Senator Klein announces $250,000 in funding for Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein announced $250,000 in funding he secured for Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation in this year’s state budget. Senator Klein made […]
Chairman Crowley on Ninth Circuit Decision to Block President Trump’s Unconstitutional Muslim Travel Ban (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after a three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals turned […]
New York Assemblyman Francisco Moya Blasts Trump Administration for Detention of Westchester High School Student Assemblyman reacts to controversial detention of 19-year-old Ossining, N.Y. high school student on the morning of senior prom and just days before graduation, calls Trump […]
BP DIAZ HOSTS ANNUAL RAMADAN CELEBRATION Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner ceremony on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in honor of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The end of the month of Ramadan, […]
Naval Definition: (noun) The mark on the surface of the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached during gestation. Synonyms: Bellybutton, Omphalos, Umbilicus Usage: The first-graders were awed by Tom’s navel, which protruded outward in classic “outie” fashion.
Joyce Carol Oates (1938) Oates is an American author of over 50 novels and numerous volumes of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction. She has won the National Book Award and the O. Henry Award and has been thrice nominated for […]
Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives. Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)
SUCCESS ACADEMY NAMED NATION’S TOP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK Awarded Prestigious Broad Prize for Best Academic Achievement Washington, DC — Success Academy has been awarded the prestigious Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools for demonstrating the “best academic outcomes, particularly […]
As temperatures begin to rise in New York City, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises’ modern boats will host a lineup of summer programming sure to excite both travelers and locals alike. Highlights for the months ahead include: July 4th Fireworks […]
Chairman Crowley on the 54th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement ahead of the 54th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. Crowley is a co-sponsor of […]
Bronx Borough President Diaz Endorses Diana Ayala for City Council Deputy Chief of Staff to Council Speaker earns support of top Bronx Democrat in race for 8th Council District Diaz endorsement burnishes Democrat Ayala’s growing coalition of support, comes after […]
Senator Jeff Klein, NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña & IDC members unveil new transparency system for school cafeteria inspections IDC releases School Food Facts: Providing Transparency for School Cafeteria Inspections New York, NY – Senator Jeff Klein, NYC Schools Chancellor […]
Chairman Crowley on Republican Passage of Legislation to Dismantle Wall Street Reform (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after House Republicans voted to pass their CHOICE Act, legislation that would repeal critical […]
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