MTA SAYS ITS READY FOR WINTER

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The snow is on it's way, make no mistake about it. This wintery mess is heading east and it is expected here sooner than most of our NYC commuters expect.

Meanwhile, members of the City Council's transportation committee grilled the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on its preparations for the snowy months ahead. Jimmy Vacca, Chairman of NYC Transportation Committee says the blizzard last year exposed major shortcomings in the MTA's snowstorm preparedness, and they have dutifully taken up the task of fixing these shortcomings over the past year.

BRONX BUSINESSES HONORED

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation will host the 2nd annual “Tribute to Bronx Businesses” luncheon, where ten Bronx businesses will be honored for helping drive economic success in the borough.

Those businesses include Bronx Brewery, Bronx/Manhattan North Association of Realtors, Dufour Pastry Kitchens, G.A.L. Manufacturing Corp., Gabrielli Truck Sales, Johnson Security Bureau, Just Bagels, Paper Enterprises, Skyline Windows, and the Anheuser-Busch Companies.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Headlines 12/6/11

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BLOODSHED IN AFGHANISTAN. Shi'ite Holy Day.

SYRIAN INSURGENTS. Fighting Back.

OBAMA. Middle Class Challenges.

GOP CANDIDATES. Newt/Mitt.

NYC COUNCIL. Drills MTA.

AFGHANISTAN’S PARTNERS STAY PUT

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The challenges ahead as Afghanistan seeks to consolidate peace and development are large but the international community will not be deterred in its support for the country’s efforts, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pledged today at an international conference in Bonn.

“Success requires effective engagement from us all, now and for the long-term,” Mr. Ban told the meeting, which brought leaders from over 100 countries and international organizations back to the German city where they charted a path for a post-Taliban Afghanistan some 10 years ago.

EUROPEAN ECONOMY

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The economic situation has gotten so tight in Europe, that the Queen of England may soon be taking a pay cut and be forced to tighten her belt on future parties and lavish public events.

A newly approved British law expected to reduce her income over the next few years. The new legislation passed into law a few weeks ago offers a new arrangement, the Queen receives 15 percent of the profits made over two years from the Crown Estate, whose portfolio includes Regent Street, Windsor Great Park and more than half the country's shoreline.

THE PICTURE HOUSE

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“If you love the Beatles, this will take you into a whole new realm of understanding. Mixing anecdote, history, archival footage, rare audio, harmonic and lyrical analysis and a deep love of the subject, Scott's talk on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is unparalleled in depth and insight.”

“I was transported back into the recording session with the Beatles. With the way Scott presented, I really felt like I was there.”

Chanukah Celebration

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Invites you to join him at the

Bronx Annual Chanukah Celebration

Mistress of Ceremony Suzyn Waldman

New York Yankees Broadcaster

Musical Performance

Dafna Israel-Kotok

Shir Fun

Recording Artist and Educator

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Program begins at 12:00 PM

The Bronx County Building

Veteran's Memorial Hall

851 Grand Concourse

Seating is Complimentary and Limited.

RSVP 718.590.3989 or smalave@bronxbp.nyc.gov

Refreshments will be served

Headlines 12/5/11

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USPS FIRST CLASS DELIVERY. Second Class Treatment.

EUROZONE EFFORTS. Saving Euro At All Costs.

SEXTING STUDY. Not As Bad As Thought.

GOP CHANGES. Political Landscape.

TIGER WOODS. Comeback Kid.

USPS $5 BILLION SHORTFALL

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Following five years of operating in the red, USPS faces default on a $5.5 billion annual payment to the US Treasury for retiree health benefits. It is projected to have a record loss of $14.1 billion next year amid steady declines in first-class mail volume. It must make cuts of $20 billion by 2015 to be profitable.

NYC CHRISTMAS DISPLAY

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Bronx Bright lights is how to describe the Garabedians' most amazing Christmas display in New York City. For 40 years their Pelham Parkway North house in the Baychester neighborhood has been a traffic-stopping must-see. It draws thousands of visitors every week during the holiday season.

Starting on the last Thursday in November and lasting until January 6, this place appears to comes alive. It attracts visitors and media outlets from all over the world.