USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced it is withdrawing a proposed rule to revise the Agency’s biotechnology […]
International Leadership Charter High School is opening its doors to Puerto Rican students displaced by Hurricane Maria. The offer is only open to students entering the 9th and 10th grade. Call 718-562-2344 extension 404 for more information.
Bronx Jewish Center Annual Gala Join us at The Bronx Jewish Center, located at 1969 Haight Avenue, Bronx NY 10461, on Tuesday December 12 at 6:00 pm for annual gala Neighborhood Chanukah Party. There will be a Menorah lighting,hot buffet,latkes,jelly […]
House Democrats Demand Department of Homeland Security Reverse Rejections of DACA Applications After USPS Error (Washington, D.C.) – House Democrats will send a letter to acting Secretary Elaine Duke demanding that the Department of Homeland Security reconsider the applications of […]
ON 11/26/17 100 VOLUNTEERS JOIN NYC SANITATION DEPT FOR WORLDWIDE CLEANUP CAMPAIGN
Players launch “Returning Home” initiative with inaugural events in Texas to help recent disaster victims across the Americas The Major League Baseball Players Trust recently announced it will be hosting a pair of events in Dallas, TX on Wednesday, November 29 […]
Council Member Andy King Kicks Off Winter Coat Drive BRONX — New York City Council Member Andy King will collect winter coats for the less fortunate starting Monday, November 20, 2017 through January 5th2018. New or gently used, clean coats […]
NEW FUNDING NEEDED FOR MTA IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT UNPLANNED FARE AND TOLL HIKES If new funding sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve […]
Senator Jeff Klein and ShopRite host turkey giveaway for residents of Sack Wern Houses and Clason Point Gardens ShopRite representatives announced they expect to open their Bruckner Plaza store by mid-2018 Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein, joined by ShopRite […]
WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER IN DEATH OF NEWBORN BABY GIRL; WILL GET 10 YEARS IN PRISON Defendant Dropped Infant from Apartment Window Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree Manslaughter […]
Chairman Crowley, Assembly Member Simotas, Council Member Constantinides Call for Traffic Agents to Help Ease Congestion in LaGuardia Airport’s Surrounding Community (Queens, NY) – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY), NYS Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, and NYC Council […]
A TOY DRIVE TO BENEFIT BRONX YOUNGSTERS BRONX — The Bronx Youth Empowerment Program is partnering with NYC Council Member Andy King to host its 11TH annual “Sharing is Caring” toy drive collection to benefit Bronx youngsters this holiday season. Toys […]
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