CITY ISLAND BRIDGE JUMPER

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The last time the City Island Bridge was shut down for traffic, it was for another reason. It was for the Memorial Day Parade.

Today however was a totally different story. City Island Avenue was a virtual parking lot this afternoon, while officials searched for a man who jumped from top of the bridge, according to a credible eyewitness.City Island Images received at tip from a local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous. When we arrived on the scene, we spoke with public safety officials and and bystanders alike.

TRANSPORTATION NEWS

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Feds slam the breaks on 26 bus operations, which regularly transported more than 1,800 passengers every day along Interstate 95. These trips between New York and Florida have now been been halted for safety violations in our government's largest single safety crackdown of the motor coach industry.

ARAB UNITY?

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The major split in Islam is that between the majority Sunnis and the minority Shiites. This dates back to events in the 7th century:

ASSORTED EVENTS

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Event: The Journalism & Women Symposium CAMP Fellowships
When: June 1, 2012 (deadline)
Where: Albuquerque, NM
The Journalism & Women Symposium is now accepting applications for this year’s JAWS CAMP in Albuquerque, N.M., from October 26 – 28.

NYC SWEET SUPER-SIZE PROHIBITION

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ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF A NYC BIG GULP PROHIBITION. SUPER-SIZE, OR SUPER-SIZE ME NOT?

If Mayor Mike Bloomberg gets his way, We'll soon be saying no to Sweet Super-sized drinks.

Forget about 64-ounce stomach-busting sodas, or 20-ouncers. These have now appeared on are on The Mayors latest heath-conscious hit list.

In a dramatic move to reduce obesity, NYC may become the first in the nation to impose a 16-ounce limit on sweetened beverages sold in food establishments that receive letter grades from the Health Department, along with mobile food carts.

5/31/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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PRIVATE SPACE SHIP COMING HOME. Splashdown Expected In The Pacific.
The SpaceX Dragon has pulled away from the International Space Station and is on its way back home to Earth. The journey ends a nine-day mission with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

O & W BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE. Obama Welcome Bush Back.
The president unveils the official portrait of his predecessor. This could be weird because Obama has often blamed his problems on previous administration.

US CONGRESS SET TO VOTE. Sex-Selection Abortion Ban.

Beach Quality and Safety

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The 2012 Beach Season begins Saturday May 26th and since New York City’s beaches are a favorite recreation destination, the Health Department provides the latest water quality information to ensure that your trip to the beach will be a safe and healthy one. Water quality conditions are analyzed on a regular basis and beaches are classified as either "Open for Swimming," "Under Advisory," or "Closed – Temporarily Restricted for Bathing." If there are advisories due to wet weather conditions or increased pollution levels, they will be available here or by calling 311.

BRONX CAN HEALTH INITIATIVE

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NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera (D-WF) and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., join forces with Montefiore Medical Center and other community health partners to launch the second year of the Bronx CAN Health Initiative on June 2nd at St. James Park. The Bronx.

RIP DOC WATSON

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Doc Watson was a blind guitar-picking master. He died at age 89, while his lightning-fast style of flatpicking influenced guitarists around the world for more than a half-century. His music will continue to live on for future generations to enjoy.

Watson became popular during the folk music revival of the early 1960s, injected a note of authenticity into a movement awash in protest songs and bland renditions of traditional tunes.

5/30/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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UN HOLDS ANOTHER SESSION ON SYRIA. President Bashar Increasingly Isolated.
As another meeting is planned to address the carnage, the U.S. along with a growing number of nations have decided to expel Syrian diplomats from their countries.

MITT'S THE GOP MAN. But The Donald Focuses On Suspicious Birth certificate.
Trump renews his doubts in TV interviews, overshadowing Romney's win in Texas assuring him of a Republican presidential nomination.

CHARLES TAYLOR SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS IN PRISON. For War Crimes.