Profile America: Distinguished Graduate
On this date in 1850, Oberlin College awarded the nation’s first four-year degree to an African-American woman, Lucy Stanton.
School Lunch Flunks: An Investigation Into the Dirtiest New York City Public School Cafeterias
SCHOOL LUNCH FLUNKS: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DIRTIEST NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CAFETERIAS Independent Democratic Conference to Introduce Legislation to Create a Grading System for School Cafeterias. New York — Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Diane Savino (D-Staten Island), Jesse […]
NYC OFFICE OF M/WBEs AND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES HOSTS BRONX OPEN HOUSE, 12/8
The city’s Office of Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises and the Department of Small Business Services will host an M/WBE Open House on Thursday, December 8 in the Bronx.
Profile America: Full Accounting
In December 1896, New York state followed with the establishment of the certified public accountant. Certificate number one went to Frank Broaker.
Vernuccio’s View: Russia Unveils New Foreign Policy Concept
On December 1, Russia unveiled its new “Foreign Policy Concept.” The document states that Moscow’s policy is “open, foreseeable” and “shaped by centuries” of Russia’s historic role. There is little new in it, the first of its kind since Moscow […]
What Holliday Means for Future in New York
By Christopher Saunders While Matt Holliday isn’t the same player he was early in his career with the Rockies or Cardinals, he is still a very productive player both on and off the field. However, the bigger picture is worth […]
Statement from Senator Schumer on United Airlines Charging an Extra Fee for Luggage in Overhead Bin
SCHUMER: IN JUST A FEW WEEKS, UNITED AIRLINES WILL CHARGE EXTRA FEE TO STORE LUGGAGE IN ‘OVERHEAD BIN’; ONCE AGAIN, AN AIRLINE TRYING TO CHARGE EXPENSIVE & ANNOYING FEES, SQUEEZING THE POCKETS OF COUNTLESS NEW YORKERS; SENATOR SAYS IF UNITED […]
WYSK: I am a better Democrat than most of Them
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW To my friend Charlie King: “I am a better Democrat than most of Them” By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that back in 2009 three (3) Hispanic Senators, Sen. Pedro Espada, Sen. Hiram Monserrate […]
NYC Emergency Management to Give Bronx Organizations an Emergency Preparedness Presentation
Request an emergency preparedness presentation from NYC Emergency Management to ensure that your organization is prepared for emergencies in New York City. Our presentations are geared toward staff who works with people with disabilities and clients in the community. All […]
Profile America: On Our Tows
This year marks the centennial of the invention of the tow truck.
Sepulveda Endorses Mayor de Blasio for Re-election
ASSEMBLYMAN SEPULVEDA ENDORSES MAYOR FOR RE-ELECTION The 2017 Mayoral race kicked off in the Bronx as Mayor Bill de Blasio accepted an endorsement from Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda. Both elected officials spoke with congregants at the Parkchester Baptist Church on […]
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