NEWS QUICKIE

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It can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all the news of the day, what with that content available as far away as your smart phone and all, but let’s just assume you are very busy working, or doing something else and not checking DOSE OF NEWS: www.doseofnews.com. CITY IMAGES wants to keep you informed, so we have decided to unveil “NEWS QUICKIE”

"News Quickie” tends to favor “gotta see this,” or is a lot like the person who tells you, or shares amazing news, or information and viral videos for you to “check out.”

DOZENS DEAD HUNDREDS HURT

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Approximately 120 people were killed and 150 injured in Yemen, following a series of suicide-bomber explosions inside two mosques.

More Than 100 Killed In Mosque Attacks In Yemen http://n.pr/1EAheru

Bombings in Yemeni mosques kill more than 130: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1f2e980367374cb784303a95a963e224/2-suici…

BBC News - Yemen crisis: More than 100 die in attacks on Sanaa mosques http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31983627

SPRING HAS SPRUNG?

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So why then is the storm they are calling Ultima (LAST) bringing snow to the Northeast as Spring has officially arrived? Disturbances in the northern polar and southern subtropical jet streams and associated moisture will swing into the Northeast beginning tonight. Lets hope this is indeed the last one.

.WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NEW YORK CITY...NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...THE LOWER
HUDSON VALLEY...SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...AND LONG ISLAND.

* HAZARDS...SNOW.

Washington Needs A Deal Maker

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Donald Trump says his extensive business experience should make him the best candidate to reform America's political system.

The Donald reportedly told a group in Des Moines, Iowa "We need people in Washington that know how to make a deal," Those in the audience appreciated that the reality TV star is willing to say exactly what is on his mind.

We wonder if he will chose Howie Mandel, Wayne Brady, Drew Carey, or Monty Hall as VP running mates?

Spring Weather Warnings

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Our introduction to Spring plans to bring more snow, and slush. This will make for treacherous and stormy trails on First Day of Spring.

NY, NJ and CT residents have waited eagerly for Spring, but it may be marred by a slushy, wintry storms and wicked weather no one wants.

Long Island Sound area residents may see as much as 6 inches of accumulation before Friday evening. A slushy 4 inches are probable in New York City, on Long Island and in parts of New Jersey. NYC has issued a snow alert ahead of the storm. Friday are expected to cap out at slightly above the freezing mark.

Bibi's Victory or Defeat?

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Benjamin Netanyahu may have won the Israeli elections, but will Obama and UN respond? Efforts leading to an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement have apparently gone out the window.

Despite the collective failure of Israelis, Palestinians and the international community to advance a political solution with the Palestinian People, global forces must now be mobilized.

In order for the world to move forward, Israel must stop constructing settlements. Meanwhile, Palestine’s increased efforts with the International Criminal Court are aimed at establishing that illegal practice.

MALDEF Latino State of The Union

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MALDEF Latino State of The Union Washington D.C.: Attend the 2015 Latino State of the Union in-person, they invite you to watch the entire event LIVE on MALDEF.org. RSVP now. http://maldef.org/

Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. MALDEF is often described as the “law firm of the Latino community”, MALDEF promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.

ANDY MONTAÑEZ

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Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present The Godfather of Salsa, the legendary ANDY MONTAÑEZ: 50 Plus Una Historia En Concierto as he celebrates more than fifty years of performances on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at 8pm. Produced by Lehman Center and José Raposo.

Museum Massacre

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Armed terrorists are responsible for a museum massacre after they stormed a Tunisia museum and reportedly killed around 20. French speaking sources say 22 and English language accounts say 18, according to published reports.

Security forces swept in, killed two gunmen, freed the remaining hostages and launched a manhunt for more perpetrators. A total of 36 injured individuals may have been transported to local hospitals.

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