation and allows SUNY to exit operations of the facility no later than May 2014 without interference, while providing an agreed upon process to deliver a viable long-term health care solution for the community.

US NEWS HEADLINES

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The Washington Post http://wapo.st/1gjgXeX

W Virginia Last for Well-Being. http://www.nationaljournal.com/domesticpolicy/west-virginia-ranks-last-… …

NOAA: January-4th warmest; Eastern US-Cooler than normal: http://apne.ws/1d52IIE

Please Don’t Curb Your Enthusiasm! http://shar.es/FqLsZ

Stolen 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air returned to California owner after 30 years | Fox News http://fxn.ws/1hyjRSl

Brian Williams raps the news on 'Tonight Show' http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=853335#scpshrjwtw …

STREET DANGERS?

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A NYC Dog has died after being electrocuted by a live wire on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Bella the pit bull terrier mix was rushed to animal hospital after being shocked near her Clinton St. home, but efforts to save her were not successful.

The 11-year-old dog was apparently shocked by voltage on Clinton St. between Delancey St. and Rivington St. She was electrocuted just steps from her Lower East Side apartment building Saturday night, according to official accounts.

WARMER WEATHER WARNING

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Due to warmer temperatures expected in the NYC area through the upcoming weekend, NYC Department of Buildings is reminding all property owners to safely remove ice and snow from roofs, overhangs and awnings before it falls and injures someone while it melts.

Water from melting snow that collects on roofs can also present a threat to the structural integrity of a building if the accumulated weight becomes too great.

VIOLENCE IN VENEZUELA

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Venezuela's opposition leader has been arrested following a series of deadly protests.

Venezuela is faced by economic, social, and political challenges: Inflation is at 56 percent, the currency is rapidly devaluing, shortages of staples like toilet paper and sugar are plaguing the nation, and the murder rate is one of the worst in the world.

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