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MALCOLM ON THE MUDDLE: In an exclusive interview with City & State former State Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith weighs in on the rumors he's considering a bid for mayorand for the first time tells his side of the story about the coup that toppled him from powerthe AEG Aqueduct bidand the New Directions Development Corporationthe nonprofit he co-founded with Rep. Greg Meeks that has been dogged by allegations of wrongdoing: http://bit.ly/N73Sqd       NEW THIS MORNING:   * Gov. Andrew Cuomo dissuaded top State Police officials from using legal counsel during his 2008 inquiry into the agency when he was attorney generalbecause it looked like a presumption of guiltthe New York Times learns: http://nyti.ms/NFGaqa   * Cuomo will veto a bill requiring school districts to consider religion and "family background" when approving government-funded private school tuition for special education studentsthe Wall Street Journal reports: http://on.wsj.com/OG7T8x   * The bike share company expected to install 10000 renal bikes on city streets today is asking Citibank to shell out payments of $3.5 million in case the program is delayed until next spring and runs out of cashthe Post reports: http://nyp.st/N83jfU   * Aides to former Gov. David Paterson requested that State Police replace 10 to 15 white troopers in his security detail with black and Latino officers because they wanted an entourage that looked like their bossthe Times discovers: http://nyti.ms/Pi2DnP   * The city is losing high numbers of the best teachers because it isn't doing enough to retain and reward themaccording to a new studythe Post writes: http://nyp.st/N83wzG   * New York's tough gun laws are not preventing more than 7000 illegal guns purchased from other states from winding up on city streets of themaccording to a federal analysis released yesterdaythe Post notes: http://nyp.st/QbkC3u   * Democratic challenger Simcha Felder alleges that state Sen. David Storobin's nominating petitions contain the name of a woman who died several years agoin a lawsuitthe Post writes: http://nyp.st/QbxeYd   * Columbia University will receive $15 million in financial help from New York City to help double its engineering school by 2030a consolation prize for losing a competition to build a tech campus at Roosevelt Islandthe Times reports: http://nyti.ms/MPjwfb   * Assemblyman Steve Katz sent out a fundraising invitation headlined by Senate Majority leader Dean Skellos with "pistol and rifle shooting" receiving criticism from gun advocates and Skellos's cancellationthe Journal News reports: http://bit.ly/OgwpdR

Fw: NEWLY RENOVATED AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN THE HUNTS POINT SECTION OF THE BRONX

-------Original Message-------       July 30, 2012 NEWLY RENOVATED AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN THE HUNTS POINT SECTION OF THE BRONX Kelly Street Restoration, LP is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 31 affordable housing rental apartments under renovation at 916, 920, 924, 928, 935 Kelly Street in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. These buildings are being renovated through the Participation Loan Program (PLP) of the City of New York's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) with funding from Round 3 of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This is the NYC.gov News You Requested For: Apartments and Homes for Rent or Sale To unsubscribe please go to this link: https://www.nyc.gov/portal/signin.jsp Comment on this news service PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE!

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NEW THIS MORNING: * Assembly Speaker Shelly Silver backs Gov. Andrew Cuomo's preference of keeping online communication between him and his aides confidential by relying on text messages, the Post's Fred Dicker writes: http://nyp.st/QHbMI0 * Democratic operatives say Cuomo's "secretive streak" is unlikely to hurt his national standing as he contemplates a run for the presidency in 2016, as long as his state approval rating remains high, the Daily News's Ken Lovett writes: http://nydn.us/OsyOG4 * New York and other states are moving toward changing the way they grant licenses to teachers, deemphasizing tests and essays in favor of prepared lesson plans and taped presentations, the New York Times reports: http://nyti.ms/T0BoCL * The Metropolitan Transit Authority gave Apple an unfair advantage to secure its lease for a retail store in Grand Central Terminal, according to a state comptroller audit, the Post learns: http://nyp.st/QHTq9Q * A rash of fatal injuries to racehorses at the Aqueduct Race Track vexed government officials earlier this year according to documents obtained by the Albany Times Union: http://bit.ly/QHrnaI * The MTA will turn over the responsibility of managing Fulton Center, a $1.4 billion project with 70,000 square feet of retail space due to be finished in 2014, to a private operator, the Journal reports: http://on.wsj.com/MVpGbS * Half of Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries's congressional campaign contributions a month before the primary came from out of state donors, the News leans: http://nydn.us/Pf4f1A * The state's health care system is paying $24 billion a year to help cover hospital and emergency costs for preventable illnesses in communities of color, the Post learns: http://nyp.st/LXNooa * Mayor Michael Bloomberg's longtime press secretary, Stu Loeser, is leaving his job next month after more than six years in City Hall to start his own corporate communications firm, the Times writes: http://nyti.ms/Owjq8

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Sources: Two People Arrested In Connection With 4-Year-Old's Shooting Death

Sources: Two People Arrested In Connection With 4-Year-Old's Shooting Death

Sources say at least two people are under arrest in connection to the shooting death of a 4-year-old Bronx boy.

