The legendary Orchard Beach has been serving NYC loyalists since the 1930's, making it the oldest and only one in Bronx county.
Its famous Promenade is being revitalized, introducing classics such as the assorted food stands and music concert, which have received updates.
The 1.1 mile-long boardwalk mixes with classic beachfront scenes, making for a one-of-a-kind experience.
St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site @ 897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa
Contact: David Osborn (site manager), at 914-667-4116; dho59stpaul@yahoo.com
George Washington & the Civil War,
at National Historic Site in Westchester County, Sat. April 13
HANDS ACROSS THE CONCOURSE is a major event to unite Bronxites in opposition to violence.
On Sunday, April 14, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will join together with thousands of community and clergy members to join “Hands Across the Concourse” in opposition to gun violence and domestic violence.
The middle of April means that TAX TIME is here once again. Protect Yourself From Tax Fraud. There are steps to take and prevent added pain when seeking help in filing income tax returns.
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance uncovered fraud among some tax preparers, taxpayers are being urged to take some simple precautions to make certain they do not become victims of fraud.
Taxation and Finance officials recommend steps for taxpayers to ensure they are not the target of fraudulent practices:
Ask for a written estimate of all fees before hiring a tax preparer
If you or anyone you know is having trouble sleeping well, the following four techniques may help. People with insomnia struggle to get a good night’s rest. They may be plagued by trouble falling asleep, unwelcome awakenings during the night, or fitful sleep — alone or in combination. They may feel drowsy during the day and yet be unable to nap. Insomnia can leave a person feeling anxious and irritable or forgetful and unable to concentrate.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you rush ahead without objective analysis you could discover that everything isn't as it was first purported today. Look before leaping to avoid the need for after-the-fact damage control.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A down-to-earth activity like gardening, scrapbooking or fishing can help you unwind if confused emotions threaten to make a mish-mash of your mood. Let your mind do some constructive wandering today.
Today marks the eighth anniversary of Poynter's News University. They now have more than 250,000 registered users and almost 300 courses. We are the leader in journalism training online thanks to you!
As a way of saying thanks, they're giving you half-off any Webinar, video replay or other self-directed course that has a fee.
Getting the discount is easy. Just enter the promo code 13ANNE50 on the check-out page of the course you want. It's good until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, Sunday, April 14, so you've got time to find just the right training.
A prominent Maryland Financial Journalist who’s neither Democrat nor Republican, says a big scandal is now working its way through the current Democratic White House Administration.
And this journalist says this scandal is going to fully erupt before the completion of President Barack Obama’s 2nd term.
If this Maryland journalist is right, this development could change the Democratic party, and our entire political system, overnight.
It could also change Social Security… the entire healthcare system… the Insurance industry… and even the banking system.
By the early 1980s, hunger in New York City had become unbearably severe. Religious organizations and charitable agencies had long served their neighborhoods in relative isolation; despite the heroic efforts of these groups, their ad hoc approach had inherent limitations. Many began to realize that soup kitchens here and there could relieve, but not end, the problem of hunger in New York City.
Community leaders from all five boroughs met in April 1983 and concluded that the best way to tackle hunger in the city was with a unified organization that helped emergency food providers and pushed for long-term solutions. In this spirit, the New York City Coalition Against Hunger was born.
The Coalition's original mission was to "coordinate the activities of the emergency food providers in the city so that issues can be identified, prioritized and addressed effectively." Though its aims have expanded and evolved over the last two decades - for example, it has strengthened advocacy and legislative efforts and now provides national service participants to emergency food providers - food access for all New Yorkers has always remained the Coalition's animating goal.
Thursday, April 11th 6:30 PM
Working in the Props Dept - and Making "Changing Face of Harlem" with Shawn Batey.