AERIAL SPRAYING

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Weather permitting, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will conduct aerial spraying of mosquito larvicide to help prevent West Nile Virus between 6 AM and 7 PM on Friday, 8/15, and on Monday 8/18 through Tuesday, 8/19.

The spraying will be conducted in parts of the following ZIP codes in The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island: 10301, 10302, 10303, 10306, 10308, 10309, 10310, 10311, 10314, 10464, and 10475.

In case of inclement weather, the alternate application dates will be Monday, 8/18 through Wednesday, 8/20 during the same time frame.

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Every community has multiple stories to tell. A journal of our daily lives, our struggles, our achievements and contributions. The digital community journey is looking for a better life for themselves, their families and a brighter future for their children.

We have so much to be proud of and our purpose is to chronicle our online community in a way that will allow present and future generations to learn about current events, to know our rich history, to find facts about what we achieved as individuals, as an community, and what our expectations were for our future generations.

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Antidepressant Risks

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Since the late 1980s, America and the world have been enjoying the benefits of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These antidepressants — fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), and escitalopram (Lexapro) — are among the world’s most widely prescribed medications. They are remarkably safe and effective. The range of their uses has expanded from depression to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and many other psychiatric conditions.

THE MALL AT BAY PLAZA OPENS

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The Mall at Bay Plaza officially opened their doors to the public today. The first enclosed mall in 40 years in NYC promises to bring nearly two thousand permanent jobs to The Bronx. With over 100 stores, restaurants, a movie theater and a 24-hour fitness center.

Ready for business, with limited live music, free food and promotions. Browsers were in abundance, but most were curiosity and bargain seekers, but not shopping yet. The usual suspects were also there, including plenty of elected officials, public servants, police officers and private security. NY Senator Jeff Klein was a no show because he is on a political junket to Israel.

Israeli Iraqi Sam Shalem, Chairman and CEO of Prestige is banking on his expanded version of The Mall At Bay Plaza. He told City Island Images that he expects shoppers will continue to visit to his shopping center to participate in the mall experience and is happy to have helped create local jobs. “It’s humbling to know that we have brought a number of new stores and jobs to the borough.” His timing appears to have been perfect, as the shopping season will soon be gearing up in full force, not only for back to school sales, but also for the holidays.

BEACH CLOSURES

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Manhattan Beach and Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn and Midland Beach, South Beach and Cedar Grove in Staten Island are under an Advisory. Swimming and wading are NOT recommended. All other public beaches are open for swimming and wading.

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.

WORDS TO THE WISE

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The healthcare industry is out of control and each one of us can do our part to reign it in. Reign it in is a metaphor for controlling a horse, which is galloping and can not stop. A short trip to the doctor's office can not only cost plenty of money, but could possibly place us in harms way.

Crane Road Bridge Project

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Portions of The Bronx River Parkway will be closed on Thursday and Friday. These closures will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 and 15.

WEATHER WATCH

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HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM LATE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY...

WHY DOES THIS VICIOUS CYCLE CONTINUE?

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More people die in USA from suicide than they die from homicide. According to experts, 33 percent of the people who commit suicide are suffering from some sort of substance abuse, or serious addiction.

Unfortunately, we've all see it before... Celebrity dies... Family asks for privacy... News Media ignores request for privacy by surrounding celebrity's home with sat trucks and news choppers. American public expresses outrage on social media.. TV ratings for media coverage of dead celebrity go through roof as morbid curiosity trumps outrage.

BULLETIN BOARD

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Event: Charlotte SPJ – Landing The Big Interview And Making It Work, With Tommy Tomlinson
When: August 12, 2014
Where: AZN, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive, Charlotte, NC

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