THINGS TO KNOW TODAY
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Things you need to know TODAY http://usat.ly/1lBl7jm THURSDAY http://bigstory.ap.org/article/10-things-know-today-461 www.doseofnews.com
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
This amended and updated video of The Battle Hymn of the Republic is sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Included are scenes from The Patriot, Gettysburg, Saving Private Ryan, and We Were Soldiers major motion pictures.
Battle Hymn of the Republic: http://youtu.be/OFtNVEbasOo via @YouTube
WEATHER WARNINGS
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The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for the entire NYC area tonight.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall caused flooding of urban neighborhoods, highways, and underpasses, as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots. The water depth was too great to allow some cars to cross some streets safely.
Meanwhile, One World Trade Center got hit by lightning tonight as a result of the severe weather in NYC. Photo by Gary Hershorn
New Fordham Street Condos
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Greystone Development Corporation continues its huge construction project on the corner of Fordham Street and Place.
City Island Images was asked about the early morning noise being made as they build approximately 43 condominium units, or two family homes in 22 buildings.
According to NYC building rules and regulations, construction is allowed between 8a-6p Monday thru Friday. and 10a on weekends.
NY Governor Partners with 100 Chambers
The partnership will reach over 50,000 businesses, according to NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced a major outreach project between the Department of Labor and more than 100 regional chambers of commerce throughout New York State as part of strategic approach to provide free services and help businesses access capital incentives, grow their workforce and manage their operations.
Don't Rule Belgium Out
If you wonder just how important the World Cup is to the players competing in it, all you had to do is keep an eye on Belgium during their match when they beat Team USA.
One of the only positives for this European nation is FIFA World Cup games. This tiny nation is experiencing a serious political debate about its future, with a separatist movement gaining strength.
Belgium is caught in a standoff without a major party capable of forming a government. Unfortunately, an age-old split between two distinct regions speaking different languages is flaring up once again.
CITY ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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PROGRAMS AT THE CITY ISLAND LIBRARY- JULY 2014
718-885-1703
Serving The City Island Community & the Public Since 1911
Our hours are: Mondays and Thursdays 11 AM-7 PM
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 AM- 6 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM-5 PM
JULY and AUGUST CHILDREN’S and TEEN’s PROGRAMS
Summer Arts & Crafts: We will supply the scissors, glue and construction paper, please bring your own imagination and artistic flair as we make arts and crafts to celebrate summertime. Both on Friday, July 18th and August 22nd, All Day.
USA SOCCER NATION
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USA has a great opportunity to beat Belgium @ 4P Today and turn our nation into soccer fanatics all the way. Expect a physical, defensive and anxiety-ridden game. Not the happy soccer that fans have enjoyed during these World Cup Games.
Finally, the football sports bug has bitten the American public after years of trying to coax fans to join into this the global game. Better late than never, that love light has turned on.
FACEBOOK LOSES FACE
A Facebook experiment on emotions has upset users. Big blue has come under fire after a published study for which the social network manipulated content seen by more than 600,000 people.
Facebook Losing 'Millions Of Users Per Month'? Not Quite True, Says Social Media Analytics Firm http://huff.to/18gTzdh via @HuffPostTech
Facebook's Experiment On Emotions Sounds Creepier Than It Was http://onforb.es/V2TI4z via @forbes
Why Facebook is toying with your emotions http://news.yahoo.com/why-facebook-toying-emotions-161235769.html?soc_s…
SUPREME DECISIONS
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These are two of the most awaited decisions the Court has made this session, whether a Constitutional right can be restricted, and why should some one have to pay a 3rd party to work in a particular job.
The Supreme Court is poised to deliver its verdict in a case that weighs the religious rights of employers and the right of women to the birth control of their choice.
The high court decisions involve birth control coverage under Obamacare and fees paid to labor unions representing government employees by workers who object to being affiliated with a union.