Travel Advisory

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New York City Emergency Management has issued a Travel Advisory for Saturday, January 24, 2015. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 24.

Light snow is expected to begin tonight and may taper off by Saturday evening. A total of 2-5 inches has been forecast, with wind gusts between 30 and 40 MPH expected late Saturday afternoon. Slippery roads, limited visibilities, and temperatures below freezing can be anticipated.

Storm Warnings

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A developing coastal storm will bring a variety of weather hazards to eastern U.S. The storm system that brought heavy snow to parts of the southern Plains will now continue to develop as it moves up the Eastern Seaboard .

The system has the potential to bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the mid-Atlantic & New England, though it is not expected to be a major snow producer, along with heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms across the Southeast.

Happy Birthday NYFD

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For over a century and a half, New York City’s bravest have been a source of great pride – and for good reason. Time and again, and during our city’s most difficult moments, the FDNY has answered the call of duty with valor and unwavering commitment.

The logo serves as a symbol of pride for the many sacrifices firefighters have made to protect countless New York City residents, who have found themselves in harm’s way.

NYC Parks WINTER JAM

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NYC outdoors is the place to be from 1-3 P on Saturday for Winter Jam, with free skiing, and snowboarding.

NYC Parks does not imply approval of the listed destinations, warrant the accuracy of any information set out in those destinations, or endorse any opinions expressed therein.

Saturday, January 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Winter Jam NYC in Central Park by the Bandshell area. Presented by NYC Parks, Lake Placid, and I Love NY, Winter Jam NYC is a free winter sports festival for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities.

"Saturday Night Live": 40 Years on NBC

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As part of the 40th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live," I have many wonderful memories of riding the elevator with the likes of the late Gilda Ratner and John Bellucci, and having Bill Murray ask me to let him borrow my NYPD Press Credentials, while I worked as a news writer, editor and producer at NBC.

I recall watching "SNL" over the years, sitting in on Thursday rehearsals, during my lunch hour, attending the actual program in studio 8H and of-course, staying up late to watch the live program.

FBI Arrests Silver

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The most powerful politician of New York Assembly has been arrested and charged with corruption.

Sheldon Silver has been arrested as on Federal charges following an investigation into the influential politician, who was recently re-elected.

Silver represents Manhattan and has been a powerful force in Albany for two decades as speaker of the Assembly. The question that follows is how many more will follow?

Speaker Silver arrested on federal corruption charges http://lohud.us/1JlvmVJ pic.twitter.com/TvyW0RWl8X

Let’s Put American Families First

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Rep. Joe Crowley D-Queens,Tthe Bronx, Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, echoed the president's words following POTUS State of the Union Address:

“Tonight, President Obama laid out a clear path to grow our economy, strengthen our middle class, and expand economic opportunity to help every American succeed. Now, Congress must get to work and partner with the President to achieve real results that will have a meaningful impact on American families.

Assorted Events

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Event: Gregory Zuckerman to discuss his book “The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters”
When: January 21, 2015 at 5:45pm
Where: New York City, NY
Things looked grim for America in 2006. Oil production was in steep decline and natural gas was hard to find. Major oil companies had just about given up on new discoveries on U.S. soil, and a new energy crisis seemed likely. But a handful of men believed they could change everything. Far from the limelight, Aubrey McClendon, Harold Hamm, Mark Papa, and other wildcatters were determined to tap massive deposits of oil and gas that Exxon, Chevron, and other giants dismissed as a waste of time. Gregory Zuckerman, author of the bestseller The Frackers: the Outrageous inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters discusses how their energy revolution has led to plunging energy prices while transforming the economy, geopolitics, the environment and more. He will address why a group of unlikely outsiders brought such change and how the energy resurgence will give the U.S. an economic advantage for years to come. If you are interested in attending, please contact Christine Ward at cward@nyhfr.org to register.

Event: "Government Transparency vs. National Security: Press Rights, Limits & Ideals in a Post-9/11 World"
When: January 21, 2015, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C.
How does a democracy achieve its public safety mission while honoring civil liberties -- particularly those liberties designed to keep a government true to its democratic character? The National Press Club Journalism Institute has assembled a panel of award-winning national security and press freedom experts to address this very question. Registration is $5 for NPC members; $10 public: bit.ly/1zONZw4.

Event: iPhone Reporting: How To Do It All with Just One Small Device
When: January 30, 2015, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C.
WTOP reporter and iPhone whiz Neal Augenstein will offer a "how to" session on everything from reporting to recording with the popular phone that does much more. Learn the power of smartphone reporting with this interactive class - be sure to bring your iPhone! . Registration is $5 for NPC members; $10 public: bit.ly/1Fan3PM.

DOSE OF NEWS

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http://doseofnews.com offers multiple links to a wide range of current events about arts, sciences, investigative journalism, breaking news, features, health, politics, lifestyle and finance.

These stories are selected from an assortment of articles researched, written, reported, and crafted by some of the best and finest professionals in the news business and gathered from all over the world. http://doseofnews.com