Death of Bronx Cyclist Reactions
NYC Councilman Vacca, Transportation Alternatives issue statements on death of Bronx cyclist calling for NYPD to step up traffic enforcement, thoroughly investigate crashes.
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Making Pelham Bay Park Accessible To All
Trail Day - This Coming Saturday, April 14 10am - 2pm.
Meet at 9:45 AM at the NE corner (far left) of the
Orchard Beach parking lot.
Friends of Pelham Bay Park will repair one of two Hunter Island footbridges. Wear sturdy boots & long sleeves.
Also, please don't forget your lunch and water!
Community Involvement
Bronx Borough President’s Office, HOT 97 and COBA are looking for Community Service Providers, including those which provide programs focusing on Education, Youth Empowerment, and Anti-Violence to participate in the upcoming BRONX PUSH 4 PEACE event on Saturday, April 28th.
If you are interested in tabling at this event and being listed as a community partner please respond to Tracy McDermott via e-mail by TMCDERMOTT@bronxbp.nyc.gov by Monday April 16th... As always, thank you for your support!
4/13/12 News & Information Service 24/7
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NORTH KOREA FAILED LAUNCH. Rocket Ship Quickly Broke Apart.
SYRIA CEASE FIRE. UN 6 Point Peace Plan In No Compliance.
NEW HAMPSHIRE DRUG RAID. Police Chief Killed.
NRA MEETING. Mitt Romney Speech.
TAX RETURN FIRM. Filing Fraud?
RELATIVE CALM REPORTED IN SYRIA
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that the situation in Syria is calmer today, the day a cessation of hostilities was due to come into effect, but stressed that the onus is on the Government to prove that its words will be matched by deeds.
“The world is watching, however, with skeptical eyes since many promises previously made by the Government of Syria had not been kept,” Mr. Ban told a news conference in Geneva. “As of this afternoon, as of this moment, the situation looks calmer. We are following it very closely.”
NYPD RECORDING YOU AND ME...
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Call it City Island's cop of V along with A thru Z for NYPD.
After a series of delays, a plan was announced today to bring an additional 15 video cameras to City Island, but these are high tech military surveillance units that are recording our every move. Their high definition video detail is said to be so sharp that it can record the numbers on any vehicle license plate.
SOL NEGRIN ON BRONX WALK OF FAME
The Bronx Tourism Council has announced that Emmy nominated cinematographer Sol Negrin will be inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame this year. Mr. Negrin will join dozens of borough legends who have been honored for their contributions to cultural and civic life not just here in the Bronx, but across the nation and the world.
4/12/12 News & Information Service 24/7
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COURT CHARGES ZIMMERMAN: MURDER. 5/29 Arraignment.
N.KOREA SET TO LAUNCH MISSILE. FEW OPTIONS FOR USA.
CONNECTICUT REPEALS DEATH PENALTY. Governor Signs.
CYBER-SECURITY BILL. US House Reviews Civil Liberties.
BIG BROTHER WATCHES. Hidden City Island Cameras.
* OPEN AND INTERACTIVE JOURNALISM * GET INVOLVED *
Survailance Money Well $pent? You Decide
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Why is it that toppers at City Island Chamber of Commerce are paying $100K to an outside vendor for about a dozen cameras to make secret video recordings to be stored at undisclosed locations? "Mission Impossible", Big Brother is Watching You, or something else altogether?
Support Beacon School
FYI: Please read the following and reach out to all your contacts. The loss of the Beacon School would mean no place for 1300 children and seniors to go for daily activities. We desperately need to keep this program open.
See below for details and please help where you can.
This affects us all.
Sincerely,
Bob Bieder
CB 10 Youth Chair
45th Pct Council President
Chair, Bronx Merchants Coalition
Greetings, Beautiful People,