CITY ISLAND LIGHTHOUSES

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EXECUTION ROCKS LIGHT

WEST END LONG ISLAND SOUND
Station Established: 1849
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1850
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1979
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: DRESSED STONE/TIMBER
Construction Materials: GRANITE W/BRICK LINING
Height: 60 feet tall with a focal plane of 62 feet
Tower Shape: CONICAL
Markings/Pattern: WHITE WITH BROWN BAND MIDWAY
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Characteristics: Flash every 10 seconds
Original Lens: Fourth Order Fresnel, 1856

Historical Chronology:

START-UP NY: GOOD OR BAD?

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The following is a statement from Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. on START-UP NY Agreement: "Stony Brook University enthusiastically applauds START-UP NY. It is the most important University-based economic development initiative undertaken, and another example of how Governor Cuomo and the leadership in Albany are taking the necessary actions to boost New York’s economy.

HISPANIC DIVERSITY

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According to the most recent figures released by The Pew research Hispanic Center, among the 51.9 million Hispanics in the United States, nearly two-thirds (64.6%), or 33.5 million, trace their family origins to Mexico.

BRONX RISING

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LIVE at the BMHC Lab

BMHC Lab | 1303 Louis Niñé Blvd, Bronx NY

Take the 2 or 5 train to Freeman Street or the BX 19 bus

FREE admission; $5 suggested donation.
Bronx Rising!
Music, Film & Spoken Word of the Borough
JUNE: WOMEN'S VOICES
BMHC Lab | 1303 Louis Niñé Blvd, Bronx NY

Take the 2 or 5 train to Freeman Street or the BX 19 bus

FREE admission; $5 suggested donation.
MUSIC:
Legacy Women Drummers
Percussion from Puerto Rico & the
Dominican Republic
Thursday, June 20th | 8:00pm

FILM:
Bragging Rights: Stickball Stories

Independence Day Commemoration

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A special reading of the Declaration of Independence highlights the annual commemoration of Independence Day, at St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., in Mt. Vernon, on Thursday, July 4, beginning at 10:30 AM.

The reading of America’s founding charter is accompanied by a 13-ring salute on the historic church bell, which was cast in 1758. Keynote speaker is Professor Lisa Keller of SUNY Purchase.

GAME NOT OVER UNTIL IT ENDS

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Some Miami Heat fans turned into hotheads after they left the NBA Playoffs. The final game # 6 early was no longer interesting to some, so they left and were later not allowed back in to experience Miami Heat's comeback win.

The Miami Heat forced a final game 7 with Tuesday night's amazing 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in overtime.

We wonder if they will stay to watch the entire final basketball game, which is scheduled to be played tomorrow night?

2013 NYC Hurricane Evacuation Map

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Ready New York: Hurricanes in New York City includes general tips on how to prepare for an emergency, instructions on how to develop a hurricane disaster plan and secure your home before a storm, and a map of New York City hurricane evacuation zones.

Find out what zone you live in and the location of your nearest evacuation center/shelter.

Click the links below to download (in PDF) the text and map.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/downloads/pdf/hurricane_brochure_english.pdf

“Movies Under the Stars”

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“Movies Under the Stars” outdoor film series is back and will begin this Friday, June 21st at Bronx Park East at 8:30 p.m.!

The film being shown will be kids favorite “Wreck it Ralph.” The next showing will be “ParaNorman,” another family-fun movie, on Friday, June 28th at Loreto Park at 8:30 p.m.

City Island Images encourages all members of the Bronx, NY community to bring the family and come out for a night of summer fun and entertainment.

As always, the movie series is co-sponsored by the Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation (NIDC).

FEDERAL SEQUESTRATION CUTS

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Those US sequestration cuts have arrived and the effects are being felt.

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