Doc Watson was a blind guitar-picking master. He died at age 89, while his lightning-fast style of flatpicking influenced guitarists around the world for more than a half-century. His music will continue to live on for future generations to enjoy.
Watson became popular during the folk music revival of the early 1960s, injected a note of authenticity into a movement awash in protest songs and bland renditions of traditional tunes.
UN HOLDS ANOTHER SESSION ON SYRIA. President Bashar Increasingly Isolated.
As another meeting is planned to address the carnage, the U.S. along with a growing number of nations have decided to expel Syrian diplomats from their countries.
MITT'S THE GOP MAN. But The Donald Focuses On Suspicious Birth certificate.
Trump renews his doubts in TV interviews, overshadowing Romney's win in Texas assuring him of a Republican presidential nomination.
CHARLES TAYLOR SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS IN PRISON. For War Crimes.
In a meeting with the Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad, the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the Syrian Crisis, Kofi Annan, today stressed that a peace plan, put forward in March, cannot succeed without “bold steps” to stop the violence and release detainees.
It was a hot and humid night tonight and at the end of the meeting, we had pouring rain , but you would not know it when you entered the non air conditioned City Island Community Center.
There was not an empty seat in the house as NYPD Captain Russell Green of the 45th Precinct addressed City Islanders and took questions from civic minded residents. The Captain said his his officers have been trying to help locals who wish to improve their quality of life by putting a stop to the rising crime rates on City Island.
FREE Bronx Seaside Trolley on Friday June 1st from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, leaving hourly on the half hour, from Pelham Bay Station and going to The Bartow Pell Mansion Museum then on to City Island for an evening of Art, Music and Fine Dining. Take advantage of special offers when you show your Trolley Card at participating establishments.
Only available from the driver on the Trolley.
Events & Promotions
Bartow Pell Mansion Museum
895 Shore Rd. 718-885-1461
5:30pm - 8:30pm
What wouldn't you do for a cold Rum and Coke, Martini, or Manhattan on a hot and humid day like today?
Well, you do not have to go very far. A Bronx, NY born doctor, who does not drink owns the first distillery in The Bronx to be established since the days of prohibition. These hand crafted and bottled Artisan Spirits are manufactured by Tirado Distillery.
The following links are recommended by City Island Images and are family friendly.
20+ Fun Free Apps that Promote Student Centered Learning & Literacy
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Nearpod for delivering quizzes and synchronized use of iPads in the classroom
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Promote Active Learning with iPads for Radiologic Science Students
MITT TO GRAB THE GOP POLITICAL BALL. Romney's Nomination Will Be Assured Today.
Texas primary will probably lift Romney to those 1,144 delegates needed for his nomination. He is expected to enjoy the moment milestone while campaigning in Nevada and Colorado.
U.N. PEACE ENVOY MEETS WITH SYRIAN PRESIDENT. Countries Expel Syrian Diplomats.
Kofi Annan wants to save his broken peace plan. His brokering meeting with President Bashar Assad deals with a massacre that killed more than 100. The free world is outraged.
NEW EARTHQUAKE SHAKES NORTHERN ITALY. Second In Nine Days.
Every one of the experiences in our lives is a narrative. I learned that early on as a student intern for the Washington Post. I'm told I have a good sense of humor and I like having fun and telling the truth, while I attempt to find truths as best as possible because everything in life is based on fact finding. If you don't have the correct information, you may not report it. Once you are able to verify it, you can then move on it.
