The nation’s first college of pharmacy was founded in Philadelphia on this date in 1821, an appropriate anniversary to note that many health care organizations prescribe February as Wise Health Care Consumer Month. The “Rx” for Americans is to invest […]
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 […]
Monday, February 12. One of the nation’s earliest civil rights organizations is 109 years old today — the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Founded to combat lynching and segregation, the NAACP continues to work toward greater opportunities […]
ILLEGAL SIGNS DEFY LOGIC, DEFY LAWS, DEFY TAXPAYERS By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua) The governor’s illegal, unnecessary, and now-infamous highway road signs are no longer merely a point of controversy. They are now costing New York millions […]
The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden opens Saturday, March 3, 2018 – Sunday, April 22, 2018 Featuring Installations by Acclaimed Belgian Floral Artist Daniel Ost Now in its 16th year, The Orchid Show will showcase thousands of […]
As influenza continues to spread across New York City, Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett and Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas reminded New Yorkers that they can limit the spread of influenza by seeking care from a […]
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. […]
Sunday, February 11th. Among his very many achievements, Benjamin Franklin played a leading role in the founding of America’s first hospital, decades before the Declaration of Independence. Together with Dr. Thomas Bond, he obtained a charter for a hospital to […]
Psalm 90:10-12 (KJV) “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. […]
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 […]
Collection Service Alert for Lincoln’s Birthday, Monday, February 12 In observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will not be garbage, organics nor recycling collection on Monday, February 12, 2018. · Residents who normally receive […]
Poison Control Prevention and Awareness Event, Saturday, February 24, 10AM – 12 Noon. Bronx River Community Center, 1619 East 174th Street, Bronx NY. A light breakfast will be served.
BP Diaz hosts his annual Black History Month Celebration.
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