It has now been about a week since running back Ray Rice was indefinitely suspended from the National Football League for punching and knocking out his then-fiancee and believe it or not, now-wife inside a hotel elevator, back in February.
Why will NYPDs top Hispanic official be leaving his top management post. First Deputy Commissioner Rafael Pineiro was reportedly asked to step down, but the question that begs to be answered is why now?
City Island Images asked NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton to explain.
Commissioner Bratton began his career in 1970 as a policeman in Boston. He has now lead six major US police departments in his distinguished career.
Pineiro, who is a Cuban-American and also lawyer, who rose to the rank of Chief before being promoted to First Deputy Commissioner.
Bi-State group of law enforcement and security agencies say the have enhanced preparedness and coordination in the states of New York and New Jersey.
US Homeland Security, NY NJ NYC held a bi-state meeting of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting brought together relevant law enforcement and security officials to affirm and build on existing security and preparedness coordination.
The peace and quiet City Islanders are accustomed to enjoying was temporarily interrupted yesterday by police and fire engines, which were responding to a blaze on Rochelle street.
Thankfully, the entire family was out of the house, when a fire started in one of the bedrooms.
Paul, who lives there with his wife and daughter told City Island Images that his cat named Elvis unfortunately died.
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This Week in History, Sep 14 - Sep 20
Sep 14, 1901
McKinley dies of infection from gunshot wounds. On this day in 1901, U.S. President William McKinley dies after being shot by a deranged anarchist during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley won his first Congressional seat at the age of 34 and spent 14 years in the House, becoming known as the leading Republican expert on tariffs. After losing his seat in 1890, McKinley served two terms as governor of Ohio. By 1896, he had emerged as the leading Republican candidate for president, aided by the support of the wealthy Ohio industrialist Mark Hanna. That fall, McKinley defeated his Democratic rival, William Jennings Bryan, by the largest popular margin since the Civil War.
The City Island Chamber of Commerce once again sponsors their Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair along the sidewalk in the center of City Island, on September 13th & 14th from 11am to 7pm.
The event will feature fifty artists, craftspeople and local businesses. There will be jewelry, candles, painting, clothing, woodwork, glassware, skincare, face painting, food and more.
Live music will be available and on Sunday we will have a Clam Chowder contest- sample and vote for your favorite one. Free admission. For more info call 718-885-9100 ww.cityislandchamber.org
The City Island Nautical Museum presents The Rosenfeld Collection. This is the largest single collection of maritime photography in the world, and although it is housed at Mystic Seaport, the photographers who created it lived and worked on City Island in The Bronx.
Morris Rosenfeld and his sons helped define maritime art photography. Their images of sailboats, steam yachts, naval vessels, powerboat races, leisure activities, and every America’s Cup Race from 1885 to 1992 are world famous.
This exhibition will feature images of the most beautiful boats created or worked on at the island’s yacht yards, including Dorade, Brilliant, Bolero, and several successful defenders of the America’s Cup. In addition to sailing images, there will be photographs of boat construction and launchings, many of them original prints in the Nautical Museum’s collection, and a unique slide show created by curator Thomas Nye.
As a special feature of the Rosenfeld exhibition on view at the Nautical Museum, curator Tom Nye created this presentation celebrating City Island.
I am a New Yorker
I do not live in the five boroughs or on the Island or Upstate
I may live hundreds or thousands of miles away
Or I may live just over the GW Bridge
But I am a New Yorker nonetheless
I am a New Yorker
Whatever took me out of New York:
Business, family or hating the cold
did not take New York out of me.
My accent may have faded and my pace may have slowed
But I am a New Yorker
I am a New Yorker
I was raised on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Rockefeller
Plaza,
The Yankees or the Mets
Orchard, Jones or Rye Beach or other beaches on the sound
A South African judge rules that Oscar Pistorius is guilty of culpable homicide, after freeing him from the more serious charge of premeditated murder.
Pistorius is the infamous double-amputee some rooted for in the London 2012 Olympics, who shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a bathroom door.
The prosecution said he killed her on purpose, while the defense said it was a mistake because Oscar thought she was an intruder.’
As we approach another Summer's end, it is time once again to consider a new harvest and take note of all our blessings. Please keep in mind that every well-intentioned group’s solution to any issue must be considered with a precise balance. The absence of a critical attitude always has consequences. Any and all decisions require serious consideration.
The following are some suggestions for a balanced behavior:
LESS ALCOHOL, MORE TEA
LESS MEAT, MORE VEGETABLES
LESS SALT, MORE VINEGAR
LESS SUGAR, MORE FRUITS
LESS EATING, MORE CHEWING
LESS WORDS, MORE ACTIONS