HUNTS POINT COMPRESSOR STATION Credit: Nukote Coating Systems

Environment scientists: Hunts Point natural gas compressor station health risk

The Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project recently visited New York State to report on phase one of our New York Environmental Health Study. This study focuses on air exposures and potential health effects resulting from the transmission of natural gas […]

Congressman Joseph Crowley 14th Congressional District Bronx/Queens

Chairman Crowley Statement on Government Funding Bill

Chairman Crowley Statement on Government Funding Bill (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the government funding bill the House will vote Thursday afternoon: “The Republicans’ latest effort to keep the government […]

by · February 9, 2018 · Bulletin Board
A Brooklyn pervert was released after a little more than 2-moths in jail, the mother fears he may return to the St. Mar'y Park Houses in Longwood. Photo by David Greene

Testimony from Bronx BP Diaz on NYCHA Heat and Hot Water Failures

TESTIMONY OF BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. BEFORE THE NYC COUNCIL COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HOUSING AND OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATION RE: NYCHA HEAT AND HOT WATER FAILURES The recent “bomb cyclone” that struck the northeast region caused dangerous drops in […]

by · February 9, 2018 · Bulletin Board
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins Governor Cuomo, Speaker Heastie, AG Schneiderman in a rally against the ACA repeal in Manhattan on Monday July 17th, 2017. Edwin J. Torres /Mayoral Photography Office.

THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT COMES TO THE BRONX

THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT – FEBRUARY 10 – 28 Throughout February, Mayor de Blasio’s Public Engagement Unit has events planned in the Bronx to help residents access resources and information from the Tenant Support Unit, Home Support Unit, and […]

Crotona Park Residence Open House Today at 10AM

Crotona Park Residence Open House Today at 10AM

Join Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and the Institute for Community Living (ICL) at the Crotona Park Residence Open House today at 10:00 AM. Crotona Park Residence is a new 60-bed group facility focusing on wellness and recovery located […]

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 […]

Profile America: House Rules

Profile America: House Rules

Friday, February 9th. On this date in 1825, our most unusual presidential election was held; with the winner receiving just 13 votes to the runner-up’s seven, and four to the third-place finisher. The election held in November 1824 saw only […]

by · February 9, 2018 · Government, Profile America
Mayor Appoints Eight New Court Judges

Mayor Appoints Eight New Court Judges

On Thursday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of two judges to Family Court and six as interim Civil Court judges. These judges have a wealth of experience in the public and private sectors and are uniquely qualified to […]

BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of Feb. 5th, 2018

BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of Feb. 5th, 2018

Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York invite you to attend a Free Seminar: New York’s Liability Crisis

Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York invite you to attend a Free Seminar: New York’s Liability Crisis

by · February 8, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Joe Conlin, new Fordham Univeristy football coach.

New Coaches Added To Fordham Football Staff

Joe Conlin Adds Three to Fordham Football Staff Fordham University football head coach Joe Conlin has begun to assemble his staff with the addition of three assistant coaches it was announced today. Paul Rice has been named Defensive Coordinator, Vincent Natali has been named […]

by · February 8, 2018 · Sports
Chairman Crowley Statement on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Chairman Crowley Statement on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Chairman Crowley Statement on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) released the following statement today in recognition of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: […]

by · February 8, 2018 · Bulletin Board
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 […]

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Meeting: Fire Safety – February 13th

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Meeting: Fire Safety – February 13th

by · February 8, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Mets Need Good Harvest On Farm

Mets Need Good Harvest On Farm

By William Copolla The Mets are ranked number 29 in almost every opinion poll of minor league systems and minus one prospect being a level one in projection as a major league star. Last year they were ranked number 27. […]

by · February 8, 2018 · Sports