For 20 YEARS UN says CUBA Si, Castro Si... But US Says CUBA Si, Castro No!

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According to US, Cuba is a totalitarian police state which relies on repressive methods to maintain control. These methods include intense physical and electronic surveillance of both Cuban citizens and foreign visitors. Americans visiting Cuba should be aware that any on-island activities could be subject to surveillance, and their contacts with Cuban citizens monitored closely.

US Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Bangladesh, welcomed the new U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena in his Capitol Hill office. Crowley and Ambassador Mozena discussed how the U.S. can continue to strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh relations, overcome challenges and engage the growing and vibrant Bangladeshi community in the U.S.

Mother nature will have more of a trick than a treat for us with slick streets this weekend as an unusual October storm will bring heavy rain, snow, wind and some coastal flooding throughout the area this weekend.

There were bagpipes and an academic procession, where delegates from over 45 higher education institutions added to the historic pageantry and color of Dr. Joseph E. Nyre, PhD, IONA College’s eighth president.

The delegates marched in an inaugural processional that included members of Iona’s faculty, administration and representatives from the community as well as officials, faculty and alumni of many invited institutions.

Baseball has been very special for my family. In fact, my late dad's longtime professional baseball team - St. Louis Cardinals have actually come from brink to force game 7 of World Series against Rangers. Most would agree it was one of the best championship ball games they had ever watched a professional team play.

Those incredible Cardinals have pulled off improbable rallies, with a home field advantage, right in their own ballpark by winning in the most inspiring fashion.

GO CARDINALS!!!!!

CASINO GAMBLING. Now in New York.

TURKEY HELPING. Free Syria Effort.

NASA LAUNCH. Weather Satellite.

WINTER STORM WATCH. Snow.

STOCKS TRADING. Brief Gains.

BASEBALL. World Series Game.