BELDEN POINT PARK

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Better late than never. After a half dozen on again and off again announcements over the years, NYC Greenstreets has finally agreed to focus on City Island. The citywide program to convert paved, vacant traffic islands and medians into green spaces will soon be building on Belden Point. It's about time, that the construction project at the southern tip of City Island officially gets underway. On tax day, this is what some of your property taxes will pay.

CUBA OFF US TERRORIST LIST

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US removes Cuba from state sponsor of terror list. The following timeline is more specific of this strange evolution.

1960: US breaks off diplomatic relations and imposes trade embargo.
1961: US backs failed Bay of Pigs invasion; Castro calls Cuba a communist state and begins to ally with USSR.
1962: Fearing US invasion, Castro allows USSR to deploy nuclear missiles in Cuba. Superpowers brink of war.
1980: Around 125,000 Cubans, many prisoners, flee to the US when Castro temporarily lifts restrictions

RIP PERCY SLEDGE

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Percy Sledge, who was the singer of classic soulful ballads has died at 74. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana this morning. The cause of death was liver cancer, according to his manager

The singer sky-rocketed to the top of the charts after recording "When a Man Loves a Woman" – his debut single in 1966. But he released other songs, which you may also enjoy,

Percy Sledge - If Loving You Is Wrong: https://youtu.be/ADFCF4I4y5U

In Memoriam: R&B Singer Percy Sledge http://www.nbcnewyork.com/multimedia/NATL-2014-In-Memoriam-238430011.ht…

TAX DAY IS HOURS AWAY

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In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes... Benjamin Franklin was not kidding.

We know tax season can be a stressful time, so we wanted to share some good food news after you loose your battle with the Taxman.

In NYC, if you earned less than $60,000 last year, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services, either online or in person at locations throughout the city. You also may be eligible for important tax credits, but you won't know unless you file.

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OBAMA'S IRAN DEAL
Senate committee a bill lets Congress weigh in on nuclear agreement that could be reached with the Iran.

IRAQ ASKS US FOR HELP
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says international military support may eliminate the Islamic State group.

US VETERANS RETURN TO MIDEAST TO FIGHT EXTREMISTS
American veterans go back the Middle East to fight the enemy and to wrestle with past demons.

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8.4 BILLION MOUTHS TO FEED

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The United Nations estimates that the world will have a population of 8.4 billion by 2030. These statistics were released during the 48th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development that opened in NYC on Monday.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon said the international community is going to forge a set of sustainable development goals and they will be influenced by the profound demographic shifts which take place in current world, especially those related to youth, the elderly, urbanization and migration.

LATINO / HISPANO * Señor Presidente?

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What do William Blaine Richardson III and Benjamin "Ben" Fernandez have in common? They were trailblazers.
The first two Hispanics to run for President of The United States of America. Richardson in 2008 and Fernandez in 1980. Today, America made political history with 2 Latinos running for President. US Senators Cruz and Rubio

RUBIO: DETERMINED DARK HORSE

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US Senator Marco Rubio us running for President. The Cuban-american from Florida emerges to prominence, in the campaign to The White House, but may find it difficult to succeed in the national political limelight.

https://www.facebook.com/RubioIn2016?fref=ts

Marco Rubio Is a Polished Performer, but He’s Out of Position http://nyti.ms/1Os5MTi via @UpshotNYT

Why Marco Rubio has a real shot at 2016 Republican nomination | http://fxn.ws/1Os1P12

Rubio tells donors he is running for White House http://news.yahoo.com/signs-point-white-house-bid-florida-sen-rubio-1254... via @YahooNews

WEATHER WARNING

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NYC area residents have enjoyed a gorgeous weekend, and a marvelous Monday. All that is about to change very soon: Tonigh a chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

TUESDAY Showers, mainly before noon. High near 60. West wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

CONTROLLED DISASTER

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OEM's Community Emergency Response Team members undergo an intensive 10-week training program that raises awareness about emergencies, disasters and provides basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic control.

After graduating from the 10-week program, CERT members support their communities by assisting with emergency education and response. Emergency services personnel are the best equipped to respond to disasters. NYC CERT volunteers are trained to support the efforts of New York City's first responders.

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