The northbound Henry Hudson Parkway between the Henry Hudson Bridge and the Mosholu Parkway and the eastbound Mosholu Parkway from the Henry Hudson Parkway to West Gun Hill Road is closed, August 7, 2011 until 2:00 PM in support of the New York City Triathlon.
For more information visit: http://www.nyctri.com/
Email: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov
Contact Phone: 212-639-9675
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Wood raft makes 4,300-mile voyage
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US President Nixon resigns
Aug 09, 1974
Unusual succession makes Ford president
Aug 10, 1846
Smithsonian Institution created
Aug 11, 1934
Federal prisoners land on Alcatraz
Aug 12, 1990
Skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex discovered
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Berlin Wall divides City
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City Island Images wishes to congratulate City Island resident and corporate attorney Michelle Santoro. Michelle has given birth to baby Arabella. She is 17 1/2 inches and weighs 5 lbs. 14 oz. Michelle's blood pressure was very high and doctors decided to perform a c-section.
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