Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873) Born into a devout Catholic family, Thérèse entered the convent at Lisieux at age 15. Plagued by depression and guilt, she was prompted by her prioress to write an account of her spiritual development. It […]
The woods are never solitary—they are full of whispering, beckoning, friendly life. But the sea is a mighty soul, forever moaning of some great, unshareable sorrow, which shuts it up into itself for all eternity…The woods call to us with […]
Coming on the heels of the shocking revelation that the New York City Housing Authority falsified documents claiming it had completed lead paint inspection, Senator Jeff Klein is once again calling for an independent monitor be installed to oversee the […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on the New Year (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement in celebration of the New Year: “Tonight, people across America will gather to celebrate new beginnings and a new […]
How history will judge 2017 can’t yet be known, but last year’s anniversaries are woven into the fabric of today.
BP DIAZ TO ICE: GET OUT OF NEW YORK COURTS Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has written a letter to officials at the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), demanding that the agency remove its officers from New […]
BP DIAZ ISSUES ACTION PLAN FOR PUERTO RICO “Left In The Dark” outlines 28 steps the City, State and Federal governments can take to assist Puerto Rico and its residents in the short and long term Today, Bronx Borough President […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on the Second House Vote for the Republican Tax Bill (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after House Republicans announced they will need to hold a second vote on […]
Senator Jeff Klein is investing in life lessons for the students of P.S. 72 William Dorney School in The Bronx with the recent announcement of $16,500 in state funding he secured that will go towards a new, innovative program. The […]
Back on December 18, the NYC District Council of Carpenters ran a successful toy drive to benefit the children in some of the most hurricane-ravaged areas of Puerto Rico. Many of the union’s members who have been sent down as […]
By Jason Gonzalez Frigid temperatures are expected to rise along the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey as rap patrons anticipate the 8th annual All-Stars of Hip Hop concert. This marks the first major show to take place in the […]
STATE SENATOR RUBEN DIAZ TO CELEBRATE “THREE KINGS DAY” FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY
Senator Jeff Klein was recently presented with an award from the Riverdale Children’s Theatre at their Starry Night Gala for his steadfast support of the renowned nonprofit in The Bronx. He was honored with the Claddagh Award by the founder […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Decision to Sanction Military Official in Burma (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the decision to sanction a military official in Burma: “I welcome the decision to […]
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