Bronx UFT College Fair & Parent Conference | 3/31-4/1
The United Federation of Teachers will host a two-day College Fair & Parent Conference at the Bronx UFT Office.
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Whose Birthday Is It? March 29, 2017
Jennifer Capriati (1976) Capriati’s family moved to Florida when she was four years old so she could pursue a tennis career, and by 1990, the 14-year-old had earned over $6 million in endorsements. She became the youngest women’s tennis player […]
Quote of the Day: March 29, 2017
I call therefore a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skillfully, and magnanimously all the offices, both private and public, of peace and war. John Milton (1608-1674)
Word of the Day: March 29, 2017
Annunciation Definition: (noun) A formal public statement. Synonyms: Proclamation, Declaration, Announcement Usage: A long and dramatic drum-roll signaled that a royal annunciation was about to be delivered.
Hevesi, Disability Rights Project Visit School to Raise Awareness of Homeless Children with Disabilities
Hevesi, Disability Rights Project Visit School to Raise Awareness of Homeless Children with Disabilities State Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi, Chair of Committee on Social Services, and Disability Rights Project founder Brad Gerstman to join parents, students and administrators at Association for […]
Engel Responds to AG Sessions Refusal to Give DOJ Funding to Sanctuary Cities
Engel Responds to AG Sessions Refusal to Give DOJ Funding to Sanctuary Cities Washington D.C.— Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in response to Attorney General Sessions promising […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Republicans’ Decision to Give Up on Their Disastrous Health Care Bill
Chairman Crowley Statement on Republicans’ Decision to Give Up on Their Disastrous Health Care Bill (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after Republican leaders conceded they couldn’t convince enough members to vote […]
Funeral Details for Joseph Penasso
CORRECTION: Joseph Penasso is survived by Michele Avallone Pisciotta, his wife of 15 years, and stepsons, Nicholas J. Pisciotta Jr. and Michael Pisciotta. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Penasso Member, Giuseppe Penasso and Stephanie Penasso. He has 8 grandchildren and […]
STATEMENT FROM IDC LEADER JEFF KLEIN
STATEMENT FROM IDC LEADER JEFF KLEIN Our immigrant communities nationwide are living in a perpetual state of fear and anxiety under the Trump administration. That’s why it’s critical that we show leadership at the state level to let New York’s […]
UHP’s Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez Honored with ‘Above & Beyond’ Award
HONORING 25 OF NEW YORK’S MOST REMARKABLE WOMEN OF 2017 City and State NY’s annual Above & Beyond list put the spotlight on some remarkable women, including Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, president and CEO of Bronx-based Urban Health Plan. This year, C&SNY featured […]
Thousands of Success Academy Scholars Pack Radio City Music Hall For Massive Academic Pep Rally
Thousands of Success Academy Scholars Pack Radio City Music Hall For Massive Academic Pep Rally New York, NY — On Friday morning, nearly 4,000 Success Academy scholars came together at the historic Radio City Music Hall to hold one of […]
Conyers, Slaughter, Crowlet, Nadler, & Jeffries : GOP Bill Singles Out NYS for Shared Medicaid Costs
CONYERS, SLAUGHTER, CROWLEY, NADLER & JEFFRIES: GOP BILL TO SINGLE OUT NEW YORKERS REPRESENTS WORST OF WASHINGTON Members Release Legal Analysis Pointing to Provision’s Unconstitutionality Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), House Rules […]
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