Bronx Political Round Up

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers his fifth State of the City address at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Tuesday, February 13, 2017. Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office.

Where The Pols Are, February 14

Governor Cuomo is in New York City with no announced public schedule. 11:00 AM – Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Corey Johnson hold a news conference to make an announcement. City Hall, Rotunda, Manhattan. 11:00 AM – Bronx Borough President Rubén […]

Celebrate Lunar New Year, February 21

Celebrate Lunar New Year, February 21

New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer cordially invites you to celebrate Lunar New Year on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Doors Open at 6:00pm Program is from 6:30pm – 8:30pm Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd Flushing, New York 11354 […]

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Where The Pols Are, February 13 — State of the City

The state Legislature is in session. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public schedule. 8:30 AM – Public Advocate Letitia James delivers remarks at the New York Immigration Coalition Annual City Legislative Breakfast. Tribeca Grill, 375 Greenwich Street, […]

Bronx Political Round Up: Sex Offenders Barred

Bronx Political Round Up: Sex Offenders Barred

Council Ethics Committee Votes to Sanction CM King The NY Post reports that Co-op City Councilman Andy King has been ordered to take sensitivity training after an ethics panel found Monday that he paid “unwanted attention” to a female staffer. […]

Where The Pols Are, February 12: Public Advocate Tish James

Where The Pols Are, February 12: Public Advocate Tish James

Monday, February 12, 2018 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public schedule. The state Legislature is in session. 8:00 AM – Public Advocate Letitia James delivers remarks at the New York Urban League Champions of Diversity (COD) Awards […]

Where The Pols Are, February 11

Where The Pols Are, February 11

Sunday, February 11, 2018 Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in the New York City area with no public schedule. Mayor de Blasio will be in New York City. There are no public events scheduled. 8:00 AM — Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. […]

Bronx Political Round Up: Torres Makes Hay Over NYCHA

Bronx Political Round Up: Torres Makes Hay Over NYCHA

Councilmembers Grill NYCHA for Answers Reports show that almost 80% of NYCHA residents have been without heat or hot water at one point throughout the 2018 winter season. Bronx Councilmen Ritchie Torres and Rafael Salamanca Jr. demanded answers and continued […]

Where The Pols Are, February 10: Black History Month Celebration

Where The Pols Are, February 10: Black History Month Celebration

BP Diaz hosts his annual Black History Month Celebration.

Where The Pols Are, February 9: Bronx Health Conference

Where The Pols Are, February 9: Bronx Health Conference

9:00 AM – State Sen. Gustavo Rivera moderates the Putting Community at the Center of Transforming our Bronx Health Conference, Hostos Community College, 120 E. 149th St., D Building, second floor, Savoy Multipurpose Room, Bronx. 10:00 AM – Mayor de […]

Councilman Andy King, Barbara Scott-MetroPlus, Johanna Garcia-MetroPlus, Senator Gustavo Rivera

Bronx Political Round Up: Allegations Against King Revealed

CM King Focus of Council Ethics Probe On Wednesday, the City Council’s ethics committee met to reveal harassment allegations against Bronx Councilman Andy King. According to the panel, King, who represents Co-op City and Baychester, asked a female staffer to […]

Where The Pols Are, February 8

Mayor de Blasio is in New York City and has no public events scheduled. 9:30 AM – The State Legislature holds the 10th in a series of 13 joint hearings on the 2018-2019 Executive Budget. Hearing Room B, Legislative Office […]

Where The Pols Are, February 7:

Where The Pols Are, February 7:

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public schedule. 1:00 PM – Mayor de Blasio will visit an English class at South Bronx Preparatory and make an education announcement. South Bronx Preparatory. 360 East 145 Street, Bronx. 4:30 p.m. – State […]

Special Election Day is Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm.

Bronx Political Round-up: Cuomo Sets 4/24 Special Election

Governor Andrew Cuomo released the proclamation declaring April 24 as the date of the special election to fill 11 legislative vacancies in the State Senate (2) and the State Assembly (9).

NY City Hall -- Council Chambers, East Wing

Where The Pols Are, February 6: NYCHA Showdown at City Hall

The state Legislature is in session. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public events scheduled (as of 7:00 AM). Public Advocate James attends the City Council hearing on NYCHA’s heating systems and boilers. 10:00 AM – The New […]

Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, 32nd Senate District candidate

Bronx Political Round Up: SEIU 32BJ Taps Sepulveda

Local 32BJ SEIU Union Endorses Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda Bronx Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda added the endorsement of Local 32BJ SEIU to his growing list of supporters in his bid for Senate District 32 in the Southeast Bronx. The 163,000-member national union, […]