Sources: Two People Arrested In Connection With 4-Year-Old's Shooting Death
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:35:26 GMT

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NEW THIS MORNING: * Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended the removal of documents from State Archives, saying they should have been private, but former Gov. Eliot Spitzer slammed the conduct, the New York Times writes: http://nyti.ms/M6xFV3 * Union workers increased campaign contributions to mayoral candidates compared with four years ago, a sign organized labor will exert more influence in the 2013 race to City Hall, the Wall Street Journal reports: http://on.wsj.com/OVSWev * A prosecutor asked a jury to convict Councilman Larry Seabrook in closing arguments of a corruption retrial, saying he collected gasoline sales receipts to help launder $50,000 in illegal payoffs, the Post says: http://nyp.st/PO8pyB * Mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested on CNN's "Pierce Morgan Tonight" that the city's cops should go on strike to spur the nation's leaders to advocate for gun control, the Daily News writes: http://nydn.us/OqV1z4 * The Metropolitan Transit Authority is doubling its security team on city buses to catch fare cheaters who the authority says is cheating the system out of $50 to $100 million per year, the Journal notes: http://on.wsj.com/MF5mx5 * Parents of people with disabilities charged that staff at two state treatment centers in Brooklyn and Albany abused and neglected those in their care, according to two lawsuits filed this month, the Times reports: http://nyti.ms/Ork7ha * An administrator with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct will recommend Bronx Judge Lee Holzman's removal from the bench as a result of hearings into charges of misconduct, the Times writes: http://nyti.ms/MkkdIL * The state's 68 percent tax rate on casinos has hauled in $620 million in gambling revenues over the first half of the year, nearly double what Las Vegas and Atlantic City contributed to their home states, the Post reports: http://nyp.st/POO6RC * A Rensselaer County couple engaged to be married are running against each other for the Assembly on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines, the Albany Times Union reports: http://bit.ly/SRxQ5Q   ************

Boy, 4, dies in Bronx basketball court shootout

Boy, 4, dies in Bronx basketball court shootout

A 4-year-old boy died after he took a bullet in the head during a wild shootout on a Bronx basketball court Sunday night, cops and witnesses said.

Boy, 4, dies in Bronx basketball court shootout
EDGAR SANDOVAL, JOE KEMP
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:21:26 GMT

CityParks Tennis Lessons

CityParks Tennis Lessons

Date: July 23, 2012

CityParks Tennis presented by Chase, provides free tennis lessons to thousands of kids ages 5 to 16 each year in more than 36 parks throughout the five boroughs.

The program promotes physical fitness while building self confidence, and is designed to make the sport of tennis freely available to those who want to learn the game in a fun, relaxed environment. CityParks Tennis lessons for kids are offered at all skill levels. Opportunities include free beginner lessons, tournaments, leagues, excellence programs and special events.

*CityParks Tennis is open to New York City residents only. Registration takes place at each park during program hours.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park)

CityParks Tennis Lessons
Sun, 22 Jul 2012 04:00:02 GMT

Bronx Celebrates New Joe DiMaggio Stamp

Bronx Celebrates New Joe DiMaggio Stamp

A new Forever Stamp featuring the likeness of Joltin' Joe was unveiled Saturday at the main post office on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx.

Bronx Celebrates New Joe DiMaggio Stamp
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:29:36 GMT

Crotona Park Jams

Crotona Park Jams

Date: July 19, 2012

What began in 2003, with short shows feat. Hip Hop legends, DJs, dancers, beatboxers and MCs, before the Crotona Park Hip Hop Film Fest, has grown into an all Summer long park jam addiction. Over the past 9 years, Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop has staged weekly park jams in The Bronx, Harlem and beyond, producing as a many as 13 jams a year. Hip Hop practitioners and enthusiasts from across the planet make it a point to be in NYC to see the very best DJs and special guests rock for free in the the parks!

July 19: DJ Rockin Rob + DJ Biz Markie + DJ Cash Money
July 26: Afrika Bambaataa + DJ Jazzy Jay + Kool DJ Red Alert

Host Forever: GrandMaster Caz + Invincible Sound by Superman

Presented by The Friends of Crotona Park, Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop, Rane and Serato in association with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and NYC Councilmember Joel Rivera.

Park Jam Rules/Notes: DJ line ups subject to change. In the event of rain, check our social media pages for updates and use your best judgement. We don't cancel til the very last moment - if at all. Please do not bring or sell Alcohol or Drugs in the Parks. No Coolers. No Vending. No Filming - the DJs reserve the right to film themselves and post their sets if they like but do NOT give 3rd parties permission to film or upload their sets. Please respect the DJs and the fact that they are DJing for free for the community - you just have to be there! Please do not drive cars in to the parks and please help by properly disposing of garbage into cans and/or trash bags. Recycling is encouraged!

Start time: 5:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Crotona Park East & Charlotte Street

Crotona Park Jams
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:00:03 GMT

Arts in the Park

Arts in the Park

Date: July 19, 2012

River Park (180th st at Boston Rd.)

Performances by City Parks Foundation's puppet and travelling theater: July 12, Bessie's Big Shot; July 19, Patty Cake Theater; July 26, Zany Umbrella Circus. Free, no registration required.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: 718-430-4636

Location: 180th Street & Boston Road (in Bronx Park)

Arts in the Park
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:00:03 GMT

CityParks PuppetMobile: Bessie's Big Shot

CityParks PuppetMobile: Bessie's Big Shot

Date: July 18, 2012

Bessie the cow has long dreamed of being in the circus. In this variety show, through trials and tribulation, we get to see if her dream comes true. PuppetMobile shows welcome audience members of all ages, and is best for 2-8 year olds.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone:

Location: Mount Hope Playground

CityParks PuppetMobile: Bessie's Big Shot
Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:00:02 GMT