WORLD OCEANS DAY - PROTECT MARINE ENVIRONMENT

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to boost their efforts to protect the world’s oceans, which are threatened by overfishing, toxic waste, and climate change.

“We must do more for our world’s oceans, which are threatened by pollution, depleted fishery resources, the impacts of climate change and the deterioration of the marine environment,” Mr. Ban said in his message marking World Oceans Day, which also coincides with the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea – the so-called ‘constitution of the oceans.’

GREENMARKET RETURNS

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Greenmarket is that popular farmers market of GrowNYC. NYBG announces it's return to the base
of Library Allée inside the Garden’s Mosholu Gate Wednesday, June 13–November 21, 9A–3P.

For the 11th year, the farmers market continues to bring affordable, locally grown produce and
fresh, nutritious baked goods to the Bronx.

The full press release is available here:

http://www.nybg.org/press_releases/Greenmarket-PressRelease2012.pdf

Digital Media Lounge

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We thought this event might interest you and wanted to make sure you saw it. It is based around child survival as more than 7 million children will die this year before they reach their 5th birthday. Focused on ending preventable child death through survival of newborns, children and mothers, the two-day Call to Action will convene 700 prominent leaders from government, the private sector, and civil society to kick off a long-term, business-like effort to save children’s lives.

NYC Parks and Junior League Team Up

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Tomorrow at 10A, NYC Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe will join President of the New York Junior League Lisa Hathaway Stella, Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh, Council Member Rosie Mendez, and Chair of the Community Board 3 Parks Committee Thomas Yu to thank NYJL volunteers and invite the community to celebrate the completion of this project. A tree will be planted at the event as part of the City’s MillionTreesNYC efforts. There will also be activities including a musical performance, face painting, and track and field relays.

6/8/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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BILLION DOLLAR 2012 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Most Expensive Presidential Race Ever
President Obama and his GOP rival Mitt Romney are on an unprecedented fundraising binge that shows no sign of ending.

CHANGE IN PLAN NOW IN PLACE. For Future Oil Flow.
A detour from an Emirati port on the Indian Ocean may become a new exit route for Arabian crude oil to world markets, circumventing any kind of chokehold Iran may decide to implement.

PHILIPPINES LEADER. White House Visitor.

SAY NO TO SYRIA

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AT SECURITY COUNCIL’S REQUEST, BAN EXPLORES A ‘VARIETY OF OPTIONS’ FOR SYRIA

At the request of the Security Council, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will soon put forward a range of options for resolving the crisis in Syria.

“No one can predict how the situation in Syria will evolve. We must be prepared for any eventuality; we must be ready to respond to many possible scenarios,” Mr. Ban told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday afternoon. “At the request of the Security Council, I will soon present a variety of options for the way ahead.”

CORRECTIONS OFFICER SHOT

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As it turns out, no crime ever occurred, but NYPD Captain Russel Green arrived late at tonight's 45th precinct community council meeting because of an unfortunate accident.

Puerto Rican Day Parade

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This year the National Puerto Rican Parade celebrates Puerto Ricans and Higher Education. It is through education that the community can continue to progress. Higher education is a source of empowerment that greatly improves the social and financial conditions of individuals aspiring to better their lives. The Parade's theme will showcase the educational achievements of Puerto Ricans and continue to encourage further growth.

BRONX CHAMBER EVENTS

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TODAY-06/07/2012
Job Fair
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce & the New York State Department of Labor present "Job Fair Month". meet area businesses, get resume tips & attend some workshops.

06/15/2012
The Bronx Commercial / Investment Forum
Take this opportunity to learn about the advantages and opportunities of being in The Bronx from successful business leaders as well as visionaries that have made the move and relocated to The Bronx.

06/16/2012
The Bronx Residential Open House

Beacon Afterschool Program Cuts

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NYC Council Members James Vacca and Dan Garodnick, along with other elected officials, are joining afterschool program advocates and parents in calling on the City to restore funding to seven Beacon programs that have been cut in the Mayor’s budget. The officials delivered hundreds of letters written by children from Beacons across the City to Mayor Bloomberg.