Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Bronx County Building

Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Bronx County Building

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Bronx County Building on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Here, Borough President Diaz distributes $10 Barnes & Noble gift cards to students from the choir of […]

by · December 10, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: December 10, 2014

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: December 10, 2014

by · December 10, 2014 · Photos
WINTER WONDERLAND IS SCHEDULED FOR PELHAM BAY 12/14/14

WINTER WONDERLAND IS SCHEDULED FOR PELHAM BAY 12/14/14

by · December 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Meet the Voice of Disney’s “Big Hero 6” Character Baymax At The Lair This Thursday

Meet the Voice of Disney’s “Big Hero 6” Character Baymax At The Lair This Thursday

Any fans of the new Disney movie Big Hero 6 can look forward to meeting “Baymax” voice actor Scott Adsit, who will be doing a signing this Thursday at The Lair from 6-8pm  at 1808 Colden Ave and Morris Park! Check out […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Crowley Calls for New Training Vessel at SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx

Crowley Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Government to Develop Plan to Replace Aging Vessels at Maritime Academies (Queens, NY) – Today, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, announced that he, along with 25 […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

COMPTROLLER STRINGER REPORT REVEALS THE SCOPE OF INTERNET INEQUALITY IN NEW YORK CITY

Millions of New Yorkers lack high-speed Internet access, exacerbating the digital divide in New York City, according to “Internet Inequality: Broadband Access in NYC,” a new report released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. The Comptroller’s report […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Why I Stay Committed to the Community

Why I Stay Committed to the Community

Guest post by Sandi Lusk “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Editorials

Government & Community Affairs December Newsletter

  View Images   Forward              December 2014 This newsletter is a monthly electronic communication from the Library’s Office of Government and Community Affairs to government and community stakeholders of the Library. Each month, we aim to provide relevant updates on budget […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Corrections Officer Indicted for Crimes Related to Death of Veteran on Rikers: Murder, I Say

Corrections Officer Indicted for Crimes Related to Death of Veteran on Rikers: Murder, I Say

Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson yesterday announced the indictment of Rikers Island Correction Officer Carol Lackner for failing to tour and inspect the cells of inmates under her charge on the overnight period of February 14-15, 2014, and then making […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Editorials, Local News, Veterans
Babies Of The Bronx – Loren Montalvo

Babies Of The Bronx – Loren Montalvo

Once again we feature an adorable Bronxite to bring some joy to your day! Today, meet Loren! Loren Montalvo, the adorable daughter of  the owners of the new gourmet empanadas restaurant “LA MASA”, is a cheerful and vivacious 5 year old who loves […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Babies of The Bronx
Bronx Park East Community Association  THIS THURSDAY 12/11: Monthly Community Meeting

Bronx Park East Community Association THIS THURSDAY 12/11: Monthly Community Meeting

This Thursday December 11th from 6:30-8:45pm is the Bronx Park East Community Association Monthly Meeting. It is our monthly opportunity to show up and be heard as a community! 1. At the meeting we are holding a Coat Drive for […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Costco Jobs – Hiring Now!

Costco Jobs

by · December 9, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Job Opportunity
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: December 9, 2014

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: December 9, 2014

by · December 9, 2014 · Photos
Con Edison Reminds Customers to Stay Safe During Nor’easter

Con Edison Reminds Customers to Stay Safe During Nor’easter

CON EDISON PREPARED FOR NOR’EASTER, REMINDS CUSTOMERS TO BE SAFE Stay Away from Downed Wires NEW YORK – Con Edison crews will be ready to respond to any power outages caused by the Nor’easter that is expected to hit New […]

by · December 9, 2014 · Announcements, Bulletin Board

Statement from State Senator Jeff Klein on the passing of former City Councilwoman Madeline Provenzano

“Madeline Provenzano shared a piece of my district in the East Bronx as a City Councilwoman. She dedicated her life to our communities and advocating for all of our issues in the City Council. I’m proud that, together, we successfully […]

by · December 8, 2014 · Bulletin Board