FDNY DISCRIMINATION

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FDNY systematically discriminates against minority applicants, according to a Judge who cites racist practices.
The court's conclusion is that that the Vulcan Society of black firefighters had proven its claim and set the stage for changes in the Fire Dept.

As a result, the judge has credited the NYCs recent efforts to sign up record numbers of minority recruits for the upcoming firefighter exam. Fire officials said 48% of those who applied for the next test are people of color - almost double the 26% who took the last test in 2007.

ANNUAL ART SHOW

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NYC Council Member James Vacca will be among the folks who visit the senior citizens at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Throgs Neck for their annual art show. The exhibit is the culmination of an art program sponsored by the Bronx Arts Ensemble, which enables residents to create their own works of art. Vacca allocates City Council funding to the Bronx Arts Ensemble to support their work in the community.

Who: Council Member Vacca; Jeanne Jugan Residence seniors and staff; Bronx Arts Ensemble staff

What: Senior citizen residents’ art show

When: Sunday, October 2, 2011 @ 2 PM

OHER OBSERVANCES

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Weekly Observances

· Albuquerque International Balloon Festival (Oct 1-9)

· Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Oct 1-2)

· Universal Children's Week (Oct 1-7)

· Great Books Week (Oct 2-8)

· National Newspaper Week (Oct 2-8)

· Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 2-8)

· Mystery Series Week (Oct 2-8)

· National Carry A Tune Week (Oct 2-8)

· Nuclear Medicine Week (Oct 2-8)

· Customer Service Week (Oct 3-7)

· Spinning & Weaving Week (Oct 3-9)

Headlines 10/1/11

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US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT MEMO. OK's Targeting US Citizens.

NJ GOP GOVERNOR. Will He or Wont Christie Commit?

YANKEES + TIGERS VS WEATHER. Game Rained Out.

AMTRAK CALIFORNIA ACCIDENT. Dozens Injured.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. Month of October.

COMMUNITY WORKS

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Working with the most diverse network of community-based artists and facilitators, Community Works annually serves more than 100,000 public school students and community groups in New York City through four major programs:

Headlines 9/30/11

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US CITIZEN KILLED. al-Qaida Leader Targeted.

BOA BOLD FEES. Monthly Debit Cards.

REFINANCE BLUES. Economic Hardships.

US WHITES DROP. According to Census.

LIRR MAYHEM. Testing NY Commuters.

Practical Idea From A City Islander

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Just like City Islander Susan Bellinson, many of you may have suffered through the growing pains of a business and a very many of you may have already supported her venture, by owning one of these.

We just thought we would share this article with you because it is well written and embraces the spirit of what Susan is trying to do. You may contact Susan at: sbellinson@usa.net

http://www.dnainfo.com/20110928/murray-hill-gramercy/handsfree-purse-in…?

NEIGHBORHOOD FREE CONCERTS

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October 1 | 5 PM
Karen Vuong and
Carrie-Ann Matheson ›

October 7 | 7 PM
Chris Washburne and
the SYOTOS Band ›

October 15 | 3 PM
Community Sing:
Young People's Chorus
of New York City ›

October 22 | 2:30 PM
Russian Chamber Chorus
of New York ›

October 29 | 7 PM
Cuarteto Casals ›

www.carnegiehall.org/NeighborhoodConcerts

Fall Friday Night Sailing Movies at CIYC

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Fall Friday Night Sailing Movies at CIYC - City Island Yacht Club Invites You:

New! 'Dinner and a Movie' at CIYCinemas - First Show This Friday, 9/30 at 8 PM

"Great evenings of entertainment at the CIYC are coming your way this fall. Here's one with the best of two worlds on offer... Irresistible dinner specials at City Island Yacht Club with a run of the best sailing movies available (this statement alone should cause some spicy debate).

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