ConEd's union decides to strike during historic heatwave... This timing is worth noting.
Negotiations were underway as New Yorkers weathered a heat wave, stressing out people who worry about power availability, but ConEd says these fears are unfounded.
Negotiations between the Con Ed and Local 1-2 of the Utility Workers of America lasted just over 10 days. The contract expired at midnight Saturday and negotiations broke down just before 2 a.m.
This Week in History, Jul 1 - Jul 7
Jul 01, 1997
Hong Kong returned to China. At midnight on July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returns back to Chinese rule in a ceremony attended by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Prince Charles of Wales, Chinese President Jiang Zemin, and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. A few thousand Hong Kongers protested the turnover, which was otherwise celebratory and peaceful.
Jul 02, 1964
KILLER SUMMERTIME STORMS. Multiple Weather Related Deaths.
More than a dozen people have been killed, some crushed by downed trees as a result of violent weather. 2.6 million people without power in NJ, Maryland, DC, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, as well as West Virginia. Hundreds of thousands told to boil their water.
FEELING HOTTER. Trippe Digits Expected Heat Advisories Extended.
Meanwhile, 8500 ConEd workers have been dismissed, following a breakdown in contract negotiations and the utility insists that lights and air conditioners will continue to run.
The Heat Advisory for NYC has been extended until 7/1/12. To locate a Cooling Center http://www.nyc.gov/OEM.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) today advised that cooling centers will remain open according to the latest National Weather Service forecast, the heat index is expected to reach or exceed 95 degrees.
Tonight expect a lengthier evening, as an extra leap second is going to be added to machines and devices which mark, or tell time. It's called a leap second.
The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service coordinates these leap seconds, and such coordination typically takes place in either June or December. This weekend's skip: Universal time will be 11:59:59 and then the rarely seen 11:59:60 before the clocks strike midnight. A longer day indeed.
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UPCOMING FREE LECTURES
“EDGAR ALLAN POE AND
HIS COTTAGE"
Saturday, July 21, 2012 – 2:00 PM
Dr. G. Hermalyn, historian and publisher, will speak at The Bronx County Archives on the writer’s experience living in The Bronx. The Archives is located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10467. (718) 881-8900.
“HISTORY OF THE BRONX LATINO"
Come celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with BCHS Educator Angel Hernandez as he describes the Latino experience throughout Bronx history. This lecture will be given at two locations:
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Next year, the planned bridge construction during 2013 is going to make for an interesting commute for mussel suckers, clam diggers, or just about anyone who regularly travels in and out of City Island. City Island will get a new steel cable bridge, come hell or high water.
NYC Office of Management and Budget has approved a $149.5 million budget for a replacement bridge to be built where the existing City Island Bridge to cross over Eastchester Bay.
TODAY Saturday, June 30, 3:15-6pm EST
Tune in to our upcoming live webcast about the important relationship between the drum and bass in a big band setting. Then join Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis as he addresses Band Director Academy participants and discusses the value of jazz education.
3:15-4:30pm
Bass/Drum Relationship
This course focuses on the relationship between the bass and the drums in a big band setting, offering insight into refining the collaboration between the two instruments within the rhythm section.
4:30-6pm
SYRIAN CIVIL WAR. Kofi Annan warns of severe crisis if Syria fighting unresolved.
UN Peace plan includes a Syrian-led political transition.
BURNING COLORADO FIRES. Firefighters Contain Blaze 25 Percent.
30 thousand residents evacuated from lavish country houses, to smoldering ash and the charred foundations.
SYMBOLIC INAUGURATION. Egypt Swears In New President.
Moslem Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsi has been sworn in as Egypt's first popularly-elected president.
WHY DID PENN STATE OFFICIALS STAY MUM? Jerry Sandusky coverup?