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Bronxites…Your Voice Is Needed…Important Community Discussion to Discuss Strategies to Reduce Poverty!

Bronxites…Your Voice Is Needed…Important Community Discussion to Discuss Strategies to Reduce Poverty!

Bronxites…The Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative needs your voice…Important Community Discussion to Discuss Strategies to Reduce Poverty! It’s an important opportunity for people who live, love, and support the Bronx to build on our strengths and combat the scourge of […]

Black Child Injury Deaths Highest The City

Childhood injury death rates are highest among children living in very high-poverty areas and among Black children.

Letitia James, NYC Public Advocate

Op-Ed: Campaign For In-School Universal Free Lunch

Our Continued Fight for Free Lunch by Letitia James   There is a such thing as a free lunch and we know that thousands of the most vulnerable children in New York City would greatly benefit from it.   The […]

by · March 13, 2016 · Op Ed
Nicole Gelinas | The Bronx Is Up

Nicole Gelinas | The Bronx Is Up

The Bronx Is Up Devastated for decades, the borough has roared back—but pockets of poverty remain. Four decades ago, the Bronx was burning. Today the Bronx is boasting—of its new people, new jobs, and, believe it or not, trendy new […]

by · February 25, 2016 · Community Affairs, Op Ed
Reaction to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Budget Speech

Reaction to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Budget Speech

Leaders across NYC responded to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State Budget Address.     Mayor Bill de Blasio:    “I think the speech, today, certainly included a lot of progress on some important issues – a lot […]

by · January 14, 2016 · Government, News
#RedNoseDay, May 21 — Participate Today

#RedNoseDay, May 21 — Participate Today

Red Nose Day IS today. May 21. Participate. Help make children’s lives better. Pass it on. Watch NBC tonight, 8-11PM. http://Rednoseday.org 

by · May 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board