NYC COOLING CENTERS

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When the heat index is predicted to be dangerously high like it is today, NYC opens Cooling Centers in air-conditioned public facilities to offer people relief from the heat.

Hours vary by location and may change from day to day, so call ahead to confirm.

New York City opens cooling centers in air-conditioned public facilities for those experiencing physical discomfort during heat waves.

To learn more about ways to stay cool, or enter your address or intersection and then select "Submit" to find a cooling center near you.

WORTHWHILE EVENTS

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Event: Deadline Club Media Mixer at Sardi's
When: June 25, 2013, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Where: The second floor bar at Sardi's, 234 West 44th Street, New York
The Deadline Club will host a free media mixer in the fabulous second floor bar at Sardi's, at 234 West 44th Street, in the heart of Times Square. Come mingle with fellow journalists from 6pm to 9pm on Tuesday, June 25, and see how many of the famous caricatures you can identify! For more information about the club, go to www.deadlineclub.org. RSVP: Although this is a free event, you must RSVP

Event: A Conversation with John Hendricks, Founder & Executive Chairman of Discovery Communications
When: June 27, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C., Ballroom
John Hendricks, Founder & Executive Chairman of Discovery Communications, will discuss his new book "A Curious Discovery: An Entrepreneur's Story" in conversation with award-winning journalist Paula Zahn. Media titan John Hendricks tells the remarkable story of building one of the most successful media empires in the world. Hendricks takes you behind the scenes of some of the network’s most popular shows including: The Deadliest Catch, Mythbusters, The Crocodile Hunter, Plant Earth, Dirty Jobs, and Trading Spaces. It also imparts crucial lessons from the network’s setbacks. Registration is required at http://www.press.org/events/discovery

Event: 10th Annual Hacks vs. Flacks
When: July 14, 2013, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Where: Central Park, Field #7
Start warming up now for the NYFWA’s traditional softball game and picnic that pits reporters against the PR professionals. We're be celebrating its 10th year. Last year, the Hacks came roaring back after a 2011 ignominious defeat. The city's Parks & Recreation department has moved us back to our more traditional Field #7, just north of the oval, North Meadow, Great Lawn, Central Park, 4-6 PM. RSVP: nyfwa@aol.com **Central Park closes its field on rainy days, so if there is rain that day, before heading out please call the following number to make sure the field is available to us: 212-628-1036 Ext. 806.

Event: Accountability in Indian Country – Be a Better Business Watchdog
When: July 18, 2013
Where: Phoenix, AZ
The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism presents the free business journalism workshop, "Accountability in Indian Country – Be a Better Business Watchdog," which kicks off the Native American Journalists Association’s annual conference in Phoenix. Presented by IRE’s training director Jaimi Dowdell and The Daily Advertiser’s watchdog editor Dianna Hunt, this daylong training offers hands-on tips for finding, downloading and analyzing online databases using Excel. Register at the main workshop page: http://bit.ly/18Tj0qI

Event: Abe Fellowship for Journalists
When: September 15, 2013 (deadline)
Where: Online
The Abe Fellowship for Journalists is designed to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the United States and Japan through individual short-term policy-related projects. Fellows are expected to produce an analytical article or feature story that will inform public debate or a policy community one of the following topics:
1) Traditional and Non-Traditional Approaches to Security and Diplomacy
2) Global and Regional Economic Issues
3) Social and Cultural Issues
For information on eligibility criteria or to apply, please visit us at http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/abe-fellowship-for-journalists/. Contact SSRC staff at abe@ssrc.org with any questions or concerns.

Event: Finding Your Best Investigative Business Story
When: September 28, 2013
Where: Madison, WI
The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism presents the free business journalism workshop, "Finding Your Best Investigative Business Story," at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Award-winning professors Alec Klein of Northwestern University and Chris Roush of the University of North Carolina lead this daylong training, which focuses on identifying and developing local investigative business stories. Register at the main workshop page: http://bit.ly/16B86li

US Representatives Stand Up for Equality

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Posing with the NOH8 Campaign’s iconic face tattoo and duct tape, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) joined nearly 70 of his colleagues in Congress in standing up for marriage equality and equal rights for all Americans by participating in the third annual NOH8 On The Hill photo event.

