SHINING LIGHTS WHERE IT IS DARK

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NYC council member Jimmy Vacca and his staff have noticed a disturbing trend at the Throggs Neck Houses and Pelham Parkway Houses developments in his district...one of the most basic necessities of living, adequate lighting, was being neglected at an alarming rate.

During one informal inspection at Throggs Neck, they found over 15 lights in vital locations around the development completely burnt out. This is not only a quality-of-life issue, but also a pressing public safety concern.

LETS SAY NO TO SYRIA

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The United Nations Human Rights Council has now adopted a resolution demanding that the Syrian Government cease all violence, protect its people, and put an end to widespread and systematic abuses such as the killing and persecution of protesters.

The text was adopted by a vote of 41 in favor to three against with two abstentions by the 47-member Council, which is wrapping up its current session in Geneva.

Headlines 3/24/12

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MORE VIOLENCE IN SYRIA. UN Needs to Increase Pressure.

ROMNEY: CHALLENGERS OUR OF RACE. GOP Divided.

T MARTIN KILLING. Special Prosecutor Investigates.

NYPD OUST COPS. Following Killing Unarmed S Bell.

POPE TRAVELS. Tours Mexico and Cuba.

"Soundview: The Gateway to the East Bronx"

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"Soundview: The Gateway to the East Bronx" Historic Walking Tour
Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 11AM
Join BCHS Educator Angel Hernandez on a walking tour of the area.
Tour will start on the southeast corner of Hunts Point and
Westchester avenues, one block away from the Lexington Avenue #2 train.

$10 for BCHS members, $15 for non-members.
Please make reservations
contact The Society
(718) 881-8900.
The tours generally run for two hours.

Angel Hernandez, Society Educator
The Bronx County Historical Society
3309 Bainbridge Avenue
The Bronx, New York 10467

New Plans For The Old Stella D'oro Site

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US Congressman Eliot Engel, City Council Member G. Oliver Koppell, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz today toured the former site of Stella D’oro's cookie factory in the Kingsbridge area of The Bronx.

This VIP tour was led by developer Joseph Farkas of Metropolitan Realty Associates, who outlined the impending “Riverdale Crossing” retail development that is slated to occupy the site.

FREE LEGAL SERVICES

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today joined a few other elected officials and community leaders to announce a major new development, which will be the new home of Legal Services NYC-Bronx.

Legal Services NYC-Bronx will soon open their new ADA-accessible home at the Hub on E.149th and Brook Avenue. The new office will be a dignified community space and safe-haven where all clients can access free civil legal services in confidence and comfort. The facility includes a new green space and provides the accessibility and service capacity that clients deserve.

SNEEZING SEASON - FAST & FURIOUS

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There are many people suffering from allergy symptoms, so surviving this season of high pollen counts requires some effort. From weeds to grass and tree pollens, the warm weather is arriving and driving airborne allergen levels through the roof.

This means that allergy symptoms, like sniffling, sneezing, and itchy eyes are in vogue and going into overdrive, so get ready because its here to stay that way for quite a while.

What can you do? City Island Images recommends good old fashioned home remedies.

Headlines 3/23/12

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17 MURDER CHARGES GI SHOOTER. Difficult Government Prosecution

FLORIDA SHERIFF STEPS DOWN. Shooter Remains Free.

MORE BODIES FOUND. Costa Concordia Cruise Ship.

NYPD COPS "007". Intelligence Gathering Agents.

POPE TO MEXICO AND CUBA. Uneasy Trip.

Making Pelham Bay Park Accessible To All

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Pond Walk Project: Did you know that there's a small pond in the corner of the Playground for All Children? Help fiends of Pelham Bay Park build a pond viewing platform that is accessible for children in wheelchairs.

Please support this worthwhile project to purchase a play piece and create an exercise loop that connects the pond, the playground, the gazebo and the Sensory Garden to provide a nature experience.

http://www.pelhambaypark.org

Take a virtual tour of the largest park in NYC:

http://www.nycgovparks.org/park-features/pelham-bay-park/virtual-tour

CICA Meeting Notice and Previous Minutes

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The March Meeting of the City Island Civic Association will take place on March 27th 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at 190 Fordham Street. We welcome your input and attendance and we need your help.

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