COMING HOME

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In January 2011, acclaimed New York City choreographer Pedro Ruiz returned to his native Cuba for an unprecedented collaboration: Ruiz worked with Cuba’s premiere modern dance troupe, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, to create a dance about Cuba. The project, allowed by special permission from both the U.S. and Cuban governments, led to Horizons, a spectacular half hour dance which premiered at Havana’s Mella Theater on January 28 and had a two week run at the Joyce Theater in New York City in May.

MOSQUITO SOLUTION

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Notification - The Department of Health will be conducting aerial larviciding for mosquitoes to help prevent West Nile Virus in marsh and non-residential areas of Bronx zip codes 10464 and 10475 between 6:00AM and 7:00PM from 9/14 - 9/16. In the event of inclement weather, larviciding will take place on 9/19 during the same time period. Expect to see a low-flying helicopter in the area. For more information please see the attached file or call 311.

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Where are those Jobs?

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The Bronx has become the NYC Borough of the jobless, with the unemployment rate rising up to 12.3 percent, which is the city’s highest. This is leaving the long-term out-of-work eager to pounce on just about any opportunity that arises. Unfortunately, thousands of Bronx unemployed are getting desperate.

Headlines 9/14/11

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GOP BALLOT UPSET. Democrats Lose 9th Congressional Seat.

OBAMA JOBS BILL. Dismissed by Republicans.

TSA CHANGES IT'S WAY. Treat Kids Better.

NY BULLY MOM. What Is She Teaching?

LEWIS RUNNING. This time It's Politics.

NEW YORKERS KEEP FALLING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE

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Add another 68,000 New Yorkers to the list of those who have fallen below the poverty line, and some say there is little hope on the horizon.

According to US Census Bureau figures released today, indications are that 3.08 million people in New York were living in poverty this year, or 16 percent, up from 15.8 percent in 2009. The US figure for 2010 was slightly better than New York's, at 15.1 percent. But it too was up, from 14.3 percent in 2009.

The state's unemployment rate for the month of July was 8 percent and the number of unemployed was more than three-quarters of a million.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

US CONSTITUTION

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Constitution Day - On September 17, 1787 the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document they had created. Every year, on the anniversary of this date observed on Friday, September 16 this year folks all around the country observe the holiday by studying and learning about the U.S. Constitution.

Bartow Pell Mansion Museum - TONIGHT

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A fascinating evening with New Yorker magazine executive editor Dorothy Wickenden discussing her recently published book, Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West.

The book presents the story of her grandmother's life-changing adventures teaching the children of homesteaders in the early 20th century. Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief, calls it "A superb, stirring book. Through the eyes of two spirited and resourceful women from the civilized East, Wickenden makes the story of the American West engaging and personal. A delight to read."

Bronx Council on the Arts

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BCA adds Additional “How to Apply” Session for 2011-2012 Community Arts Grant Thursday, 9/15/11 @ 5:00P
Bronx Council on the Arts Main Office - Guidelines and Application are available online

The Bronx Council on the Arts has added an additional "How to Apply" session for eligible Bronx-based non-profits. The session will take place on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 5:00pm, at the Bronx Council on the Arts Main Office at 1738 Hone Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, between Morris Park & Van Nest Avenues.

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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SPECTACULAR 2011-12 SEASON ~ Featuring Pop and Latin Superstars

SMOKEY ROBINSON, BOBBY McFERRIN, THE O’JAYS, GLORIA GAYNOR, GILBERTO SANTA ROSA, SONORA PONCEÑA, GRUPO NICHE, TITO NIEVES, LA INDIA & DOMINGO QUIÑONES

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