WELL BEING SURVEY

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has announced the release of the results of his office’s first-ever “Well Being Survey.” The survey, which was conducted between late August and the end of October, was designed to measure the opinions of Bronx residents and those who work in the Bronx on a variety of issues that impact their communities.

Approximately 1,900 individuals took part in the survey, which was available both online and in print at a wide variety of locations across the borough. Of that number 92.6 percent, or more than 1,750 individuals, live in the Bronx.

NYC Mayor on Death of NYPD Officer Peter Figoski

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The Mayor’s remarks at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, which he delivered prior to Officer Figoski’s death, follow.

“Good morning. I am here with Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, Chief of Department Joe Esposito, Chief of Patrol James Hall, Chief of Brooklyn North Gerald Nelson, Chief of Internal Affairs Charles Campisi and Dr. Eli Kleinman, the NYPD’s Chief Medical Officer.

“Onsite also are Rabbi Alvin Kass and Monsignor Robert Romano, two of the NYPD’s chaplains and also we’re joined by Pat Lynch the president of the PBA.

NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEM

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If you see someone breaking the law, immediately contact your local police precinct, or call 911.

NYC accepts reports of noisy neighbors. Officers from your local police precinct will respond when they are not handling emergency situations.

Many buildings have rules about noise. Contact your tenant association, building owner, or super if a neighbor in your building is often noisy.

If these groups do not offer assistance, then call 311 to report noise from a neighbor.

12/12 Day of Guadalupe

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In light of full disclosure, I must state that my parents were married on this day, so they would be celebrating their wedding anniversary on earth if they were still alive, but I am sure my mom and dad are both celebrating in heaven.

The shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe is the most visited Catholic pilgrimage destination in the world. Over the Friday and Saturday of 11 to 12 December, back in 2009, a record number of 6.1 million pilgrims visited the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico, DF to join in the commemoration of the anniversary of the apparition.

Headlines 12/12/11

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US TROOPS OUT IRAQ. Time Running Out.

US ELECTION. Campaign Heats Up.

GIFTS SENT. UPS, FEDEX, USPS?

US DIVIDE. Racial Resentment.

OCCUPY. West Coast Ports.

Merry Christmas and Happy News 2012

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Please, take a moment to meet my new grandson, Parker with my beautiful granddaughter, Sophia!‏

Seasons greetings from my little girl and my baby boy - Innocent and so very small, my hopes & prayers are that they'll grow up healthy, wealthy, wise, great communicators, proud and tall.

May God bless you, your family, your friends and neighbors.

Happy Holidays!

Grandpa BoB, aka UB/GB

Seasons Greetings

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Tis the season to be jolly...

My daughter Sabrina Soto was featured on TODAY last week and will appear on Rachel Ray and Extreme Home Makeover tomorrow, Monday.

She is a style expert, an interior decorator and my baby.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dap7vqmnkpc&feature=youtu.be&mid=54

www.sabrinasoto.com

You can also search for her information on the following sites:

www.hgtv.com

www.target.com

Happy holidays!

Roberto Soto

Imaginus
Box 147 City Island
NYC, NY 10464
212 300 7492
www.imaginus.biz

This Week in History

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This Week in History, Dec 11 - Dec 17

Dec 11, 1936

Headlines 12/11/11

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RUSSIAN PROTESTORS. Say No To Putin Party.

CLIMATE CHANGE. Global Warming Deal.

MEXICO QUAKE. Shakes Up Acapulco.

GOP DEBATE. Newtly Reshaped.

NORIEGA. Home To Prison.

JOURNALIST MURDERED

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The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today voiced outrage at the murder of a radio journalist in Honduras, where at least 17 reporters have been slain since the start of last year.

Luz Marina Paz Villalobos, who worked with Cadena Hondureña de Noticias, and a man travelling with her in a car in the capital, Tegucigalpa, were shot dead this week by two men on a motorcycle.

The non-governmental organization (NGO) Reporters without Borders said that of the 17 journalists killed since the beginning of 2010, Ms. Paz Villalobos is the first woman.

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