The President of the Screen Actors Guild has finally announced that the union’s board reached an agreement with AFTRA, which represents thousands of TV journalists, to merge the two organizations.
He siad that over the weekend, they overwhelmingly endorsed a plan for the merger of SAG and AFTRA. SAG is The Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA is American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
What does all this mean to you, our readers? Stay tuned and we will find out!
Indianapolis, the site of the next Superbowl XLVI is hosting both teams now as the NY Giants have finally arrived there for the greatest show in USA this coming Sunday.
Meanwhile, New England Patriots’ star QB has appeared on the cover of the Jan. 25 issue of Sports Illustrated, hitting the streets today. This is not his first time, Tom Brady has been on about 15 covers of Sports Illustrated, but if you’re the superstitious type, this poor timing couldn't have come at a worse moment.
Bronx Borough President Diaz is a happy politician these days. The reason is because New York's State Assembly has proposed a bill increasing the minimum wage
“I strongly support Speaker Sheldon Silver, Assembly Member Keith Wright and the entire New York State Assembly in their proposal to raise the State’s minimum wage to $ 8.50 an hour. If passed, this bill will represent a positive step towards changing the life of working families in our City.
GOP BATTLE NUKE NEWT vs MEAN MITT. What About US Economy?
SYRIAN REBELLION. Violence Continues to Increase.
MOM DESERTS DAUGHTERS. On NYC Sidewalk.
ANTI FISHING ACTIONS. And On-line Fraud.
SAG AWARD WINNER. The Help.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation is now accepting applications for its prestigious summer Student Internship Program. The Foundations Student Internship Program, recognized as one of the countrys top programs, provides more than 40 internships within the entertainment industry to undergraduate and graduate students from across the country. All submissions must be postmarked by March 15, 2012.
The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge's Harlem River Lift Span will be closed to all traffic between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM tomorrow, Monday, January 30th for necessary maintenance work. Motorists are advised to use the Willis Avenue Bridge as an alternate route during this closure. WAB is free, so save yourself the fee.
Additions questions or comments: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov - 212-639-9675
A rash of break-ins and burglaries targeting houses of worship, prompted NY State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) to announce legislation, which stiffens criminal penalties for those who steal, or damage items and property in churches, synagogues and other religious institutions.
This recent crime spree includes: In the Waterbury-LaSalle Community, Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church parishioners noticed a laptop and approximately $400 were stolen from their school. Additionally, a door leading to the chapel was broken.
This Week in History, Jan 29 - Feb 4
Jan 29, 1936
U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members in Cooperstown, New York. Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson.
Jan 30, 1948
Gandhi assassinated. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, is assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu fanatic.
Jan 31, 1950
CALIFORNIA POLICE. Shoots And Kill Their Own.
300 OAKLAND ARRESTS. Occupy City Hall.
CAIN LIKES Gingrich. GOP Endorsement.
ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP. Salvage On.
GO GIANTS. 1 Week Countdown.
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Shore Road Circle Bridge over Amtrak Railroad - Shore Road Bridge project.
Construction Milestone Traffic Switch to New Roadway
(HBX-1195)