US Congressman José E. Serrano reacted to President Obama’s speech on jobs and the economy tonight saying “the renewed focus on jobs is long overdue.” Like much of the nation, Serrano’s district is suffering economically, and residents are in need of jobs.
America's federal government terrorism officials are currently investigating reports of 9/11 anniversary threat which is credible, but unconfirmed. Also, counter-terrorism officials are still assessing a new report of a threat of an attack in major US cities like New York or Washington, DC by using car or truck bombs, timed to take place near the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, according to several officials briefed on the matter.
NYC Mayor Holds Briefing with NYPD and FBI
Mayor Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Kelly and FBI New York Field Office Assistant Director in Charge Fedarcyk
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All Aboard ....
you won't want to miss out on the return of
BIG SON
and their now infamous HAPPY HOUR blast...
spread the word... bring a friend... bring yourself!
FRIDAY 9/9/2011 from
3:00 - 7:00-ish
Tejo's Grill North Arlington
...and yes, the patio is open for drinks and dining!
As Always.... HOT MUSIC
FREE HOT BUFFET
& COLD COLD SPECIALLY PRICED DRINKS
David, Delacroix, and Revolutionary France:
Drawings from the Louvre
Charles Dickens at 200
Also on view: Ingres at the Morgan
David, Delacroix, and Revolutionary France: Drawings from the Louvre
September 23December 31, 2011
This unprecedented exhibition features eighty of the Musée du Louvre's finest drawingsrarely allowed to travelby artists working in France from the onset of the Revolution in 1789 through the establishment of the Second Empire in 1852.
This exhibition is made possible by a major gift from Karen H. Bechtel.
Saturday and Sunday September 10th and 11th from 11am until 7pm-City Island's Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair.
Showing 50 + Artists and Craftspeople, featuring Paintings, Photography, Jewelry, Stained Glass, Native Crafts, Bath & Body products, Clothing, Face Painting, Fishing Trophies, Live music and Great food.
Located along the Avenue, in the village center of City Island, from Bay Street to Schofield Street.
Sponsored by The City Island Chamber of Commerce, supporting small business for over 100 years.
718-885-9100 - http://www.cityislandchamber.org
STORMY MORNING. Damaging Winds and Flooding..
BACK TO SCHOOL. Million Students in Class.
TEXAS FIRES. Thousands Acres Burning.
TWO TO TANGLE. Perry vs Romney.
OBAMA JOB PLAN. One Term Man?
VOICES OF 911. Chilling Words.
Tuesday, September 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Wickenden Cropped
Are some New Yorkers turning into mad dogs? Let's hope not, but according to the latest recorded facts and figures - Almost 100 people were shot in NYC this past week, which is about double the amount of people shot during the same time span last year. This according to NYPD statistics.
As of Sunday, there were 72 incidents in each of the five NYC Boroughs, up from 40 last year.
98 individuals were shot, up from 53 for the same period last year - an increase of about 46%.
These figures do not include the 15 people shot on Labor Day, including two police officers.
TRAIL DAY - Join Friends of Pelham Bay Park this Saturday from 10AM - 2PM to reinforce the Hunter Island catwalk and do shoreline clean-up.
Meet at the NE corner of the Orchard Beach. TRAIL DAY parking lot at 9:45 AM. Bring lunch, water & sturdy shoes.