The Bronx Tourism Council has announced that international model and actor Tyson Beckford will be inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame this year. Mr. Beckford is the last 2012 Bronx Walk of Fame honoree, joining noted jazz musician Valerie Capers, cinematographer Sol Negrin and hip-hop legend Fat Joe, as well as dozens of other borough legends who throughout the years have been honored for their contributions to cultural and civic life not just here in the Bronx, but across the nation and the world.

Friends of Pelham Bay Park in conjunction with Million Trees NYC will plant trees on Hunter Island this Saturday from 10 AM until 2 PM. Meet at the northeast (far left) corner of the Orchard Beach parking lot. A light lunch will be provided but bring lunch and water anyway so you don't get hungry. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear.

They have been sailing everyday at 8 AM & ever-night at 6:30 PM. Capt. Dan has reported steady action on flounder with better results coming closer to home. The pool fish has been around 2 1/2 pounds regularly.

Overall, the night fishing has been slow; however, Wed., night Capt. Andrew reported an upswing in action as two fish in the 20 pound class were boated.

Sailing everyday from Jack`s Bait & Tackle, 1st traffic light on your right hand side. To purchase tickets please call ZERVE at 212.209.3370 or book online at www.islandcurrent.com.

The City Island Nautical Museum is launching a major effort to replace the front steps. The campaign begins with an Open House at the Museum on Saturday.

190 Fordham Street City Island, NYC, NY 10464

http://www.cityislandmuseum.org

Tomorrow, NYC Council Member James Vacca and Council Member Michael Nelson will co-chair a joint hearing of the Committees on Transportation and Waterfronts to examine the progress of NYCEDC’s East River Ferry Pilot, which has been in operation since last June.

Ensuring the success of the ferry pilot is critical to potential expansion of the ferry service to waterfront neighborhoods in all five boroughs. EDC’s 2010 Comprehensive Citywide Ferry Study showed that many waterfront neighborhoods are transit starved and experience some of the worst commute times in the city.

There is no shortage of angst-inducing news these days: natural disasters, economic woes, political unrest. Add to this backdrop stresses in our personal lives, layoffs, illness, money woes, temper tantrums, and traffic jams, and it is clear that stressful situations are constant and inevitable.