CLARE WEISS EMERGING ARTIST AWARD

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The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation’s Art in the Parks program announced that Katherine Daniels is the 2012 recipient of the Clare Weiss Emerging Artist Award. Ornamental Paths, a site-specific weaving installation inspired by the signature Art Deco residential buildings that line the Grand Concourse, will border the central and northern pathways in Joyce Kilmer Park in the Bronx. This vibrant take on the Bronx’s historical architecture will be on view through June 2013. The $7,000 award is granted annually in memory of Clare Weiss, Parks’ Curator of Public Art from 2005 to 2009.

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SEIZURE CAUSES HIT AND RUN? Police Investigate John Bryson Accusations.
Police officials charge John Bryson with felony hit-and-run following two LA CA area accidents that left him injured and unconscious. He may have suffered a seizure.

IRAQ PRESIDENT: Premier's Critics Have Not Gathered Enough Votes.
Opponents of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki have failed to generate enough support to bring him down in a no confidence vote, according to a statement posted on the Internet by Iraq's president.

RAIN STOPS DJOKOVIC VS NADAL. But Nadal Wins French Open Again!

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City Island Images is proud to announce the winners of this year's City Island Society of Clam-diggers and Mussel-suckers. This annual award will be given each and every year to any and all exemplary City Island community citizens, who receive the most votes and highest community support. Kudos to Susan and Ron!

The City Island Society of Clam-diggers and Mussel-suckers was formed to recognize those exceptional individuals who, over time, have made extraordinary contributions to the character and quality of their City Island community and culture.

Below are the criteria:

LOCAL ALERT - AERIAL SPRAYING - LOCAL ALERT

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The NYC Department of Health will be conducting aerial larviciding for mosquitoes to help prevent West Nile Virus in marsh and non-residential areas between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM on 6/11, 6/12, and 6/13. Aerial larviciding will occur in the following Bronx zip codes: 10464 and 10475. For more information and rain dates, go to http://www.nyc.gov/doh or call 311 for details.

West Nile virus was first identified in 1937 in Uganda in eastern Africa. It was first discovered in the United States in the summer of 1999 in New York. Since then, the virus has spread throughout the United States.

Winners City Island Society of Clam-diggers and Mussel-suckers

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City Island Images is proud to announce the winners of this year's City Island Society of Clam-diggers and Mussel-suckers. This annual award will be given each and every year to any and all exemplary City Island community citizens, who receive the most votes and highest community support. Kudos to Susan and Ron!

The City Island Society of Clam-diggers and Mussel-suckers was formed to recognize those exceptional individuals who, over time, have made extraordinary contributions to the character and quality of their City Island community and culture.

Below are the criteria:

PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE TODAY

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Today is the National Puerto Rican Parade. The annual mega-fiesta this year celebrates Puerto Ricans and Higher Education. It is through education that the community can continue to progress. Higher education is a source of empowerment that greatly improves the social and financial conditions of individuals aspiring to better their lives. The Parade's theme will showcase the educational achievements of Puerto Ricans and continue to encourage further growth.

This Week in History

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This Week in History, Jun 10 - Jun 16

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CONTINUED VIOLENCE IN SYRIA. Some Say Nation Continually Divided.
As the Syrian conflict increases to new levels of sectarian strife, Assad leans on his religious base for support. The Alawite core of the elite security forces support him, as are Syrians from minority groups.

AUBURN, ALABAMA SHOOTINGS. University Students Included.
Three have been killed and two seriously injured after a shooting at an Auburn University housing complex last night. Football players among the victims.

SPAIN BANKS RESCUED. European Union Victory.

Prescription Drug Abuse Town Hall

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There is a Town Hall Forum being held on prescription drug abuse, which dovetails nicely with the City Island drug problem often discussed at Civic Association meetings. Each spring Montefiore holds a public forum on a health-related topic of concern to the community.

These annual forums consist of panelists who are experts in the topic covered. They make presentations, field questions, and provide contact info for those who want help or more info on the topic.

CITY ISLAND TOURS

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City Island Images is proud to announce 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.

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