Beginning with an early morning sunrise service, many City Island churches are holding special services this Easter Sunday, which celebrate the Jesus Christ's resurrection after his crucifixion.
Some folks also decorate eggs. These can be hard boiled eggs that can be eaten later, but may also be model eggs made of plastic, chocolate, candy or other materials. It is also common to organize Easter egg hunts. Eggs of some form are hidden, supposedly by the Easter Bunny.
Bicycling is good for NY. Are you a New Yorker for bicycling?
Do you declare yourself a New Yorker for Bicycling?
Do you support for the three pillars of safe cycling in New York?
Responsible riding is safer for everyone.
Bike lanes keep everyone out of each others way and out of harm's way.
A robust public bike share program empowers New Yorkers with more transit choices.
Those who have been following the proposed legislation for Paid Sick Leave in the New York City Council probably know by now that a deal was struck between Council Speaker Christine Quinn and the bill's lead sponsor, Council-member Gail Brewer. Details of the deal are outlined below in a press release from Speaker Quinn to the Press. The bill achieves its stated purpose of mandating sick leave for workers without forcing the devastating fines and audits opposed by the business community.
ARTFLOCK.ORG: artflock.org is a new listing website of professional development opportunities, workshops, and lectures for artists in the New York City area. The website features a comprehensive calendar of professional development events searchable by organization, topic, or date. artflock is a core project of the Alliance for Sustainable Arts Professional Practices (ASAPP). ASAPP is a coalition of not-for-profit arts organizations and arts-related businesses dedicated to sharing professional development opportunities and best practice resources with artists in the New York City area.
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Fish with Island Current Fleet on City Island in the Bronx and experience one of the most fun and unique things to do in NYC.
City Island fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities to enjoy in New York City, especially for those who love to be out on the water. Come abourd an open party fishing trip and fish for flounder, fluke, striped bass, bluefish, porgy, blackfish, and even weakfish.
Go night fishing for blues and stripers, or enjoy the New York skyline under a magnificent sunset as you reel in a fluke on our special sunset fluke trips.
Special free Programs in April 2013
Thursday, April 4, First Thursdays at St. Paul’s open from 1 to 9 PM
Please join us for a 7 PM talk, The Neutral Ground: Westchester County and the Revolutionary War, by historian Wayne Cahilly, exploring the military, political and social history of the area between the British and Americans.
Saturday, April 13; we’re open from noon to 4 PM
George Washington and the Civil War
At 2 PM, Professor Anne Sarah Rubin of the University of Maryland at Baltimore County
Today’s highly competitive universe requires that news and information services of all sizes devote energy towards educating prospects and persuading them about the content’ value.
However, for some this changes when it comes to their international or domestic multicultural markets. The old belief that potential customers “probably speak English” is out-dated, therefore current research proves it to also be a barrier to international penetration.
City Island Images is available in 52 languages globally, so we could help overcome many typical communication issues.
The George Polk Awards: Covering Corruption in China
WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 6:30-8:00 pm, wine & cheese reception 5:30 to 6:30 pm
WHERE: Kumble Theater, LIU, Brooklyn Campus, Flatbush Ave. (DeKalb & Willoughby)
Hear from our panel of winners of The George Polk Awards, who received the award for their coverage of criminality at the highest levels in China resulting in several major U.S. news outlets being hacked in retaliation, including the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal. Find out what it took for these reporters to get their stories.
Celebrating nearly thirty years of exhibitions and perseverance, City Island's Focal Point Gallery was founded in 1974 by City Island entrepreneur, talented artist and award winning photographer Ron Terner.
Focal Point Gallery serves as City Island's official exhibition space for multidimensional and exceptional little-known artists. On Friday, April 5, 2013 From 6P-to-9P Focal Point will debut a special and unique exhibition of Bronx young people's artwork and photography.
This non for profit gallery has managed to keep it's doors open, for kids and adults, to browse and buy.
Ron has interesting, cool stuff, including paintings, photographs and handmade jewelry at reasonable prices.
City Islanders have their very own accomplished artist, who can can also be found on FaceBook.
FOCAL POINT GALLERY
321 City Island Avenue
City Island, NY 10464
Tel: (718) 885-1403
www.focalpointgallery.net
City Island’s most beautifying institution is over fifty years old. The fruits of their labors are evident on City Island avenue at the Post Office, Parks and other local landmarks.
The City Island Garden Club was founded by four women and now has ten times as many members. This amazing group is celebrating on Thursday, May 23 at City Island Yacht and Beach Club on Pilot Street.
The club's the lone survivor from its four original founding members, legendary City Island real estate broker Jacqueline Kall.
The organization meets on the first Monday of every month at the City Island Yacht Club, was actually founded in 1960, by City Island women who shared a passion for gardening.
Our younger generation could always follow Kall’s example. She has been heavily involved in the club since its inception, all the while building a growing business and raising a family, now being the head of her household.