Archive for April, 2014
Waterfront Justice Town Hall meeting
Come on out tonight to the Point for a Town Hall meeting regarding Waterfront Justice issues.
Tech Committee to Examine Use of Data to Improve Health and Safety in NYC
Tech Committee to Examine Use of Data to Improve Health and Safety in NYC Tomorrow, the City Council’s Committee on Technology, chaired by Council Member James Vacca, will hold an oversight hearing analyzing how the City uses data and technology […]
Graffiti Clean-up
On April 26 at 1 pm, members of the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association, Community Board 11, and the community will meet in the lobby of 2141 Holland Avenue. We will provide paint and supplies for interested volunteers. A graffiti removal […]
NYPD’s Twitter photo contest backfires with images of aggressive police force
NYPD’s Twitter photo contest backfires with images of aggressive police force By Nathan Ingraham on April 22, 2014 05:59 pm The New York Police Department attempted to harness Twitter to drum up support today, but things haven’t exactly gone as planned. […]
Bronx Kids Are Awesome!
This from Bronx Realtor and Community Board 11 member Eleizer Rodriguez: “My son, Cristian Marin Rodriguez, pitched a no-hitter yesterday. He struck out 17 of a possible 18 batters in a complete game performance. The 18th out bounced a ball […]
Guest Op-ed: Richard Brodsky on Governor Cuomo And NY Political Culture
Former New York Assembly Member Richard Brodsky has examined New York political culture in a recent op-ed in The Huffington Post, reprinted below. Brodsky looks at Governor Cuomo’s policy decisions, supporting socially liberal legislation while he also”embraced the broad economic […]
Senator Jeff Klein Announces Reelection In Morris Park, Receives Many Bronx Endorsements
Senator Jeff Klein sent a strong message of his support from Democratic officials, as he spoke yesterday in a backyard of a neighbor about his public service and his desire to continue to serve the community. His message validating his […]
President Clinton Will Campaign For Congressman Rangel
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz will be supporting Senator Adriano Espallat in an upcoming Congressional primary battle, but former President Bill Clinton will throw his support to his “friend” Congressman Charlie Rangel with recorded campaign phone calls and emails, according […]
Protests In The Phillipines Ahead To President Obama’s Visit
Over 100 activists took to the streets in front of the US Embassy in Manilla, protesting increased US military presence projected as a result of a potential agreement between President Obama and the Filipino government. The Associated Press was […]
The Post Finds A New Minor Congressman Rangel Scandal
The Post is reporting that Congressman Charlie Rangel used campaign money to pay for his law license in New York state “In an apparent violation of the rules” that was corrected. According to The New York Post, “The $375 registration […]
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