“GREEN COLLEGE”

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SUNY - Stony Brook University has been selected by The Princeton Review and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as one of the nation’s most environmentally friendly or “green” colleges for the fourth year in a row in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2013 Edition.” Stony Brook also just received good news in the RecycleMania 2013 competition; the University recycled the most total pounds of e-waste of all colleges and universities in the nation, and captured the coveted prize of recycling the most bottles, cans, cardboard and paper out of all SUNY colleges and universities.

The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges profiles 320 institutions of higher education in the United States and two in Canada that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation.

TOWN HALL MEETING

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US Congressman Joseph Crowley and NYC Councilman Jimmy Vacca are hosting a meeting with

FEMA officials - The Federal Emergency Management Agency and NYC Department of Buildings.

This Town Hall Meeting will discuss what the new flood maps mean for City Island.

Thursday May 2, 2013 @ 7:00PM

City Island Community Center

190 Fordham Street City Island, NY 10464

RUSSIANS FROM CHECHNYA

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One of the the two bombing suspects is now dead and the other is still being tracked down by public safety officials, who says both are believed to have links to the Russian region of Chechnya.

The second suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev. He is armed and dangerous following an early morning shoot-out. The other suspect, who are believed to be brothers was killed this morning following a gun fight. The brothers have lived in the United States for at least 1 year.

TRACKING DOWN TERRORISTS

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One man is dead and another is still at large, while public safety officials are hot on the trail of one bombing suspect. The two led police officers on a deadly chase through Boston suburban neighborhoods early this morning, which ended in the death of one, as well as an MIT campus police officer. These terrorists are believed to be from somewhere in Eastern Europe.

Bronx Council on The Arts

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Poetry, Books, Writing and Fire: April at The Bronx Writers Center

This action-packed series of eventsis part of the Bronx Council on the Arts' 50th year and of The Big Read in the Bronx. Come to one, come to all.

Friday | April 19, 2013 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Women in Creative Rebellion: A Free Spoken Word Event

All You Can Eat Buffet

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All-you-can-eat buffets are a boon for hungry, thrifty diners and a nightmare for dieters or those trying to maintain a healthy weight. If you are in the latter camp, here are some tips.

• Take a walk around the entire buffet to scope out your options before serving yourself.
• Put your food on a small plate instead of a big one.

Breaking A National Silence on Gun Control

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If you are you a gun owner and would like to share your thoughts on gun ownership and the ongoing gun control debate.

Please contact City Island Images. Whether you're a collector, as a hobby, a hunter, or target shooter, or you own a gun for self-defense, we are interested in your story.

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Digital Public Library America

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Digital Public Library of America, which launches today aims to provide an alternative to Google for those looking for American cultural information online.

Visitors will be able to view, for example, letters penned by George Washington, a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the handwriting of Thomas Jefferson, and ambrotype and daguerreotype images of Abraham Lincoln.

22 Carnegie Hero Medals Awarded

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The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission today named 22 individuals as recipients of the CARNEGIE MEDAL. The medal is given throughout the United States and Canada to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives of others. Four of those awarded died in the performance of their heroic acts.

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