Today, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) was proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 7th Congressional District.
Diana Herrera Cuautle, a 12th grader at Truman High School, took first place with her piece titled, “To Embrace Your Roots.” Diana’s piece will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year along with other winning pieces from around the country.
Capital Heights Lyric Opera Company Presents:
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Gioachino Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" will be performed in its entirety in two acts. Rossini's Barber has proven to be one of the greatest masterpieces of comedy within music, and has been described as the opera buffa of all "opere buffe". Even after two hundred years, its popularity on the modern opera stage attests to that greatness.
Come join us for an afternoon of live opera here at the City Island Library.
City Island Branch
320 City Island Avenue
Bronx, New York 10464
(718) 885-1703
Event: Book Rap about WWII Censorship
When: May 9, 2012, 6:30pm
Where: The National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
“Ed Kennedy’s War: V-E Day, Censorship & The Associated Press,” a newly published, posthumous memoir by a pivotal WW2 correspondent for the AP, will be discussed by AP CEO Tom Curley at 6:30 p.m. on May 9 at The National Press Club in Washington.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has officially kicked off Bronx Week 2012, a celebration which pays tribute to the continuing revitalization of the borough’s businesses, educational institutions, cultural sites and civic groups.
City Island Images is proud to announce walking tours of City Island and it's surrounding areas.
Thursday May 10 Alive n Kickin Duo featuring Pepe & Tim @ Gavi's Restaurant 15 Old Rt. 22 Armonk,NY Showtime: 8-11pm For Res. Call 914-273-6900
Saturday May 12 Alive N Kickin @ KJ Farrell's 242 Petit Ave Bellmore,L.I. Showtime: 10pm For info call 516-804-9925
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC3MG63Jj10
Sunday May 13 Alive n Kickin Annual Mother's Day Luncheon @ The Eastwood Manor 3371 Eastchester Rd, Bronx Cocktail Hour 12-1 Dinner & Music 1-5pm For Res. Call 718-654-4200
FRANCE HAS A NEW PRESIDENT. Plans To Solve Debt Crisis.
US HOSTAGE'S LIFE APPEAL. Pleads To President Obama.
WORLD MARKET JITTERS. Wall Street Feels Uncertainty.
PUTIN'S THIRD TERM. Protestors To His Presidency.
BALTIMORE BEATS BOSTON. 17-Inning Marathon.
We are happy to announce that City Island Images has joined forces and teamed up with The Island Current.
ISLAND CURRENT WEEKEND UPDATE
The Current fleet has had all four boats out fishing for Striped Bass, Flounder, & Codfish. Capt. Paul aboard the ISLAND CURRENT was up to the east and reported a steady bite today as most of the fish caught were drifting. In addition to the good number of flounders there was also a nice 20 inch Fluke caught and released as well as a 7 pound black-fish.
The good news is the record breaking winner of this years Kentucky Derby, I’ll Have Another. The horse was overlooked at 15-1 in the field of 20, then made history by becoming the first horse to win the 138th Run for the Roses by 1½ lengths over Bodemeister from post 19 on a hot, Saturday afternoon before a record crowd of 150,000 + fans.
The bad news is that a body found in the stable area of Churchill Downs the morning after the Kentucky Derby, which officials are investigating as a homicide. Police say the death didn't appear to have associations with Churchill Downs.
This Week in History, May 6 - May 12
May 06, 1994
English Channel tunnel opens. During a ceremony presided over by England's Queen Elizabeth II and French President Francois Mitterand, a rail tunnel under the English Channel was officially opened, connecting Britain and the European mainland for the first time since the Ice Age. The channel tunnel, or "Chunnel," connects Folkstone, England, with Sangatte, France, 31 miles away. The Chunnel cut travel time between England and France to a swift 35 minutes and eventually between London and Paris to two-and-a-half hours.
May 07, 1994