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Senator Jeff Klein Hosts Education Town Hall Meeting with State Education Officials to Address Concerns Regarding the Common Core

Invited Guests Included Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor of the NYS Board of Regents   Town Hall Format Provided Bronx Parents and Educators the Opportunity to Make Suggestions; Hear About Recent Changes to the Common Core   BRONX, NY – Senator […]

by · February 26, 2014 · Local News

Councilman King Calls for City to Reopen North Central Bronx Labor And Delivery Unit

Council Member Andy King joined Jill Furillo, Executive Director at New York State Nurses Association and members of the NYSNA and 1199 SEIU Tuesday morning at North Central Bronx Hospital,  for a press conference, calling for North Central Bronx Hospital (NCBH) […]

by · February 26, 2014 · Local News

Orchid Show Opens Saturday at Botanical Gardens

The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary, The New York  Botanical Garden’s 12th annual exhibition of orchids opens this Saturday.  The Garden has provided these two videos that preview the exhibition. Running  through April 21, the exhibition displays a mosaic of […]

by · February 26, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

Coucilwoman Palma Explores Challenge To Congressman Serrano

  Councilwoman Annabel Palma filed paperwork with the Federal Election to challenge longtime Congressman Jose Serrano in a primary in June.   “Right now I am looking forward to working with the new administration and the City Council leadership,” The […]

by · February 26, 2014 · Local News
Smog Plagues Beijing China

Smog Plagues Beijing China

Video and photo c/o The Associated Press. Smog in China’s largest city has been ten times the level the US Embassy considers safe.

by · February 26, 2014 · World News

49th Precinct February 2014 Monthly Meeting

Photos c/o Omesh Persaud On Tuesday February 25th the 49th Precinct had their annual meeting at Bronx House. Deputy Inspector Johnson of the 49th precinct began the meeting off by addressing a video on Facebook that has been circulating since […]

by · February 26, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News
C/o WABC-NY.

Major Fire at Westchester Fire Station

Video C/o The Associated Press. Hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses to Goldens Bridge fire facilities occurred Monday as a result of a fire that ripped through the fire house, which authorities rule as likely an accident in the […]

by · February 25, 2014 · Local News

Meet the Farmer

Come and see the farmer Cheryl Rogowski. Learn about community supported agriculture.

Vacca Leads Council Effort To Webcast City Meetings Including Community Boards

Vacca Leads Council Effort To Webcast City Meetings Including Community Boards

The City Council took one more step towards web casting all public forums such as Community Board meetings, as the Council met Monday to hear testimony on two bills: T2014-0302 Oversight: The Implementation of Local Law 103 of 2013 “Requiring […]

by · February 25, 2014 · Local News

Councilman Ritchie Torres Advocates for Sandy Relief At City Hall Steps This Morning

Representing the Bronx, along with Council Members Carlos Menchaca and Mark Treyger from Brooklyn, Councilman Ritchie Torres headlined a major rally this morning  at around 11 a.m. at the City Hall Steps , to  urge city officials to take immediate […]

by · February 24, 2014 · Local News, News
Weekend of Youth Celebrations in Northeast Bronx

Weekend of Youth Celebrations in Northeast Bronx

  Above, Council Member Andy King speaks at the Co-op City Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women’s 13th Annual Youth Conference. The Saturday event drew more than 250 youth and adults at the Co-op City Community Center. Below, Assemblyman Carl […]

by · February 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

NYPD Recruiting Event in Bronx Today

The Police Department is currently holding a recruiting event at the Bronx Deptartment of Labor, located at Fordham Place, the office building at 400 East Fordham Road, above the Sears/Best Buy.  Recruiters are available to speak with until 2:00PM and […]

by · February 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News
Pope Calls On Priests To Be Humble Servants

Pope Calls On Priests To Be Humble Servants

Video and photo c/o Vatican Youtube page.   As Al Jazeera reports, “During his homily in St. Peter’s Basilica, Francis told the cardinals to strive to “be saints.” To achieve that, he advised them to simply love those who are […]

by · February 24, 2014 · World News

US Leaders Weigh in On Capture of World’s Most Profitable Drug Lord

The capture of Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman Loera, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, by Mexican authorities has pleased US authorities, though the battle over the future of billionaire Mr. Guzman and his money in the US and Mexican justice […]

by · February 24, 2014 · Domestic News, World News

First Openly Gay Athlete In Major Male Pro Sports Takes Court

Collins last night in Brooklyn’s win over the Lakers. Photo c/o Getty Images. With the signing of Jason Collins to a 10 day contract by The Brooklyn Nets, the 35 year old center, who has not played for another team […]

by · February 24, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, Sports