Do You Need A JoB?

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March right in and apply for a new job. According to Careebuilder, now that Spring is finally here. The new hiring season begins March 20, and for the many Americans experiencing frigid winter weather, the milder temperatures can't come soon enough.

If it seems as though it's taking forever for spring to come, fill your time by focusing on your job search. By making it a priority now, you'll have more time to enjoy the warmer weather once it arrives. Get started by checking out these 15 companies that are hiring.

1. Bath Fitter
Industry: Sales/construction/retail

Speed Cameras for New York City

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Criminal speeds on the part of killer drivers careening across New York City. Too man New Yorkers dead, but speeding drivers continue unchecked.

The one thing that can halt this heartrending carnage is being debated in Albany. Only your legislator can give New York City speed cameras -- the best protection from deadly speeding. Use the form below to take action now and urge the State Legislature to support speed cameras for New York City.

CITY ISLAND SPARED?

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The snow is now arriving, but so far not much else, other than strong winds last night. We've been lucky so far.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service had issued a "hazardous weather outlook" for New York City, but it doesn't look like heavy snow fall will be the big issue on City Island.

Knock on wood, do not expect lot's of snow here because this puppy may have decided to go in another direction. Let's keep our fingers crossed and our eyes on City Island Images live camera on midtown City Island. That is City Island avenue and Fordham street.

NYC SEVERE WEATHER ADVISORIES

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Winter weather advisory, coastal flooding, winds, hazardous weather with periods of snow accumulation. Windy with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Thursday: Snow likely. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Windy with highs in the upper 30s. North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.

Thursday Night: Snow. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.

NYC TREES

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Photographs: Benjamin Swett On View in the Arsenal Gallery March 6 – April 26, 2013

Sandy Disaster Financial Relief Program

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Money Matters @NYPL: Financial Planning Association of New York Pro Bono Committee - Sandy Disaster Financial Relief Program
Saturday, March 9, 2013, 2 - 5 p.m.
City Island Library
320 City Island Avenue
718-885-1703

The New York Public Library is partnering with The New York Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, a professional organization comprised mostly of Certified Financial Planners, lawyers, insurance professionals, and other financial advisors.

Their services are free of charge and there will be no attempt to sell any products or services.

HEALTH & WELLNESS SUMMIT

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Bronx Borough President is urging concerned individuals from the Bronx and across the City to register for his upcoming Health & Wellness Summit, to be held at Fordham University’s Rose Hill Campus on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“We see this event as a major first step towards a comprehensive health and wellness agenda for not just the Bronx but the entire City, and I urge everyone with an interest in these important topics to sign up for a day of thought-provoking discussion on the health of our City,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

SNOW STORM THREATS

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The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watch, from late Wednesday night through Friday morning. These strong winds will bring with it, some pretty nasty weather especially late tonight.

The heavy snowstorm threatens scattered outages. This wet snow will cause travel and power disruptions from parts during the middle of this week. The storm is destined to bring a swath of heavy snow from and will cause problems near the coast from winds, beach erosion and coastal flooding.

JOB SEARCH TIPS

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Looking for a job is like hunting on the Internet. Many are using the world wide web to learn about job openings, to send resumes, to submit applications, and also to communicate with multiple recruiters.

Convenience, speed, accessibility and the tight labor market are all reasons why Internet job hunting is so popular with employers and prospective employees.

Internet recruiting saves cost and time. The cost of recruiting on the Net is much lower than traditional methods and the results are faster.

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