City Island Images received an official NOISE ALERT * NYPD Bomb Squad will be disposing of fireworks today 8/20/14 after @ 12:00PM at Rodmans Neck / NYPD Shooting Range. PUBLIC WARNING.
The original notice included a typo, which said the date was on 7/20/14. We immediately notified officials at NYPD 45th Precinct, reached to our friends at Pilot Cove, as well as Jackie Kyle and Russ Schaller, who we know do not use the internet, but support City Island Images.
An innovative new website is listing Consulates of Latin American Nations located in the United States of America. It is the brainchild of global activist and entrepreneur Carlos Slim. One of the most generous men in the world. Bienvenido y gracias, Sr. Slim. http://accesolatino.org
https://www.mrecic.gov.ar/representaciones/consulado
http://www.rree.gob.bo/webmre/principal.aspx?idSeccion=6
http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/o-ministerio/o-brasil-no-exterior
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GREYSTONE DEVELOPMENT “ON THE SOUND” IS THE NEW CITY ISLAND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY.
This private gated community features 43 residences for waterfront living in New York Ciity. McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty and Greystone, a New York-based real estate development and financial services group have announced that “On the Sound” is a new waterfront residential development located on City Island and sales start this Fall. Located at 226 Fordham Place, On the Sound comprises 43 townhome-style condominiums situated within a private gated community.
Event: Society for Features Journalism Conference
When: August 20-23, 2014
Where: John Seigenthaler Center, Nashville, TN
Come to Music City and join features and lifestyle reporters, editors and producers in SFJ's annual conference. We're offering instruction on video, narrative storytelling, leadership and opportunities for freelance writers in newsrooms. Registration is $300 for members, $500 for nonmembers. www.featuresjournalism.org/conference/features-journalism-conference-20…
Event: NewsTrain Workshop on Data Journalism, Video Storytelling, Viral Content + more
The Kingsbridge Historical Society was established on 1949. The group will host a historic walk: Stockbridge Indian Massacre, aka Battle of Kingsbridge 1778 on Thursday September 4th 6:30 PM
On August 31, 1778 CHIEF NINHAM AND SEVENTEEN STOCKBRIDGE INDIANS AS ALLIES OF THE PATRIOTS GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR LIBERTY.
The American Revolution in the Bronx during the late Summer of 1778 centered on the constant patrols, raids, and ambushes in the “Neutral Ground or Neutral Zone”.
Dominick George Pardo was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, on Feb. 22, 1918, and grew up in Norwich, Connecticut. Don died Monday in Tucson, Arizona. He was 96.
The legendary Don Pardo was a radio and television announcer since the 1950s. He had been the booth announcer for the NBC network.
Performing CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs - is a leading cause of death. Each year, over 420,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby.
Racism and discrimination are wrong, whether its in Florida, New York, Missouri, US border towns, Africa, Asia, or anywhere else on earth.
http://youtu.be/U9BA6fFGMjI?list=RDnpQMU7wnQ_g
Way too many individuals and groups have experienced racism first-hand. Prejudice can be defined as thinking that a race is better than any other race. The issue with racism is that unfortunately it is still present. We are faced with racism everyday and it eventually leads to discrimination and social injustices.
Is it all about me, myself and I? Are these three of the most important beings in your life?
An individual who is devoted to or caring only for oneself. A person who is concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, regardless of others. Symptoms characterized by manifesting concern or care only for oneself.
While you can always indulge in traditional beach favorites like hot dogs and fries, City Island's Orchard Beach also features a unique spread of Cuban and Italian specialties provided by Havana Cafe.
With the unusual chance to grab the combo of yucca fries and an Italian hero, these snack bars are definitely worth your while. But if you’re looking to make your trip to the Bronx a little later in the summer, keep an eye out for the opening of a new pizza and beer garden at Turtle Cove in Pelham Bay Park.