2013 City Island Arts & Crafts Fair

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City Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its first outdoor street fair this year. The show does not allow manufactured or used articles, since this is not a flea market.

They have invited small businesses on City Island, as well as local artists to participate. The fair will be held Saturday and Sunday - June 1st and 2nd.

The show will run 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, with set up beginning at 10:00 am each day. As in the past they are promoting these events through press releases and paid advertising.

TEXTING STORY

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Acronyms have always been an integral part of texting in the computer culture and have spawned their very own new online language. Commonly thought of as a series of letters that make up a 'word' there is a distinction between acronyms and shorthand.

NYC Parks Officials' Questionable Activities

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Two NYC Parks Department supervisors have been suspended following allegations of sexual harassment of female subordinates.

Parks Commissioner Veronica White told a City Council hearing the two accused supervisors would be suspended without pay.

Following several attempts for an official comment, NYC Parks issued the following statement to City Island Images.

Safeguard Against Falls

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How strong are your bones? You may have no idea — until a bone breaks when you push on a stuck window or bend down to pick up something you’ve dropped. Or worse, take an unexpected tumble off a curb or trip over an extension cord.

One of the critical goals of managing bone-thinning osteoporosis is to prevent the fractures that can threaten independence, steal mobility, trigger depression, and result in pain, disability, or even death. These 10 simple steps can help safeguard your bones.

FROM US ARMY TO CIA TO KKR CHIEF

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From the US Army General to the US Intelligence Chief to Wall Street Executive.

David Petraeus has taken a new job with investment giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. to rebuild his reputation following an extramarital affair that brought about his resignation as CIA directorl.

The 60 year old retired US official will serve as chairman of KKR Global Institute. He was CIA director from September 2011 until last November. Before that, Petraeus served more than 37 years in the U.S. Army, where he rose to the rank of four-star general.

CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION

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Museum of the Moving Image and the Center for Communication invite you to two events next week: on Sunday, June 2, a preview screening of How to Make Money Selling Drugs with Adrian Grenier in person, and on Wednesday, June 5, An Evening with Creator of MTV Bob Pittman. We are pleased to offer complimentary admission to these events. To reserve a ticket, send your name and event title, with the mention of "Center for Communication", to rsvp@movingimage.us. Tickets will be given out first-come, first-served on the evening of each event.

2013 World Science Festival

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Festival's free events: Innovation Square and Meet the Authors on Saturday and the Ultimate Science Street Fair on Sunday.

Innovation Square
Saturday, June 1, 12 – 8 PM
MetroTech Plaza, Polytechnic Institute of NYU
FREE
Join the World Science Festival as we transform a picturesque quad in downtown Brooklyn into a staging ground for future-shaping innovations. It’s an unforgettable day of amazing robots, interactive video games, 3-D printed wares, and hi-tech installations—a showcase of the “best of the best” in the fields of science and technology. #WSFInnovate

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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This summer, from June 1st through June 16th, the Sing for Hope Pianos return to our city streets. In one of New York City’s most vibrant public art installations, 88 artist-designed pianos (one for each key on a piano) are placed in parks and public spaces throughout the five boroughs for anyone and everyone to enjoy. Pelham Bay Park is fortunate to host two pianos – one in the formal gardens at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum and one in front of the Main Pavilion of Orchard Beach.

Muni-Meter Flaws

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NYC Transportation Chair James Vacca will convene a public hearing on Introduction 1042.

Originally introduced by Council Member David Greenfield, it would require municipal meters to be deactivated when parking rules are not in effect or when receipt paper is not available.

The committee will hear testimony from the DOT-Department of Transportation on the feasibility of making the citywide on-street parking system fairer.

WHERE: 250 Broadway, 16th Floor Committee Room

WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 1:30 p.m.

PREPARE FOR HEAT WAVES

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So far, we've had one of the most pleasant Springs I can remember. There have been many crisp, sunny days and very beautiful weekends. We will likely finish May period with near normal temperatures, and as it turns out normal weather can be very nice. To those individuals who detest the quick jump from winter to summer, congratulations because you have finally been rewarded by mother nature this year.

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