RIP CAPTAIN LEN GOLD

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Leonard Gold, Captain, USAAC - Retired US Air Corps Decorated Fighter Pilot passed away today, following a long and distinguished career. His granddaughter Diana told me he died in peace, after an active 95 years.

City Images had the distinct honor of interviewing and getting to know this gentle warrior. He also took time to speak to students at a couple of my college classes and these young people were as impressed with him as I was. Lenny even took time to attend my City Island wedding and reception. Since we met, we enjoyed each others company socially, until the very end.

AGING GRACEFULLY

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If you're taking steps to ensure that you stay in good health and are able to enjoy your later years. then good for you. Eating, exercising, regular checkups from a doctor are all necessary. But it also makes sense to have some contingency plans for the bumps along the road which most certainly will come along.

Adapt your home. Your stairs, bath, and kitchen can present hazards for some people. Even if you don't need to make changes now, do an annual safety review so you can make necessary updates if those needs arise.

TAKING WAY TOO LONG

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It has now been three weeks since prisoners escaped from NY State penitentiary. Officials estimate there have been more than 1,000 members of law enforcement involved in the massive manhunt for the convicted murderers who escaped from a New York State prison three weeks ago.

At an estimated $1 million dollars a day, that is a lot of money, folks. NY state police is leading in the search, but other law enforcement agencies are involved in the effort, which includes US Marshals Service, FBI, the New York Department of Correction and local law enforcement.

JONI MITCHELL'S ANEURYSM

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The superstar singer can not sing, nor speak. This is the latest revelation from longtime friend David Crosby. She is home recovering from an Aneurysm, and is not able to speak.

Joni Mitchell is unable to speak following 'traumatic brain injury', claims David Crosby http://po.st/7JM1d7 via @NME

David Crosby: 'To My Knowledge,' Joni Mitchell 'Is Not Speaking Yet' http://huff.lv/1GOCtHj via @HuffPostLive

David Crosby: Joni Mitchell Had Aneurysm, Cannot Speak http://rol.st/1CyXVw8 via @rollingstone

Joni Mitchell suffered aneurysm, can't speak http://usat.ly/1NkVdjq via @usatoday

SCOTUS ON SAME SEX

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Same sex marriage is now the law of the land and the right of all Americans. Supreme Court says same-sex couples have right to marry in all 50 states, according to Justice Kennedy, who wrote the opinions.

Same-sex unions had been recorded in the history of a number of cultures, but marriages or socially-accepted unions between same-sex partners were rare or nonexistent in other cultures. In the late 20th century, religious rites of marriage without legal recognition became increasingly common in certain sects.

SCREAM FOR SUNSCREEN

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Less than half of the people surveyed understood the definition of sun factor protection (SPF) and only seven percent knew what to look for on a label if they wanted a sunscreen that offers protection against early skin aging.

"We need to do a better job of educating people about sun protection and make it easier for them to understand labels," said Dr. Roopal Kundu, lead author of the study.

Kundu is an associate professor in dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a dermatologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

OPERATION DRY WATER

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The US Coast Guard has launched Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence.

Operation Dry Water is a year-long campaign with heightened enforcement leading up to the Fourth of July, a period known for increased boating and alcohol use.

Coast Guard boarding officers will be on the water educating boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence and detecting boaters who are impaired.

TERROR IN TUNISIA

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Explosions in a hotel and a gunman armed with a machine gun shot at groups of tourists lying on sunbeds.

Multiple unconfirmed photos too graphic to publish in full show apparent casualties, including a blood-soaked man in beach shorts lying face down in the sand.

At least 27 dead in Tunisia "terror attack" at tourist hotel popular with Brits http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/tunisia-hotel-attack-live-updat…

BBC News - Tunisia attack on Sousse beach 'kills 27' http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33287978

FRANCE BEHEADING

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One man has been killed and two others injured in a suspected Islamist attack near the city of Lyon
Officials say one man has been arrested
French President Francois Hollande calls it was a "terrorist attack"
The attack began with several explosions inside a factory
President Hollande is leaving an EU summit in Brussels to return to France

BBC News - France attack: 'Man decapitated' near Lyon http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33284937

Decapitated head found in suspected French Islamist attack http://reut.rs/1BR4sHJ via @Reuters

JACKIE KYLE KALL UPDATE

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The grand dame of City Island, Jackie Kyle Kall apparently fell night before last, and fractured her hip. The 90 year young lady is in stable condition.

Officials tell CITY IMAGES that she was in good hands at Montefiore Hospital, following emergency treatment and she was transported to a therapeutic facility.

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