Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined U.S. Army Corps District Commander Colonel John R. Boulé, Commissioner of the National Parks of New York Harbor Maria Burks, Natural Resources Supervisor for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Steve Zahn and Assembly Member Alan Maisel to celebrate the Gerritsen Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project in Brooklyn’s Marine Park.
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IT'S RYAN VS. OBAMA IN IOWA. It May Now Appear That Way.
Paul Ryan, Romney's new No. 2, campaigned in Des Moines and the president does the same in Council Bluffs. as the front lines in the battle for the White House shifted to the Midwest.
"GAME-CHANGER" Presidential Campaigns. What This One Could Mean.
After McCain's choice of Palin last time around, the GOP question being asked by doubters is if that VP on the ticket makes any real difference to voters in the long run.
ANTI-JUNK FOOD. This National Movement Gains New Popularity.
To eat well, you need to combine nutritional science, a jolt of common sense, and pure enjoyment. Most of us know that fresh salad, berries, and slowing down when eating are better for us than wolfing down energy bars and sweets. But how to make that leap from our current habits to healthier ones?
Here are six ways you can eat healthy, delicious meals, and really enjoy what you’re eating.
1) Ditch whole milk
Not only does this reduce saturated fat in your diet, it shaves off calories.
The citizens of these United States of America and especially New Yorkers should be extremely proud of the way or athletes represented us during the 2012 London Olympics. Yes, NYC lost the opportunity to host these games, but we have to handed to team USA for the way they competed like champs.
Team USA took the top spot in the medals race for the fifth consecutive Summer Olympics, winning 104 medals to China's 87. The Americans also topped the gold medal count, 46-38.
STEEL SEARCH FOR ‘TOYS’. No Playing Matter
US says a spoiled plot to obtain special alloy points to Chinese-Iranian collusion in skirting sanctions.
RYAN: CONSERVATIVE, MIDWESTERNER. A Catholic and and intellectual.
No one in the House or Senate has done more than Ryan to map an agenda for the modern, tea party-infused GOP.
HEAT STATISTICS. Pointing To Long-term Climate Problems.
Thousands of dead fish in the hot Des Moines River, dry wells and a parched corn crop are just a few symptoms.
MITT ROMNEY DECIDES. Congressman Paul Ryan.
Ahead of the International Youth Day, and amidst an economic crisis which has affected young people the most, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for greater and more meaningful inclusion of youth into decision-making processes around the world, while also warning of a possible “lost generation” if urgent measures are not put in place.
In observance of Mother Teresa’s 102nd birthday, Council Member James Vacca has called on local residents to honor the humanitarian’s legacy by donating food during a Day of Service on Sunday, August 26.
MITT ROMNEY CHOOSES US REP. PAUL RYAN AS HIS VP. Ryan Is Man With A Plan.
The seventh term conservative Congressman from Wisconsin is a debater and a pleasant surprise to some.
EIGHT NATO TROOPS SHOT IN AFGHANISTAN. Same Day During Separate Incidents.
Dressed as an Afghan police, kills three American soldiers, a day on which a total of eight American and British soldiers were killed.
SYRIA GETS HELP FROM HEZBOLLAH. U.S. Accusations During Military Crackdown.
Lebanese militants are involved with Syria's violent campaign to crush their uprising.
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