Community Affairs

Elected Officials to celebrate the 4th Annual African American Abrazo  in New York

Elected Officials to celebrate the 4th Annual African American Abrazo in New York

Elected Officials to celebrate the 4th African American Abrazo  in New York Bronx, NY —  Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, in conjunction with  New York State Assemblymen Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda and Michael Blake will celebrate the 4th Annual African American […]

City Council To Vote on Hip Hop Street Name Change

City Council To Vote on Hip Hop Street Name Change

During today’s Stated Meeting the City Council will consider re-naming Sedgwick Avenue ‘Hip Hop Boulevard’. The Council is expected to approve the legislation. Bill sponsor CM Vanessa L. Gibson said she was “thankful for the support of Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito […]

HISPANIC MINISTERS TO DEMAND THE END OF ABUSIVE TACTICS USED AGAINST TAXI DRIVERS

HISPANIC MINISTERS TO DEMAND THE END OF ABUSIVE TACTICS USED AGAINST TAXI DRIVERS

HISPANIC MINISTERS TO DEMAND THE END OF ABUSIVE TACTICS USED AGAINST TAXI DRIVERS   This Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 12 noon, on the steps of City Hall, New York State Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, Former Mayoral Candidate Rev. Erick […]

State Tax Forms Are Now Available in Assemblyman Dinowitz’s Community Office

State Tax Forms Are Now Available in Assemblyman Dinowitz’s Community Office

New York State tax forms are now available to be picked up at Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’s district office. Constituents are invited to stop by Dinowitz’s office on 3107 Kingsbridge Avenue between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through […]

by · February 3, 2016 · Community Affairs, Government
Bronx Rotary Club Hosts Black History Month Speakers Series

Bronx Rotary Club Hosts Black History Month Speakers Series

In February, Bronxites are invited to join the Rotary Club of the Bronx in its celebration of BLACK HISTORY MONTH. “Our club will be observing this month as part of our engagement with the community,” said TOBA Adeyemi LaCrown, President, […]

Post-Script: Clemente’s Last Wish, Completed by the Bronx

Post-Script: Clemente’s Last Wish, Completed by the Bronx

  Clemente’s Last Wish, Completed by the Bronx by Koi Germany Jr.   The year was 1972. Fresh off his 12th consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove Award, 3000th hit and .312 batting average, Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder, Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker, known […]

by · January 28, 2016 · Community Affairs, Sports
Mobile Mammography FREE! 1/25/16

Mobile Mammography FREE! 1/25/16

(L-R): Aunt Cathy Praino and State Senator Jeff Klein prepare holiday packages for the troops.

Senator Jeff Klein and Aunt Cathy Praino Send Holiday ‘Care’ Packages to Troops

State Senator Jeff Klein joined Aunt Cathy Praino, a community leader well known for her dedication to the troops, to bundle a holiday mailing to our men and women abroad, on Thursday. Praino, who lost her nephew, Army Sergeant Christian […]

BP DIAZ TO HOST ANNUAL HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

BP DIAZ TO HOST ANNUAL HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

On Tuesday, December 8, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host the borough’s annual Hanukkah celebration and Menorah lighting ceremony in observance of the Jewish festival of lights. The lighting ceremony will take place at The Bronx County Building, 851 […]

Friends of Crotona Park Wins Golden Trowel Award

Friends of Crotona Park Wins Golden Trowel Award

The Bronx’s Friends of Crotona Park Inc Wins 2015 Golden Trowel Award from NYC’s Partnerships for Parks. https://t.co/jEsH97Zdb4

Morris Park Kiwanis Club Giving Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need

Morris Park Kiwanis Club Giving Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need

On a chilly November morning, volunteers and friends gathered together inside of Saint Clare of Assisi School as instructions were given on the roles of each volunteer. Inside of the school’s cafeteria were tables full of different food items, from […]

by · November 26, 2015 · Community Affairs
NYCERS Urges Hedge Funds to Help Ease Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

NYCERS Urges Hedge Funds to Help Ease Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

NEW YORK CITY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM URGES HEDGE FUND AND OPPORTUNISTIC FIXED INCOME MANAGERS TO HELP EASE PUERTO RICAN DEBT CRISIS In a letter sent to hedge fund and opportunistic fixed income managers, Trustees of the New York City Employees […]

Get Involved! Join Your Local Community Board

Get Involved! Join Your Local Community Board

Borough President Diaz Urges Bronx Residents to Apply to Join their Local Community Board Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is inviting Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by joining their local Community Board. The Office of […]

FRESHDIRECT WINS 2015 EPA NORTHEAST DIESEL COLLABORATIVE BREATHE EASY LEADERSHIP AWARD

FRESHDIRECT WINS 2015 EPA NORTHEAST DIESEL COLLABORATIVE BREATHE EASY LEADERSHIP AWARD

  FreshDirect CEO and co-founder Jason Ackerman, Director of Fleet Operations Michael Derrig, & FreshDirect Transportation employees hold the 2015 EPA NEDC Breathe Easy Leadership Award   FreshDirect recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for investments in technologies to significantly […]

Rebranding The South Bronx: #WhatPianoDistrict

Rebranding The South Bronx: #WhatPianoDistrict

Rebranding The South Bronx: #WhatPianoDistrict? By Anthony Rivieccio Officially, the effort to rebrand the South Bronx started in April, when Keith Rubenstein, a founder of Somerset Partners LLC, a private equity firm, purchased two industrial properties –2401 Third Avenue and […]

by · November 10, 2015 · Community Affairs, Op Ed