Comptrollers and Treasurers from Across the Country Band Together To Protect Census 2020

Comptrollers and Treasurers from Across the Country Band Together To Protect Census 2020

Comptroller Stringer brings together a bipartisan coalition of Comptrollers and Treasurers from California, Maryland, New York State, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Buffalo, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh   With just three years until the 2020 Census and […]

by · June 21, 2017 · Census, Government, News

Profile America: Dr. Peter Goldmark and the First LP

Wednesday, June 21 — One man’s devotion to classical music led to a major advance in the music recording industry. Dr. Peter Goldmark of CBS Labs was fed up with the frequent record disc flips and swaps required to play a […]

by · June 21, 2017 · Music, Profile America
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett and City Council Members announce sweeping legislation to curb smoking and tobacco usage. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Where The Pols Are: June 21

Wednesday, June 21 Governor Cuomo is in Albany. Approximately 7:20 AM – Mayor Bill de Blasio Appears Live on WCBS 880 9:00 AM Lieutenant Governor Hochul Highlights NY’s Clean Energy Commitment at NY Solar (+Storage) Summit John Jay College, Gerald Lynch […]

Vernuccio’s View: Russia Militarizes the Arctic

Vernuccio’s View: Russia Militarizes the Arctic

Russia is engaging in new and extremely worrisome activities in the Arctic. According to The NATO Association’s Aleksi Korpela “This issue has become especially controversial in the last few years, as Russia has expanded its military infrastructure…” A recent report has disclosed that Moscow […]

by · June 21, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
Word of the Day: June 20, 2017

Word of the Day: June 20, 2017

Nubbly Definition: (adjective) Rough or irregular; textured. Synonyms: Homespun, Nubbly, Slubbed, Tweedy Usage: The seamstress preferred the nubbly, matte surface of raw silk to the glossy look of satin.

by · June 20, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? June 20, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? June 20, 2017

Errol Flynn (1909) As a young man, the Australian-born Flynn led an adventurous life, pursuing various careers in the Pacific before taking up acting in England. He soon became a Hollywood star, playing swashbuckling heroes in such films as Captain […]

by · June 20, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: June 20, 2017

Quote of the Day: June 20, 2017

Art is the great democrat, calling forth creative genius from every sector of society, disregarding race or religion or wealth or color. John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)

by · June 20, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Senator Klein Secures Needed Funding for Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Senator Klein Secures Needed Funding for Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Senator Klein Secures Needed Funding for Pedestrian Safety Improvements Standing alongside Mayor of Mount Vernon Richard Thomas, Senator Jeff Klein recently announced $56,958 in state funding he successfully fought for that will go a long way towards giving families the […]

by · June 20, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Klein Releases Report on the Rise of Contraband and Assaults on Corrections Officers

Klein Releases Report on the Rise of Contraband and Assaults on Corrections Officers

Klein Releases Report on the Rise of Contraband and Assaults on Corrections Officers Senator Jeff Klein recently released an alarming report analyzing the growing problem of assaults on corrections officers and staff and the seemingly unabated flow of contraband into […]

by · June 20, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Congressman Joseph Crowley has not announced his position

House Democratic Caucus Launches National Security Task Force

House Democratic Caucus Launches National Security Task Force Inaugural Meeting to Include Discussion with Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (Washington, DC) – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) announced the launch of the Democratic Caucus National Security […]

by · June 20, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Mini-Horses Visit The Hope Center Bring Smiles and Laughter

Mini-Horses Visit The Hope Center Bring Smiles and Laughter

On Monday, June 4th 2017, the Hope Center on University Avenue in the Bronx was visited by mini-horses and the residents there loved them. The Hope Center is a nursing home and rehabilitation center and the Center has a program […]

COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING TO HOST CONSTITUENT NIGHT ON JUNE 27

COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING TO HOST CONSTITUENT NIGHT ON JUNE 27

by · June 20, 2017 · Bulletin Board
A Business Case for LED Lighting – Why Now! Today, June 20

A Business Case for LED Lighting – Why Now! Today, June 20

Bronx Chamber of Commerce and McHale Energy invite you to a Free Presentation on “A Business Case for LED Lighting – Why Now!” on Tuesday, June 20th, Hutch Metro Conference Center, 5-7pm. For more information, call 718-828-3900.

Cover of Malaeska, the Indian Wife of the White Hunter (1860)

Profile America: The First Dime Novel

Tuesday, June 20 — This month 51 years ago, the Beatles’ song “Paperback Writer” topped the pop music charts in America. This ode to middlebrow writing aspirations followed by 107 years the introduction of paperback books by some earlier Beadles — […]

by · June 20, 2017 · Profile America
161st Street BID News: CITY MD, Art in the Park, Make Music New York, Street Fair VII

161st Street BID News: CITY MD, Art in the Park, Make Music New York, Street Fair VII

Hooray, City MD is here! City MD will be open from 8 am – 8 pm, Monday thru Friday, and 9 am – 6 pm on the weekend. Drop by and welcome them to the 161st Street Business Improvement District. Today, […]