Archive for February, 2015

Bronx Organizing Meeting for the Disability Pride NYC Parade, Feb. 25

Bronx Organizing Meeting for the Disability Pride NYC Parade, Feb. 25

Please join Disability Pride NYC for our Bronx Planning Meeting on Wednesday February 25 from 6-8 PM @ ICS Bronx office at Fordham Plaza. Although the address is 400 E Fordham, please enter on Webster Avenue (next to Moby Dick’s […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Announcements, Local News
VISIONS DINNER

VISIONS DINNER

YOU’RE INVITED! Please join us for the 22nd annual VISIONS dinner and award ceremony at Tosca Restaurant on East Tremont Avenue on March 12 at 6:00pm. Over the years, this event has become one of the most significant social and […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board
SEN. JEFF KLEIN UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REINVESTING IN AFFORDABLE AND PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEW YORK

SEN. JEFF KLEIN UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REINVESTING IN AFFORDABLE AND PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY – Independent Democratic Conference Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) unveiled the IDC’s bold and comprehensive housing agenda to members of the New York Housing Conference at a luncheon event on Thursday. Klein, joined by Senator David […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government, News
NYC Recycles, Feb. 2015, NYC Department of Sanitation Launches New Website

NYC Recycles, Feb. 2015, NYC Department of Sanitation Launches New Website

Newsletter Signup NYC Department of Sanitation Launches New Website The NYC Department of Sanitation has launched a new website: www.nyc.gov/dsny, which combines the separate DSNY and NYC Recycles websites into one comprehensive resource to meet the City’s goals of a […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Council Member Andy King to Host Coat Giveaway on Sunday, Feb. 22

Council Member Andy King to Host Coat Giveaway on Sunday, Feb. 22

Council Member Andy King to Host Coat Giveaway on Sunday  BRONX – The polar vortex is expected to unleash even more bitter cold in our area in coming days. And, unfortunately, far too many Bronx residents are unable to afford […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Local Events
Standing Down: A Reading & Discussion Group for Veterans

Standing Down: A Reading & Discussion Group for Veterans

Jeremy Warneke will be the discussion facilitator for the Morris Park Branch in the Bronx. Here’s a good link regarding the book they’ll be using: http://store.greatbooks.org/book-groups-colleges/new-titles/standing-down-from-warrior-to-civilian.html

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Veterans
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: February 20, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: February 20, 2015

Photo by Angelo Shenery

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
Where Do We Go From Here?

Where Do We Go From Here?

by · February 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Indicted

Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Indicted

(New York, NY) — The Associated Press reported today that former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been indicted on three charges stemming from his  federal bribery arrest last month. The former Speaker was indicted on Thursday by a grand jury […]

by · February 19, 2015 · Corruption Watch, Government, News, Politics

Nature & Outdoors: Feb 18, 2015 – Feb 24, 2015

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks Nature & Outdoors: Feb 18, 2015 – Feb 24, 2015 Citywide Highlights Spot a Bald Eagle Did you know that bald eagles can be spotted in NYC? Take this free birding tour Saturday with our […]

by · February 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
NYPD Prevent Identity Theft

NYPD Prevent Identity Theft

by · February 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ DELIVERS  SIXTH ‘STATE OF THE BOROUGH’ ADDRESS

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ DELIVERS SIXTH ‘STATE OF THE BOROUGH’ ADDRESS

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today delivered his annual “State of the Borough” address, his sixth since becoming borough president in 2009. In his speech, which he delivered at The Mall at Bay Plaza, Borough President Diaz discussed the […]

Who will be next to hold the title: Chairman of The Bronx Democratic Party?

Who will be next to hold the title: Chairman of The Bronx Democratic Party?

By Anthony Rivieccio, Founder of The Northwest Bronx Democrats This month, Bronx Democratic Party Chairman and Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie ascended to Speaker of the New York State Assembly. Heastie, now ranks among the three most powerful persons in Albany. After all […]

by · February 19, 2015 · Op Ed, Politics
Wave Hill Events Feb 19–Feb 27

Wave Hill Events Feb 19–Feb 27

THU, FEBRUARY 19:    PRESIDENTS’ VACATION WEEK FAMILY WORKSHOPS: EARTH MEETS SKY Take a break from winter this week and join us for one, two or three afternoons of hands-on art-making as we explore the cool winter skies using an array […]

by · February 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Carnival in Rio: The Beginning of Lent

Carnival in Rio: The Beginning of Lent

This year, I am in Rio de Janeiro as Christians around the world begin the season of Lent and await Easter which occurs on April 5. Lent is a period of sadness and reflection. To me. it is very similar to […]