Archive for November, 2014

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Nomination of Michael Greco to Serve as U.S. Marshal

“I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Michael Greco, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York. I am proud to have personally advocated for his selection to Senators […]

by · November 17, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Council Member Andy King is hosting a free Affordable Healthcare Enrollment Sign-up Session

With health care open enrollment now underway, Council Member Andy King is hosting a free Affordable Healthcare Enrollment Sign-up Session on Thursday, Nov. 20th, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at his district office at 940 East Gun Hill Rd., Bronx. […]

by · November 17, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Independence Day 2013-Hosted by Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

Albanian Independence Day : Showing Our Gratitude

I eagerly await the celebration of Albanian Independence Day here in The Bronx. This year, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj will be hosting this event on Sunday, November 30 at Maestro’s starting at 2:00 PM. Details will be forthcoming. As a Jew […]

by · November 17, 2014 · Cultures, Editorials, History, Local News

Tech Chair Vacca to Hold Hearing on 311 Data and Technology

On Tuesday, November 18th, James Vacca (D-13), Chair of New York City Council’s Committee on Technology, will hold an oversight hearing to examine the future of 311’s numerous user-driven technologies, in addition to the administration’s collection and use of data […]

by · November 17, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Stadium Street Fair 11/22/14

Stadium Street Fair 11/22/14

by · November 17, 2014 · Bulletin Board
St. Ann's Church in Norwood

Bronx Church Closings & The Voice of Morality!

Across the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan recently announced how scores of parishes would be affected by the largest reorganization in the history of the archdiocese. From Staten Island to The Bronx, there was anguish […]

by · November 16, 2014 · Editorials, Local News, Religion
Our Natuve Americans: Trying to protect THEIR homeland since 1492.

Our Nation: A Mosaic Of Immigrants

Wherever we live in this great nation, wherever we visit or just view from afar we see the faces of those who came before us. We are a nation of immigrants from all over this sphere we call Earth. My […]

by · November 16, 2014 · Domestic News, Editorials
NYC Library Awards

NYC Library Awards

Dear fellow Library Lover, Last year, you nominated your favorite library for the 2013 NYC Neighborhood Library Awards. You were among over 4,300 other New Yorkers that wrote in to tell us how amazing branch libraries are. We carefully read […]

by · November 16, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Pets – Dribble

Bronx Pets – Dribble

Welcome to another edition of Bronx Pets! It’s time to let your stress melt away and say, “Aw”. Today meet Dribble! Dribble is a Red Eared Slider from Co-op City. At 10 years old, he loves to walk outside and […]

by · November 16, 2014 · Bronx Pets
Council Member Ritchie Torres Participatory Budgeting Meeting

Council Member Ritchie Torres Participatory Budgeting Meeting

Decide how Hon. Ritchie Torres spends $1 million of capital funding for community improvements! Please attend this important meeting scheduled for your neighborhood.

by · November 16, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Job Fair – November 19th

Job Fair – November 19th

by · November 15, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Job Opportunity

60th Anniversary Concert | PAPO LUCCA & LA SONORA PONCENA

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents The 60th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT   PAPO LUCCA and LA SONORA PONCEÑA With Special Guests YOLANDA RIVERA, LUIGI TEXIDOR,  and HECTOR PICHI PÉREZ with MC PACO NAVARRO   Lehman Center for the Performing Arts continues its spectacular 34th season with […]

by · November 15, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Keep Your Eyes Open for Bird Watching at Van Cortlandt Park

Keep Your Eyes Open for Bird Watching at Van Cortlandt Park

Join the New York City Audubon at Van Cortlandt Park on November 22nd at 8:30 a.m. for their ongoing Bird Walks. Joe McManus from the Audubon Society will guide visitors through Van Cortlandt Park to explore the wonderful and sometimes […]

by · November 15, 2014 · Bulletin Board
New Metro-North Stations Coming Down the Track to the Bronx

New Metro-North Stations Coming Down the Track to the Bronx

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has big plans for the future, including adding four Metro-North Railroad stations in the Bronx and extending the New Haven line to Penn Station in Manhattan. All of these projects are included in the MTA’s four […]

by · November 14, 2014 · Local News, News
CO-OP CITY TOWN HALL MEETING ON EBOLA

CO-OP CITY TOWN HALL MEETING ON EBOLA

by · November 14, 2014 · Bulletin Board