In a meeting with the Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad, the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the Syrian Crisis, Kofi Annan, today stressed that a peace plan, put forward in March, cannot succeed without “bold steps” to stop the violence and release detainees.
It was a hot and humid night tonight and at the end of the meeting, we had pouring rain , but you would not know it when you entered the non air conditioned City Island Community Center.
There was not an empty seat in the house as NYPD Captain Russell Green of the 45th Precinct addressed City Islanders and took questions from civic minded residents. The Captain said his his officers have been trying to help locals who wish to improve their quality of life by putting a stop to the rising crime rates on City Island.
FREE Bronx Seaside Trolley on Friday June 1st from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, leaving hourly on the half hour, from Pelham Bay Station and going to The Bartow Pell Mansion Museum then on to City Island for an evening of Art, Music and Fine Dining. Take advantage of special offers when you show your Trolley Card at participating establishments.
Only available from the driver on the Trolley.
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Bartow Pell Mansion Museum
895 Shore Rd. 718-885-1461
5:30pm - 8:30pm
What wouldn't you do for a cold Rum and Coke, Martini, or Manhattan on a hot and humid day like today?
Well, you do not have to go very far. A Bronx, NY born doctor, who does not drink owns the first distillery in The Bronx to be established since the days of prohibition. These hand crafted and bottled Artisan Spirits are manufactured by Tirado Distillery.
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MITT TO GRAB THE GOP POLITICAL BALL. Romney's Nomination Will Be Assured Today.
Texas primary will probably lift Romney to those 1,144 delegates needed for his nomination. He is expected to enjoy the moment milestone while campaigning in Nevada and Colorado.
U.N. PEACE ENVOY MEETS WITH SYRIAN PRESIDENT. Countries Expel Syrian Diplomats.
Kofi Annan wants to save his broken peace plan. His brokering meeting with President Bashar Assad deals with a massacre that killed more than 100. The free world is outraged.
NEW EARTHQUAKE SHAKES NORTHERN ITALY. Second In Nine Days.
Every one of the experiences in our lives is a narrative. I learned that early on as a student intern for the Washington Post. I'm told I have a good sense of humor and I like having fun and telling the truth, while I attempt to find truths as best as possible because everything in life is based on fact finding. If you don't have the correct information, you may not report it. Once you are able to verify it, you can then move on it.
It was a hot day on City Island as locals paid tribute to our nation's veterans, members of the military, past and present with solemn services and a small parade down City Island Avenue.
Several New York politicians joined past, present and future community leaders on the parade route along with members of the US Marines and Navy, City Island Little League, Theater Group and Boys and Girl Scouts, as well as assorted community groups, including parade organizers The American Legion and many of their officials.
City Island Images is proud to announce walking tours of City Island and surrounding areas.
Our small tour groups will meet @ the last stop on the #6 SUBWAY, Pelham Bay Station. We will then take the #29 Bus to City Island, where we will begin our journey. Depending on the tour and dates, our stops will include Pelham Cemetery, City Island Historical Society/Museum, The Old Schoolhouse, PS 175, Yacht Clubs, Restaurants, Galleries, Shoppes, Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. We will finish at the end of City Island Avenue and return to Pelham Bay Station #6 SUBWAY.