WE ❤️ NYC
By BOB KAPPSTATTER As the city gets back on its feet from the pandemic, Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, business, labor, and civic leaders are calling on Bronxites and other New Yorkers to show their love for it. They […]
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline Is Soon
An important message from NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection: Do you work in public service and have federal student loans? Loan forgiveness may be closer than ever. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver is […]
Attorney General James Stops School Bus Company from Polluting in The Bronx
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Hoyt Transportation, Inc., a Bronx-based school bus company, ending its alleged practice of excessive idling at bus yards. Excessive vehicle idling causes air pollution, endangering the health and wellness of […]
City Not Liable for Injury by Tree Root | CITYLAND
“Man tripped on a sidewalk that was raised because of growing tree roots. On March 5, 2017, Konstantinos Gallis tripped and fell on a raised part of a sidewalk adjacent to 23-21 33 Road, Queens. Tree roots had raised the […]
City Opens Relief Center at Orchard Beach
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson released a statement on the newly opened city relief center for illegal migrants and asylum seekers at Orchard Beach. “During times of great challenge, New York has always stepped up to help support those in […]
Chick-fil-A Looking to Recruit Bronx-Area Owner/Operators
As Chick-fil-A continues to expand into New York, the company is searching for the next group of franchise Owner/Operators – specifically for the Bronx. Chick-fil-A restaurants, which are independently owned and operated, offer the opportunity to build a business, shape a […]
Attorney General James Calls for Action to Support Puerto Rico
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement calling for increased action to support Puerto Rico in the face of Hurricane Fiona: “I am fully supportive of all efforts to send resources to Puerto Rico during this time […]
National Voter Registration Day in the Bronx, 9/20
Tuesday, September 20 is National Voter Registration Day and there will be in-person registration events in the Bronx tomorrow. An estimated 18,000 Bronx residents will turn 18 this year and become eligible to vote. National Voter Registration Day is a […]
Rally for Equity, Opportunity and Improved Workplace Culture in the FDNY
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and New York City Council Member Kevin C. Riley are joining New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus of the New York City Council on the City Hall […]
Feds Award $110 Million Grant for Hunts Point Produce Market
USDOT Grant Will Help Fund Significant Redevelopment of Produce Market, Protect Jobs, and Improve Community’s Air Quality Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the Hunts Point Produce Market has been selected for a $110 million federal grant to upgrade and […]
NYCHA CEO To Step Down
Chair and CEO Roles Will Be Split, With National Search Underway for Permanent CEO Current NYCHA General Counsel Lisa Bova-Hiatt Will Serve as Interim CEO Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new leadership structure at the New York City Housing […]
African Heritage Celebration and Festival, 9/17
Join The NYC Commission on Human Rights and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson to celebrate African Communities and their heritage. The event will bring people from all backgrounds together to showcase their cultures and heritage through a parade, resource fair, […]
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Here’s what you need to know about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Waiver: it’s available to anyone who works in the government or nonprofit sectors. If you have worked for 10 years, you […]
Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association September General Meeting
Join the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association as we host our September General Meeting! Guests this month include the 49th Precinct Community Affairs Team, Crime Prevention Officers and a representative from the Explorers Program. The meeting will be September 13th at […]
Celebrate the memory of Dr. Evelina Antonetty, Sept. 12-19
E100 Centennial Celebration Committee invites you to attend a series of week-long events celebrating the life and times of Dr. Evelina Antonetty SEPTEMBER 12–19, 2022 MONDAY, September 12 Hostos Community College/CUNY A Building Atrium 11 AM | Opening Ceremonies 12 […]
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