New York City Could Become the Next O.K. Corral – by Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. – July 7, 2014 You should know that since New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton eliminated the Stop and […]
On Tuesday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the release of a $3.2 million College Access Innovation Grant application that will be used by organizations to increase college enrollment and completion among low-income students across the State. “New York’s legacy is […]
As part of its efforts to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality education, today the U.S. Department of Education is announcing the launch of the Excellent Educators for All Initiative. The initiative will help states and […]
Balcony view of Yankee Stadium from the Grand Concourse Photo by Nilka Martell
Today, the de Blasio administration announced a $210.5 million comprehensive, citywide plan to make our neighborhoods safer and reduce violent crime in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments, through more targeted law enforcement efforts, immediate physical improvements, aggressive community […]
The July 2014 calendar of events for the Van Nest Library–located on Barnes Avenue between Pelham Parkway South and Lydig Avenue–is attached. As usual, please post, distribute, and promote as you please. Some highlights: * Urban Tech Club: Robotics 101 – This 7 week series teaches […]
Bronx Park East Community Association “Team B-PECA” Presents: Our July Community Meeting This Thursday July 10th, 2014 with Our New City Councilman Ritchie Torres Chair of the City Council NYCHA Public Housing Committee Location: The CenterLight Building at 2401 […]
The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation has recently received a $770,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for a major expansion of their successful Home-Based Childcare Training Institute. The partnership between WHEDco and the Kellogg Foundation marks a major national […]
With inconsistent documentation about bidding processes and the failure to properly manage the contract and track expenditures, an audit conducted by Comptroller Scott Stringer identifies that the the New York City Department of Education failed to employ adequate controls in […]
On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that $1.5 million in farmers’ market checks are being distributed across the state as part of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Made possible with funding from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, the […]
On Monday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill to establish a medical marijuana program for New York State. The new law includes provisions to ensure medical marijuana is reserved only for patients with serious conditions and is dispensed and […]
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