A memo will be made public later today that is reported to outline a legal justification for drone strikes that killed a terrorist who was an American citizen As reported today on Al Jazeera English, “An official told Al Jazeera […]
Yesterday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of a new online platform for Business Mentor NY, the State’s first, large-scale, hands-on mentoring program designed to help entrepreneurs and small businesses across New York State grow their businesses. The platform – www.businessmentor.ny.gov – […]
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman launched a statewide effort on Monday to encourage the State legislature to pass the Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act he proposed earlier this year. As part of the effort, Councilman Ritchie Torres announced that he […]
In his most recent “You Should Know” post on his Senate website, Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. has weighed in on the treatment of fired editor Jill Abramson by the brass at the New York Times and he does not mince […]
Today from 10-12 and next Wednesday from 10-12, the City Island Library (Map and directions) will host a resume writing workshop.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Monday, May 19, 8:00 PM Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec New York Rangers (2-0-0) Montreal Canadiens (0-2-0) 3 – 1 Final 1 2 3 Total Rangers 2 1 0 3 Canadiens 1 0 0 1 Recap – Box […]
Two of the world’s top professional rock climbers and Team CLIF Bar athletes Chris Sharma and Yuji Hirayama will host the first-ever CLIF® Bar sponsored climbing competition in Tokyo, Japan. To coincide with the climbing event, Clif Bar & Company owner […]
I don’t know about you, but I miss Donnie Baseball. Oh, he’s still around, out managing a team in California, but that’s Don Mattingly. “Donnie Baseball” had a stache and pinstripes and an era around .300 but generally a bit […]
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the 30 members of ‘Jobs for New Yorkers’ that will develop real-time strategies to strengthen the city’s workforce and help workers develop the skills needed to secure good paying jobs in fast-growing careers. The […]
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio welcomed the New York State Senate’s passage of legislation that would provide property tax relief to New York City property owners who rebuilt or repaired their homes after Hurricane Sandy, and who are now facing […]
After a long three year battle for a new park, community members are finally seeing the beginning of the new Van Nest Park.
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 THE FIRST ANNUAL BRONX VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL @ SUNKOFA GIFTSTORE Vegetarian Cuisine * Live Foods * Environmental Advocacy * Urban Agriculture * Yoga in the Park! The First Annual Bronx Vegetarian Food Festival […]
Jerry Vale, an American singer and actor passed away Sunday at the age of 83. Born Genaro Louis Vitaliano, Vale passed away in his home in California. The crooner got his start at East Bronx singing venues and a Mount Vernon […]
Through the beauty aid giant Mary Kay’s global cause-related marketing program, Beauty that Counts®, customers can make a difference in the lives of women and children simply by purchasing a limited-edition fragrance. In the United States, from May 16, 2014 […]
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