This war does not occur in China, where the cultural revolution caused destruction. It is right in our United States.
The headlines surfaced following immigration reform: GOP Ready For 'Culture War'. The Grand Old Party, or Grand Old Party as it is called Republican, is ready for a culture war. Then came this: 'Furious' Readies Fight Against Tea Party GOP.
THIS WEDNESDAY: War Correspondents at The Brooklyn Brewery presents Mike Kamber, author of "Photojournalists on War: The Untold Stories from Iraq." Don't miss this opportunity to hear the stories behind the headlines of the past decade from an award-winning photographer who worked at The New York Times bureau in Baghdad from 2003-2012. Brooklyn Brewery founder and former Mideast correspondent Steve Hindy moderates. Tickets are $15 and include one Brooklyn beer. All proceeds help RISC train more war correspondents in first aid.
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Only on City Island, NYC can you see Vincent Pastore (Big Pussy) watering the lawn like a tough guy. He is really a pussy cat.
He's enjoyed roles on TV crime movies and miniseries, such as Gotti and The Last Don, but his most popular is Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos.
Pastore plays the part of a mafia soldier who is caught in a jam and reluctantly agrees to help in an investigation of the Soprano crime family. After leaving The Sopranos, Pastore has continued to work on TV and in film.
As of July 12, all trips must be quoted by the minute, and such per minute pricing includes all passengers and there can be no per person charge.
Also a stopwatch must be available and turned on for each trip. Each trip must be begin with the driver explaining to the passengers what the per minute charge will be, and the stopwatch must be visible to passengers on board.
This will begin to address the problem of drivers charging by the block, by the avenue, by the person, by the whatever whimsical criterion they were using, and pricing will be more transparent, going forward.
HOT, Hot, hot temperatures in the 90s for a third day in a row, making it the city's second heat wave of this summer season, as cooling centers are still open in the five boroughs.
An excessive heat warning is effective in the city through 8 p.m., as temperatures are expected to reach 94 degrees and the humidity will make it feel closer to 100 degrees.
All New Yorkers should drink plenty of water and other liquids and avoid outdoor activities.
To find a cooling center, call 311.
www.nyc.gov/oem.
On the heels of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band smashing success, The Beatles were invited to appear on the Our World TV show. It was two-hours of international performers that would be broadcast live in 24 countries in 1967. The fab four they decided to create an orchestrated new track, "All You Need Is Love."
The recording "All You Need Is Love" became an international phenomena.
Determining when, where and with whom you give birth are very personal decisions. But late last night while most City Islanders were feeling comfortable inside their cooled environment with windows closed and air conditioners buzzing, NYFD engine 70 and EMS crews were dispatched to help deliver a brand new baby outdoors and outside the entrance of the condominiums located at 190 Fordham Street, just around the corner from the City Island Community Center and The City Island Nautical Winds Museum.
All the plants are in bloom, including crime at a popular Bronx parks this summer. NYPD and Parks Department spokespersons are tight lipped about it.
One borough hot-spot, according to park advocates is Crotona Park, which saw 28 felony crimes last year and is once again considered the most dangerous recreational area in The Bronx. It turns out that 64% of last year's incidents occurred during the summer months and just last week, an 18-year-old woman was reported raped inside the park.
NYC Emergency Management (OEM) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have advised that hot weather could be dangerous to vulnerable populations is forecast through Sunday, July 7.
According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, the heat index is expected to reach or exceed 95 degrees Friday through Sunday. OEM urges New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent serious illness that can result from the heat, especially among vulnerable individuals such as seniors and those with chronic health problems. New Yorkers who are vulnerable should use air conditioning to stay cool, go to a place that has air conditioning if it is not available at home, drink water at regular intervals, and limit strenuous activity, especially during the hottest parts of the day. New Yorkers are urged to check in on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors to help them stay cool.
City cooling centers will be open Sunday, July 7, to help New Yorkers stay cool. Cooling centers are air conditioned places, such as Department for the Aging (DFTA) senior centers, libraries, and community centers, that are open to the public during heat emergencies. To find the cooling center closest to you, call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115) or visit OEM’s Cooling Center Locator at www.nyc.gov/oem.
FACTS ABOUT HEAT ILLNESS
Heat illness is serious. Prolonged exposure to the heat can be harmful and potentially fatal. The added stress caused by heat can also aggravate heart or lung disease even without symptoms of heat illness. The risk for getting sick during a heat wave is increased for people who:
Do not have or do not use air conditioning
Are age 65 or older
Have chronic medical or mental health conditions
Take certain medications, which can disrupt the regulation of body temperature
Confined to their beds, trouble with being mobile, or are unable to leave their homes
Are severely overweight
Consume alcohol or illegal drugs
KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF HEAT STRESS
If you (or someone you know) feels weak or faint, go to a cool place and drink water. If there is no improvement, call a doctor or 911.
Call 911 immediately if you have, or someone you know has:
Hot dry skin OR cold clammy skin
Trouble breathing
Rapid heartbeat
Confusion, disorientation, or dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
CHECK ON THOSE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TO THE HEAT
A small but crucial gesture can help ensure that we all have a safe and healthy summer: Get to know your neighbors, and contact neighbors and relatives — in person or by phone — at least twice a day during heat waves.
Pay special attention to the elderly, the very young, and anyone with a medical condition. New Yorkers should check in on older neighbors who may be isolated from friends and family.
Air conditioning is the best way to keep cool when it is hot outside, but some people do not have an air conditioner or do not turn it on when they need it. Encourage them to use air conditioning. Help them get to an air-conditioned place if they cannot stay cool at home. Make sure they are drinking enough water.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE HEAT
Stay out of the sun—avoid extreme temperature changes.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors reflect some of the sun’s energy.
Drink fluids—particularly water—even if you do not feel thirsty. Your body needs water to keep cool. (Those on fluid-restricted diets or taking diuretics should first consult their physician.) Water is the safest liquid to drink during heat emergencies. Avoid beverages containing alcohol and/or caffeine.
Eat small, frequent meals. Avoid strenuous activity, especially during the sun’s peak hours—11 A.M.
to 4 P.M. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4 A.M. and 7 A.M.
If possible, go to an air-conditioned building for several hours during the hottest parts of the day.
New York City may open cooling centers around the five boroughs. When cooling centers do open, call 311 or go to nyc.gov to find the nearest center.
Cool down with a cool bath or shower.
Participate in activities that will keep you cool, such as going to the movies, shopping at a mall, or swimming at a pool or beach.
Cover all exposed skin with an SPF sunscreen (15 or above); wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and head.
Never leave your children or pets in the car.
Lady Liberty's island was damaged when Hurricane Sandy struck New York City.
Parks workers from around the nation, along with the New York City Parks Department worked hard to reopen the statue.
The repairs to Liberty Island included taking major steps to protect the island from coastal storms in the future
During a typical year, the Statue of Liberty has an average of 3.8 million visitors, including usually close to half a million during this month alone. Approximately 2,200 New Yorkers' jobs are supported by the Statue of Liberty.