Hold the presses... We have great news about one of our oldest local war heroes.
Bob Branizza is back home after undergoing emergency medical treatment at a local hospital, therapeutic care and recovery sessions at two area convalescent centers. His gradual recovery of health and strength follows an accident, which City Island Images previously reported.
Stock futures are lower ahead of an expected report that will show how much Americans are feeling squeezed by rising gasoline prices.
The price for a gallon of gas has gone up 17 cents this month, which is ahead of the traditional start of the driving season beginning over the Memorial Day weekend.
Following an informal survey of our area, City Island Images has seen gasoline prices ranging from $3.92 per gallon to $ 4.69 per gallon.
These gasoline prices are a dime away from surpassing last year’s peak. Most experts believe they will keep rising.
HEALTHCARE INDIVIDUAL MANDATE. Court Decides If Congress Went Too Far.
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. Selling Information And Privacy Legislation.
AFGHANISTAN SUICIDE PLOT UNCOVERED. Soldiers Planned Attacks.
MARTIN CASE CONTINUES TO UNFOLD. What Really Happened?
KOFI ANNAN PEACE PLAN FOR SYRIA. Details Are Emerging.
The Friends of Pelham Bay Park welcomed nearly 100 supporters at their spring fundraiser at the Pelham-Split Rock Golf Clubhouse. The unseasonably warm weather and lovely Art Deco surroundings contributed to an evening of fun and camaraderie, all in a highly successful effort to help build “Pond Walk,” a new Park initiative.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has published an op-ed in El Diario, in which he outlined why New York State needs its own version of the DREAM Act.
The op-ed can be found, in English and Spanish, at the following links.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ruben-diaz-jr/new-york-dream-act_b_137967…
http://www.eldiariony.com/article/20120323/IMPORT01/303239952
" The art of being a woman can never consist of being a bad imitation of a man."
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is urging borough property owners who may have unpaid property taxes, water, sewer or other charges to take advantage of an upcoming tax lien assistance session hosted by the Department of Finance. The event is co-sponsored by his office and the City’s Department of Environmental Protection.
US SUPREME COURT. Reviewing Obamacare.
CAMPAIGN CONFRONTATION. R. Santorum.
TREVON SUPPORTERS. Seeking Justice.
GI WIFE SPEAKS OUT. He Loves Kids.
FINAL FOUR. College Basketball.
"The only source of knowledge is experience."
Lemon Primavera Pasta
INGREDIENTS:
1½ Tbsp Olive Oil
1½ tsp Grated Lemon Peel
1½ cups Broccoli Florets
¾ tsp Dried Basil
2 cloves Minced Garlic
¼ tsp Dried Oregano
¾ cup Julienned Zucchini
2 Plum Tomatoes, seeded and diced
½ cup Julienned Carrots
6 oz Linguini, cooked
¼ cup Honey
Salt & Pepper, to taste
½ cup Lemon Juice
Grated Parmesan Cheese
COOKING DIRECTIONS: