Two reports on attacks against the press, presented at the United Nations Human Rights Council, rely a great deal on CPJ research and bring unprecedented international attention to how anti-press violence imperils our collective right to information.
The traffic on City Island Avenue was slow as a result of police, EMS and NYFD activity.
The missing female was described as 5'5" blonde hair 25-30 and a resident of City Island, NY.
According to public safety officers, they were searching for a missing person, who may also have
been bleeding. Officials took their time patrolling the area and later decided to leave.
The US Supreme Court has ruled on the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. The following comments were made by our US Congressional Representative. Joe Crowley is the seven-term representative from the 7th Congressional District of New York, which includes City Island. He is a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and serves as a Chief Deputy Whip in the House of Representatives. Crowley says...
The Action Group for Syria will convene in Geneva, at the ministerial level, this Saturday, the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the Syrian Crisis, according to Kofi Annan.
“The objectives of the Action Group for Syria are to identify steps and measures to secure full implementation of the six-point plan and Security Council resolutions 2042 and 2043, including an immediate cessation of violence in all its forms,” Mr. Annan said in a statement.
EUROPEAN UNION. Germany's Merkel Leading the Unification Insistence.
The leaders of Italy, France and Spain will try to press the German chancellor to share debts as they gather together.
US HIGHEST COURT ISSUES OPINION. Obama Health Care Law.
US Supreme Court expected the reveal their verdict on the Obamacare legislation.
IF YOU CAN'T STAND THAT HEATWAVE... Just Stay Indoors.
Over one thousand heat records being broken around the nation, you may not wish to leave your home, if you're in air-conditioned comfort.
ERIC HOLDER AWAITS. Fast and Furious.
The nation's highest court is expected to issue a landmark decision on the Affordable Care Act, also known as OBAMACARE.
There are several key legal issues being reviewed by the supreme court and this debated case revolves around the constitutionality of the individual mandate. It is scheduled to take effect in 2014 and will require that everyone maintain a certain level of health insurance in order to expand insurance pools and help mediate costs.
This forced purchase has angered opponents, who say this bill sets the precedent for the government to dictate other types of purchases.
"Excuse me. I have to check in with my pet on Skype."
"Does this skin rash look contagious to you?"
"I used to go out all the time with my ex." (And then tear up.)
"Sorry, but I just got out of rehab."
"Hello...I think I love you."
Any other suggestions, or warnings?
St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site
897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa
David Osborn (site manager), at 914-667-4116; dho59stpaul@yahoo.com
Independence Day Commemoration at National Historic Site in Westchester County.
The Bronx River Art Center is pleased to announce a full season of summer events and programs. We are continuing to spread cultural awareness throughout the Bronx through art exhibitions, performances, and hands-on art classes. Renovations are still taking place on our building at 1087 East Tremont Avenue. so we will continue to offer art classes and workshops in our temporary location at 2064 Boston Road (at 179th Street) as well as at Burke Plaza at 871 E 179th Street; Bronx, NY 10460.
The City Island Chamber of Commerce invited 25 guests, including hotel representatives, The Bronx Tourism Council, tour operators and the Press. These guests experienced the City Island Area in it's entirety on the Bronx Seaside Trolley..
Starting with the Pelham Split Rock Golf Courses, the Bartow Pell Mansion Museum, Orchard Beach, the Horseback riding stables and Turtle Cove and proceeding on to brunch at the Seashore, a visit to the City Island Nautical Museum, a casual stroll around the "village" shops with a treat at Bistro SK, and a trolley tour of City Island Avenue.