Archive for June, 2014
Jennifer Lopez Visits Montefiore to Launch the Center for a Healthy Childhood
Jennifer and Lynda Lopez, co-founders of the Lopez Family Foundation, and Montefiore Health System today launched the Center for a Healthy Childhood at Montefiore’s Community Health Fair. The new initiative between the Lopez Family Foundation and Montefiore aims to promote healthy living […]
President Obama’s Weekly Address: Reducing Carbon Pollution in Our Power Plants
In last weeks weekly address to the nation, President Obama discussed new actions by the Environmental Protection Agency to cut dangerous carbon pollution, a plan that builds on the efforts already taken by many states, cities and companies. This issue […]
Peace Day and The Fallen Project
Andy Moss and myself from Sand In Your Eye developed the idea of the Fallen Project together to mark Peace Day. The objective was to make a visual representation of 9000 people drawn in the sand which equates the number of […]
Yesterday’s Local Sports Scores
American League Yesterday, 1:05 PM Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York Minnesota Twins (26-28) New York Yankees (29-26) 7 – 2 Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Twins 0 0 1 0 0 0 […]
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 2, 2014
Photo by Annie Boller
Bronx Day At The Botanical Gardens
Bronxites enjoyed a free day at the Botanical Garden yesterday, as the annual Bronx Day celebration was held. This was my favorite photo of the day, taken by Pelham Parkway resident Andrea Siegel. Gorgeous!
Abracadabra Magic Show Thursday At The Bronx Library Center
Bronx Library Center (Map and directions) Thursday, June 5, 2014, 2 p.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, ages 5 to 12 years, A Summer Reading Kick-off Celebration. Children will be wowed and amazed at the sleight of hand tricks […]
Open House For Startup Box South Bronx With Majora Carter
[SB]^2 is a unique space in the South Bronx that brings together students, startups, and community members to learn from and inspire each other. sbsq.org
Chancellor Fariña Details Department’s Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2015
Earlier this week, NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced the Department’s priorities highlighting increased funding of about half a billion dollars to provide a top-quality education to all students across the City while supporting our teachers, principals, and families. Highlights […]
U.S. Department of Education Announces $75 Million First in the World Competition
To spur innovation in higher education aimed at helping more students access and complete a college degree or credential, the U.S. Department of Education announced earlier this month the availability of $75 million in the First in the World (FITW) […]
Secretary of State Statement On POW Bowe Bergdahl
Secretary Kerry: May 2014 » Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC May 31, 2014 The responsibility to make sure all of our men and women in uniform return from battle, especially […]
Yesterday’s Local Sports Scores
American League Yesterday, 1:05 PM Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York Minnesota Twins (25-28) New York Yankees (29-25) 1 – 3 Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Twins 1 0 0 0 0 0 […]
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