Archive for December, 2015
Local Pols Offer Christmas Greetings
Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all New Yorkers who celebrate. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo [Twitter] To those celebrating, Merry Christmas! @Chirlane and I wish you a day filled with joy, good food, and loved ones. — Mayor Bill […]
One This Date: AMERICA PERKS UP
America Perks Up — Coffee Percolator Sesquicentennial The millions of Americans who for a century and a half have enjoyed well-brewed coffee can direct their gratitude to James H. Nason of Franklin, Massachusetts. He received the nation’s first patent […]
Assemblyman Dinowitz Demands Falsely-Issued Parking Tickets Be Dismissed
(Bronx, NY) – After receiving complaints from several constituents, all of whom received parking tickets after parking in spaces with newly installed parking signs, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is calling for the tickets to be dismissed. Recently, angled parking lines were painted on […]
Assemblyman Dinowitz Introduces Legislation Mandating Flu Shots for Children to NYS Assembly
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) announced today he introduced a bill that would add influenza virus to the list of illnesses children attending state licensed facilities are required to receive. The introduction of this bill comes […]
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: December 26, 2015
Life is a predicament which precedes death. Henry James (1843-1916)
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: December 26, 2015
patrolman Definition: (noun) A policeman who patrols a given region. Synonyms: flatfoot Usage: The patrolman was familiar with the area and knew the noises he was hearing were coming from foraging raccoons, not people.
Nature & Outdoors – MulchFest, Owls in Parks, and More
nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks Nature & Outdoors: Dec 26, 2015 – Dec 29, 2015 Citywide Highlights MulchFest Your old Christmas tree could help grow your favorite local park. Bring your tree to a Mulchfest site on Jan. 9 and […]
This Week in Parks – Ice skating, New Year’s Eve fireworks, and more
nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Dec 26, 2015 – Dec 30, 2015 Citywide Highlights Ice Skating Go ice skating in the park. New York City’s ice skating rinks are open for the season. Lace up your […]
Senator Klein Presents Bronx County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children with Proclamation
BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) presented Elizabeth D’Onofrio, President of The Bronx County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children with a proclamation in honor of its 100th birthday event. This organization is a true […]
Klein Hosts 4th Annual Toy Distribution Day
BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted his Fourth Annual Throggs Neck Houses Toy Distribution Day on Tuesday. Hundreds of children were delighted when Senator Klein presented them with gifts such as board games, airplanes, dolls, sporting equipment, […]
Sepúlveda, Diaz, James, and Palma Secure One-Month Delay of “Draconian” Hike in Common Charges by Parkchester South but Vow “All Options Still Open”
Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda said Monday that the decision by Parkchester South management to defer the threatened across-the-board 15.19 percent increase in common charges assessed all owner-residents was “a positive but insufficient development.” “Obviously,” Sepúlveda continued, “the board of directors […]
Independent Democratic Conference Pushes for Erin Merryn’s Law with New Federal Funding Backing Program
Every Student Succeeds Act will provide federal funding for student sexual abuse awareness and prevention – removing any barrier to passing Erin Merryn’s law NEW YORK, NY – State Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx-Westchester) and David Valesky (D-Oneida), as well […]
Holiday Greetings from Borough President Diaz
WISHING YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY HOLIDAY & A VERY WONDERFUL NEW YEAR
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