Archive for October, 2014

Comptroller Stringer Releases Claimstat Alert Analyzing Over 1,200 Pedestrian Injury Claims That Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $90 Million

Comptroller Stringer Releases Claimstat Alert Analyzing Over 1,200 Pedestrian Injury Claims That Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $90 Million

COMPTROLLER STRINGER RELEASES CLAIMSTAT ALERT ANALYZING OVER 1,200 PEDESTRIAN INJURY CLAIMS THAT HAVE COST TAXPAYERS NEARLY $90 MILLION Data on City’s 28,000-Vehicle Fleet Shows More to be Done to Achieve Vision Zero Initiative (NEW YORK, NY) – On the eve of […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Making the Grade: Holding Agencies Accountable for M/WBE Spending

An Op-Ed from Scott M. Stringer   New York City is as diverse as it’s ever been, with nearly 40 percent of our residents born outside the U.S., nearly 50 percent speaking a language other than English at home, and […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Op Ed
SENATOR KLEIN SECURES $1.5 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT NEW BASEBALL FIELD AT

SENATOR KLEIN SECURES $1.5 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT NEW BASEBALL FIELD AT

Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced that he has secured $1.5 million in state funding that will go towards the construction of a new baseball field at the Throgs Neck Houses. Klein delivered the exciting news to those in attendance at […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board
One of many possible body cameras for the NYPD

Police Body Cameras: Need for Objectivity

There has been much debate and controversy over having the police officers in the NYPD and other police departments across nation outfitted with body cameras. Over the past year there have been several confrontations between the police and unarmed civilians. […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Crime, Editorials, Local News
Halloween Day/Night ONLY!

Halloween Day/Night ONLY!

Drive down Wellman Avenue between Edison and Mayflower and prepare to be SCURRED! On Halloween day/night ONLY, Frank and his family dress up their house AND children for a frighteningly good time. So make sure you visit Wellman Avenue this […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Entertainment
Come Out November 1st – Manhattan vs Bronx (Battle of the Borough’s)

Come Out November 1st – Manhattan vs Bronx (Battle of the Borough’s)

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board
The crescent moon that determines the start of the Islamic New Year

The Islamic New Year and Eid

Tomorrow night, October 24, the Hijri New Year, also known as The Islamic New Year (Arabic: رأس السنة الهجرية‎ Ras as-Sanah al-Hijriyah) begins. The date of the New Year is determined by the position of the moon. The first sighting […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Editorials, Religion
Congressman Crowley Celebrates Italian Heritage Month with Bronx-Queens Italian-American Community

Congressman Crowley Celebrates Italian Heritage Month with Bronx-Queens Italian-American Community

On Tuesday, October 21, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx) celebrated Italian Heritage Month by hosting an event to pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions Italian-Americans have made not only in his district but across the country. During the annual reception, […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Update Regarding Ebola in New York City

Update Regarding Ebola in New York City

  NYC Citizen Corps – Please read the following update regarding Ebola in New York City.  As more information becomes available we will be sure to disseminate it to you as quickly as possible.  Please forward this information and other […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Sister Thomas, S.C. Street Re-naming

Sister Thomas, S.C. Street Re-naming

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board
BP Diaz Brokers Deal, Barnes & Noble to Stay in The Bronx

BP Diaz Brokers Deal, Barnes & Noble to Stay in The Bronx

BARNES & NOBLE TO REMAIN IN BAY PLAZA BP Diaz Brokers Compromise Between Bookseller & Prestige Properties   Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today joined representatives of Barnes & Noble and Prestige Properties to announce that the bookseller’s location […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Free Events

Urban Park Rangers: The Night Sky Saturday, October 25, 6:00 pm Pelham Bay Nature Center, enter park at Bruckner Blvd. & Wilkinson Ave. New York City parks are great places to discover the wonders of the universe. The Rangers will […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board
BPECA Halloween Block Party 10/25/14

BPECA Halloween Block Party 10/25/14

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Cut The Cable: Save $$$ And Still Watch TV? – Part II

Cut The Cable: Save $$$ And Still Watch TV? – Part II

Post by Columnist Anthony Rivieccio Well, after two weeks ago writing an article (Part 1) encouraging and sharing with you FREE internet sites to watch your: News, TV shows , Sports and Movies (of which makes up today’s TV); NOW, […]

by · October 22, 2014 · Editorials, Personal Finance
Congressman Serrano Helps Inaugurate New Home for Center for Sustainable Energy

Congressman Serrano Helps Inaugurate New Home for Center for Sustainable Energy

On Friday October 17, 2014, Congressman Serrano helped inaugurate the Center for Sustainable Energy’s new home at the Bronx Community College Center’s Snow Hall. The event took place at the end of the 2nd Annual Sustainable Energy & Design Conference, […]

by · October 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board