The portraits were released by NOH8 Campaign co-founders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley on Monday.

“Marriage equality is a fundamental right for all families and I’m proud to stand with the NOH8 Campaign in speaking out against hate,” said Rep. Crowley. “Our diversity is what makes us stronger as Americans, and that should always be celebrated.”

This year’s event more than doubled the number of Congressional participants over 2012, when 26 members participated. In 2010, 10 members participated. The class of 2013 brings the total number of Congressional participants over three years to 100 members.

The NOH8 On The Hill portraits feature members of Congress wearing duct tape over their mouths to symbolize the voices of equality being silenced by laws like DOMA and California’s Proposition 8. In addition, the NOH8 face tattoo symbolizes solidarity with others standing up for equality.

The NOH8 On The Hill event comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8.

“Both DOMA and Proposition 8 have been declared unconstitutional by courts, and now the Supreme Court will have the opportunity to do the same. Sexual orientation discrimination has absolutely no place in the laws and policies of this country,” said Crowley.

Congressman Crowley is the eight-term representative from the 14th Congressional District of New York, which includes sections of Queens and the Bronx. He is a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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NYC Civil Rights Committee will hold a public hearing today on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, unveiled by Council Members James Vacca, Brad Lander, Debi Rose, and Annabel Palma last fall.

The legislation would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers, unless doing so would be an undue hardship for the employer. Modeled after federal legislation sponsored by Representative Jerrold Nadler, the legislation seeks to make pregnancy and related conditions an explicitly protected status under the city’s human rights law, similar to protections granted for religious observances.

ORCHARD BEACH FIREWORKS

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NEW YORK SALUTES AMERICA.

Fireworks show on Orchard Beach Friday June 28 @ 6P - 10P

Free shuttle bus services will be available between Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach.

City Island Images suggests yo make it a family night of fun, food and fireworks!

SUPREME COURT PASSES THE BUCK

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Following several months of deliberations, U.S. Supreme Court justices have vacated a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit which had upheld the race-conscious admissions policy at the University of Texas at Austin.

In their 7-to-1 ruling, from which Justice Elena Kagan was recused, the court held that the Fifth Circuit was incorrect in upholding a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of Texas because the lower court had failed to apply strict scrutiny to the university’s policy.

CITY ISLAND CIVIC

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City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has advised the Civic that she plans to attend an upcoming meeting to answer questions from the membership. Ms. Quinn is a candidate for Mayor in the Democratic primary. All candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries have been invited to attend an upcoming meeting to share their views for our city and community.

National Immigration Debate

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Apply today to attend a Specialized Reporting Institute for journalists on covering Immigration Reform, Sept 26-29, 2013, UT El Paso, Texas.

As Congress debates passing immigration reform this year, this workshop on covering immigration reform will teach journalists how to report the face of immigration in their communities using technology and data gathering tools and the latest research findings on immigration.

GLOBAL CAT AND MOUSE CHASE

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Where in the World Is Edward Snowden? This is the question of the latest international spy tracking game.

The war of words between China, Russia and US continues to escalate. As he flees from espionage charges, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden apparently left Hong Kong on Sunday for Ecuadoran asylum. This could leave USA with little option as attempts are made to prosecute Snowden who is accused of leaking details about top secret surveillance programs. Snowden may have some 200 sensitive documents in his possession.

FIRST SUMMER HEATWAVE

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW YORK HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY THAT WILL REMAIN IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS...NEW YORK CITY.

* HAZARDS...HEAT.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S DUE TO TEMPERATURES
IN THE LOWER 90S...AND DEW-POINTS IN THE UPPER 60S.

* TIMING...THROUGH TUESDAY.

* IMPACTS...SENSITIVE POPULATIONS WILL BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ADVERSE
HEALTH EFFECTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR NEW YORK CITY WHEN HIGH HUMIDITY IS
EXPECTED TO COMBINE WITH HOT TEMPERATURES TO MAKE IT FEEL LIKE

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