CHAMBER LUNCHEON

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Please join The City Island Chamber of Commerce at Portofino's Restaurant at 555 City Island Avenue on Tuesday April 16th from 12pm-2pm.

Marlene Cintrone from Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation will speak and field your questions as to how to best take advantage of grants and low interest loans for small business and commercial property owners on City Island.

Former Bronx Borough and Mayoral Candidate Adolfo Carrion is also scheduled to speak.

This is an important meeting the chamber hopes more will, as there is strength in numbers.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Lately, I have found that I go on Facebook a lot and perhaps a bit too much. Like many others who enjoy posting photos, ideas or suggestions. I even find myself reading most of the comments from my witty friends and members of my my loving family, but if a particular photo, or post doesn't get much attention... I usually don't think much about it.

My kids and many family members are also very familiar with Facebook and when posts are made, for the next few hours it is difficult to not be curious about how many "likes" these posts are getting.

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ORCHARD BEACH

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The legendary Orchard Beach has been serving NYC loyalists since the 1930's, making it the oldest and only one in Bronx county.

Its famous Promenade is being revitalized, introducing classics such as the assorted food stands and music concert, which have received updates.

The 1.1 mile-long boardwalk mixes with classic beachfront scenes, making for a one-of-a-kind experience.

TAX FRAUD DANGERS

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The middle of April means that TAX TIME is here once again. Protect Yourself From Tax Fraud. There are steps to take and prevent added pain when seeking help in filing income tax returns.

New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance uncovered fraud among some tax preparers, taxpayers are being urged to take some simple precautions to make certain they do not become victims of fraud.

Taxation and Finance officials recommend steps for taxpayers to ensure they are not the target of fraudulent practices:

Ask for a written estimate of all fees before hiring a tax preparer

Get Better Sleep

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If you or anyone you know is having trouble sleeping well, the following four techniques may help. People with insomnia struggle to get a good night’s rest. They may be plagued by trouble falling asleep, unwelcome awakenings during the night, or fitful sleep — alone or in combination. They may feel drowsy during the day and yet be unable to nap. Insomnia can leave a person feeling anxious and irritable or forgetful and unable to concentrate.

ZODIACAL CONSIDERATIONS

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you rush ahead without objective analysis you could discover that everything isn't as it was first purported today. Look before leaping to avoid the need for after-the-fact damage control.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A down-to-earth activity like gardening, scrapbooking or fishing can help you unwind if confused emotions threaten to make a mish-mash of your mood. Let your mind do some constructive wandering today.

NEWS U For You

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Today marks the eighth anniversary of Poynter's News University. They now have more than 250,000 registered users and almost 300 courses. We are the leader in journalism training online thanks to you!

As a way of saying thanks, they're giving you half-off any Webinar, video replay or other self-directed course that has a fee.

Getting the discount is easy. Just enter the promo code 13ANNE50 on the check-out page of the course you want. It's good until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, Sunday, April 14, so you've got time to find just the right training.

The End of Our Democracy?

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A prominent Maryland Financial Journalist who’s neither Democrat nor Republican, says a big scandal is now working its way through the current Democratic White House Administration.

And this journalist says this scandal is going to fully erupt before the completion of President Barack Obama’s 2nd term.

If this Maryland journalist is right, this development could change the Democratic party, and our entire political system, overnight.

It could also change Social Security… the entire healthcare system… the Insurance industry… and even the banking system.