This is the anniversary of a tragic story, which ended many years later with a much worse tragedy. Back in 1993, 19 years ago. the World Trade Center bombing occurred on February 26, 1993, when a truck bomb was detonated below the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.
Who would you say is City Island's most successful and influential local businessman?
Here are a few helpful hints. He's got local roots, he's thoughtful and humble, while he quietly concentrates on his own projects and prefers keeping a low profile.
This Week in History, Feb 26 - Mar 4
Feb 26, 1919
NATO OUT OF AFGHANISTAN. Serious Security Breach.
SYRIAN GOVERNMENT. Crackdown Continues.
NORTH KOREA'S THREATENS. South Korea.
OSCAR AWARDS. Celebrating "The Artist"
NYPD INVESTIGATIONS. Internal Affairs.
Pace University “Tech Talk” on Power of Social Media in Politics, Wednesday, March 7
WHAT: A panel discussion on several current and past social media-related events impacting politics, sponsored by the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems and the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace University.
Looking for artists to exhibit in the show
"Metamorphosis"
March 2nd - 31st 2012
Opening reception - Friday, March 2nd, 7pm - 10pm
If you are an artist and would like to take part in the above exhibition: 718 885-1403 and make an appointment to bring in your work.
All work has to be framed and ready to hang. There is a $20 hanging fee and 30% commission taken from the asking price.
Everyone can keep an eye on the avenue @ City Island Images LIVE Video Streaming.
PLEASE, NOTE: THIS IS A NEW LINK - NAME- GUEST - NO PASSWORD REQUIRED.
http://173.3.72.183:4455/videostream.cgi
User Name: GUEST
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See you, à bientôt, hasta pronto, arrivederci, bis bald, נתראה בקרוב, до скорой встречи, 看到您的到来
City Island Images
" NO TIME TO MARRY, NO TIME TO SETTLE DOWN: I'M A YOUNG WOMAN, AND I AIN'T DONE RUNNIN' AROUN'"
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the five boroughs of NYC until Midnight.
Sustained winds between 25-40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH are expected. These winds will be capable of bringing down trees, large branches, and power lines. Driving will be difficult, especially in high profile vehicles and on elevated roads and bridges.
For the latest weather information visit: http://www.weather.gov/nyc
The February meeting of the City Island Civic Association will take place on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at 190 Fordham Street. We welcome your input and attendance and we need your help.
Updates from officers, committee reports on Crime, Development, Quality of Life and Traffic, and an open public forum for residents to air and address their grievances.
An update will be given on the upcoming City fiscal year budget battle. We believe that Ladder 53 will again be on the chopping block.
We will also concentrate on setting goals for the upcoming 2012 year.