Every one of the experiences in our lives is a narrative. I learned that early on as a student intern for the Washington Post. I'm told I have a good sense of humor and I like having fun and telling the truth, while I attempt to find truths as best as possible because everything in life is based on fact finding. If you don't have the correct information, you may not report it. Once you are able to verify it, you can then move on it.
It was a hot day on City Island as locals paid tribute to our nation's veterans, members of the military, past and present with solemn services and a small parade down City Island Avenue.
Several New York politicians joined past, present and future community leaders on the parade route along with members of the US Marines and Navy, City Island Little League, Theater Group and Boys and Girl Scouts, as well as assorted community groups, including parade organizers The American Legion and many of their officials.
City Island Images is proud to announce walking tours of City Island and surrounding areas.
Our small tour groups will meet @ the last stop on the #6 SUBWAY, Pelham Bay Station. We will then take the #29 Bus to City Island, where we will begin our journey. Depending on the tour and dates, our stops will include Pelham Cemetery, City Island Historical Society/Museum, The Old Schoolhouse, PS 175, Yacht Clubs, Restaurants, Galleries, Shoppes, Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. We will finish at the end of City Island Avenue and return to Pelham Bay Station #6 SUBWAY.
The next Meeting of the City Island Civic Association takes place on Tuesday, May 29th at 7:30pm at 190 Fordham Street. Your input and attendance are welcomed.
The special guest speaker will be Captain Russell Green of the 45th Precinct. Captain Green has been tremendously helpful dealing with crime issues on City Island. He will also address traffic enforcement plans for the summer months. Please keep in mind, enforcement applies to all, visitors and residents, equally.
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, when towns honored Civil War dead by decorating their graves. The practice was widespread throughout the North in the late 1860s; over two-dozen towns alleged to be the holiday’s birthplace. But southern women’s groups decorated graves possibly before the end of the Civil War.
Memorial Day is not an excuse for shopping, or vacationing during a three-day weekend.
Memorial Day is a time to honor those citizens who've served the United States in times of war.
By utilizing The Internet, City Island Images searched for the most appropriate words to celebrate Memorial Day. This historic speech was delivered in Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863 by one of our most popular US Presidents.
US VETERANS TODAY FACE LARGE PROBLEMS. Nearly Half Return With Some Disability.
45 percent of the 1.6 million US veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq seek compensation for injuries they claim to be are service-related. More than twice the 21 percent of claims after the Gulf War in the 1990s.
SYRIAN GOVERNMENT UNDER PRESSURE. UN Condemnation Over Peace Plan Failures.
UN Security Council condemned Syria’s “outrageous use of force” on civilians after 108 people were massacred, with children once among the victims.
The City Island Society of Clam-diggers and Mussel-suckers has been formed to recognize those exceptional individuals who, over time, have made extraordinary contributions to the character and quality of their City Island community and culture.
Below are the criteria:
Individual has served in an active role for at least ten years at the time of nomination.
Individual is either a clam digger, or a mussel-sucker in good standing.
Individual demonstrates a keen understanding of City Island's history.
Individual promotes civility on and inside this fabulous island.
City Images is proud to announce walking tours of City Island and surrounding areas.
Our small tour groups will meet @ the last stop on the #6 SUBWAY, Pelham Bay Station. We will then take the #29 Bus to City Island, where we will begin our journey. Depending on the tour and dates, our stops will include Pelham Cemetery, City Island Historical Society/Museum, The Old Schoolhouse, PS 175, Yacht Clubs, Restaurants, Galleries, Shoppes, Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. We will finish at the end of City Island Avenue and return to Pelham Bay Station #6 SUBWAY.
US Representative Jose E. Serrano, the longest serving local congressman proudly announces that the US Department of Education is funding grants for Upward Bound Programs at Fordham and BCC for the coming year and perhaps for the next five years.
BCC will reportedly be receiving $ 479,000 and Fordham U. is earmarked for $379,000. These programs help prepare students in undeserved communities to academically prepare when they arrive to their higher education institution.