ASSORTED INTERSTING EVENTS

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Event: Freelance Writers Meetup – Free Beer and Good Times!
When: August 7, 2012, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: 121 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
We're stepping outside of our usual monthly format for a little summer fun. Join us for free beer (Yuengling and Bud Light) and great company at our summer happy hour. The festivities will take place at 121 Fulton Street, a gastropub in the Financial District. It's located between between Nassau and Dutch Street (on Fulton, of course).

CITY ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING

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Bill Stanton ​​President​​​​July 25th 2012​​​

Fred Ramft l​​First Vice-President​​​

Barbara Dolensek​ Second Vice-President

Janie Blanks ​​Recording Secretary ​​​

John Doyle​​ Corresponding Secretary

Tom Smith​​ Treasurer

The July Meeting of the City Island Civic Association will take place on July 31st 2012 at 7:30pm at 190 Fordham Street. We welcome your input and attendance and we need your help.

No guests are currently scheduled to attend at this time.

Bronx Recognizes Its Own Artist Award

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BCA Executive Director Deirdre Scott and the BCA Board of Directors invite all Brio winners past and present to come and congratulate the 2012 BRIO Award winners at a special BRIO Reception & Networking Event on Wednesday, August 1st at Longwood Arts Project @ Hostos College at 6:00pm

Come meet this year’s winners:

Literary Arts: Laura Goldberg (poetry), Amy Gottlieb (poetry), Sima Rabinowitz (poetry), Tiffany Soriano (fiction), and Ajene Washington (playwriting).

Media Arts: Adel Morales (narrative film video).

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BACK TO COURT IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Colorado Shooting Suspect Is Arraigned.
Accused of killing 12 people in a suburban Denver movie theater, James Holmes finally faces formal charges and legal eagles expect the case to be all about his alleged insanity.

DISTURBING U.S. AUDIT. Iraqi Police Reveal Dismal Training Results.
Auditors conclude that $200 million was wasted on a program that officials in Baghdad say was not necessary, or wanted.

INDIA BLACKOUT. Health Care and Mass Transit Affected.

CITY ISLAND CRIME WATCH

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On Friday 7/27 NYPD executed a search warrant at 480 Minneford Ave. for Drug Sales.

Also on Friday they conducted a motorcycle checkpoint at the bridge and confiscated eight (8) motorcycles and arrested three (3) individuals. Two of the individuals who were arrested fled the checkpoint and were apprehended after a search in the vicinity of King St. and Terrace St.

For July there have been a total of 10 arrests on City Island:
Assault - 3
Reckless Endangerment -- 2
DWI --1
Criminal Mischief -- 1
Violate Order of Protection -- 1
Criminal Possession of a Weapon --1

This Week in History

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This Week in History, Jul 29 - Aug 4

Jul 29, 1958
NASA created. U.S. Congress passes legislation establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a civilian agency responsible for coordinating America's activities in space. NASA has since sponsored space expeditions, both human and mechanical, that have yielded vital information about the solar system and universe

Jul 30, 1965

CITY ISLAND POLICE ACTIVITY

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City Island Images appreciates the many tips we have received from locals concerning police activity on the island.

Most recently near the areas of The Point and City Island avenue, corner of Schofield street.

Anyone else who can shed some light on this, or any other criminal activity, please contact: City Island Images an we will forward the information to NYPD Captain Russell Green at 45th
Precinct.

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City Island Images
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City Island, NY 10464

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FIERCE FIGHTING INTENSIFIES IN ALEPPO. Shelling Continues In Syria's Largest City.
Government tanks and artillery pounded opposition strongholds in Aleppo.

PHELPS FIZZLE FOR OLYMPIC GOLD. Swimmer May No Longer Be Golden.
Two-time defending champion in the 400-meter individual medley Michael Phelps finished fourth. US teammate Ryan Lochte won by nearly four seconds.

ROMNEY MEETS LEADERS IN ISRAEL. Aggressive Stance Towards Iran.

GET FIT AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

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When the weather heats up, it’s time to make NYC your gym. Whether you’re looking for a full workout or a relaxing class, the city’s outdoor spaces offer hundreds of events each summer to help you stay in shape.

NYC Parks & Recreation now features an updated Outdoor Fitness section on its website, a tool that makes it even easier for New Yorkers to discover free and low-cost ways to stay fit in their big back yards.

The calendar offers a wide variety of activities like Zumba, Fitness Walks and Tai Chi, which means something for everyone. Activities include:

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