On Friday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued the following statement regarding Fitch Ratings’ upgrade of New York’s credit rating to AA+ with stable outlook, the best rating that Fitch has ever given New York. This action follows the upgrade on […]
In this week’s address, the President previewed Monday’s first-ever White House Summit on Working Families. The day-long event will feature remarks by the President, the First Lady, the Vice President, and Dr. Jill Biden, as they participate in a national […]
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Jazz/Pop Vocalist Cody Childs performs a tribute to the music of Motown today at 2:30 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center’s Auditorium (Map and directions). This tribute includes historical notes on the origins of the Motown Company and biographical notes on many […]
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced the winners of the second annual Big Apple Awards: Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York City, which celebrate the incredible and life-changing work of public school teachers in New York City. The Big Apple […]
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Klein/Nolan Legislation Protecting Existing School Playground Space Passes State Senate and Assembly ALBANY, NY – Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan (D-Queens) celebrated passage of legislation that would protect existing school playground space in New York City […]
As part of yesterday’s announced budget agreements for the 2015 fiscal year, the City Council secured $6.2 million to hire 200 Police Administrative aides to free 200 Police Officers from desk jobs. These officers will immediately be deployed to patrol […]
The budget agreement reached by the City Council and the de Blasio Administration yesterday will protect New York City’s growing aging population by securing $17 million to keep 57 NYCHA Community and Senior Centers open. The Chronicle reported last week on […]
On Tuesday at 11 a.m., Regional Aid for Interim Needs, Inc. (R.A.I.N.) will hold a Grand Opening at the R.A.I.N. Gun Hill Neighborhood Senior Center. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the brand new facility located at 3377 White Plains Road. “We are […]
On Thursday, the Obama Administration announced new steps to address growing concerns about sexual violence on college campuses by requiring institutions of higher education to comply with new campus safety and security related requirements aimed at curbing sexual assault, domestic […]
On Thursday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Legislative Leaders announced an agreement on a bill that will establish a medical marijuana program for New York State. The legislation includes provisions to ensure medical marijuana is reserved only for patients with […]
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