Archive for January, 2014

BronxMama Shares 50 Things To Do in the Bronx

50 Things To Do in the Bronx in 2014 December 30, 2013 By BronxMama Walk along one of the Bronx GreenWays Attend an Event at Bartow Pell Mansion  Museum Bring a sketch pad or camera to Wave Hill Hike in the Thain Family Forest […]

by · January 3, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Trebling tobacco tax globally would cut smoking by a third

By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – Trebling tobacco tax globally would cut smoking by a third and prevent 200 million premature deaths this century from lung cancer and other diseases, researchers

by · January 3, 2014 · Uncategorized

International lenders balk funding Solar Project in Morocco

By Aziz El Yaakoubi RABAT (Reuters) – A Moroccan solar project worth some $9 billion (6.6 billion euros) aimed at turning desert sun into lucrative power exports to Europe could be at risk as international lenders balk at

by · January 3, 2014 · Uncategorized

Community Support for Councilman Elect Richie Torres

This letter was originally posted on Facebook. Dear editor, We would like to express our full support for City Council Member-elect Ritchie Torres’ decision to back one of the most progressive and independent candidates for City Council Speaker

by · January 2, 2014 · Op Ed

Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency

Andrew M. Cuomo – Governor Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency as Winter Storm Hits New York State Printer-friendly version Separate winter weather storms combining to affect every corner of the State; road closures impacting Interstate 84, Interstate 87, and the Long […]

by · January 2, 2014 · Domestic News

Memory Problems linked to Older Women With Heart Disease

By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Older women with a history of heart trouble were more likely to develop thinking and memory problems than those without

by · January 2, 2014 · Health & Nutrition
Snow is falling across much of the northeastern United States

Snow is falling across much of the northeastern United States

By Elizabeth Dilts and Scott Malone NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) – The first major winter storm of 2014 bore down on the northeastern United States on Thursday with heavy snow, Arctic temperatures and strong winds that snarled travel just as many […]

by · January 2, 2014 · Domestic News

BRONX BOROUGH RUBIN DIAZ ANNOUNCES

NYCEDC Announces Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market Commits to Stay in the Bronx Until At Least 2021 Seven Year Extension Will Keep one of the World’s Largest Wholesale Produce Markets and Approximately 3,000 Jobs in the Bronx Deputy Mayor Robert […]

by · January 2, 2014 · Business, Local News

MTA Prepares for Winter

MTA Prepares for Winter Weather Condition December 31st, 2013 Subway in the snow   MTA New York City Transit, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Long Island Rail Road, and MTA Bridges and Tunnels are preparing for winter weather conditions expected to

by · January 2, 2014 · Domestic News

Major Winter Snowstorm To Hit New York And New England

  By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Reuters) – The eastern United States faces a major winter storm this week that could reach blizzard conditions in some areas and snarl plans for travelers returning from holiday trips, forecasters said on Wednesday. […]

by · January 1, 2014 · Business, Local News

A Very Happy New Year From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Dear Friend, From my family to yours, I want to wish you a very Happy New Year. I am excited for our bright future ahead and a renewed commitment to our state and each other. Together, we’ve accomplished much these […]

by · January 1, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

BombaYo’s 1st Annual Three Kings Day Toy Drive

  Admission: one non-violent unwrapped toy (ages 1 – 12).

by · January 1, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Split Rock – Bronx, NY

  Some two years ago I realized that there was an actual Spilt Rock in Pelham Bay Park – a geological wonder. I headed out with a friend to the Split Rock Golf Course and asked an employee if he […]

by · January 1, 2014 · Uncategorized
Fireworks explode in central London

Revelers welcomed 2014 with extravagant fireworks displays

By Victoria Cavaliere NEW YORK (Reuters) – From Sydney to Dubai, revelers welcomed 2014 with extravagant fireworks displays, while London prepared to celebrate by spraying clouds of fruit-flavored mist and Chicago and San Francisco planned

by · January 1, 2014 · Domestic News