BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ TO JOIN ‘HANDS ACROSS THE CONCOURSE’
Major Event Will Unite Thousands of Bronxites in Opposition to Violence
On Sunday, April 14, thousands of community, civic servants and clergy members are expected to join “Hands Across the Concourse” in opposition to gun violence and domestic violence.
This Week in History, Mar 31 - Apr 6
Mar 31, 1889
The Eiffel Tower is dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by Gustave Eiffel, the tower's designer, and attended by French Prime Minister Pierre Tirard, a handful of other dignitaries, and 200 construction workers. In 1889, to honor of the centenary of the French Revolution, the French government planned an international exposition and announced a design competition for a monument to be built on the Champ-de-Mars in central Paris. Out of more than 100 designs submitted, the Centennial Committee chose Eiffel's plan of an open-lattice wrought-iron tower that would reach almost 1,000 feet above Paris and be the world's tallest man-made structure. Eiffel, a noted bridge builder, was a master of metal construction and designed the framework of the Statue of Liberty that had recently been erected in New York Harbor.
Apr 01, 1700
April Fools tradition popularized. English pranksters begin popularizing the annual tradition of April Fools' Day by playing practical jokes on each other. Although the day, also called All Fools' Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. Some historians speculate that April Fools' Day dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, as called for by the Council of Trent in 1563. People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1 became the butt of jokes and hoaxes. These included having paper fish placed on their backs and being referred to as "poisson d'avril" (April fish), said to symbolize a young, easily caught fish and a gullible person.
Beginning with an early morning sunrise service, many City Island churches are holding special services this Easter Sunday, which celebrate the Jesus Christ's resurrection after his crucifixion.
Some folks also decorate eggs. These can be hard boiled eggs that can be eaten later, but may also be model eggs made of plastic, chocolate, candy or other materials. It is also common to organize Easter egg hunts. Eggs of some form are hidden, supposedly by the Easter Bunny.
Bicycling is good for NY. Are you a New Yorker for bicycling?
Do you declare yourself a New Yorker for Bicycling?
Do you support for the three pillars of safe cycling in New York?
Responsible riding is safer for everyone.
Bike lanes keep everyone out of each others way and out of harm's way.
A robust public bike share program empowers New Yorkers with more transit choices.
Those who have been following the proposed legislation for Paid Sick Leave in the New York City Council probably know by now that a deal was struck between Council Speaker Christine Quinn and the bill's lead sponsor, Council-member Gail Brewer. Details of the deal are outlined below in a press release from Speaker Quinn to the Press. The bill achieves its stated purpose of mandating sick leave for workers without forcing the devastating fines and audits opposed by the business community.
ARTFLOCK.ORG: artflock.org is a new listing website of professional development opportunities, workshops, and lectures for artists in the New York City area. The website features a comprehensive calendar of professional development events searchable by organization, topic, or date. artflock is a core project of the Alliance for Sustainable Arts Professional Practices (ASAPP). ASAPP is a coalition of not-for-profit arts organizations and arts-related businesses dedicated to sharing professional development opportunities and best practice resources with artists in the New York City area.
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Fish with Island Current Fleet on City Island in the Bronx and experience one of the most fun and unique things to do in NYC.
City Island fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities to enjoy in New York City, especially for those who love to be out on the water. Come abourd an open party fishing trip and fish for flounder, fluke, striped bass, bluefish, porgy, blackfish, and even weakfish.
Go night fishing for blues and stripers, or enjoy the New York skyline under a magnificent sunset as you reel in a fluke on our special sunset fluke trips.
Special free Programs in April 2013
Thursday, April 4, First Thursdays at St. Paul’s open from 1 to 9 PM
Please join us for a 7 PM talk, The Neutral Ground: Westchester County and the Revolutionary War, by historian Wayne Cahilly, exploring the military, political and social history of the area between the British and Americans.
Saturday, April 13; we’re open from noon to 4 PM
George Washington and the Civil War
At 2 PM, Professor Anne Sarah Rubin of the University of Maryland at Baltimore County
Today’s highly competitive universe requires that news and information services of all sizes devote energy towards educating prospects and persuading them about the content’ value.
However, for some this changes when it comes to their international or domestic multicultural markets. The old belief that potential customers “probably speak English” is out-dated, therefore current research proves it to also be a barrier to international penetration.
City Island Images is available in 52 languages globally, so we could help overcome many typical communication issues.
The George Polk Awards: Covering Corruption in China
WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 6:30-8:00 pm, wine & cheese reception 5:30 to 6:30 pm
WHERE: Kumble Theater, LIU, Brooklyn Campus, Flatbush Ave. (DeKalb & Willoughby)
Hear from our panel of winners of The George Polk Awards, who received the award for their coverage of criminality at the highest levels in China resulting in several major U.S. news outlets being hacked in retaliation, including the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal. Find out what it took for these reporters to get their stories.