Archive for May, 2018
Where The Pols Are, May 17
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City with no public schedule. 8:00 AM – New York City Public Advocate Letitia James meets with the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors, Fortis Lux Financial, 277 Park Ave., Manhattan. 9:45 AM – […]
Sen. Klein Hosts Annual Education Leadership Breakfast, 5/16
Senator Jeff Klein held his Annual Education Leadership Breakfast, which honors public, private and Catholic school parent leaders throughout the 34th District in the Bronx and Westchester County. The event was co-hosted by community partner, Healthfirst. The program included a breakfast […]
Suozzi, Crowley, Maloney Call on Amtrak to Devote Necessary Resources to Get East Side Access Moving
Suozzi, Crowley, Maloney Call on Amtrak to Devote Necessary Resources to Get East Side Access Moving Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-L.I./Queens) has sent a letter to CEO Mr. Richard H. Anderson asking for Amtrak to prioritize and fast-track […]
Shavuot: Ice Cream Party – May 20
Bronx Jewish Center: Please join the Bronx Jewish Center located at 1969 Haight Avenue Bronx NY 10461 on Sunday May 20, 2018 starting at 4:00pm sharp to celebrate the holiday Of Shavuot which is the anniversary of the giving of […]
Chairman Crowley Demands Answers on TSA Screening Protocols for Sikhs
Chairman Crowley Demands Answers on TSA Screening Protocols for Sikhs (Washington, D.C.) — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) urged the Transportation Security Administration to reelevate their processes for screening Sikhs and Sikh Americans, following an […]
WYSK: WHAT’S ALL THIS FUSS ABOUT TAXI AND LIMOUSINE COMMISSION (TLC) FINES?
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz WHAT’S ALL THIS FUSS ABOUT TAXI AND LIMOUSINE COMMISSION (TLC) FINES? You should know that on Monday, February 12th, 2018 I convened my first committee hearing for the newly created “For-Hire […]
Where The Pols Are, May 16
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City with no announced public schedule. Public Advocate Letitia James has no publicly scheduled events today. The state Legislature is in session and interviews for potential short-term replacement AGs continue in the morning.10:00 […]
Vernuccio’s View: Beijing’s Massive Military Threat
While news of a potential nuclear deal with North Korea and the ending of the deeply flawed nuclear deal with Iran dominate the headlines, an even greater danger to international safety remains inadequately discussed. A series of jarring activities by […]
Rosario Adjusting And Mets Dominate Blue Jays
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Noah Syndergaard had to adjust the fastball and did it well Tuesday night at Citi Field. And it seemed the entire Mets lineup made similar adjustments against the Toronto Blue Jays a team that can’t win […]
Ramadan is Near and Iftar is Almost Here! Elected Officials Share Greetings
Sen. Leroy Comrie (District 14/Queens) wished his friends, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers who will begin celebrating Ramadan Tuesday night peace and blessing as they enter this holy, month-long holiday of fasting and prayer. “Ramadan is a special time during […]
Baseball Training Institute Summer Camps
Baseball Institute Summer Camp Registration Baseball Training Institute in the Bronx the home once known as T M Baseball and Softball Training Academy is continuing registration for Summer Camp 2018 that includes new activities of cooking and nutritional guidance for […]
NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray Speaks at Yankasa Masjid for Mental Health and Addiction Awareness Weekend
In an unprecedented appearance, First Lady Chirlane McCray will address the congregation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral this weekend as part of #ThriveTogether: A Weekend for Mental Health, a nationwide outreach effort by over 2,000 faith and community groups in all […]
Toni Morrison and Jason Reynolds Back Invest in Libraries Campaign
Toni Morrison and Jason Reynolds Back Invest in Libraries Campaign Authors Urge New Yorkers To Speak Up For More Library Funding In City Budget New York, NY – Prominent authors Toni Morrison and Jason Reynolds are calling on New Yorkers to […]
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