Many residents in the Bronx community are saddened to learn about last night’s incident on Creston Avenue in Fordham Heights, where eleven-year old Ryan Aguari fell victim to gun violence and is now fighting for his life. This is the second time in two months a child has fallen victim to gun violence in The Bronx.
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Independent Democratic Conference Releases 2012 Legislative Agenda
The Independent Democratic Conference released its 2012
legislative agenda Thursday aimed at strengthening New York's economy,
improving the lives of New York residents, and preserving New York's progressive
tradition.
The agenda was released on the anniversary of the IDC's formation and
after a successful year that saw many of the conference's 2011
priorities made into law.
The IDC's 2012 agenda includes:
- Cutting Red Tape, Allowing Small Business to Thrive & Helping our Economy Grow
Tuesday, January 10 Kristin van Ogtrop @ 7:30 p.m.
Local Author Spotlight with Kristin van Ogtrop, managing editor of Real Simple magazine and author of Just Let Me Lie Down: Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom. Van Ogtrop's book is sure to resonate with everyone post-holiday, and she is a delight to listen to. Booksigning and reception after the talk.
"Hilarious.... What we couldn't articulate-- even with sleep--van Ogtrop nails with a generous, wise-cracking charm."
--Vanity Fair
A significant number of homeless people in Southern California are increasingly relying on shelters as a safe place to sleep after the separate stabbing deaths of three homeless men. Public safety authorities say they suspect there is a serial killer stalking the homeless.
CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE EPIPHANY. Christmas Holidays End.
911 SERVICE BEGINS. Includes Digital Maps For Operators.
DOZENS DEAD IN SYRIA. Killing and Torture Continue.
MOM's TRIBUTE. Daughters Killed in Christmas Fire.
POPE NAMES 22 CARDINALS. NY's Dolan Included.
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A Quinnipiac University Poll just released shows that New Yorkers of all political leanings support a “living wage.” Voters polled by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute said that the “Fair Wages for New Yorkers” Act, which is currently before the New York City Council, is a “good idea” by a wide margin of 74-19 percent.
The poll also found support strong for the bill across the political spectrum, with support for the bill among Republicans at 56-39 percent, among Democrats at 83-11 percent and among independents at 67-25 percent.
Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
Performed at National Historic Site in Westchester County
Saturday, January 14
The acclaimed Red Monkey Theatre Group performs “Hamlet,” William Shakespeare's classic drama about the tragic Prince of Denmark, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, in Mt. Vernon, NY on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at 1:30 PM. Visitors can also view the site’s feature exhibition, “A Clash of Cultures: Anne Hutchinson’s Brief Life near St. Paul’s Church.” St. Paul’s is open that day from noon to 4 PM.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and several large mortgage lenders are pledging not to foreclose on delinquent borrowers during the holiday season.
For homeowners with loans through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the moratorium will run from Dec. 19 to Jan. 2. During this time, legal and administrative proceedings for evictions may continue, but families will be allowed to stay in their home.