Fine Art & Digital Media Classes

Submitted by ub on
Images

The Bronx River Art Center is pleased to announce a full season of summer events and programs. We are continuing to spread cultural awareness throughout the Bronx through art exhibitions, performances, and hands-on art classes. Renovations are still taking place on our building at 1087 East Tremont Avenue. so we will continue to offer art classes and workshops in our temporary location at 2064 Boston Road (at 179th Street) as well as at Burke Plaza at 871 E 179th Street; Bronx, NY 10460.

SUCCESFUL CITY ISLAND CHAMBER EVENT

Submitted by ub on
Images

The City Island Chamber of Commerce invited 25 guests, including hotel representatives, The Bronx Tourism Council, tour operators and the Press. These guests experienced the City Island Area in it's entirety on the Bronx Seaside Trolley..

Starting with the Pelham Split Rock Golf Courses, the Bartow Pell Mansion Museum, Orchard Beach, the Horseback riding stables and Turtle Cove and proceeding on to brunch at the Seashore, a visit to the City Island Nautical Museum, a casual stroll around the "village" shops with a treat at Bistro SK, and a trolley tour of City Island Avenue.

INDEPENDENCE DAY AT ORCHARD BEACH

Submitted by ub on
Images

This coming Friday, June 29, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and State Senator Jeff Klein will host the borough’s annual Independence Day celebration, “New York Celebrates America,” at Orchard Beach. The event begins at 6 p.m., with fireworks planned for after sundown.

The boardwalk festival includes fun activities for the kids, such as face painting, magicians, balloon artists, Zumba and much more, as well as a music performance by Alive’n Kickin’.

6/27/12 News & Information Service 24/7

Submitted by ub on
Images

HIGH COURT PREPARES TO OPINE ON HEALTH CARE LAW. Obama Administration Watches
This decision may effect the presidential campaign and define a legacy for the chief justice.

RANGEL AND HATCH KEEP GOING. They Come Out On Top.
New York and Utah congressmen win their state's primaries, but Rep. John Sullivan couldn't in Oklahoma, losing to Tea-party's Jim Bridenstine.

NORA EPHRON DEAD. First And Finest Female Filmmaker.
The 71 year old film director and screenwriter, who left behind a legacy in classic movies has died of cancer.

EUROPEANS WORK ON A SOLUTION. To Solve Debt Crisis.

CITY ISLAND ROLLS OUT A WARM WELCOME MAT

Submitted by ub on
Images

In yet another City Island Images news exclusive that you may not read in other local news-outlets until September, The City Island Chamber of Commerce today put it's best foot forward to roll out the red carpet and the welcome mat, by sponsoring an extremely special concierge and tour operator day.

Jerome Park Reservoir Walking Tour

Submitted by ub on
Images

On Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.
What do the Jerome Park Reservoir, the Belmont Stakes and Winston Churchill have in common?

The Jerome Park Reservoir lies on a site that was originally a thoroughbred racetrack where the Belmont Stakes was first run between 1866 and 1890. It was built by Leonard Jerome who partnered with financier August Belmont and others to build it in 1866. Then the city took over the land to create a new reservoir for the "New Aqueduct" [Croton Aqueduct].

Where does Churchill fit in? Was he a jockey maybe?
No, Leonard Jerome was his grandfather.

6/26/12 News & Information Service 24/7

Submitted by ub on
Images

WASHINGTON WEAK IN REVIEW. Some Student Loans Interest Rates May Rise To 6.8%
Other decisions, or lack thereof will affect many of US as well as many issues driving the elections.

SUPREME COURT RULING. Positive News For Romney and Obama.
Their ruling allows their campaigns and U.S. companies to keep spending freely on the election.

MOODY'S DOWNGRADE. Spanish Bank Ratings.
The agency cut 28 banks, saying they face further losses from the continuing real-estate bust.

ARIZONA ADJUSTS. Following Court Ruling.

CITY ISLAND NEWS EXCLUSIVE

Submitted by ub on
Images

Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Speaker Quinn and Members of the City Council Announce Agreement for an On-Time, Balanced Budget. Bloomberg, Quinn and members of the City Council have finally announced an agreement for an on-time, balanced budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 that includes no tax increases and preserves essential services.

The budget remains balanced through the use of prudently saved prior-year resources, billions in agency savings actions and increased revenues from strong growth in the tech, film and television, tourism and higher education sectors.

RIP MJ

Submitted by ub on
Images

MJ died on June 25, 2009 of an overdose of the painkiller propofol in Los Angeles, California, prompting a years-long investigation into the circumstances of his untimely death.

On this third anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, many fans still want him back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Q80mk7bxE

Subscribe to