Since today is National Honesty Day - " I can not tell a lie" This phrase is attributed to the first US President, George Washington. Perhaps he had his fingers crossed. Some biographers claim he never said these words. Believe it, or not?

These are words to live by, especially today, which is National Honesty Day!

We should always be truthful and straightforward. But, particularly today. National Honesty Day, which began in the 1990s in response to April 1st, April Fools' Day.

Honestly... No kidding!

On April, 2006, NYPD - 45th Precinct, which serves both City Island and Co-op City, reported one murder, three rapes, 69 robberies, 28 felonious assaults, and 91 burglaries.

To find out what it is six yeas later, go on top of the page, linked below, it will state "Year to Date", "28 day" or "Week to Date" which is a breakdown of those same numbers in different ways.

These numbers are for the entire 45th precinct. This is the link to the current statistics http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_statistics/cs045pct.pdf

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City Council Member Fernando Cabrera, along with others joined New York Rangers' legend Mark Messier and Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes to announce the selection of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center as the next tenant of the Kingsbridge Armory.

Why are Crowley, Vacca and FEMA coming to City Island for a Town Hall Meeting on May 2?

It has now been over six months after Hurricane Sandy took the lives of 100 people, ravaged the tri-state area by uprooting thousands of trees, decimating homes and submerging cities.

While the number of lives claimed in New York alone from the super storm was 48, some individuals are asking why has it taken so long for US Congressman Bill Crowley, NYC Councilman Vacca and FEMA officials to hold a City Island Town Hall Meeting?

For City Islanders, housing, business, tourism and coastal protection all remain major issues with the quickly approaching summer vacation, not to mention that hurricane seasons is right around the corner once again.

Given that many communities in New York's 14th District are on or close to the water, Crowley asked FEMA and the New York City Department of Buildings to join him and Councilman Jimmy Vacca for a town hall meeting. At the meeting, agencies will explain how the new flood maps may affect residents and business owners. The officials will explain the timeline for the new maps and outline changes to the National Flood Insurance Program. They will also take any questions you have about the flood maps, flood insurance and any changes to building requirements.

The town hall meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Island Civic Center, located at 190 Fordham Street in the Bronx. I invite you to come learn about the program and have your questions answered. Please RSVP to crowley.events@mail.house.gov with your name and phone number, or call 718.779.1400.