Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac (1658) Originally of the minor Gascon nobility, Cadillac came to America in 1683 to seek his fortune. He became a favorite of the governor of New France, was placed in charge of […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Trump Administration Effort to Protect Predatory Student Debt Collectors (Washington D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration will block states from protecting students from […]
In wake of NYCHA lead scandal, Senate passes IDC sponsored bills to create state Independent Monitor of NYCHA & to empower New York City Council with oversight power Legislation is part of a comprehensive package announced by the Independent Democratic […]
BP DIAZ RELEASES SOUTH BRONX TECH SURVEY Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in collaboration with the New York University Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, has developed a community survey questionnaire as a follow-up to the two […]
Monday, March 5 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public events scheduled. The state Legislature is in session. 1:00 PM — Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul discusses Women in Leadership at the NYS Council of School Superintendents Conference. Albany […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Women’s History Month (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on Women’s History Month: “Women’s History Month is a time to recognize and honor the extraordinary women that broke […]
The 90’s Block Party invades Madison Square Garden by Jason Gonzalez The Theater at Madison Square Garden will play host to “The 90’s Block Party” in just two weeks’ time. The promoters at G-Squared Events intend on bringing all of […]
THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT – MARCH EVENTS SCHEDULE NEW YORK— Throughout March, Mayor de Blasio’s Public Engagement Unit has events planned citywide to help New Yorkers access resources and information from the Tenant Support Unit, Home Support Unit, and GetCoveredNYC. […]
Sunday, March 4, 2018 Mayor Bill de Blasio is in New York City with no public events scheduled. 11:00 AM — Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. attends the Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast. Jody’s Club Forest, 372 Forest Avenue, […]
Child Welfare: The Unintended Consequence of the War on Drugs Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm The New School – Theresa Lang Student Center 55 West 13th Street This panel will focus on the intersection of child welfare […]
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ OUTLINES HOUSING UNITS FOR PRESERVATION IN REPORT ON JEROME AVENUE CORRIDOR REZONING Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a report identifying more than 2,000 units of affordable housing that must be preserved as part of the […]
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