Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, when towns honored Civil War dead by decorating their graves. The practice was widespread throughout the North in the late 1860s; over two-dozen towns alleged to be the holiday’s birthplace. But southern women’s groups decorated graves possibly before the end of the Civil War.
Memorial Day is not an excuse for shopping, or vacationing during a three-day weekend.
Memorial Day is a time to honor those citizens who've served the United States in times of war.
By utilizing The Internet, City Island Images searched for the most appropriate words to celebrate Memorial Day. This historic speech was delivered in Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863 by one of our most popular US Presidents.
US VETERANS TODAY FACE LARGE PROBLEMS. Nearly Half Return With Some Disability.
45 percent of the 1.6 million US veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq seek compensation for injuries they claim to be are service-related. More than twice the 21 percent of claims after the Gulf War in the 1990s.
SYRIAN GOVERNMENT UNDER PRESSURE. UN Condemnation Over Peace Plan Failures.
UN Security Council condemned Syria’s “outrageous use of force” on civilians after 108 people were massacred, with children once among the victims.
The City Island Society of Clam-diggers and Mussel-suckers has been formed to recognize those exceptional individuals who, over time, have made extraordinary contributions to the character and quality of their City Island community and culture.
Below are the criteria:
Individual has served in an active role for at least ten years at the time of nomination.
Individual is either a clam digger, or a mussel-sucker in good standing.
Individual demonstrates a keen understanding of City Island's history.
Individual promotes civility on and inside this fabulous island.
City Images is proud to announce walking tours of City Island and surrounding areas.
Our small tour groups will meet @ the last stop on the #6 SUBWAY, Pelham Bay Station. We will then take the #29 Bus to City Island, where we will begin our journey. Depending on the tour and dates, our stops will include Pelham Cemetery, City Island Historical Society/Museum, The Old Schoolhouse, PS 175, Yacht Clubs, Restaurants, Galleries, Shoppes, Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. We will finish at the end of City Island Avenue and return to Pelham Bay Station #6 SUBWAY.
US Representative Jose E. Serrano, the longest serving local congressman proudly announces that the US Department of Education is funding grants for Upward Bound Programs at Fordham and BCC for the coming year and perhaps for the next five years.
BCC will reportedly be receiving $ 479,000 and Fordham U. is earmarked for $379,000. These programs help prepare students in undeserved communities to academically prepare when they arrive to their higher education institution.
PROGRAMS AT THE CITY ISLAND LIBRARY- JUNE 2012
Serving The City Island Community & the Public Since 1911—101 years
Our hours are: Mondays and Thursdays 11 AM-7 PM
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 AM- 6 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM-5 PM
NYPL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT AGAIN. PLEASE SIGN A PETITION TO PREVENT ANY PROPOSED CUTS TO LIBRARY HOURS, DAYS AND PROGRAMS. THE FISCAL YEAR ENDS JUNE 30TH!
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS- JUNE 2012
Read Aloud Story Time Read aloud picture books: Every Thursday, June the 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 3:30 P.M. Ages 4-10.
This Week in History, May 27 - Jun 2
May 27, 1941
Bismarck sunk by Royal Navy. The British navy sinks the German battleship Bismarck in the North Atlantic near France. The German death toll was more than 2,000. This 823-foot Bismarck was launched at Hamburg. Nazi leader Adolf Hitler hoped that the state-of-the-art battleship would herald the rebirth of the German surface battle fleet. However, after the outbreak of war, Britain closely guarded ocean routes from Germany to the Atlantic Ocean, and only U-boats moved freely through the war zone.
May 28, 1961
SYRIA DENIES MASSACRE. Nearly 100 Killed, Including Women And Children.
At least 90 people, including at least 32 children under the age of 10, were massacred at a central Syrian village, according to United Nations observers, who are accusing the Syrian government of perpetrating the indiscriminate shelling of civilian neighborhoods.
NEARLY A DOZEN AFGHAN CIVILIANS KILLED. Following NATO Airstrike.
Last year's renaissance of Orchard Beach started with the addition of over 250,000 cubic yards of fine white sand. This year it continues with new food concessions. Havana Cafe will operate three snack bars along with push carts and beach walkers.
It has not been 76 glorious years since the sands of Orchard Beach established the "Riviera of NYC" for thousands of New Yorkers and international visitors to enjoy during the warm summer months.