NEWS HEADLINES

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Best new movies streaming on Netflix - Newsday http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/best-new-movies-streaming-o… …

John Henson, son of Muppets creator, dies in NY (from @AP) http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268764/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=LC8hWSA1 …

Florida jury convicts man of attempted murder in loud music murder trial http://reut.rs/1gN5FjF

POLITICO ‏@politico
Teachers unions face moment of truth http://politi.co/19s7Swy

He is the amazing J. Oshie, who in Sochi has become the # 1 American man for USA fans after his nail biting victorious hockey triumph.
The Remarkable One-Man Show Called T. J. Oshie http://nyti.ms/1dxhdst

Bronx Polar Bears swim in frigid Long Island Sound http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york

NOT MUCH SNOW

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GOT TO LOVE THIS POST VALENTINES DAY SNOW. OUR LIVE 24/7 CAMERA SHOWS IT HAS CLEARLY STOPPED, BUT WINTER JUST KEEPS ON ROLLING ALONG.

Sunday Scattered flurries after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 14 to 17 mph.
Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
Washington's Birthday Sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

USA Beats RUSSIA - MEN'S HOCKEY

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Team USA beats Russia in men's hockey. USA Hockey bests the Russians in a hockey shootout What an exciting and incredible finish. T. J. Oshie makes his mark in Sochi.

The United States of America has defeated The Russian Federation 3-2 in a nail-biting shootout hockey clash at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

The Russian team initially could have scored the winning point with just under five minutes left in the third period of the preliminary round game, but the referees disallowed the goal because the net was knocked out of place before that shot.

LOVING

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The Loving couple was committed to their interracial relationship. Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving became Mr. and Mrs. LOVING

"I believe all Americans, no matter their race, no matter their sex, no matter their sexual orientation, should have that same freedom to marry. Government has no business imposing some people's religious beliefs over others. Especially if it denies people's civil rights. I am still not a political person, but I am proud that Richard's and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness and the family that so many people, black or white, young or old, gay or straight, seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That's what Loving, and loving, are all about."

--- Mildred Loving, 1939-2008

Mildred and Richard Loving Documentary Part 1/3: http://youtu.be/B4FafoL_euI

Mildred and Richard Loving Documentary Part 2/3: http://youtu.be/c8VsCawzqiE

Mildred and Richard Loving Documentary Part 3/3: http://youtu.be/HG1XWDddTHo

CI BRIDGE PROJECT MOVES FORWARD

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NYCDOT says it is committed to completing this project, while keeping City Islanders informed during all stages. DOT has assigned a community liaison officer to answer any construction related inquires you may have.

The group has named Huáscar Robles of Zetlin Strategic Communications. Zetlin says they will soon begin work on two of NYCDEP's signature projects, so stay tuned for more information as these projects kick off. The group specializes in...

• Public Affairs

• Community Relations

• Corporate Communications

• Information Audits

North American Free Trade Agreement

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It has been more than 20 years since NAFTA was implemented with a massive increase in cross-border economic activity.

By uniting the economies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, NAFTA created what is today a $19 trillion regional market with some 470 million consumers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce figures that some six million U.S. jobs depend on trade with Mexico and another eight million on trade with Canada.

POLAR BEARS ALL

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Pelham Bay Park General Manager Marianne Anderson tells City Island Images that if this looks like fun, then come on...

But another possibility of snow and freezing winds will keep us from joining this group, but will not stop these fanatics. In fact, it will bring out the best in Bronx Polar Bears Club this Saturday.

For additional information, please contact the park directly.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/

Here's a flyer and photo of these brave, or nutty souls.

Happy Valentines Day

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You can offer the sun and the moon, but please deliver on all those promises you make.

Start the day by saying I LOVE YOU:

I love you in Afrikaans– Ek het jou lief
I love you in Albanian– Te dua
I love you in Arabic– Ana behibek (to female)
I love you in Armenian– Yes kez sirumen
I love you in Bambara– M’bi fe
I love you in Bangla– Aamee tuma ke bhalo baashi
I love you in Belarusian– Ya tabe kahayu
I love you in Bisaya– Nahigugma ako kanimo
I love you in Bosnian– Volim te
I love you in Bulgarian– Bbicham te

NATIONAL WEATHER WOES

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Wicked winter weather has packed a wallop of snow everywhere in USA except Florida.

This brutal storm has been blamed for 18 deaths is expected to deliver one final force of falling snow, rain and sleet as warmer air begins to move in.

The nearly weeklong storm took a big toll from Texas to New England, producing a messy mix of ice-slicked roads, power outages and whiteout conditions that have battered millions of Americans enduring an already punishing winter.

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