NEWS FROM BRONX COMMUNITY BOARD #10 – February 2015

NEWS FROM BRONX COMMUNITY BOARD #10 – February 2015

By District Manager Kenneth Kearns Bronx Community Board #10 Over the years, there has been a lot of talk of how banks and financial institutions had ignored or abandoned urban areas. In the 1960’s and 70’s, this happened in our […]

by · February 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Community Affairs
I Took the Plunge with the Bronx Polar Bears

I Took the Plunge with the Bronx Polar Bears

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by taking a frigid dip in icy water as loved ones look on in disbelief. Every year the Bronx Polar Bears along with BronxNet, BronxWorks, and the Coney Island Polar Bears take […]

by · February 22, 2015 · Editorials, Local Events, Photos

FACT SHEET: MAYOR DE BLASIO RELEASES PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016

On Behalf of Mayor Bill de Blasio FACT SHEET “PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016”   THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007   FACT SHEET: MAYOR DE BLASIO RELEASES PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL […]

by · February 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 23, 2015

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 23, 2015

Cases of Interest For the week of February 23, 2015   Monday, February 23rd, 2015 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Oustatcher, A. Justice Webber Part 92   Sentencing   2:15 PM JESUS AGUILERA Serial killer Jesus […]

by · February 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: February 22, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: February 22, 2015

Photo by Angelo Shenery

by · February 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
BRONX DA: 50 YEARS SENTENCE FOR GANGBANGER TWICE CONVICTED IN LITTLE GIRL’S DEATH

BRONX DA: 50 YEARS SENTENCE FOR GANGBANGER TWICE CONVICTED IN LITTLE GIRL’S DEATH

50 YEARS IN PRISON FOR GANGBANGER TWICE CONVICTED IN SHOOTING THAT KILLED LITTLE GIRL, PARALYZED A BYSTANDER Edgar “Puebla” Morales Re-Tried, Re-Convicted; Initial Conviction Under Anti-Terror Law Had Been Overturned (Bronx, NY – February 20, 2015) – Bronx District Attorney […]

by · February 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime
You’re Invited to Celebrate…Dominican Heritage Thursday, February 26th 12 noon

You’re Invited to Celebrate…Dominican Heritage Thursday, February 26th 12 noon

by · February 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board
photo credit: nysenate.com

SENATOR KLEIN LAUNCHES BRONX SENIOR CENTER “LISTENING TOUR”

New Survey Gauges Most-Pressing Financial Issues Facing NY Seniors RIVERDALE, NY – Senate Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), joined by Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz (D-Bronx), kicked off a month-long tour of Bronx senior centers today at the […]

by · February 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government, Senior Issues
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: February 21, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: February 21, 2015

Photo by Angelo Shenery

by · February 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Photos
This Week in Parks: Feb 20, 2015 – Feb 25, 2015

This Week in Parks: Feb 20, 2015 – Feb 25, 2015

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Feb 20, 2015 – Feb 25, 2015 Citywide Highlights Remembering Keith Haring Learn about the life and legacy of Keith Haring and his famous murals in NYC parks. NYC’s First Baby […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Bronx Organizing Meeting for the Disability Pride NYC Parade, Feb. 25

Bronx Organizing Meeting for the Disability Pride NYC Parade, Feb. 25

Please join Disability Pride NYC for our Bronx Planning Meeting on Wednesday February 25 from 6-8 PM @ ICS Bronx office at Fordham Plaza. Although the address is 400 E Fordham, please enter on Webster Avenue (next to Moby Dick’s […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Announcements, Local News
VISIONS DINNER

VISIONS DINNER

YOU’RE INVITED! Please join us for the 22nd annual VISIONS dinner and award ceremony at Tosca Restaurant on East Tremont Avenue on March 12 at 6:00pm. Over the years, this event has become one of the most significant social and […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board
SEN. JEFF KLEIN UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REINVESTING IN AFFORDABLE AND PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEW YORK

SEN. JEFF KLEIN UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REINVESTING IN AFFORDABLE AND PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY – Independent Democratic Conference Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) unveiled the IDC’s bold and comprehensive housing agenda to members of the New York Housing Conference at a luncheon event on Thursday. Klein, joined by Senator David […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government, News
NYC Recycles, Feb. 2015, NYC Department of Sanitation Launches New Website

NYC Recycles, Feb. 2015, NYC Department of Sanitation Launches New Website

Newsletter Signup NYC Department of Sanitation Launches New Website The NYC Department of Sanitation has launched a new website: www.nyc.gov/dsny, which combines the separate DSNY and NYC Recycles websites into one comprehensive resource to meet the City’s goals of a […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Council Member Andy King to Host Coat Giveaway on Sunday, Feb. 22

Council Member Andy King to Host Coat Giveaway on Sunday, Feb. 22

Council Member Andy King to Host Coat Giveaway on Sunday  BRONX – The polar vortex is expected to unleash even more bitter cold in our area in coming days. And, unfortunately, far too many Bronx residents are unable to afford […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Local Events