Archive for August, 2015

Wave Hill Events Aug 14–Aug 28

Wave Hill Events Aug 14–Aug 28

SAT, AUGUST 15   FAMILY ART PROJECT: GREEN BUGS GATHERING Study the similarities and differences between cicadas, katydids and crickets. Then, use cardboard tubes, fasteners, wooden clothes pins and green tempera paint to construct bodies and movable parts, like wings and […]

by · August 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
BRONX DA: YEAR BEHIND BARS FOR SOUNDVIEW MAN WHO TORTURED DOG TO DEATH

BRONX DA: YEAR BEHIND BARS FOR SOUNDVIEW MAN WHO TORTURED DOG TO DEATH

ANYTHING BUT GENTLE Dwayne Gentles Sentenced in Beating Death of Puppy (Bronx, NY – August 13, 2015) – Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson announces a man convicted of the December 2012 beating death of a 4-month-old puppy has been sentenced […]

by · August 14, 2015 · Animal Issues, Bulletin Board, Crime

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Passage of Legislation on Legionnaires’ Disease Inspections

“This legislation will make not only The Bronx but the entire city a safer place, and I am happy that the City Council has answered my call in response to the public health crisis my borough has faced since late […]

by · August 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Assemblymember Pichardo and Senator Rivera’s legislation to protect children’s health becomes law

Assemblymember Pichardo and Senator Rivera’s legislation to protect children’s health becomes law

Assemblymember Victor Pichardo (D-Bronx) and State Senator Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx) announced that the legislation they authored to ban smoking tobacco products in and around after-school programs has been signed into law by the governor.   “Many working parents rely on […]

by · August 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board
This Week in Parks – Sea Glass Carousel, Brooklyn Chess Festival, and more

This Week in Parks – Sea Glass Carousel, Brooklyn Chess Festival, and more

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Aug 14, 2015 – Aug 19, 2015 Citywide Highlights B’rook’lyn Chess Festival At the B’rook’lyn Chess Festival, you can learn to play chess, challenge your neighbors to a game, or see […]

by · August 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks

WYSK: Gillibrand vs. Schumer

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz District 32 Bronx County, New York Schumer vs. Gillibrand You should know that Senator Chuck Schumer, a Democrat and the Senior US Senator from the State of  New York has publicly […]

by · August 14, 2015 · Op Ed
Mother Teresa Food Drive

Mother Teresa Food Drive

by · August 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board
COMPTROLLER STRINGER: SECOND QUARTER DATA SHOWS LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN ALL BOROUGHS SINCE 2008

COMPTROLLER STRINGER: SECOND QUARTER DATA SHOWS LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN ALL BOROUGHS SINCE 2008

Highest proportion of population employed, more than previous peaks (New York, NY) – New York City’s economy continued to outpace the nation in the second quarter of 2015 as each of the five boroughs marked their lowest unemployment rate in seven years […]

by · August 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board

SENATOR KLEIN, LOCAL LEADERS & HEALTH OFFICIALS DEMAND A CRACKDOWN ON ILLICIT UNDERGROUND DRUG K2

Senator Klein introduces new legislation to strengthen penalties for sale of synthetic cannabinoids   Over 20 stores purportedly selling synthetic marijuana in The Bronx; Nearly 700 visits to Bronx emergency rooms in recent months   Senator Klein calls on Bronx […]

by · August 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Inauguration of 2015 The Bronx Chamber of Commerce Executive Board & Board of Directors

Inauguration of 2015 The Bronx Chamber of Commerce Executive Board & Board of Directors

On August 6, 2015, NYS Senator Jeff Klein swore The Bronx Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors into office at the new Marriott Hotel.  Over one hundred people were in attendance, which included a large contingency from our borough’s business […]

by · August 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Volunteering – Get a free tree guide, volunteer at a historic farmhouse, and more!

Volunteering – Get a free tree guide, volunteer at a historic farmhouse, and more!

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks Volunteering: Aug 12, 2015 – Aug 18, 2015 Citywide Highlights Get a Tree Guide from TreesCount! Get a free tree guide and learn all about NYC’s urban forest when you join the TreesCount! volunteer effort. […]

by · August 12, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
World Elephant Day

World Elephant Day

Happy the lonely Elephant on World Elephant Day by Roxanne Delgado In 2006, Happy passed the “mark test”, the highest level of mirror self recognition, when she touched the “X” marked above her eye with her trunk upon her reflection […]

by · August 12, 2015 · Animal Issues, Bulletin Board
SUCCESS ACADEMY STUDENTS SOAR TO TOP OF NEW YORK STATE IN RESULTS OF PROFICIENCY EXAMS

SUCCESS ACADEMY STUDENTS SOAR TO TOP OF NEW YORK STATE IN RESULTS OF PROFICIENCY EXAMS

August 12, 2015 — For the seventh consecutive year, Success Academy Charter Schools – which serve primarily low-income children of color – have scored among the highest-performing schools in New York State. The results are strong: 93% of Success Academy […]

by · August 12, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Newsletter Summer 2015

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Newsletter Summer 2015

by · August 11, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Pakistanis Celebrate their 68th Independence Day (WITH GALLERY)

Pakistanis Celebrate their 68th Independence Day (WITH GALLERY)

On August 2nd, Pakistanis celebrated their 68th Independence day at Bronx Park East. Though the first celebration occurred on August 15th, it is traditionally celebrated on August 14th. Pakistani Independence Day marks the end of British rule over the Indian […]

by · August 11, 2015 · Cultures, Local Events, Photos