East Harlem and South Bronx NYCHA, Tenant, and Community Leaders Announce Support for Diana Ayala New York, N.Y. – 16 Tenant and community leaders from across the 8th City Council District announced their support for Democrat Diana Ayala today. Hailing from […]
Statement on POTUS’ decision on trans individuals to serve in the military President Trump’s decision to ban transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military goes against everything our nation stands for. It’s a step backward that sends the wrong […]
WASHINGTON — Russel Wetenkamp of Manitowoc, Wisc., pled guilty and was sentenced in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Wisconsin to criminal violations related to the (PPA). Wetenkamp fraudulently marked wooden pallets indicating that they were compliant […]
National Latino Officer’s Association Endorses Elvin Garcia for City Council Garcia Campaign Continues to Build Community Ties National Latino’s Officer’s Association today announced its enthusiastic endorsement of Elvin Garcia for City Council District 18. “I am continually impressed with Elvin […]
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION KICKS-OFF FREE SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR NYC YOUTH Programs include Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Track & Field and Multi-Sport/Fitness Instruction in NYC Parks Registration still open for programs in 11 Bronx Parks New York, NY — City Parks Foundation […]
The Key to Garifuna Unity? Garifuna Identity By José Francisco Ávila Haga Clic Para Leer En Español In response to my latest article, one of the readers sent me a message stating, “This was an timely reminder of this prestigious event. […]
Aldous Huxley (1894) Huxley was a British writer known for his works of witty and pessimistic satire, like Antic Hay (1923), which established his reputation as a novelist. In his acclaimed Brave New World, he envisions a nightmarish, scientifically controlled […]
Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and orators, because he that would obtrude his thoughts and reasons upon a multitude, will convince others the more as he appears convinced himself. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
Disjunct Definition: (adjective) Marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements. Synonyms: Isolated Usage: The islands were like little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara.
RANDY ABREU, CANDIDATE FOR CITY COUNCIL IN THE BRONX, RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT OF 1199 SEIU Bronx, N.Y. – 1199SEIU healthcare workers, this week, endorsed Randy Abreu, candidate for the 14th City Council district. The progressive candidate in this race believes strongly […]
Chairman Crowley Announces the Reintroduction of On-The-Job Training Act (Washington, DC) – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) announced the reintroduction of the On-The-Job Training Act of 2017, legislation that will expand employment opportunities for New Yorkers and […]
Enforcement of Business Recycling Rules Begins August 1 Streamlined Rules to Make Recycling Easier and Consistent Across all Business Types Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced today that starting August 1, 2017, the New York City Department of Sanitation will begin […]
Rain Barrel Giveaway Set for Saturday, August 5 The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Council Member Andy King will hold a rain barrel giveaway on the Evander Childs High School football field, 800 East Gun Hill […]
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