EDUCATIONAL POLICY APPOINTMENT
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today announced that Wilfredo Pagan has been appointed as the borough’s representative to the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), which holds approval power over the actions of the New York City Department of Education.
“Wilfredo Pagan is a strong advocate for the children of the Bronx, and he will make us proud in his new role on the PEP. I look forward to working with Mr. Pagan to advance a strong agenda on education for the parents, children and families of the Bronx and the entire City,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
Dance Drama: The Peony Pavilion
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Friday, January 6, 2012 @ 8:00pm. - Saturday, January 7, 2012 @ 8:00pm
The China Arts & Entertainment Group (CAEG), a creative enterprise under the administration of the Ministry of Culture for the People's Republic of China is pleased to announce the US Premiere of a new dance drama production of The Peony Pavilion by the China Jinling Dance Company of Nanjing taking the stage at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center January 5 - 8, 2012.
Headlines 12/13/11
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US OUT OF IRAQ. White Hose Warns Iran to Stay Out.
PENN STATE ALLEGATIONS. Coach Faces Accusers.
HEAD START PROBES. Children Safety Abuses.
ELECTRICITY BILLS. Through The Roof.
FCC TV. Programs=Commercials.
WELL BEING SURVEY
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
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
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