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Prescription Drug Abuse Town Hall

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There is a Town Hall Forum being held on prescription drug abuse, which dovetails nicely with the City Island drug problem often discussed at Civic Association meetings. Each spring Montefiore holds a public forum on a health-related topic of concern to the community.

These annual forums consist of panelists who are experts in the topic covered. They make presentations, field questions, and provide contact info for those who want help or more info on the topic.

CITY ISLAND TOURS

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City Island Images is proud to announce tours of City Island and surrounding areas.

Our small tour groups will meet @ the last stop on the #6 SUBWAY, Pelham Bay Station. We will then take the #29 Bus to City Island, where we will begin our journey. Depending on the tour and dates, our stops will include Pelham Cemetery, City Island Historical Society/Museum, The Old Schoolhouse, PS 175, Yacht Clubs, Restaurants, Galleries, Shoppes, Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. We will finish at the end of City Island Avenue and return to Pelham Bay Station #6 SUBWAY.

Cameras Solve, Prevent Crimes and Help Save Lives

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While you are reading this article, at the very same time there are folks on City Island and all over New York City, NY State, USA and the entire world being watched by various surveillance cameras. These can be found in public locations, as well as private spaces.

At some intersections with cameras, the number of car crashes have decreased, this according to AAA. Older camera systems, like the ones being utilized in New York City only provide still images, but their images are compelling nonetheless. Other places provide each accused violator an online link to watch the video proof.

That A Train Ride Will Never Be The Same

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The Metropolitan Transit Authority now claims that they will begin hunting down subway rats after one of those notorious tunnel dwellers clawed a lady's leg on The A Train near Columbus Circle.
The free riding disgusting rat reportedly held strap-hangers hostage during their non stop subway ride from Harlem to Columbus Circle.

As a result yesterday, an elegantly dressed commuter felt that she had to drop her dress pants even though she was standing before a car full of NYC commuters after a dirt rat darted up her trouser leg.

6/9/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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STOP SYRIA SHELLING STRIKES. Activists Demand Global Action.
As the international uproar over the fourth massacre in Syria in two weeks, continued clashes in various Syrian locales, including Damascus neighborhoods close to the center of the capital.

US TROOPS DYING. Suicide Is Leading Cause of Death.
Suicides among US military have increased even as the withdrawal from Iraq, additional mental health efforts become available and financial counseling services increase.

9/11 HEALTH FUND. Covers Cancer Cases.

WORLD OCEANS DAY - PROTECT MARINE ENVIRONMENT

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to boost their efforts to protect the world’s oceans, which are threatened by overfishing, toxic waste, and climate change.

“We must do more for our world’s oceans, which are threatened by pollution, depleted fishery resources, the impacts of climate change and the deterioration of the marine environment,” Mr. Ban said in his message marking World Oceans Day, which also coincides with the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea – the so-called ‘constitution of the oceans.’

GREENMARKET RETURNS

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Greenmarket is that popular farmers market of GrowNYC. NYBG announces it's return to the base
of Library Allée inside the Garden’s Mosholu Gate Wednesday, June 13–November 21, 9A–3P.

For the 11th year, the farmers market continues to bring affordable, locally grown produce and
fresh, nutritious baked goods to the Bronx.

The full press release is available here:

http://www.nybg.org/press_releases/Greenmarket-PressRelease2012.pdf

Digital Media Lounge

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We thought this event might interest you and wanted to make sure you saw it. It is based around child survival as more than 7 million children will die this year before they reach their 5th birthday. Focused on ending preventable child death through survival of newborns, children and mothers, the two-day Call to Action will convene 700 prominent leaders from government, the private sector, and civil society to kick off a long-term, business-like effort to save children’s lives.

NYC Parks and Junior League Team Up

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Tomorrow at 10A, NYC Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe will join President of the New York Junior League Lisa Hathaway Stella, Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh, Council Member Rosie Mendez, and Chair of the Community Board 3 Parks Committee Thomas Yu to thank NYJL volunteers and invite the community to celebrate the completion of this project. A tree will be planted at the event as part of the City’s MillionTreesNYC efforts. There will also be activities including a musical performance, face painting, and track and field relays.

6/8/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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BILLION DOLLAR 2012 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Most Expensive Presidential Race Ever
President Obama and his GOP rival Mitt Romney are on an unprecedented fundraising binge that shows no sign of ending.

CHANGE IN PLAN NOW IN PLACE. For Future Oil Flow.
A detour from an Emirati port on the Indian Ocean may become a new exit route for Arabian crude oil to world markets, circumventing any kind of chokehold Iran may decide to implement.

PHILIPPINES LEADER. White House Visitor.

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