UN: NEARLY 8000 KILLED IN SYRIA

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The United Nations human rights chief said today that she is “appalled” at the recent escalation of violence in Syria and called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to end the fighting and assist civilians.

As the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva began an urgent debate on Syria, High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay reported on a “rapidly deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation” in which civilians continue to bear the brunt of the Government’s crackdown against the popular uprising that began last March.

Headlines 2/29/12

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ROMNEY BARELY WINS. Michigan and Arizona Primaries.

SNOWE'S SENATE MELTDOWN. Wont Seek Re-election.

LEAP DAY. The Oddest Day Of The Year.

SLUSH, SLEET EXPECTED. Temporary.

IRAN SANCTIONS. Begin Today.

NYC TAXI PLAN

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As the TLC prepares to roll out its five borough taxi plan, Council Member James Vacca will Chair an Oversight hearing on Thursday, March 1 to examine the length of time it takes for-hire vehicles to be inspected at its Woodside Inspection Center, both for new vehicles and renewals. Industry stakeholders have complained that the extensive delays force drivers to forgo weeks' worth of pay or encourages them to drive illegally while they await inspection in order to avoid lost wages.

The Bronx Redestricting

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There has been plenty of speculation on redistricting and how it will affect The Bronx.
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. says its time to speak up now!

"For months, there has been countless speculation and innuendo concerning the future of our City's Congressional districts. Almost all of this discussion has revolved around carving up the Bronx in order to benefit other counties.

NEW NYC BID

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The NYC Council will be voting on the formation of a new Business Improvement District (BID) in the Westchester Square section of The Bronx. With the Council’s approval, it will become the Bronx’s ninth BID.

28 DAYS IN FEBRUARY?

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According to legend, Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) reformed the Egyptian calendar around 45 BC, creating 12 months of 30 or 31 days, resulting in 367 days. Therefore February was reduced by two days to 28, bringing the new year to the current total of 365 days.

Headlines 2/28/12

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POLITICAL SHOWDOWN. Michigan and Arizona Primaries.

MORE DEAD IN OHIO. Second Child Fatally Shot.

28 DAYS IN FEBRUARY? 29 Days For Leap Year.

DAYTONA 500 WINNER. Finally Finishes!

NTSB MANDATE. Cars With Cameras.

FUTURE VISION FOR OUR YOUTH

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Governments, corporations and policy-makers must do more to realize the potential of young people worldwide, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said today, calling for action to overcome the structures and problems that are keeping youth unemployment rates high around the worldwide.

In an address in New York to a partnership event organized by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ms. Migiro said the lack of decent jobs for young people had become a “key source of social and political upheaval” around the world recently.

Public Safety on our Streets?

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Following a series of high profile injuries resulting from items thrown from pedestrian overpasses, Council Member Erik Martin Dilan, Chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings, and Council Member James Vacca, Chair of the Committee on Transportation, will hold a joint hearing to examine two bills that address the need for fencing on publicly accessible overpasses.

Introduction 750-A would require private developers to construct 8-foot high fences on publicly accessible pedestrian walkways and commercial parking garages that are part of shopping malls.

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