Archive for June, 2015

Lenore Skenazy, author, Free Range Kids

Free Range Kids: Horrible Insurance Advice

Horrible Insurance Advice by Lenore Skenazy This is how insurance companies think, blame and change our culture. The paragraph below appears at the top of the  “Effective Playground Supervision” page  on the site of West Bend Mutual Insurance. West Bend insures the […]

by · June 21, 2015 · Free Range Kids
Public Advocate Calls Emergency Faith Leaders Meeting

Public Advocate Calls Emergency Faith Leaders Meeting

Following the tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina, Public Advocate Tisch James is inviting faith leaders from across New York City to join her in a discussion about safety in local houses of worship. According to an email, the New York City […]

Matters of Faith: “Whatever!”

Matters of Faith: “Whatever!”

WHATEVER! by Rev. J. Loren Russell, B.S., MDiv “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete […]

by · June 21, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Religion
Governor Andrew Cuomo, son of Governor Mario Cuomo

CUOMO URGES PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FLOODING AS HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED

Flood Watches in Effect in Hudson Valley, NYC, and Long Island Due to the Remnants of Tropical Depression Bill Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to take steps to protect themselves and stay aware of current and potential […]

by · June 21, 2015 · News
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 21, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 21, 2015

by · June 21, 2015 · Photos
This Week in Parks – Adventures NYC, free Philharmonic concerts, and more!

This Week in Parks – Adventures NYC, free Philharmonic concerts, and more!

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Jun 21, 2015 – Jun 24, 2015 Citywide Highlights Adventures NYC We’re bringing rock climbing, kayaking, and more to Central Park on Saturday, June 20, all for free. Explore the great […]

by · June 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Local Nurses Receive ANA-NY Award

Local Nurses Receive ANA-NY Award

Leeann Campbell and Mercy Rios-Floyd named Future Nurse Leaders   Bronx, NY, June 19, 2015 – The American Nurses Association – New York (ANA-NY) is proud to introduce the 2015 recipients of its Future Nurse Leader Awards. Designed to honor […]

by · June 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board
R-L Martin Prince, Chairman, CB # 10; 
Jon-Michael Provetto, Member, CB # 10; Tony Salimbene, Second Vice Chair, CB # 10

Youth Member Seated as Community Board 10 Holds Elections

This past Thursday, Community Board 10 held it’s June meeting at Providence Rest to hold elections for officers including electing a new youth member. The meeting began with a moment of silence in memory of the nine victims in Charleston, […]

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 20, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 20, 2015

by · June 20, 2015 · Photos
NYC Campaign Finance Board To Meet 6/24

NYC Campaign Finance Board To Meet 6/24

The next public meeting of the New York City Campaign Finance Board will be held on Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be located at 100 Church Street, 12th Floor, in the CFB’s Board Room in Lower Manhattan. If you […]

#Not62 Morrisania Community Health Fair, June 27

#Not62 Morrisania Community Health Fair, June 27

The Morrisania Revitalization Corporation and MLK Resource Center for NonViolence host their fifth annual community health fair next Saturday, June 27, 1-5:30 PM at McKinley Square/East 169th Street & Boston Road.

by · June 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Health Fairs
The Bronx’s Best Displayed in Albany at 3rd Annual Bronx Day Celebration

The Bronx’s Best Displayed in Albany at 3rd Annual Bronx Day Celebration

Albany, NY— Upstate met downstate at this year’s 3rd Annual Bronx Day in Albany on Monday, hosted by Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, State Senator Jeff Klein, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., celebrating the borough’s culture, businesses, organizations and bright […]

by · June 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 19, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 19, 2015

by · June 19, 2015 · Photos
STATE SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HONORS DETECTIVE VICTOR DIPIERRO FOR 20-YEAR NYPD CAREER

STATE SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HONORS DETECTIVE VICTOR DIPIERRO FOR 20-YEAR NYPD CAREER

Klein celebrates life and work of retiring Pelham Bay police officer at Bronx Day in Albany     ALBANY, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) honored Victor DiPierro for his distinguished 20-year career with the New York City Police […]

by · June 18, 2015 · Bulletin Board

Don’t Cut This Class. Earn Your Master Barber License.

The SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center is currently recruiting for our upcoming tuition-free Master Barber Licensing.   The next class starts on August 10, 2015.  Limited seats available.   Registration:   Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am 1666 Bathgate Avenue Bronx, […]