In a discussion described as “very candid and constructive,” Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and the Joint Special Envoy for the United Nations and the League of Arab States for the Syrian Crisis, Kofi Annan, agreed on an approach to ending the violence in the Middle Eastern country.
The Bronx Council on the Arts celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a limber summer season full of free, fun, interactive, and new projects and partnerships for public engagement. Focusing on BCA’s own unique brand of programming, professional development, and opportunities, It’s ELASTIC! showcases Bronx artists and ideas at BCA’s future home at 2700 East Tremont Avenue, Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos, Bronx Terminal Market, Poe Park Visitors Center, and other vibrant sites throughout the Bronx--going beyond the white cube and black box to feature creative resilience.
Enjoy a plain air performance by local BxIndie musicians, through a collaboration with the Bronx Council on the Arts. New this year, you can bring your own folding chair and enjoy the performance from the comfort of your own favorite seat. This evening, jazz guitarist Doug Wamble, described by The New Yorker as a"one-man compendium of avant-Americana", performs.
Free with admission to the grounds. Wave Hill - A public garden & cultural center.
EGYPT'S LEGISLATURE IGNORES COURT. Parliament Meets Despite Supreme Court Ruling.
The Islamist-dominated parliament meets in defiance of a ruling by the country's highest court dissolving the legislature.
SPAIN BAILOUT. European Finance Ministers Offer Economic Lifeline.
The deal which is expected to be finalized soon, says 37 billion euros can be ready by the end of the month.
VULNERABLE HOMEOWNERS. Losing Out Over $400
A National Consumer Law Center report says outdated state laws and misinformation allow big banks to buy houses for a pittance and resell them.
Happy BIRTHDAY, 14th Amendment. Amendment XIV to the United States Constitution was adopted on July 9, 1868, as one of the Reconstruction Amendments.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Age-friendly Program Expands to 14 Outdoor Pools Citywide, Offering Quiet, Relaxing Time For Older New Yorkers to Exercise and Socialize
Event: Finding Local Jobs Stories in BLS Data
When: July 10, 2012
Where: Online
The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism presents the free business journalism webinar, "Finding Local Jobs Stories in BLS Data." Tami Luhby, senior writer for CNNMoney, leads the hourlong, interactive webinar on how to tease out local trends from Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Register at the main webinar page: http://bit.ly/xcUuty
Event: First Thursday Media Mixer July 2012
When: July 12, 2012, 6:00pm
Where: Aspen Social Club, 157 W. 47th St., New York, NY 10036
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today announced that his office has provided more than $22 million in capital funding to worthy Bronx organizations as part of his FY2013 budget.
In total, Borough President Diaz has provided $22,971,000 in capital funding to organizations from every corner of the Bronx, focusing on areas of economic development, housing, education and parks, among other areas.
July 9, 10 and 11
6:00AM - 7:00PM Aerial larviciding in The Bronx
• Neighborhoods: Pelham Bay Park North
• Zip codes: 10464 and 10475
The Bronx
Pelham Bay Park
Marsh areas bounded by Amtrak Railroad to the east;
New England Thruway to the north; and the Hutchinson River to the west and south
10464 - 10475
National Safety Council Master Trainer Darryl Gaines would like to bring to City Island for Free. He needs a location to provide these free the courses.
While drivers 24 and younger account for only 13% of all licensed drivers, they cause 27% of all motor vehicle collisions and 21% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes.
* Keep another teen from becoming a statistic. Encourage them to take the Alive at 25
Defensive Driving Course from the National Safety Council.