***** Please note that this event has jut been cancelled due to weather conditions *****
This afternoon, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe will join Cathe Thompson, Group Fitness Manager for Equinox, and Patricia Moreno, creator of IntenSati, to welcome participants to an outdoor workout that simultaneously trains your body and mind. The class is one of many outdoor classes that will be offered this summer through the free Shape Up NYC program.
ERIC HOLDER CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS VOTE. Republicans Go For Jugular.
Constitutional confrontation around the corner in Fast and Furious documents case, but it could also just before vote.
ROMNEY TARGETS HISPANICS. Edging Out Obama's Message.
immigration policy statement, the presumptive Republican nominee needs Hispanic votes and utilizes an economic pitch.
SANDUSKY DEFENSE RESTS. No Coach Testimony.
Closing arguments wraps up a week of graphic testimony in the Penn State abuse trial.
SYRIAN EVACUATION. International Red Cross.
Author: Capt. Chris (captchris@islandcurrent.com)
PORGIES, STRIPED BASS, BLUES, & FLUKE
We had two boats out on the porgy grounds. The 76` ISLAND CURRENT III, had a wonderful turn out of porgy fisherman. The bite was okay as the stern did better than the rest of the boat. The ISLAND CURRENT was chartered out and Capt. Dan reported a steady pick of jumbo porgies.
Capt. Brendan called in to report some nice night striped bass being caught aboard the ISLAND CURRENT II this evening.
The United Nations today marked World Refugee Day by focusing on the more than 42 million people worldwide who have been forcibly displaced from their homes, and raising awareness of the dilemmas facing this vulnerable group of people.
“Refugees leave because they have no choice. We must choose to help,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his message to mark the Day, observed annually on 20 June.
It’s summer vacation for educators and that means it is the time when most instructors are writing a bit more often than usual. I’m one of those people that likes to write all year round, but I kick things into high gear during the summertime. The fact that I do not teach in the summer gives me more time to concentrate on what I enjoy.
Over the past year or so, I’ve been slowly developing City Island Images, which is a labor of love and most definitely work in progress. Summertime is the best time to accomplish a lot of writing and it feels good.
The Union Square Partnership and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the installation of Microscopic Landscape 2010, by artist Malcolm D. MacDougall III. The work will be located on the plaza of Union Square’s Triangle Park on Broadway and Park Avenue South between 14th and 15th streets now through January 2013.
THE CITY ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY - JULY 2012 PROGRAMS
Serving The City Island Community & the Public Since 1911—101 years
Hours are: Mondays and Thursdays 11 AM-7 PM
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 AM- 6 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM-5 PM
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS- JULY 2012
Read Aloud Story Time Read aloud picture books: Every Thursday, June the 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 3:30 P.M. Ages 4-10.
Fourth of July Arts and Crafts- Tuesday July 3rd at 3:30 PM
Summertime and the living is dangerous, according to officials who are warning New Yorkers that the hot and humid summer weather can cause serious illness and death.
On average, more Americans die from heat waves than all other natural disasters combined. The best way to prevent heat illness is to stay in an air conditioned place. Make sure you are prepared and help family, friends, and neighbors stay cool during a heat wave.
What is Heat Illness?
Heat illness occurs when the body cannot cool down.
The body normally cools itself by sweating and increasing blood flow to the skin.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the New York City area beginning at 12:00P Noon on Wednesday until at least 8:00P Thursday.
Additionally, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Wednesday.
JULIAN ASSANGE SEEKS ASYLUM. Ecuador Embassy in London.
The controversial founder of Wilkileaks is reportedly seeking political asylum inside the South American country's diplomatic mission.
JERRY SANDUSKY MAY TESTIFY. Ending Emotional Abuse Trial.
This may be the last day of testimony in the Penn State abuse trial, but no one actually knows if the accuser and former assistant football coach will testify.
CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION. US Justice Department.