90 YEARS YOUNG

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The first lady of City Island celebrated her 90th birthday a couple of days late, but its always better late than never. Her official birthday was actually on May 26, as previously reported on CITY IMAGES, but the top secret surprise party was finally scheduled for last night.

The Morris Yacht and Beach Club, located on scenic and historic City Island, New York, was the venue chosen by Jackie Kyle Kalls's two delightful nieces Lauren and Leslie. These two loving family members were the ones who organized the beautifully choreographed birthday bash.

DEATH OF NEWSPAPERS

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The death of newsprint can be attributed to several factors. This is not an obituary, just a wake up call to arms, eyes and minds.

How many times have we asked ourselves how much of the current news and information content we receive really matters? Relevance is the crux of the news industry for sure, but is a fire, an auto accident, or local robbery really relevant to anyone who doesn’t know the difference between breaking news with gossip?

There are different types of news, Among them is hard news, soft news, features, evergreens, etc.

NO SPLAININ NEEDED

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No ‘Splainin’ Necessary Lucy; Lucille Ball statue in Celoron is being changed a donation has been received to move it.

a Massachusetts investor Is donating $20,000 to replace an infamous statue of comedian Lucille Ball that's located in her western New York hometown. Mr. Ernie Boch Jr. of Norwood, MA, has donated the funds to purchase a new statue.

Boch, president and CEO of Subaru of New England, said he made the donation because he loves Lucille Ball and is a big fan of her 1950s television show, "I Love Lucy."

SAVORING SUMMER

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Summer is the hottest of the four temperate seasons, falling between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with day-length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice.

The solstice heralds the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This year the summer begins with the solstice on June 21 at 12:38 P.M. EDT. Are you ready for hot times in the summertime?
Top 50 Singles Charts | June 2015 | Best SUMMER Billboard Music Hits https://youtu.be/xW-_D54soc8

NEWS QUICKIE

INDIA'S KILLER HEAT WAVE
The oppressive heat killed more than 1,400 people so far and will likely continue for several more days.

HOUSTON FLOODING
The nation's fourth largest city is vulnerable to flooding, and control efforts are offset by population explosion.

FIFA RAIDS TAKE MAXIMUM EFFECT
Anti-corruption shakes the soccer world as planned for the sport's governing body's annual gathering in Zurich.

GOP CONTENDER SERVES ORGANIZATIONS
Jeb Bush has served over a dozen companies and nonprofits, while earning him millions of dollars.

FREDDIE GRAY FALLOUT

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ROYAL SNOWBIRDS

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Tomorrow, May 28th, at 3:00 PM, nine Canadian Snowbirds will conduct a flyover over the Hudson River.

Officially known as the Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, these aircraft known as Snowbirds are Canada's military aerobatics, or air show flight demonstration team whose purpose is to "demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel".

The squadron is based at 15 Wing, near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Snowbirds are the first Canadian air demonstration team to be designated as one squadron

NEWS QUICKIE

TEXAS FLOODS DEEPEN WITH MORE RAIN
Dozens of people have disappeared after severe flooding has drenched Houston and and portions of SW Dallas.

PAY TO PLAY FOR FIFA?
FIFA arrests relate to the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups have led to federal corruption charges.

TALES OF TERROR IN COURTROOM
Survivors of the Colorado theater shooting have testified in the gunman's murder trial of terror and show relief.

ANOTHER CANDIDATE IN SECOND WHITE HOUSE CAMP PAIN
Republican Rick Santorum to enter the contest and test his clout in a dramatically different presidential field.

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FIFA RICO

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US Department of Justice has announced that nine FIFA officials and five corporate executives have been indicted for racketeering conspiracy and corruption.

The Defendants Include Two Current FIFA Vice Presidents and the Current and Former Presidents of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF); Seven Defendants Arrested Overseas; Guilty Pleas for Four Individual Defendants and Two Corporate Defendants Also Unsealed

JOURNALISM BURNOUT

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Why has journalistic integrity and honesty all but disappeared in the news industry? Journalism in its current state is a pathetic shadow of its former self at the very best, and dead at worst. What is killing great journalism?

journalism has changed greatly over the past decade, and these changes are taking a particularly hard toll inside newsrooms. Investigative journalism must continue in a free society.

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