Archive for October, 2017

Senator Jeff Klein hosts celebration for students of Urban Health Plan’s Countdown to Fitness Program

Senator Jeff Klein hosts celebration for students of Urban Health Plan’s Countdown to Fitness Program

Senator Jeff Klein hosts celebration for students of Urban Health Plan’s Countdown to Fitness Program Klein announced $50,000 in state funding for the continuation of the weekly program BRONX, NY – Senator Jeff Klein and Urban Health Plan hosted a […]

by · October 24, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: October 23, 2017

Word of the Day: October 23, 2017

Fixity Definition: (noun) The quality of being incapable of mutation. Synonyms: Immutability Usage: Darwin challenged the fixity of species with his theory of evolution.

by · October 23, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? October 23, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? October 23, 2017

Michael Crichton (1942) While pursuing a medical degree at Harvard University, the intensely private Crichton began writing novels under a pseudonym. He published The Andromeda Strain during his final year and went on to write several best-selling works, many of […]

by · October 23, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: October 23, 2017

Quote of the Day: October 23, 2017

Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation. Henry Fielding (1707-1754)

by · October 23, 2017 · Bulletin Board
USDA Extends Comment Period for Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements

USDA Extends Comment Period for Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements

Washington, D.C., October 20, 2017 — The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the extension of the comment period for potential updates to the Animal Welfare Act licensing requirements. The comment period […]

by · October 23, 2017 · Animal Issues, Bulletin Board
Mercy College Bronx Leadership Awards Dinner – November 1

Mercy College Bronx Leadership Awards Dinner – November 1

by · October 23, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Crowley, Chabot Call for Strong, Ongoing Response to Refugee Crisis in Burma

Crowley, Chabot Call for Strong, Ongoing Response to Refugee Crisis in Burma

Crowley, Chabot Call for Strong, Ongoing Response to Refugee Crisis in Burma (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Representative Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), along with 41 bipartisan Members of Congress, have sent a letter to Secretary […]

by · October 23, 2017 · Bulletin Board
We’re having a Party!  Please join us!

We’re having a Party! Please join us!

Please join us for the official Bronx launch of the expanded COCO AND BREEZY eyewear collection Fabulous glasses, food & fun with the masterminds behind the brand, Coco and Breezy: sisters, entrepreneurs, eye health ambassadors, eyewear designers, and deejays! With a […]

by · October 23, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of October 23, 2017

BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of October 23, 2017

(l to r) Hon. Frank Seddio, Esq; William Mayer; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; City Council Member James Vacca; Maria Caruso; Joseph Sciame, Cav. Uff., President & Chairperson of the Italian Heritage & Culture Committee of New York; Min. Plen. Francesco Genuardi, Consul General of Italy in New York.

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ HOSTS ANNUAL ITALIAN HERITAGE & CULTURE CELEBRATION

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ HOSTS ANNUAL ITALIAN HERITAGE & CULTURE CELEBRATION On Thursday, October 12, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual celebration of Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month, “Mese della Cultura Italiana,” at the Schiff Family Great […]

by · October 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
FREE Health Insurance 101 Workshop at Lincoln Medical Center

FREE Health Insurance 101 Workshop at Lincoln Medical Center

by · October 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
NYC Department of Sanitation Team Deployed to Puerto Rico

NYC Department of Sanitation Team Deployed to Puerto Rico

NYC Department of Sanitation Team Deployed to Puerto Rico On October 6th, the New York City Department of Sanitation sent 31 workers to Puerto Rico. The 30 uniformed workers and one civilian employee will help the Puerto Rico Emergency Management […]

by · October 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley Statement on White House Immigration Demands

Chairman Crowley Statement on White House Immigration Demands

Chairman Crowley Statement on White House Immigration Demands (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after the White House released a series of demands that President Trump would require before agreeing to protect […]

by · October 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
ALCS Loss And Looking Up For Yankees In 2018

ALCS Loss And Looking Up For Yankees In 2018

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor This was the beginning for the Yankees even though this unexpected run to the World Series came to an end Saturday night in Houston. And there is no reason for the Yankees or their fans to […]

by · October 22, 2017 · Sports
Matters of Faith: It’s The Right Thing to Do

Matters of Faith: It’s The Right Thing to Do

Taking responsibility means that you are no longer making excuses for who you are or what’s going on in your life.