City Island Power Outages
Con Edison has reduced voltage 5 percent in some areas where crews are repairing equipment, and the company is reminding customers to use energy wisely as temperatures rise this week.
TODAY IN HER & HISTORY
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1765 English Prime Minister Lord Greenville resigns and replced by Lord Rockingham.
1774 Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the treaty ending their six-year war.
1779 American troops under General Anthony Wayne capture Stony Point, N.Y.
1875 The new French constitution is finalized.
1882 Mary Todd Lincoln, the widow of Abraham Lincoln, dies of a stroke.
1918 Czar Nicholas and his family are murdered by Bolsheviks in Russia.
1940 Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of England.
RIP JOHN LORD
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John Lord founded Deep Purple in 1968, where he was virtually the leader. In addition, Lord wrote the organ riff on "Child in Time". He and drummer Ian Paice were the only constant band members during the band's existence from 1968 to 1976 and from when they reformed in 1984 until Lord's retired in 2002. (9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfAWReBmxEs
ST PAUL'S CHURCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Anne Hutchinson & New Netherland,
at National Historic Site in Westchester County, Sat., Aug. 11
TOO HOT FOR YOU?
Enjoy the shade and have some fun in the park. The grass is always greener inside the park. These sunny and hot summer days are a perfect time to play outdoors.
Get excited about exploring the natural world. Make sure you take plenty of water, som healthy snacks, your sunscreen...and get started.
LIGHTNING AND THUNDERSHOWERS
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Did you see the lightning or hear that thunder?
City Island photographer David Gipson has captured these images and many more amazing photos.
NY HEAT ADVISORY
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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City until 9PM tomorrow. These conditions are extremely dangerous to health.
Avoid strenuous activity and remember that people without air conditioning, like older adults and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk.
Cooling Centers will be open tomorrow. For locations, hours, and more information on avoiding heat illness, visit www.bit.ly/NYCHeatAQI or call 311.
Email: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov
Contact Phone: 212-639-9675
SABRINA SOTO'S ON TV AGAIN
With houses languishing with fore sale signs on the real estate market, how do you catch a picky potential buyer’s eye? Sabrina Soto shows Natalie Morales how a few decorating tweaks can help.
Watch Pop's youngest daughter Sabrina Soto and my News 12 understudy Natalie Morales.
Invasives Removal set to begin on Rodman's Neck
A second phase of invasive species removal work at Rodman's Neck this week.
Crews will be working in two locations along both sides of City Island Road between the City Island Bridge and the traffic circle. This work is part of the MillionTrees NYC reforestation work that has been taking place all around the park for nearly five years now.
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GLOOMY ECONOMIC PREDICTIONS. Experts Offer Pessimistic Financial Forecast.
Sagging sales and poor profits will appear and Eurozene's financial crisis, with the possible expiration of the Bush tax cuts and future cuts in federal spending are all negative indicators.
UN MEET WITH RUSSIA ON SYRIA. Increased Violence Continues.
UN special envoy consults with Russia, who are top Syrian allies, but are opposed to international military intervention. The rising violence has Russia under increased pressure.
MSNBC DISAPPEARS. Longtime Online Alliance Ends.