JAPANESE NUCLEAR PLANT IS NOW STABLE

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The UN nuclear watchdog has welcomed Japan’s announcement that it had successfully stabilized the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that was damaged earlier this year and that the release of radioactive materials is under control.

Headlines 12/17/11

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PHILIPPINE FLOODING. Hundreds Dead.

ARAB SPRING. First Anniversary.

US OUT OF IRAQ. High Cost.

BEACHBOYS. Concert Tour.

BETHLEHEM. Christmas.

City Island Holiday Light Festival

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City Island Images begins an annual event this weekend, which we hope all City Islanders will enjoy participating in. For the next few days, we will be featuring homes, which local families have decorated for the holiday season.

We invite you to share the photos of your favorite decorated homes, or perhaps provide us with the addresses, so we can take photos and share these brilliant images on line with all of you.

Bronx Chanukah

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On Thursday, December 22, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., together with New York Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman, will host the borough’s annual Chanukah celebration.

The event will take place at 12 noon in the Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse, in Veterans Memorial Hall. Traditional Chanukah foods, such as latkes and jelly donuts, will be served. The event will also feature a musical performance from world-renowned recording artist Dafka Israel-Potok.

Holiday Safety Tips

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While Shopping:

·Stay alert and be aware of everything around you.
·Be cautious of strangers soliciting for charitable donations. Ask for identification, how the donated funds will be used, etc.
·Park in a highly visible well-lit space. It may be daylight when you arrive at the mall, but by 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. it will be dark outside.
·Lock your vehicle both when driving and parked.
·Carry your purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps. Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket.

Headlines 12/16/11

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RUSSIANS FIND RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. Going To Iran.

CAPITOL HILL SEEKS JOY. Political Peace At Hand.

NEWT TAKES GOP JABS. During Iowa Debate.

GRIDLOCK ALERT. Manhattan Transit.

AMBER ALERT. Mom Found Dead.

AFFORDABLE LEGAL ADVISE

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Just because a lawyer can afford to pay for expensive advertising doesn't make him a better lawyer," says Robert Grant Niznik, founder of Shpoonkle, who is about to graduate from New York Law School.

Robert Grant Niznik says he is well aware of the lousy job market and wondered what he was going to do after graduating from New York Law School.

At the same time, he'd read about middle-class folks who didn't qualify for Legal Aid, but couldn't pay high-priced attorneys.

He came up with the idea of a matchmaking Web site. http://www.shpoonkle.com

Holiday Celebrations

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NY Senator Jeff Klein will be holding his 17th Annual Christmas tree lighting this Friday, Dec. 16, at Peace Memorial Plaza (Williamsbridge Road and Pelham Parkway). This holiday tradition will feature caroling from students at St. Lucy's School and a special appearance by Santa! There will also be cocoa and treats for the first 100 children attending. For more information, call 1-800-718-2039.

Menorah Lighting

Location: Bronx House, 990 Pelham Parkway South

Date: Dec 20th

Time: 3:30 pm.

There will be cookies and hot cocoa.
Christmas Tree Lighting

Happy Holidays

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So many of us complain that we eat too much for the holidays. The sweets, the appetizers, and main courses overflow and many quickly rush to join a gym to get the weight off.