BOEDC HOSTS BRONX COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT FORUM

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This Friday, June 15, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation will host the first ever “Bronx Commercial Investment Forum.”

The event will offer an opportunity to learn about the advantages of being in the Bronx from successful business leaders as well as visionaries that have relocated their companies to the borough.

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VICTORIOUS DEMOCRATS. They hold on to their Arizona seat in US House of Representatives.
Former US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' aide Ron Barber defeated Republican Jesse Kelly, who narrowly lost to Giffords back in 2010.

IRAQI CAR BOMB. New Wave Of Coordinated Bombs Kill 63.
These bombings targeted religious processions during the annual pilgrimage commemorating the 8th century death of a revered Shiite imam.

PENN STATE WITNESS TESTIFIES. He Saw Sexual Assault.

UN OBSERVERS BLOCKED FROM ENTERING SYRIAN TOWN

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Following repeated efforts, UN observers were unable to reach the Syrian town of al-Haffeh today as angry crowds surrounded their vehicles, stopping them from proceeding any further, after which they were shot at as they departed.

“The crowd, who appeared to be residents of the area, hurled stones and metal rods at the UN vehicles. The UN observers turned back,” the spokesperson for the UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS), Sausan Ghosheh, said today.

SIX NYC STRUCTURES NAMED LANDMARKS

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Three FDNY Firehouses, Including Two in the Bronx and One in Queens, Two Hotels and a Former Bank in Manhattan Are Symbols of New York City’s Rapid Growth at the Start of the 20th Century.

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission today unanimously gave landmark status to three firehouses, two hotels and a former bank, citing their architectural distinction and important roles they played in the City during a period of intense growth shortly after the consolidation of the five boroughs in 1898.

MUSEUM OF NYC 1890-1940 PIX

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THE PARKCENTRIC: PHOTOS FROM THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, 1890-1940

Exhibition on view June 14–August 30, at Central Park.

Stronger Knees and Hips

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Everyone knows that exercise is more than just a good health habit; it’s also a specific and effective treatment for many knee and hip problems. Strength in the muscles around a damaged knee or hip can help support that joint by taking over some of its responsibilities. For example, your hips have to do less work to support your body weight if your quadriceps, gluteals, hamstrings, and abdominal muscles are stronger. A strong quadriceps can take over the shock-absorbing role usually played by the meniscus or cartilage in the knee.

Congressman and Councilman Tour Flood-Prone Areas in Woodside

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US Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Carter Strickland, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, representatives from the Wynwood Gardens Civic Association, and concerned residents toured flood-prone areas of Woodside as part of ongoing efforts between the community and DEP to find ways to mitigate flooding problems in the area.

BRONX BRAWL

Appearing in an op-ed ran in the Litchfield County Times of Connecticut, written by Deyan

Ranko Brashich, the writer describes The Bronx in outdated, negative terms.

The original piece can be found here:

http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2012/06/11/opinion/doc4fce10922b075…

Bronx Borough President Diaz’s response:

http://bit.ly/N4KcZa

Did a newspaper column trash the Bronx?

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ARIZONA VOTERS' SPECIAL ELECTION. Replacing US Representative Gabrielle Giffords.
Democrats hope to keep the US House seat of former US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Meanwhile, Virginia, Nevada, N. Dakota, Maine, Nevada and South Carolina are holding primary elections.

WESTERN WILDFIRES BURN OUT OF CONTROL. Colorado, New Mexico.
U.S. Forest Service adds aircraft in an attempt to contain blazes, which have destroyed approximately 118 structures.

THOUSANDS RUSSIANS PROTEST. Moscow Anti-Putin Protesters.