Archive for May, 2016

Profile America: Honoring Elders

May is Older Americans Month. There are nearly 45 million people age 65 and older in the U.S., almost 15 percent of the population.

by · May 4, 2016 · Profile America

CITY SEES 85 PERCENT REDUCTION IN K2 RELATED EMERGENCY VISITS

85 PERCENT REDUCTION IN K2 RELATED EMERGENCY VISITS Decrease followed stricter City laws, multi-agency enforcement efforts, and public awareness campaign NEW YORK––Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett and […]

by · May 3, 2016 · Uncategorized
Manhattan Gun Buyback Program 5/7/2016

Manhattan Gun Buyback Program 5/7/2016

by · May 3, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Photo by Adrian Fussell -- Girls aged 5 and 6 from a pre-ballet class perform to music at the Bronx House School for Performing Arts on Saturday.

Bronx House Performing Arts School Announces Summer Session

  Bronx House School for Performing Arts and The Dance Studio at Bronx House is currently accepting registration for their seven-week summer session of group music and dance classes. The school offers classes for young people of all ages on […]

by · May 3, 2016 · Bulletin Board

VOTE BETTER NY CALLS ON STATE LAWMAKERS TO MODERNIZE ELECTIONS

VOTE BETTER NY CALLS ON STATE LAWMAKERS TO MODERNIZE ELECTIONS AND CREATE CONVENIENT VOTING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL NEW YORKERS May 3, 2016– The Vote Better NY coalition declared today “Voter Day in Albany,” a day of action aimed at modernizing […]

Hamilton’ scores record-breaking 16 Tony nominations

Hip-hop musical ‘Hamilton’ scores record-breaking 16 Tony nominations. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop-flavored musical about Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. treasury secretary regularly pulls in $1.5 million a week to sold-out audience.

by · May 3, 2016 · Entertainment

Profile America: Doctors in the House

The nation’s foremost professional organization, the American Medical Association, was founded this week in 1847 in Philadelphia.

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of May 2, 2016

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of May 2, 2016

Cases of Interest for the Week of May 2, 2016   Monday, May 2, 2016 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Piergrossi, L. Justice Barrett Part 60 (Room LL250) Ongoing Trial ELISEO PEREZ, VAUGHN, RIVERA, POLLARD, PARRA, […]

by · May 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Quote of the Day: May 2, 2016

Quote of the Day: May 2, 2016

Love is influenced by no consideration, recognizes no restraints of reason, and is of the same nature as death, that assails alike the lofty palaces of kings and the humble cabins of shepherds; and when it takes entire possession of […]

by · May 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: May 2, 2016

Word of the Day: May 2, 2016

flattop Definition: (noun) A large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for take-offs and landings. Synonyms: aircraft carrier Usage: Before the invasion, the general ordered a large flattop to anchor several miles offshore to facilitate a […]

by · May 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? May 2, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? May 2, 2016

Catherine II of Russia (1729) Catherine II was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. The daughter of a German prince, she was chosen at 14 to be the wife of the future czar, Peter III. In 1762, conspirators led […]

by · May 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board

Profile America: Honoring Our Teachers

Today is the kickoff of PTA Teacher Appreciation Week. National Teacher Day is recognized tomorrow.

by · May 2, 2016 · Profile America

Profile America: America’s First Skyscraper

Construction began on May 1, 1884 in Chicago for a radical new building design — destined to be America’s first skyscraper.

by · May 2, 2016 · Profile America
BP Diaz enjoying the many food from the Bronx

BP DIAZ , ‘SOPRANOS’ STAR VINCENT PASTORE & DANCE PIONEER EDUARDO VILARO TO KICKOFF BRONX WEEK 2016

BP DIAZ , ‘SOPRANOS’ STAR VINCENT PASTORE & DANCE PIONEER EDUARDO VILARO TO KICKOFF BRONX WEEK 2016   On Monday, May 2, 2016 (TOMORROW), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and two Bronx Week 2016 honorees, actor Vincent Pastore and dance […]

Keeping It In The Ring: TOP RANK RETURNS TO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WITH VERDEJO

Keeping It In The Ring: TOP RANK RETURNS TO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WITH VERDEJO

Verdejo ready for another Garden New York event: Will there be a knockout? By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor TOP RANK RETURNS TO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WITH VERDEJO:  Bob Arum was back at Madison Square Garden Thursday afternoon and without Miguel […]

by · May 1, 2016 · Sports