No Garbage, Organics, Recycling Collection, or Street Cleaning on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there would be no garbage, organics or recycling collection, or street […]
NYC Neighborhood Library Awards: http://www.nyclibraryawards.org/ The nomination period for the third annual NYC Neighborhood Library Awards is under way, and will continue through December 18. These annual awards, made possible by a partnership between the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Charles […]
nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Nov 20, 2015 – Nov 25, 2015 Citywide Highlights One Million Trees We did it! Find out more about the completion of MillionTreesNYC. Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex Opens The state-of-the-art Ocean […]
Yesterday the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held their annual Veterans Recognition Brunch in which they honored Bronx veterans who, not only served their country but serve their communities. “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 8th annual veterans celebration […]
Eye-opening investigation exposes illicit practices that often leave victims with defective, damaged or stolen vehicles while City & State lose an estimated $56.4 million in taxes Called on Governor to sign into law legislation to stiffen fines for ‘curbstoners’ […]
CITY HALL — NYC Council Member Andy King proposed legislation this week that would make it illegal to operate an electronic “hover board” on the streets on New York City. The recent spike in popularity of these devices, coupled with […]
National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc. Lorraine Cortés Vázquez Chairperson Ululy Rafael Martinez Vice-Chairperson Carmen Pacheco Secretary Rosa J. Guitiérrez Treasurer Maria Elena Girone Sandra A. Garcia-Betancourt Anthony Diaz Edwin López Louis Maldonado María Cristina Marrero Orlando Plaza Lorraine Rodriguez-Reyes […]
On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. cut the ribbon at the newly-opened Beyond Beauty & Barber Academy (BBBA) in Westchester Square. BBBA will enhance opportunities for growth in both the workforce for the borough […]
The Office of Council Member Andy King, in cooperation with MetroPlus and the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), will be hosting free health-care enrollment and legal consultation on Tuesday, Nov. 24th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Representatives from MetroPlus […]
stevedore Definition: (noun) One who is employed in the loading or unloading of ships. Synonyms: dock worker, dock-walloper, docker, dockhand, loader, longshoreman, lumper Usage: As the stevedore worked, he dreamed of the day he would be able to leave the […]
It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance…and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process. Henry James (1843-1916)
nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks Volunteering: Nov 20, 2015 – Nov 24, 2015 Citywide Highlights LIC Bulb Planting Festival Winter is on its way, but we’re already gearing up for spring. Join the Hunter’s Point South Conservancy on Nov. 21 […]
Bigotry is alive and well, not only in this nation but right here in our community. I shudder when I read comments from so called community leaders who are posting and calling for the exclusion of Muslims fleeing tyranny, war […]
Comprehensive program includes physical fitness classes, nutrition demonstrations and health assessments State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced $50,000 in state funding for the Countdown to Fitness program at a luncheon on Saturday at the Shorehaven Community Center. Nearly 70 women […]
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