MONROE COLLEGE TO LAUNCH HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATE AND BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS IN FALL 2015

Monroe College, a national leader in urban and international education, today announced that it is launching associate (A.S.) and bachelor (B.S.) degree programs in Human Services this fall to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals working in social service […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Bulletin Board
BronxTalk: Drugs in the Bronx

BronxTalk: Drugs in the Bronx

On last night’s BronxTalk, host Gary Axelbank highlighted the issue of heroin and the growing prevalence of K2 (synthetic marijuana) within the Bronx. Featured guests on this show was Debra Vizzi, Executive Director of VIP Community Services and Editor of The […]

(Courtesy of the Indian Point Energy Center)

Report: Indian Point Stimulates Over $1.5B in Economic Activity

Indian Point boosts New York’s economy by $1.5 billion per year A new report claims that the Indian Point nuclear power plant contributes more than $1.5 billion to New York’s economy every year. The report was released by the Nuclear […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Energy, News
Bronx Park East Community Association June Meeting

Bronx Park East Community Association June Meeting

Meetings Matter: Come & Make Your Voice Heard!   Calendar of Upcoming Events, Activities & Meetings:   1. Monday, June 15th: Bronx Day in Albany. Join Assemblyman Gjonaj and Bronx Elected Officials as they bring Bronx Pride to the State […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Bulletin Board
HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO APPLY NON-CHEMICAL AERIAL TREATMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MOSQUITOES AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO APPLY NON-CHEMICAL AERIAL TREATMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MOSQUITOES AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS

West Nile Virus Has Not Yet Been Detected Anywhere in New York City this Season. Health Department to Treat Selected Parts of Staten Island, the Bronx and Queens on June 9, 10, and 11.   June 5, 2015 – To […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Waterbury LaSalle Community Association June 11th Meeting

Waterbury LaSalle Community Association June 11th Meeting

by · June 9, 2015 · Bulletin Board

Santorum, Huckabee, Cuomo and Economic Populism

Reactionary-Progressive? Progressive-Reactionary? Santorum, Huckabee, Cuomo and Economic Populism by Richard Brodsky Democrats invented it. Republicans are adopting it. Win elections, the theory goes, by fiercely adopting the social issues dear to the base of your chosen party, while rejecting its […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Op Ed
What You Should Know: End of Session Gossip In albany

What You Should Know: End of Session Gossip In albany

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz End of Session Gossip in Albany You should know that the Legislative Session for the year is about to end and there are eight juicy pieces of gossip that are making […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Op Ed
Lenore Skenazy, author, Free Range Kids

Free-Range Kids: Crazy Woman Calls Cops on “Bad” Mom, Cop Sides with Mom!

Crazy Woman Calls Cops on “Bad” Mom, Cop Sides with Mom! by Lenore Skenazy This story  is upsetting, but also reassuring. I put it here to remind us all that just because some authorities are too quick to investigate fine […]

by · June 9, 2015 · Free Range Kids
Recognizing And Celebrating Mothers

Recognizing And Celebrating Mothers

Recognizing and Celebrating Mothers by SusieQ Wong-Benjamin Recognizing and celebrating women & mothers everywhere is what Fox5 NY does annually.  Whether you are a new mom-to-be, or you are a mother to many, or possibly a guardian who has adopted children […]

Babies Of The Bronx – Autumn

Babies Of The Bronx – Autumn

Need to brighten your gloomy Monday? Check out this adorable Bronxite to bring some joy to your day! Today, meet Autumn Lee Cody-McGrew! Name: Autumn Lee Cody-McGrew Age(s): 7 months old Parent(s): Danielle McGrew Neighborhood: Port Morris By just taking one […]

Dr. Barland Honored with NY Rheumatology Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Barland Honored with NY Rheumatology Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award

The New York State Rheumatology Society (NYSRS), a group that represents rheumatologists treating arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases in New York, has honored veteran Jacobi Medical Center/North Central Bronx Hospital provider Peter Barland, MD with their lifetime achievement award. The […]

by · June 8, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Ferry Point CB#10 Municipal Services Meeting June 9th

Ferry Point CB#10 Municipal Services Meeting June 9th

by · June 8, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association June 9th Meeting

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association June 9th Meeting

by · June 8, 2015 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2015

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2015

Cases of Interest for the Week of June 8, 2015   Monday, June 8, 2015 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Lupo, J. Justice Barrett Part 60   Conference LIANA BARRIENTOS Barrientos is facing two charges of […]

by · June 7, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime