Reader’s Digest: $25,000 - If you write "The Story of You" to a crisp and compelling 150 words, not letters characters—this is not a Twitter contest. Simply Put, Reader’s Digest is holding the “Your Life…” writing contest. Their grand prize winner will earn $25,000. Ten runner-ups get $2,500. Eleven honorees will also be published.

Facebook fans will have a chance to vote for favorites. The most popular Facebook entry will also receive $2,500.

If you wish to enter, submit your life story in 150 words or less on Reader’s Digest‘s Facebook page.
The deadline is November 1st.

Orlando Marín, Bronx President’s nomination to the City Planning Commission, has been approved by a vote of the City Council. Mr. Marín will begin on August 23, replacing Kenneth Knuckles.

City Island worshipers have new minister and his wife are settling into a new assignment and their new home at 113 Bay Street. His name is Reverend Ezra Hongchang Yew.

Minister Yew was kind enough to sit down and talk with City Island Images. He says he invites all races and nationalities to visit the church and participate in the many services. Trinity United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Bay Street and City Island avenue.