Community Affairs

National Action Network Rally for Justice for Eric Garner, July 18

National Action Network Rally for Justice for Eric Garner, July 18

To mark the anniversary of the controversial death of Staten Island resident, Eric Garner, at the hands of the police, the National Action Network is holding a rally in front of the United States District Court at Cadman Plaza in […]

Community Disability Day, July 11

Community Disability Day, July 11

Insight for New Housing   Presents a Celebration of The 25th Anniversary of The Americans with Disability Act Community Disability Day (We Belong Together)   Saturday, July 11th 2015 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Crotona Park Crotona Avenue at Crotona Park […]

EF Sports & The Bharati Dance Academy hosts Minions Day @ Bronx House

EF Sports & The Bharati Dance Academy hosts Minions Day @ Bronx House

On Thursday, July 2, 2015 EF Sports and The Bharati Dance Academy hosted a fun filled “Minions Day” at Bronx House for the community and youth. “I’m so excited to be here to see Despicable Me 2 movies and get […]

NYPD JULY 4TH STREET CLOSURE

The New York City Police Department today announced street closures and anticipated traffic delays for the weekend of July 4th & 5th, 2015.  Drivers should expect delays in the following areas:           Saturday, July 04, 2015   […]

by · July 3, 2015 · Community Affairs, News
COMMUNITY SHOOTING RESPONSE! 7/7 @ 6PM

COMMUNITY SHOOTING RESPONSE! 7/7 @ 6PM

Country Club Civic Association & the 45th Precinct Team Up to Clean Up!

Country Club Civic Association & the 45th Precinct Team Up to Clean Up!

On Saturday, June 27th, abut 2 dozen Country Club Civic members gathered with officers of the 45th Precinct to combat graffiti in their area. CCCA President Mike McNerney, Community Board 10’s Man on a Mission John Provetto and Officer Frank […]

49th Precinct Community Council Meeting Update

49th Precinct Community Council Meeting Update

Last night, the 49th bid fond adieu to 2 – Detective Vic DiPierro & Captain Timothy McCormack and welcomed Captain Keith Walton.  Detective DiPierro has retired and Captain McCormack has been reassigned to the 48th Precinct. All photos by Aleksander Nilaj.

Passion Project “From One Youth To Another”

Passion Project “From One Youth To Another”

On Friday, June 26, 2015 Julie Itwaru of P.S. 182 took a “Passion Project” out side the doors of her class room and to the Jacobi Medical Center where she delivered over 20 packages to the youth for a speedy […]

Puerto Rico $72B Debt Crisis Raises Concerns, Inaction

Puerto Rico $72B Debt Crisis Raises Concerns, Inaction

On Monday, Alejandro García Padilla, Governor of Puerto Rico, told a television audience that the island commonwealth is just days away from a historic economic collapse and is unable to repay its estimated $72 billion in debt. The threat of default […]

by · June 30, 2015 · Business, Community Affairs, News
Jon-Michael Provetto being interviewed by Channel 2 Anchor Cindy Hsu today. It will be on channel 2 news at 5 PM today."

Jon-Michael Provetto Interviewed on role as Community Board member & Activist

Today, June 25, 2015 Jon-Michael Provetto was interviewed by Channel 2 News Anchor Cindy Hsu today. It will be on channel 2 news at 5 PM today. The interview was conducted at the offices of CB # 10. The interview […]

Activists Win Battle Battle Over LG Tower At Hudson Palisades

Activists Win Battle Battle Over LG Tower At Hudson Palisades

New York Elected Officials Instrumental in Litigation Forcing LG Retreat on Proposal State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Congressman Eliot Engel (D-Bronx/Westchester), Senator Adriano Espaillat (D-Manhattan/Bronx), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Council Member Andrew Cohen (D-Bronx) praised the agreement announced today […]

Public Advocate Calls Emergency Faith Leaders Meeting

Public Advocate Calls Emergency Faith Leaders Meeting

Following the tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina, Public Advocate Tisch James is inviting faith leaders from across New York City to join her in a discussion about safety in local houses of worship. According to an email, the New York City […]

R-L Martin Prince, Chairman, CB # 10; 
Jon-Michael Provetto, Member, CB # 10; Tony Salimbene, Second Vice Chair, CB # 10

Youth Member Seated as Community Board 10 Holds Elections

This past Thursday, Community Board 10 held it’s June meeting at Providence Rest to hold elections for officers including electing a new youth member. The meeting began with a moment of silence in memory of the nine victims in Charleston, […]

Abrazo Boricua in New York 

Abrazo Boricua in New York  Mayors, Dignitaries and community leaders will travel from Puerto Rico to join more than 500 people who will be attending the Abrazo Boricua in New York. The Abrazo Boricua in New York, a free event […]

Harlem Cops and Kids Day boosts community-police relations

Harlem Cops and Kids Day boosts community-police relations

Over 1,500 people are expected for peaceful walk followed by afternoon of interactive games, free food/ice cream and live entertainment After a tense year of community-police relations and in the midst of a sharp rise in murders and violence this year, […]