SNOW IS A 4 LETTER WORD

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Snow kidding. folks... this is not a Treat, but Mother Nature's Trick!

NYC has the potential for up to 5, inches of snowfall, but because the ground is warm, these flakes are likely to melt on contact.

While the city is no stranger to frigid Octobers, snow before Halloween is a rarity.
According to historians, our earliest snowfall in the city was a paltry 0.5 inches in Central Park on Oct. 15, 1876. There have only been three October days with measurable snowfall since the city began keeping records in 1869.

Headlines 10/29/11

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SNOW KIDDING? No Treat, Unusual Trick!

WORLD SERIES BASEBALL. Cards Win.

QANTAS AIRLINES. Labor Dispute.

NBA Season. Stalled Again.

BOA. Five Dollar Fees?

ST LOUIS CARDINALS WIN WORLD SERIES

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The fabulous St. Louis Cardinals have won their 11th World Series title by crushing the Texas Rangers, 6-2, in an exciting series that went to all seven games.

After winning Game 6 on a walk-off home run in the 11th inning, the Cardinals made darn sure Game 7 never went that far by taking a commanding lead in the third inning and extending it in the fifth and then the seventh innings.

The Texas Rangers jumped out to a quick 2-0 temporary lead, but those would prove to be the only runs they would score Friday night. Don't mess with The Cards, Texas!

UN vs. US

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For 20 YEARS UN says CUBA Si, Castro Si... But US Says CUBA Si, Castro No!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALhmrLKJoDs&NR=1

According to US, Cuba is a totalitarian police state which relies on repressive methods to maintain control. These methods include intense physical and electronic surveillance of both Cuban citizens and foreign visitors. Americans visiting Cuba should be aware that any on-island activities could be subject to surveillance, and their contacts with Cuban citizens monitored closely.

Rep. Crowley & U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh

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US Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Bangladesh, welcomed the new U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena in his Capitol Hill office. Crowley and Ambassador Mozena discussed how the U.S. can continue to strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh relations, overcome challenges and engage the growing and vibrant Bangladeshi community in the U.S.

OCCUPY YOUR ELECTED OFFICIAL

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Why do only 13% of Americans surveyed trust their elected public officials?
We suggest you contact your representative and ask them... What have you done for me today? You work for me, what did you do to improve my quality of life?

We recommend that you ask your local, state and national representatives this and many other questions that you may have. Their responses may wind up surprising you. Also, tell them you plan to stop in and see what they are doing during their normal working hours, before you decide to cast your next ballot.

WINTER WEATHER WARNING

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Mother nature will have more of a trick than a treat for us with slick streets this weekend as an unusual October storm will bring heavy rain, snow, wind and some coastal flooding throughout the area this weekend.

CITY ISLAND THEATER GROUP

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On November 4th the City Island Theater Group will premiere Arthur Miller’s acclaimed classic play THE CRUCIBLE directed by Maria Provenzano and Nick Sala.

IONA WELCOMES THEIR EIGHTH PRESIDENT

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There were bagpipes and an academic procession, where delegates from over 45 higher education institutions added to the historic pageantry and color of Dr. Joseph E. Nyre, PhD, IONA College’s eighth president.

The delegates marched in an inaugural processional that included members of Iona’s faculty, administration and representatives from the community as well as officials, faculty and alumni of many invited institutions.

HOY = TODAY

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Hoy Chicago has won 5 of the 2011 José Martí Publishing Awards given by the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP). The accomplishment, including the top award for a daily newspaper, was announced during the non-profit's annual convention in Las Vegas last weekend.

Gold for Outstanding Hispanic Daily
Silver for Outstanding Publication Website (30,000+ circulation)
Bonze for Most Improved Publication of the year (30,000+ circulation)
Bonze for Outstanding Front Page Design
Silver for Outstanding Inside Design Spread