CITY ISLAND BOAT FIRE

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Although NYC Department of Environmental Protection claims our air is the cleanest it's been in 50 years, many City Island residents smelled the smoke filled air as a result of a Yacht fire near pilot street.

FDNY units and firefighters were in abundance and the fire in the boatyard was quickly placed under control. Even after the fire was extinguished, fire trucks continued responding. Luckily there were no reported injuries.

City Islander Raymond Reyes Jr was kind enough to share after he took this video:

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

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Low pressure in the Northeast will continue the rainy weather, with possible flooding on Sunday. Cold air will bring areas of snow from the Great Lakes into Northern New England.

EAST WINDS CONTINUE TONIGHT AS LOW PRESSURE APPROACHES FROM THE SOUTH. TIDES ARE EXPECTED TO RUN AROUND 1/2 TO 1 FT ABOVE ASTRONOMICAL LEVELS. HIGH TIDE WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 10 PM AND 1 AM ACROSS THE WESTERN PORTION OF LONG ISLAND SOUND. A FEW AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE TIDE LEVELS CLOSE TO OR AT MINOR COASTAL FLOODING BENCHMARKS.

BLUE DUNES

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The US Department of Housing and Urban Development program called “Rebuild by Design,” which attracted engineers, architects, and designers is considering proposals to defend the New York and New Jersey coastlines.

A series of man made islands off the coast of New York and New Jersey may some day protect the Northeast coast from the impact of deadly storm surges during future Superstorms, like the ones caused by Sandy, according to a new proposal as the region continues its recovery.

Staying Safe on The Internet

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Though the Internet is an integral part of our everyday lives, there are also some risks we take every time we log on. We’re not just talking about viruses, phishing and spyware; there are real people out there, of all ages, who go online with the intention of harming young people.
talk to someone you trust
You can always talk to your parents, or to someone else you trust, about what you experience online. You can help each other get the most out of the Internet whilst making sure you stay safe.

IMMIGRATION REFORM?

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Since Barack Obama was first elected, there have been over two million people deported from the United States. That’s more than were thrown out of this country under George W. Bush in his eight years and more than double the number during Bill Clinton’s presidency. It’s more than any president, ever.

Why? Perhaps President Obama wanted to prove to Congress that he was tough on immigration, hoping for comprehensive immigration reform. So far, that plan hasn’t worked out.

NY HISTORIC PLACES

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New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of 21 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

NY ELECTED OFFICIALS PUSH TO CUT PROPERTY TAXES

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A couple of hundred elected officials in New York are pushing to cut property taxes, but not all are in favor. Where does your representative stand?

“Sky-high property taxes have been an unsustainable financial burden for working- and middle-class families in the Southern Tier and all across the State. We capped property taxes and now we have to cut them,” Governor Cuomo said. “Our tax reform proposal provides more than $1 billion in relief to those New Yorkers while also encouraging local governments to cut costs and share services in order to address the incredible tax rates that currently exist. This is an agenda that has attracted support from hundreds of local leaders across the State, who recognize the importance of increasing government’s efficiency and standing up for the taxpayer. I urge the legislature to join us by passing property tax reform this year.”

OBESITY IS SERIOUS

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Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well as from having too much fat.

Both terms mean that a person's weight is higher than what is thought to be healthy for his or her height. The following are some of the causes, and risk factors

Taking in more calories than you burn can lead to obesity because the body stores unused calories as fat.

Obesity can be caused by:

Eating more food than your body can use

Drinking too much alcohol

Stopping Stress Helps Heart Heal

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Constant stress whether from a traffic-choked daily commute, unhappy marriage, or heavy workload can have real physical effects on the body. It has been linked to a wide range of health issues, including mood, sleep, and appetite problems and heart disease.

IMMIGRATION REFORM

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US Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus has signed a discharge petition to force House Republican leadership to allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform legislation.

The discharge petition would force a vote on the House floor on H.R. 15, the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, if 218 members of Congress sign on. A recent study by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office concluded that H.R. 15 would reduce the nation’s deficit by $900 billion.

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