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Statement of Mayor Bloomberg on Passing of Mayor Ed Koch

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Europa Newswire

“Earlier today, New York City lost an irrepressible icon, our most charismatic cheerleader and champion, Edward I. Koch. He was a great mayor, a great man, and a great friend. In elected office and as a private citizen, he was our … Continue reading →

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The Whistleblower by Kathryn Bolkovac /Cari Lynn – Photos

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Europa Newswire

Credit: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire When Nebraska police officer and divorced mother of three Kathryn Bolkovac saw a recruiting announcement for private military contractor DynCorp International, she applied and was hired. Good money, world travel, and the chance to help rebuild a … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Remembrance Observance

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Europa Newswire

United Nations_New York_January-25-2013_The General Assembly marks the UN’s 2013 Holocaust Remembrance Observance, on the theme “Rescue during the Holocaust: The courage to care”. PHOTO OF: Salomon Birenbaum, a Jewish Survivor from the Holocaust using his prisoner hat today at the … Continue reading →

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Ambassador Masood Khan of Pakistan

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Europa Newswire

Photo by Luiz Rampelotto/ EuropaNewswire Ambassador Masood Khan of Pakistan, which holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council for this month, told a news conference at UN Headquarters today (3 January) that Syria remains “a priority for the Council” … Continue reading →

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New York City Breaks Tourism Record again in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Europa Newswire

Photo by: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta announced today that New York City welcomed a record 52 million visitors in 2012, a new all-time high and a 2.1 percent increase over 2011. … Continue reading →

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History of New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Europa Newswire

Photo by: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire New York in 1904 was a city on the verge of tremendous changes – and, not surprisingly, many of those changes had their genesis in the bustling energy and thronged streets of Times Square. Two innovations … Continue reading →

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FUNCA Asks a Question: Double Standards Much?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Europa Newswire

FUNCA Asks a Question: Represented by a FUNCA founder The New York Times has an office inside of UN Headquarters. But its door has been closed, without opening, for months. A thick pile of fliers, months old, clogs the doorway. … Continue reading →

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FUNCA Stands For Freedom, & a Multi-Party System

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Europa Newswire

The Free UN Coalition for Access is about Freedom of the press for all United Nations Freedom of Information Non-involvement in and during UNConstitutional elections* Censorship not accepted, from anyone Accountability of public officials to answer questions Is the loss … Continue reading →

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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Band Visiting New York City

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Europa Newswire

Photo by Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire NEW YORK – The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Band made history when they set foot in New York for the largest deployment of 11th Operations Group assets as part of the 2012 Annual Macy’s … Continue reading →

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Remarks by the President on Election Night

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Europa Newswire

Photo by Luiz Rampelotto McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois THE PRESIDENT: Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward. (Applause.) It moves forward because … Continue reading →

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