LET THOSE FIREWORKS BEGIN

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May 10 - 10 p.m.
Location: Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course in the Bronx.
Sponsor: American Golf Corporation.

May 12 - 11:30 p.m.
A 10-minute display using 8-inch shells will be fired from two barges near Liberty Island.
Sponsor: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Awards

May 23 - 10 p.m.
A 17-minute display using 8-inch shells will be fired from a barge near Pier 90 in the Hudson River.
Sponsor: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

June 15 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Coney Island Boardwalk.
Sponsor: Coney Island Development Corporation.

NY Officials Urge Community Vigilance

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A NY City Councilman, a NY State Senator and several local community leaders gathered in The Bronx today to urge the public to keep an eye out for the continued sale of dangerous synthetic marijuana, which is now against the law.

City Island Images walked around the neighborhood to find if this substance was still being sold. We entered two area businesses and the individuals behind the counter at both places told us that they were no longer selling this chemical pot. However, we then spoke with a young man on the street who assured us this substance was still readily available at his nearby corner stores. While in walking in the same area, near the corner of Lydig and Holland Avenues, we observed undercover police officers at work investigating illicit activities.

THE BRONX ACHIEVEMENT PACT

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THE BRONX ACHIEVEMENT PACT

Initiative Aims to Improve Educational Outcomes in the Bronx by Raising High School Graduation Rates, Enhancing College Readiness and Maximizing College Enrollment

Bronx Borough President and Mercy College President, Harry S Truman High School Principal today announced the launch of The Bronx Achievement Pact, an innovative new educational initiative that aims to raise high school graduation rates, enhance college readiness and maximize college enrollment.

SOLAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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Almost all the non-renewable sources of energy are near exhaustion and if we do not harness the power of the renewable sources to their maximum potential, we have no one else to blame. This is why we are exploring solar energy. The sun is probably the biggest reason behind the existence of our planet. This source has great potential.

2.4 Million Human Trafficking Victims

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At a special General Assembly meeting, top United Nations officials have urged Member States to increase their collaborative efforts to prevent human trafficking and protect its victims.

“Where traffickers use threats and weapons, we must respond with laws and prosecutions,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said during an interactive dialogue meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York, entitled “Fighting Human Trafficking: Partnership and Innovation to End Violence Against Women.”

Headlines 4/4/12 Headlines - Open Journalism: Get Involved

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10 KILLED MOGADISHU BOMB. Somali TV Ceremony.

ROMNEY WINS 1/2 DELEGATES. GOP Insurgency.

12 TEXAS TORNADOES. Dallas Destruction.

OUST INSIDER TRADERS. US Bill Signed.

YAHOO YANKS JOBS. 12000 Workers.

Bronx River Ramble

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Muskrat Cove to Fleetwood

Saturday, April 14th 10:00 – 1:00

So where do you go from Muskrat Cove? This ramble will pick up where Muskrat Cove leaves off, exploring the historical and ecological areas between the Bronx and Bronxville. The tour is free and no reservations are required.

Center For Communication - CENCOM.ORG

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Join CENCOM @ On-Location seminar at Big Fuel! If you would like to attend, e-mail info@cencom.org with your name, school and year (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior).

On-Location: Big Fuel, Social Media

Thursday, April 5

3:00 pm

Undergraduate Students only.

Vigilance Against Synthetic Marijuana

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NYC Councilman James Vacca, (D-Bronx), will be joined by NY State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/ Westchester), and local community leaders to urge the public to keep an eye out for the continued sale of synthetic marijuana in their communities. The substance, which had been readily available at corner stores and smoke shops throughout New York, was banned last week via an executive order by Governor Cuomo. However, Klein and Vacca have found at least one case where this dangerous product continues to be sold in the Bronx.

NYC EDC RETAIL DEVELOPMENT

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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the selection of Equity One, Inc. to redevelop an 80,000-square-foot site located along the Broadway retail corridor in the Bronx. Equity One plans to invest approximately $54 million to construct a new 133,000-square-foot, two-story multi-tenant retail development and approximately 130 covered parking spaces on the site, located on 230th Street between Broadway and the Major Deegan Expressway. The project is expected to create over 250 new full and part-time jobs and approximately 500 construction jobs.

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