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SILVER ALERT

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A Latino friend is missing and #CityImages is posting this Silver Alert as a public service for our local community of readers.

‘UPDATE He’s found we went to a hospital in Brooklyn and now he home I took his sister and Elvia to pick him up 

This notification system was established in the United States to distribute information about missing persons, especially senior citizens with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other mental disabilities in order to aid the Comm in locating them.

GLOBAL POPULATION

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While some New Yorkers may feel the city is becoming excessively crowded, they are not close in comparison with other municipalities.

Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to travel to Tokyo, and Shanghai from my hometown in New York City. That is why I chose tiny City Island, A Slice of NYC Paradise.

HIP HOP AT 50

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This is the 411 on The Bronx and the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop music, which is home and where this genre started way back.

For the 50th anniversary of hip hop's birth, some heavy hitters performed at Yankee Stadium Friday night — in the Bronx, right where this music was born. The all-star lineup included artists like Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Eve, Wiz Khalifa, and Nas in an exuberant celebration called “Hip Hop 50 Live.”

From 'Straight Outta Compton' to '8 Mile': Essential hip-hop movies to celebrate 50 years

THE BRONX ARMORY?

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NY has some of the largest counties in the US by population, our headquarters are located on The Bronx's smallest island.

Previously, #CityImages asked NYC officials about the plans for The Bronx Armory, but New York City Economic Development Corporation apparently enjoys stonewalling the news media.

EXPOSED

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Exposed & Overlooked Invisible peril? Some US communities are stuck with higher pollution exposure risks and dangers.

The News & Observer's Adam Wagner and The Charlotte Observer's Gavin Off for their compelling story, “Exposed and Overlooked” shed light on a critical issue: how certain communities in North Carolina have endured higher pollution exposure risks. With stunning visuals interspersed, this comprehensive story serves as a reminder about the power of journalism to drive positive change and promote environmental justice

MIAMI DRAINiNG

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With 1,350 miles of exquisite coastline, Florida offers a variety of clear-water beaches, each with its own distinct appeal. Whatever floats your boat, water sports, shell collecting, or simple chillaxation, Florida’s beaches will not disappoint. So, grab your sunscreen and swimming gear (or a paperback novel); it’s time to head to the beach. Listen to these WSJ stories.

NY ISLANDS

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These New York island spots have been hidden for too long but are truly coastal gems to visit and enjoy with your loved ones.

An Island Off Long Island: This New York Spot Is A Hidden Coastal Gem. Long Island is home to plenty of beautiful attractions to explore. This island on its eastern tip is a hidden gem in New York and worth visiting. 

According to The Travel published reports, 

BEST IN USA

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The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis.

There are two communities in the state of New York that are now  named among the best 101 places to live in the United States.

CAVEAT EMPTOR

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Stay put or move judiciously. AC #AfterCovid Americans reportedly considered emptied downtowns and the prospect of remote work, but the clearest picture says there's no urban exodus it's an #URBANSHUFFLE. Hard data shows most people who did move stayed close to where they came from and felt at home.

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