In yet another City Island Images news exclusive that you may not read in other local news-outlets until September, The City Island Chamber of Commerce today put it's best foot forward to roll out the red carpet and the welcome mat, by sponsoring an extremely special concierge and tour operator day.
On Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.
What do the Jerome Park Reservoir, the Belmont Stakes and Winston Churchill have in common?
The Jerome Park Reservoir lies on a site that was originally a thoroughbred racetrack where the Belmont Stakes was first run between 1866 and 1890. It was built by Leonard Jerome who partnered with financier August Belmont and others to build it in 1866. Then the city took over the land to create a new reservoir for the "New Aqueduct" [Croton Aqueduct].
Where does Churchill fit in? Was he a jockey maybe?
No, Leonard Jerome was his grandfather.
WASHINGTON WEAK IN REVIEW. Some Student Loans Interest Rates May Rise To 6.8%
Other decisions, or lack thereof will affect many of US as well as many issues driving the elections.
SUPREME COURT RULING. Positive News For Romney and Obama.
Their ruling allows their campaigns and U.S. companies to keep spending freely on the election.
MOODY'S DOWNGRADE. Spanish Bank Ratings.
The agency cut 28 banks, saying they face further losses from the continuing real-estate bust.
ARIZONA ADJUSTS. Following Court Ruling.
Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Speaker Quinn and Members of the City Council Announce Agreement for an On-Time, Balanced Budget. Bloomberg, Quinn and members of the City Council have finally announced an agreement for an on-time, balanced budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 that includes no tax increases and preserves essential services.
The budget remains balanced through the use of prudently saved prior-year resources, billions in agency savings actions and increased revenues from strong growth in the tech, film and television, tourism and higher education sectors.
MJ died on June 25, 2009 of an overdose of the painkiller propofol in Los Angeles, California, prompting a years-long investigation into the circumstances of his untimely death.
On this third anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, many fans still want him back
FREE Poets & Writers and Bronx Writers Center Information Session
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
New Bronx Council on the Arts Building
2700 E Tremont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461
Bronx Writers are invited to come to a free session at the future home of the Bronx Council on the Arts and the Bronx Writers' Center. Bonnie Rose Marcus, Director of the Readings/Workshops Program at Poets & Writers.
While many applaud The US Supreme Court’s action to prevent Arizona from unconstitutionally criminalizing being undocumented, seeking or engaging in work, or being deport-able, there is cause to be concerned that the state's “show-me-your-papers” policy was not yet determined to be unconstitutional because it is unclear how it will be implemented.
Event: Data-Powered Journalism Series: Excel-ing at Data
When: June 25, 2012, 9:00am
Where: National Press Club, Bloomberg Room
The June Meeting of the City Island Civic Association will take place on Tuesday, June 26th 2012 at 7:30pm at 190 Fordham Street. Your input and attendance are appreciated.
An update will be given about the status of FDNY Ladder 53 in this year’s City Fiscal Budget. This ladder is being threatened for nighttime closure.
GROWING COLORADO WILDFIRES. Worst On Record In Over The Past Decade.
Raging inferno and wild flames surround Colorado's popular tourist destinations. Blaze destroys about two dozen homes in the Rocky Mountain National Park region and pushes tourists out of Pikes Peak.
MOTHER NATURE LASHES OUT. Debby Floods Florida With Heavy Rains.
The tropical storm travels to the Sunshine State bringing bands of drenching rain while its center remains still around the Gulf of Mexico. This could mean that the most pressing threat from the storm is extreme flooding, not the winds.