Higher Ed for Higher Standards

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Some 200 colleges and universities representing 33 States have announced the formation of Higher Ed for Higher Standards, a new coalition that will serve as a vehicle for mobilizing the sector in support of the Common Core Standards.

Members would work with their K-12 partners and state policy makers to ensure full implementation of the Common Core Standards in order to reduce remediation and improve student success throughout the education pipeline, from cradle to career.

US VETERANS ADMINISTRATION?

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US Department of Veterans Affairs has releases data on the quality and the access military veterans have to the healthcare they have earned. The results from its Nationwide Access Audit, along with facility level patient access data, medical center quality and efficiency data, and mental health provider survey data, for all Veterans health facilities.

FOR YANKEE FANS

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On Saturday, June 14, 2014, you can experience the home of the 2009 World Series Champions.

All participants will receive Yankee promotional items and a guided tour by Bronx Historical Society and a Yankee Stadium historian that includes an inside look at the museum, monument park and areas restricted to the public such as the press box and the Yankee clubhouse. Only 35 people maximum allowed this year. The tour begins at 10:40 AM so please arrive by 10:20 AM. The
fee for this tour is $30 per individual. Meeting place will be at the Hard Rock Café located at East 161st

CLEMENTE STATE PARK WATERFRONT REPAIR

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New York State officials plan to replace a failing seawall at Roberto Clemente State Park that was directly impacted by Super-storm Sandy with a stronger, more storm- resilient bulkhead along the Harlem River.

The new wall will protect park and residential housing complexes in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx from future storms. The State will utilize State and Federal resources to restore and enhance Roberto Clemente State Park. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will apply for up to $46.5 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief funds for the project. The funds provided to the State by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are managed through the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery. New York State has been awarded $4.4 billion of HUD disaster recovery funds to date to address recovery needs resulting from the impacts of Super-storm Sandy, Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee to the State.

Support Natural Resources Defense Council

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We shouldn’t have to worry if the water sources we rely on for drinking, fishing, and swimming are polluted. But for 117 million Americans, a legal loophole has undermined the Clean Water Act safeguards that are supposed to prevent big polluters from dumping unsafe amounts of dangerous pollutants in our waters.

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers are ready to make important changes to close this loophole—and you can step up to support these changes.

UGLY WEATHER

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Muggy and murky weather is expected until the weekend.

URBAN FLOOD ADVISORY FOR...
RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND) COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
BRONX COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
WESTERN NASSAU COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
QUEENS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
KINGS (BROOKLYN) COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...

SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH A SLOW MOVING FRONTAL SYSTEM COULD PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL CAPABLE OF CAUSING URBAN AND POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING.

NY Puerto Rican Day Parade

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Que Viva Puerto Rico... La Isla Bonita.

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade, now in its 57th year focused less on corporate sponsors and more on Puerto Rican heritage with all floats having a cultural theme, in response to criticism that past floats were too commercial.

New Yorkers once again showed their Puerto Rican pride by stepping out along Fifth Avenue with bells, whistles and colorful clothing today.

NEW YORK RANGERS FAIL AGAIN

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Are the New York Rangers on the back burner? Not yet, but hey may soon be out of range.(Update)

Rangers shutout moves LA Kings one away from second Stanley Cup in three years. Los Angeles wins in New York and takes a 3-0 series edge. The Kings are just one win away from winning their second Stanley Cup in three years.

For 85 seasons, the New York Rangers hockey team has entertained fans with some of the most memorable moments in New York sporting history.

During their first 16 seasons, the Rangers missed the playoffs only once, and only twice did they fall lower than third place. By the early 1940s, the Blueshirts’ popularity contributed to the decline of the Americans, who left The Garden for Brooklyn before eventually folding in 1942. During that 16-year span in which they were one of two New York hockey teams, the Rangers won three regular-season championships, finished second five times and third on six other occasions. Rangers’ nights at The Garden became popular, attracting a ‘dinner-jacket’ crowd that often included sports figures, Broadway entertainers, New York’s society elite and City Hall politicians.

Playing at one of the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, The New York Rangers have built a storied reputation on pride, passion and tradition. Will this rich tradition continue?

http://rangers.nhl.com/

CITY ISLAND ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

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New, existing, small and large businesses from throughout City Island and the vicinity, along with area wide artists are all participating in The City Island Arts and Crafts Fair this weekend.

Come out and enjoy the sights, sounds, smell and smiles. The fair continues today, and ends this evening. The event officially runs 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, but please come early and stay late. There's plenty to do for the family too.

CITY ISLAND FROZEN YOGURT

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Making healthy choices isn’t always easy. To cool visitors down for the summer, City Island Frozen Yogurt is offering a cold and creamy Fro-Yo, which is a healthier treat.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yang, the new owners tell City Island Images they'll be open for business on Saturday morning, just in time for The City Island Arts and Crafts Fair.

This brand new modern shop is located on 313 City Island Avenue will begin selling frozen yogurt for $0.49 per ounce. They're offering self serve frozen yogurt treats in various flavors, including Mango, which happens to be our favorite.

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