It is New York City mayhem as Gotham has seen a bloody weekend and out of control violence that does not discriminate and sweeps across all five boroughs. Furthermore, these last couple of weekends have left dozens shot, stabbed or, beaten by attackers throughout NYC.
The weather appeared as if it was heaven sent for City Island's Blessing of The Fleet. This annual event was successfully organized by members of The Power Squadron.
City Islanders joined members of the American Legion, who saluted for 77 vessels, including, sail boats, yachts and kayaks, while clergy for the local houses of worship offered their blessings. St. Mary's Star of The Sea's Father Agustus blessed the vessel Geometry as it's occupants on board were seen simultaneously making the sign of the cross. Ironically, this could be the last year this Catholic church remains open on the Island.
MTA has routinely slashed service on dozens of bus routes to close a budget gap over the years, but some routes are being resurrected today.
In addition to bringing back some routes -- like the B37 -- service is being extended or changed for others. See the list below, and read more about it at the MTA's website.
http://www.mta.info/
B8, B37, B70
As part of the 2013 Service Investments, both new and improved service will be implemented along three routes serving customers in Brooklyn.
Only sixteen teams remain in World Cup Games... Can you name them in alphabetical order?
Every goal, each block and everything matters now even more. Dive into all the action.
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Uruguay
Netherlands
Mexico
Costa Rica
Greece
France
Nigeria
Germany
Algeria
Argentina
Switzerland
Belgium
USA
Gay pride comes alive with a parade and festival that brings this community's heritage to the forefront of public attention. As the three-year anniversary of marriage equality approaches in New York State, there's even more reason for locals to celebrate. Thus the theme for this year's Parade: "We have won when we're one."
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The sooner you do something, the more of your life you get to spend with that thing done even though it takes less effort than it will later. The ultimate sure-thing investment.
Never regret working out. We can’t count the number of times we’ve negotiated to work out the next day instead of today because we're worried it will be a “bad workout.”
Young girls must continue to have stronger feelings of self-worth and to believe more and more that they are valuable, full-rounded people who can resist the relentless cultural messaging about how just being pretty and a good mother is the only thing a woman is good for...
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“Most gracious Lord, who numbered among your apostles the fishermen Peter, Andrew, James and John, we pray you to consecrate this boat to righteous work in your name. Guide the captain at her helm. So prosper her voyages that an honest living may be made. Watch over her passengers and crew and bring them to a safe return. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon this vessel and all who come aboard, this day and forever. Amen”
The NYC Council has voted unanimously in favor of legislation that will co-name the intersection of Cross Street and City Island Avenue as “Commander William G. Clancy Lane.” The street naming honor, which came at the request of Council Member James Vacca, will be at the location of the Leonard Hawkins American Legion Post 156.