The original languages of America

Call Me Chaim

For many years I have spoken about the use of names that a person can use for their personal identity and that go along with their racial, cultural, or ethnic identity. These are not those names that were thrust upon […]

by · October 9, 2015 · Cultures, New Americans, Op Ed
Amb. Ron Kirk, CASEnergy Co-Chair, former US Trade Representative and former mayor of Dallas.

Former US Trade Ambassador Visits Mercy College

Earlier this week, backed by the projected image of a large American flag, CASEnergy Coalition co-chairman and former US Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk spoke to group of Mercy College students –including a contingent of physician assistants who will be traveling to Nicaragua […]

The Advance Group Fined For Campaign Finance Violations

The Advance Group Fined For Campaign Finance Violations

On Thursday, the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) determined that The Advance Group, Inc. (TAG) committed violations in the 2013 elections and assessed penalties totaling $15,000. The CFB determined that The Advance Group, while acting as agent for New Yorkers for Clean, […]

Senator Klein To Host K2 Summit On Friday

Senator Klein To Host K2 Summit On Friday

Panels to convene city and state leaders and officials from DEA, FBI, NYPD, DOH, NYC DHS, NYC HHC, DAASNY and more   State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will host New York’s first summit on synthetic cannabinoids and convene top elected […]

by · October 9, 2015 · News, Public Safety, Substance Abuse
This Week in Parks – Help Us Set a Record, Community Parks, Meteor Showers, and More!

This Week in Parks – Help Us Set a Record, Community Parks, Meteor Showers, and More!

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Oct 9, 2015 – Oct 14, 2015 Citywide Highlights Community Parks Initiative This week, we doubled our investment in neighborhood parks across the city. Learn more about the future of our […]

by · October 8, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
NYS Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. , SD 32.

WYSK: Scott Stringer is Hurting the Homeless and the Needy

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz District 32 Bronx  Scott Stringer is Hurting the Homeless and the Needy You should know that there is an article titled EXPERTS SAY STRINGER’S REJECTION OF HOMELESS SHELTER CONTRACTS IS ‘ILLEGAL’ […]

Volunteering – Help NYC Parks Set a Guinness World Record for Most Trees Counted in a Single Day, Sign Up for Fall Stewardship Day, and more

Volunteering – Help NYC Parks Set a Guinness World Record for Most Trees Counted in a Single Day, Sign Up for Fall Stewardship Day, and more

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks Volunteering: Oct 8, 2015 – Oct 13, 2015 Citywide Highlights Help Us Set the Guinness World Record for Most Trees Counted in a Single Day Join TreesCount! on Saturday, Oct 10! Help us make history […]

by · October 7, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
NYPD Female Officers and Bronx Girls Empowerment Day

NYPD Female Officers and Bronx Girls Empowerment Day

by · October 7, 2015 · Bulletin Board
BP Diaz at Bronxnet, Riverdale Senior Services

BP Diaz at Bronxnet, Riverdale Senior Services

On Monday, October 5, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. visited Riverdale Senior Services in Spuyten Duyvil to discuss his office’s ongoing initiatives and his trip to Israel earlier in the year. Roughly 200 seniors who use the center attended […]

by · October 7, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Vice Chair Crowley Hosts Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration

Vice Chair Crowley Hosts Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration

NYS Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. Delivers Keynote Address; Crowley Honors Members of the Bronx-Queens Community for their Outstanding Public Service (Bronx, NY) – On Monday, October 5, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, along with […]

by · October 7, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Former Bronx Resident Suzan Johnson Cook Prepares NY-13 Run

Former Bronx Resident Suzan Johnson Cook Prepares NY-13 Run

Back on July 1, following a prayer breakfast in Harlem, pastor, presidential advisor and former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan “Sujay” Johnson Cook, announced that she was running to represent New York’s 13th Congressional District. NY-13 as it is known […]

Seniors receiving Mother-Love, Father-Love Award

MetroPlus Health Plan Sponsors Mother-Love & Father-Love Awards Luncheon

On Friday, September 11th MetroPlus Health Plan sponsored the first Mother-Love & Father-Love Awards Luncheon at Lehman College/CUNY.  The Awards Luncheon was conceived to honor dedicated and loving seniors for their commitment to their community senior centers. Seniors who have […]

Our Public Advocate Leticia "Tish" James

Public Advocate Tish James Joins Hillary Clinton on Gun Control

In an email sent to supporters late Monday afternoon, NYC Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James expressed her support for gun control measures to curb the gun violence that plagues parts of the Bronx and Brooklyn. In supporting Democratic presidential candidate […]

by · October 6, 2015 · Crime, Government, Public Safety
Bronx Park East Community Association October Community Meeting from 6:30-8:30pm in CenterLight, 2401 White Plains Road

Bronx Park East Community Association October Community Meeting from 6:30-8:30pm in CenterLight, 2401 White Plains Road

by · October 6, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Kapparos: Wanton Killing of Animals in the Name of Religion

Kapparos: Wanton Killing of Animals in the Name of Religion

(Video from Dailymotion) As the holiest period of the Simchat Torah comes to an end on Tuesday night, there are those who practice Hasidim that participate in an abusive and a blasphemous manner in which they conduct Kapparos. By many, […]

by · October 6, 2015 · Animal Issues, Religion