On Monday night, November 10 the North Bronx Health Care Network ( NBHN) Joint Community Advisory Board met on the Jacobi Medical Center ( JMC) Campus. The two major items on the agenda was an update on Ebola presented by […]
As we walk our City streets it is almost impossible not to encounter a homeless person. We see them asleep at the entrances to stores, we see them asleep in alley ways, we see them asking for help on highways, […]
On Sunday November 9 The 30th annual Throggs Neck Veterans Day Parade proudly honored all of the men and women veterans, from all wars, who served our nation with dignity. Under beautiful sunny skies and warm temperatures the parade kicked […]
After pondering the results from Tuesday both here in New York State and nationwide I feel that it is a mixed bag. On Wednesday I felt down as I often do when elections do not go as I had hoped. […]
On November 6, 2014 the Community Advisory Council for the Pelham Grand met at the Pelham Grand. Agency staff, community members and residents were present and there was full and open participation by all. The community was represented by Board […]
On October 29, NYCLASS, )NYCLASS.org), and The Animal Legal Defense Fund, (Aldf).org, stood on the steps of City Hall to release newly obtained records of carriage horse accidents from the NYPD. These records reveal in detail that there are have […]
The 2014 election is now history at least in The Bronx. All incumbent members of Congress who represent parts of The Bronx were re-elected. Those re-elected include Congressmen Charles Rangel, Congressman Eliot Engel, Congressman Jose Serrano and Congressman Joseph Crowley. […]
As you vote and look at the many possible political parties and candidates for everything from Governor to local races to judgeships it can be very confusing.Very!! These are just some of the parties which are on the ballot: Democratic, Republican, […]
On Thursday October 30, Concepts of Independence honored individual with disabilities at the Brooklyn Marriott. The mission of Concepts of Independence is to administer and advocate for consumer directed personal assistance which will permit chronically ill and/or physically disabled individuals […]
On Tuesday we will be voting for the most basic and local representative to our NYS government: our New York State Assembly Members. Each one provides direct services to his or her constituency. Each one votes in Albany for legislation […]
This coming Tuesday, November 4 New yorkers will be electing members to the new York State Senate and to the New York State Assembly. The New York State Assembly is poised to remain under the control of the Democrats. The […]
The Congressional Incumbents representing The Bronx have nominal opposition. Congressman Eliot Engel has no opposition. All four of our members in Congress have proven records when it comes to serving the needs of their constituents and of The Bronx. Each […]
On October 28, 2014 Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, 80th Assembly District, was honored at an event at Don Coqui on City Island. Over 350 people attended. Those who attended came from the various communities he represents: Morris Park, Allerton, Bedford Park, […]
Next Tuesday we will be electing or re-electing the Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General of New York. Each office is crucial for us, our fellow residents and for the well being of our great state. Each office holder has his […]
Election Day is less than one week away. The date is next TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. It is important that all registered voters VOTE. We have three statewide elections. These will determine our leadership for the next four years. Who we […]
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