Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3 9 a.m.-4 .m.

Shutter Shop on Shore Road Volunteer Restoration Workshop

This 1840 Greek Revival mansion features interior shutters -- sadly in need
of repair -- that help protect from summer's sun and winter's chill. Participants
in the workshop will learn how to safely remove lead paint, prepare and paint wood
surfaces, restore old hardware, and more under the guidance of

preservation/restoration specialists.

7/24/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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FINAL GOODBYES FROM GRIEVING FAMILIES. Funerals Services Begin.
First glimpses of the madman police say killed 12 people in a Colorado movie theater is now followed by victims' families burying their innocent loved ones.

SANCTIONS BEYOND PENN STATE'S. No Longer Happy Valley.
NCAA sanctions means a $60 million hit. The university's football program means less money, too, for the college town and surrounding communities.

SHRINK THAT KILLER DRINK. Mayor Mike's Warnings.

City Island Fall Arts and Crafts Fair

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The last fair of the year. The 2012 City Island Fall Arts and Crafts Fair

City island Ave and Hawkins St.Bronx, NY , Bronx, NY, 10464 - (718) 885-9100 -

City Island's annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring 45+ artists and craftspeople selling Paintings, Photography, Jewelry, Woodwork, Stained glass, Clothing, Textiles, soaps, candles and more. Music by the Lickety Split Band.

Hours: Sept. 8, 9 - 11am to 7pm

Accessible to persons with disabilities.
http://www.cityislandchamber.org

Middle East Update

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern about the possible use of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict and stressed the need for the international community to keep a close eye on the situation.

“It would be reprehensible if anybody in Syria is contemplating use of such weapons of mass destruction, like chemical weapons,” Mr. Ban told reporters in Belgrade, Serbia, where he is on an official visit.

SECOND AMENDMENT

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A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

For all US Second Amendment advocates, an AR-15 semi-auto with 100 round mag.

Used for hunting? NO... Not unless you plan to be slaughtering an entire buffalo herd.

Used for home defense? NO... Not unless your home is somewhere near Syria, or Somalia.

Used for mass murder? Yes... Now you've got the idea!

ASSORTED INTERSTING EVENTS

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Event: Ready, Set, Go: Preparing to Cover DNC 2012
When: July 28, 2012, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Charlotte, NC
The Charlotte chapter of SPJ (the Society of Professional Journalists) has organized a Saturday seminar on July 28 with experienced reporters, academics and insiders to help journalists prepare for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. The seminar will be held at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E. 9th Street.

LEGISLATION TO REFORM COMMERCIAL CYCLING IN NYC

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New York City Council Member Gale A. Brewer and Transportation Chair James Vacca today announced the details of legislation that will reform the enforcement of commercial cycling laws in New York City. DOT recently announced a safety campaign designed to inform business owners of the city’s commercial cycling laws. DOT also announced it will deploy inspectors to enforce criminal penalties, which are often difficult to prosecute, against businesses that fail to comply with existing laws.

Jazz Podcasts

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How do we bring in the younger and emerging artists who are unpopular with general public? We know that Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Duke Ellington, Count Basie had a following. We knew that Dave Brubeck had a hit record with Take Five. But what do we do with the Thelonious Monks that no one wanted to hear? Nobody wanted to hear Thelonious Monk. So we played his music in the afternoon. Afternoon programs were the best programs we had at Newport.

GUN VIOLENCE HITS CLOSER TO HOME

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4-year-old Lloyd Morgan is dead after being hit by a bullet in the head during a Bronx shootout at a basketball court last night. Two men were also wounded in the gunfire during a tournament at an E. 165th St. court in Morrisania, according to public safety officials..

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