Archive for February, 2018

Matters of Faith: Using Your Time Wisely!

Matters of Faith: Using Your Time Wisely!

Psalm 90:10-12 (KJV) “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. […]

by · February 11, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Bronx Political Round Up: Torres Makes Hay Over NYCHA

Bronx Political Round Up: Torres Makes Hay Over NYCHA

Councilmembers Grill NYCHA for Answers Reports show that almost 80% of NYCHA residents have been without heat or hot water at one point throughout the 2018 winter season. Bronx Councilmen Ritchie Torres and Rafael Salamanca Jr. demanded answers and continued […]

Collection Service Alert for Lincoln’s Birthday, Monday, February 12

Collection Service Alert for Lincoln’s Birthday, Monday, February 12

Collection Service Alert for Lincoln’s Birthday, Monday, February 12  In observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will not be garbage, organics nor recycling collection on Monday, February 12, 2018. ·         Residents who normally receive […]

by · February 10, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Poison Control Awareness, February 24

Poison Control Awareness, February 24

Poison Control Prevention and Awareness Event, Saturday, February 24, 10AM – 12 Noon. Bronx River Community Center, 1619 East 174th Street, Bronx NY. A light breakfast will be served.

by · February 10, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Community Events, News
Where The Pols Are, February 10: Black History Month Celebration

Where The Pols Are, February 10: Black History Month Celebration

BP Diaz hosts his annual Black History Month Celebration.

24th Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up – February 24

24th Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up – February 24

by · February 9, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Understanding and Managing Emotional Pain: SISFI Workshop – February 12

Understanding and Managing Emotional Pain: SISFI Workshop – February 12

by · February 9, 2018 · Bulletin Board
HUNTS POINT COMPRESSOR STATION Credit: Nukote Coating Systems

Environment scientists: Hunts Point natural gas compressor station health risk

The Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project recently visited New York State to report on phase one of our New York Environmental Health Study. This study focuses on air exposures and potential health effects resulting from the transmission of natural gas […]

Congressman Joseph Crowley 14th Congressional District Bronx/Queens

Chairman Crowley Statement on Government Funding Bill

Chairman Crowley Statement on Government Funding Bill (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the government funding bill the House will vote Thursday afternoon: “The Republicans’ latest effort to keep the government […]

by · February 9, 2018 · Bulletin Board
A Brooklyn pervert was released after a little more than 2-moths in jail, the mother fears he may return to the St. Mar'y Park Houses in Longwood. Photo by David Greene

Testimony from Bronx BP Diaz on NYCHA Heat and Hot Water Failures

TESTIMONY OF BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. BEFORE THE NYC COUNCIL COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HOUSING AND OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATION RE: NYCHA HEAT AND HOT WATER FAILURES The recent “bomb cyclone” that struck the northeast region caused dangerous drops in […]

by · February 9, 2018 · Bulletin Board
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins Governor Cuomo, Speaker Heastie, AG Schneiderman in a rally against the ACA repeal in Manhattan on Monday July 17th, 2017. Edwin J. Torres /Mayoral Photography Office.

THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT COMES TO THE BRONX

THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT – FEBRUARY 10 – 28 Throughout February, Mayor de Blasio’s Public Engagement Unit has events planned in the Bronx to help residents access resources and information from the Tenant Support Unit, Home Support Unit, and […]

Crotona Park Residence Open House Today at 10AM

Crotona Park Residence Open House Today at 10AM

Join Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and the Institute for Community Living (ICL) at the Crotona Park Residence Open House today at 10:00 AM. Crotona Park Residence is a new 60-bed group facility focusing on wellness and recovery located […]

Where The Pols Are, February 9: Bronx Health Conference

Where The Pols Are, February 9: Bronx Health Conference

9:00 AM – State Sen. Gustavo Rivera moderates the Putting Community at the Center of Transforming our Bronx Health Conference, Hostos Community College, 120 E. 149th St., D Building, second floor, Savoy Multipurpose Room, Bronx. 10:00 AM – Mayor de […]

Profile America: House Rules

Profile America: House Rules

Friday, February 9th. On this date in 1825, our most unusual presidential election was held; with the winner receiving just 13 votes to the runner-up’s seven, and four to the third-place finisher. The election held in November 1824 saw only […]

by · February 9, 2018 · Government, Profile America
Mayor Appoints Eight New Court Judges

Mayor Appoints Eight New Court Judges

On Thursday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of two judges to Family Court and six as interim Civil Court judges. These judges have a wealth of experience in the public and private sectors and are uniquely qualified to […]