CITY ISLAND SPEED BUMPS REQUESTED

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Commissioner Constance Moran
NYC Dept. Of Transportation
1400 Williamsbridge Road
Bronx, New York, 10464

Dear Commissioner Moran:

Our membership has voted to request speed humps be installed on King Avenue between Ditmars and Fordham Street on City Island (Bronx, New York, 10464).

It is with this in mind we would like to formally request a traffic study be undertaken of this thoroughfare and the findings and determination be reported to the City Island Civic Association upon its completion.

Bartow Pell Mansion

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Roll up your sleeves and don your gardening gloves to help us keep the garden and grounds of BPMM looking beautiful.

10/29 @10A

Light breakfast available. Please bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes.

Then, later that evening... Special Candlelight Cemetery Tour 6:30 p.m.

Join in for paranormal investigator Dan Sturges discussing

the findings of two investigations he conducted at the mansion during the fall.

Explore the mystery of history.

FREE Halloween Marathon

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www.thehalloweenmarathon.com

Michael Oliva 914-844-0728 Mikeo@TheHolidayMarathons.com

FREE Trail Runs in Van Cortland Park (Bronx, NY) on October 30th for Any Skill Level; the Best Way to Spend the Holiday!

October 30th, 2011 - Van Cortlandt Park, 6087 Broadway, Bronx NY 10471

WHO: The Holiday Marathons is hosting a free trail race for approximately 500 runners, hikers, and walkers of all levels.
WHAT: Free Race in a trail course in Van Cortland Park (Bronx, NY) with 5 distance options: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, ¾ Marathon, and Marathon.

Savor The Bronx

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in conjunction with the Bronx Tourism Council has announced that American Express has agreed to sponsor Savor The Bronx!, the boroughs first ever wide restaurant week, taking place from Tuesday, November 1st to Sunday November 13th.

“We’re excited to celebrate all the cuisines and dining options the Bronx has to offer, and happy to be a part of this inaugural event,” said Carol Engleman, Vice-President of American Express.

Grand Concourse's Historic District

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The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has just designated a portion of the Grand Concourse as a historic district.

The Bronx Borough President has long been a supporter of this designation, and says he is thrilled that this has finally been achieved.

The Grand Concourse features one of the great repositories of art deco buildings in the United States, and this designation will help to preserve this heritage in Bronx County for generations to come,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Stopping Child Sexual Abuse

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NY Senators David J. Valesky, (D-Oneida), and Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/ Westchester), were joined today by nationally recognized anti-abuse advocate and survivor Erin Merryn and others to announce important legislation to stamp out child sexual abuse in New York.

The measure, “Erin Merryn's Law” would require schools to make a change to their existing curriculum for child abduction to include child sex abuse prevention. This alteration would give critically important information to victims – many of whom do not know there is a way out of their horrific situation.

CRISIS IN AFRICA

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City Island Images wants to reach out and give you a heads up about a special event tomorrow with USAID and the White House.

As you may know, over 13.3 million people are in crisis in the Horn of Africa. To raise awareness, USAID and the Ad Council will launch the FWD campaign. FWD stands for Famine, War, and Drought, the three crises affecting the Horn right now. We’re hoping that you’ll take a look at www.usaid.gov/FWD, read the facts, and simply share them with the people you know so that this tragedy no longer goes overlooked.

Headlines 10/25/11

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Images

NYPD CAUGHT SMUGGLING. Gun Running.

OCCUPY OAKLAND. Police Make Busts.

MIRACLE IN TURKEY. Baby Survives.

DOLLAR BILL. US Ponders Switch?

BASEBALL. World Series Game 6.

WELL BEING SURVEY

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Borough President Diaz Conducts 'Well Being' Survey

If you live or work in the Bronx, our office wants to hear from you.

The office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is conducting a “well being” survey, which aims to hear from Bronx residents and those who work in our borough on a variety of topics important to the Bronx.

The survey takes only a few minutes, and the office is giving away a prize to one individual who completes the survey.

You can take the survey, in English, at this link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BronxBP2011

FREE LECTURE

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Former New Jersey governor Richard J. Codey will discuss his recent book Me, Governor? Life in the Rough-and-Tumble of New Jersey Politics, at FDU’s College at Florham on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Rothman Building. Poli Sci professor Bruce Peabody will conduct the interview with an opportunity for audience questions to follow. Codey’s book will be available for purchase, and he will sign copies after the event.

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