All northbound lanes of the Henry Hudson Parkway leading to the Bronx-bound Henry Hudson Bridge were closed Sunday, August 3, between 4:00 AM and 12:00 PM for the biking portion of the annual NYC Triathlon.
In addition, the West Side Highway was closed northbound from 56th Street to the Henry Hudson Bridge, as well as from the Henry Hudson Bridge to Mosholu Parkway.
River Grime? Triathletes Are Swimming in It http://nyti.ms/1opjhYC
A US medical doctor who was infected with the Ebola virus in Africa has now arrived in Atlanta for treatment. Dr. Kent Brantley's airplane landed at a military base and was whisked away and placed in isolation.
Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees.
Who was that NYPD officer protecting, defending and serving when he committed homicide in NYC?
NYC Medical Examiner has classified the death of Eric Garner as a homicide, ruling the 43-year-old Staten Island man was killed when a police officer put him in a choke-hold.
Since then, Garner’s July 17 death has sparked widespread outrage after video of the incident was posted online. Meanwhile, U.S. Justice Department officials are closely monitoring the investigation into Garner’s homicide.
Staten Island Man Died From Chokehold During Arrest, Autopsy Finds http://nyti.ms/1tDHAph
Find a career mentor. You're not alone in this as much as you may think so while staring at the ceiling and struggling to fall asleep at night. Not only do you have family and friends; you've got coworkers, bosses and teachers who'd be happy to help. So get on their calendar and learn their magical ways. Being able to articulate your goals aloud can help make them feel real.
New York City Department of Health will be conducting an emergency preparedness drill at 30 New York City Department of Education facilities across New York City to test the delivery of emergency medications.
This drill with supply trucks being escorted by NYPD and other law enforcement vehicles, and volunteer staff will receive these supplies and set up medication dispensing operations inside these facilities.
A divide US House of Representatives has decided to abandon a vote on a bill which would have addressed the immigration crisis.
US House Speaker John Boehner cancelled a vote on legislation which would have provided nearly $700 million to help address our nation's immigration crisis with Mexico.
This lack of action places GOP leaders in the embarrassing position of having demanded quick action by Obama to deal with the problem of tens of thousands of children arriving from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, only to refuse these funds necessary to implement this action.
USA and Israel are allies and usually best friends, but this latest war has strained the relationship because many Palestinian civilians have been killed in Gaza. 1,400 dead in 24 days.
Egypt, which has served as a mediator in previous conflicts has changed its tune. It used to have an Islamist party in power, but now it’s ruled by its military, which isn’t as tight with Hamas. It has rallied other Arab nations like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to see things their way.
7 Things to Consider Before Choosing Sides in the Middle East Conflict http://huff.to/1rSOeWj
The storms we recently witnessed are coming back. Forecasters expect increasing clouds and scattered thunderstorms for this afternoon.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. High temperatures are expected near 80.
In the past few months, the world has experienced too many airline disasters and the year is far from over. Lets hope there will not be any more midair terrorist incidents.
According a United Nations report, missiles known as MANPADS, short for Man-Portable Air Defense Systems may not have the long range of the weapon that shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine. However, these been described as a game changer, a traveler's our worst nightmare and an unprecedented threat.
This Friday, August 1 From 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and in partnership with the Bronx Music Heritage Center, BPMM presents Stephen Sylvester and the Anthem Reggae Band. A truly original sound, Anthem Reggae Band provides musical enchantment for lovers of all reggae, from roots to dancehall. They have played with many international reggae artists, including Third World, Jimmy Cliff, The Neville Bros, and more. Anthem has also entertained US troops in Japan, South Korea, Guam and Hawaii.