Archive for May, 2015

SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HONORS ANALIZA BENJAMIN AT 2015 VETERANS HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION

SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HONORS ANALIZA BENJAMIN AT 2015 VETERANS HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION

Klein Celebrates Remarkable Achievements of Local Bronxite & True American Hero     BRONX, NY – In celebration of the remarkable achievements of military service members across the State of New York, Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) today honored Analiza Benjamin, […]

by · May 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Veterans

Open Letter to Mayor de Blasio from Charter School Leaders Calls on Mayor to Fulfill Pledge to Serve All Children and Support Elimination of Charter Cap

LEADERS OF CHARTER SCHOOLS REPRESENT 27,000 STUDENTS IN NEW YORK CITY New York, NY – On Wednesday, leaders of high-performing public charter school networks representing 27,000 students in New York City delivered an open letter to Mayor de Blasio urging him […]

by · May 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Congratulations Elisa Ungaro!

Congratulations Elisa Ungaro!

Elisa Ungaro, daughter of Mike Ungaro(owner of Metro Optics Eyewear) & Eva Yan, graduated from Emerson College on May 18th with a Masters Degree in Health Communications.

by · May 20, 2015 · Announcements
COMPTROLLER STRINGER REACHES SETTLEMENT FOR WORKERS CHEATED OUT OF NEARLY $1 MILLION

COMPTROLLER STRINGER REACHES SETTLEMENT FOR WORKERS CHEATED OUT OF NEARLY $1 MILLION

Thirty-three underpaid workers did ironwork at 11 city schools and the Queens Museum New York, NY – On Monday, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer presented checks to immigrant workers who were cheated out of nearly $1 million in wages […]

by · May 20, 2015 · Crime, News
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Happy Rockefeller, Wife of Former Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Dead at 88

Happy Rockefeller, Whose Marriage to NY Governor Scandalized Voters, Dies at 88 Happy Rockefeller died at her Tarrytown home, following a brief illness on Tuesday, at the age of 88. Her marriage to Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, soon after both had been […]

by · May 20, 2015 · Announcements, Obituary
Bronx DA Johnson Indicts Former Assembly Candidate Hector Ramirez

Bronx DA Johnson Indicts Former Assembly Candidate Hector Ramirez

    On Tuesday, Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson arrested former Assembly candidate Hector Ramirez along with another individual, Ana Cuevas. They were arraigned, entered pleas of not guilty, and were released on personal recognizance bonds of $25,000 and $10,000, […]

State Comptroller may run against Cuomo for governor | New York Post

State Comptroller may run against Cuomo for governor | New York Post

The NY Post’s Fred Dicker reports that Democratic activists say state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli may run for governor in 2018 at the urging of progressives, regardless of whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo seeks a third term. Progressives and labor leaders are […]

by · May 20, 2015 · News, Politics
Bronx Jewish Community Council’s Sixth Annual Breakfast For Champions

Bronx Jewish Community Council’s Sixth Annual Breakfast For Champions

The Bronx Jewish Community Council will be celebrating its Sixth Annual Breakfast For Champions on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 8am at Riverdale Jewish Center (3700 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463).  Notable Breakfast chairs include Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, […]

by · May 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board
May 15th Mental Health Conference on Veterans Issues

May 15th Mental Health Conference on Veterans Issues

On May 15th 2015, The Joint Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital Community Advisory Boards hosted their fifth annual Mental Health Conference.  This year’s conference focused on “Combating Veterans Issues” and featured a variety of speakers who addressed […]

by · May 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Monroe College Mighty Mustangs Auditions

Monroe College Mighty Mustangs Auditions

by · May 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board
SENATOR KLEIN & THE FLEETWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION HOST COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY

SENATOR KLEIN & THE FLEETWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION HOST COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY

Klein, Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, Civic Leaders, Business Groups and Volunteers Join Together for Community Beautification Project     BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), together with the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, Goldman Sachs, Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Scouts, […]

by · May 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Notify NYC – Notification Fleet Week 2015 events are scheduled for Monday, May 18 through Tuesday, May 26.

Notify NYC – Notification Fleet Week 2015 events are scheduled for Monday, May 18 through Tuesday, May 26.

NYC Notification issued 5/18/15 at 6:35 PM. Fleet Week 2015 events are scheduled for Monday, May 18 through Tuesday, May 26. Expect to see military personnel and equipment, including aircraft and ships, in various locations throughout the city for the […]

by · May 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board
BronxTalk: The Beautiful Bronx Guidebook

BronxTalk: The Beautiful Bronx Guidebook

On last night’s BronxTalk, host Gary Axlebank discussed the Bronx’ first-ever guide book, ‘The Bronx, the ultimate guide to New York City’s Beautiful Borough’ written by Borough Historian Lloyd Ultan and Shelley Olson. This delightful program featured some fascinating historical […]

Freddy Rodriguez My Geometries at the Longwood Arts Gallery

UPCOMING EXHIBITION Freddy Rodríguez: My Geometries 1970- 2002 Rocio Aranda-Alvarado, Curator Opening Reception | Wed, June 3rd | 5:00-9:00pm Longwood Arts Gallery @Hostos CC —————————————————————- Freddy Rodríguez: My Geometries 1970-2002 is the first exhibition to chart the artist-s expansive and unique approach to geometric abstraction […]

Bronx Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast

Bronx Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast

   

by · May 19, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos, Veterans