The Young Killing the Young has to stop NOW

The Gun Industry and Blood Money

It was with much disgust that I saw the news about the killing of at least one young person by another in Marysville, Washington. The snuffing out the life of our youth by other young people is an indication of […]

by · October 26, 2014 · Crime, Editorials
COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING CALLS FOR MANDATORY SCHOOL UNIFORMS IN ALL NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING CALLS FOR MANDATORY SCHOOL UNIFORMS IN ALL NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New York City Council Member Andy King (D – 12th CD, Bronx) on Wednesday unveiled a resolution aimed at promoting a safer learning environment for all New York City public schools students. Council Member King said the resolution responds to a national […]

by · October 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Tech Chair Vacca to Hold Hearing on Implementation of Open Data Law and Future Improvements

On Monday October 27, Chair of City Council Technology Committee James Vacca (D-13) will hold an oversight hearing for the Department Information Technology and Telecommunications’ (DoITT) implementation of Local Law 11 of 2012, also known as the Open Data Law.   […]

by · October 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ TO LAUNCH TOUR DE BRONX 2014!

On Sunday, October 26, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Transportation Alternatives, in conjunction with The Bronx Tourism Council, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Montefiore Medical Center, St. Barnabas Hospital and Bronx Lebanon Medical Center, will host New York […]

by · October 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Ebola Virus Disease Safety Information

Ebola Virus Disease Safety Information

Key Points:  Ebola is a severe, often fatal disease caused by a virus in humans and non-humans. A large outbreak is now occurring in West African countries: Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.  8,033 total cases resulting in 3,865 (48% case […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Comptroller Stringer Releases Claimstat Alert Analyzing Over 1,200 Pedestrian Injury Claims That Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $90 Million

Comptroller Stringer Releases Claimstat Alert Analyzing Over 1,200 Pedestrian Injury Claims That Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $90 Million

COMPTROLLER STRINGER RELEASES CLAIMSTAT ALERT ANALYZING OVER 1,200 PEDESTRIAN INJURY CLAIMS THAT HAVE COST TAXPAYERS NEARLY $90 MILLION Data on City’s 28,000-Vehicle Fleet Shows More to be Done to Achieve Vision Zero Initiative (NEW YORK, NY) – On the eve of […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board

Making the Grade: Holding Agencies Accountable for M/WBE Spending

An Op-Ed from Scott M. Stringer   New York City is as diverse as it’s ever been, with nearly 40 percent of our residents born outside the U.S., nearly 50 percent speaking a language other than English at home, and […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Op Ed
SENATOR KLEIN SECURES $1.5 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT NEW BASEBALL FIELD AT

SENATOR KLEIN SECURES $1.5 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT NEW BASEBALL FIELD AT

Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced that he has secured $1.5 million in state funding that will go towards the construction of a new baseball field at the Throgs Neck Houses. Klein delivered the exciting news to those in attendance at […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board
One of many possible body cameras for the NYPD

Police Body Cameras: Need for Objectivity

There has been much debate and controversy over having the police officers in the NYPD and other police departments across nation outfitted with body cameras. Over the past year there have been several confrontations between the police and unarmed civilians. […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Crime, Editorials, Local News
Halloween Day/Night ONLY!

Halloween Day/Night ONLY!

Drive down Wellman Avenue between Edison and Mayflower and prepare to be SCURRED! On Halloween day/night ONLY, Frank and his family dress up their house AND children for a frighteningly good time. So make sure you visit Wellman Avenue this […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Entertainment
Come Out November 1st – Manhattan vs Bronx (Battle of the Borough’s)

Come Out November 1st – Manhattan vs Bronx (Battle of the Borough’s)

by · October 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board
The crescent moon that determines the start of the Islamic New Year

The Islamic New Year and Eid

Tomorrow night, October 24, the Hijri New Year, also known as The Islamic New Year (Arabic: رأس السنة الهجرية‎ Ras as-Sanah al-Hijriyah) begins. The date of the New Year is determined by the position of the moon. The first sighting […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Editorials, Religion
Congressman Crowley Celebrates Italian Heritage Month with Bronx-Queens Italian-American Community

Congressman Crowley Celebrates Italian Heritage Month with Bronx-Queens Italian-American Community

On Tuesday, October 21, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx) celebrated Italian Heritage Month by hosting an event to pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions Italian-Americans have made not only in his district but across the country. During the annual reception, […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Update Regarding Ebola in New York City

Update Regarding Ebola in New York City

  NYC Citizen Corps – Please read the following update regarding Ebola in New York City.  As more information becomes available we will be sure to disseminate it to you as quickly as possible.  Please forward this information and other […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Sister Thomas, S.C. Street Re-naming

Sister Thomas, S.C. Street Re-naming

by · October 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board