Savor The Bronx!

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in conjunction with the New York State Restaurant Association, will present Savor The Bronx!, the borough’s first restaurant week from Tuesday, November 1 to Sunday, November 13th.

The event, produced by the Bronx Tourism Council and co-hosted by the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC) and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, will showcase the borough’s best eateries. They’ll offer special values and discounts like prix fixe 3-course meals, complimentary coffee and dessert, or 20% off the check.

Headlines 9/28/11

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GOP COURTS NJ GOV. Chris Christie Calls Obama 'bystander in the Oval Office'.

FIGHT FOR OSAMA PIX. Government Wants To Keep These Photos Classified.

MJ TRIAL UNDERWAY. Jury Sees and Hears Stunning Photo and Recording.

NEW & IMPROVED TIMES SQUARE. Designs Are Released.

DEMOCRATS VS REPUBLICANS. Courting "Latino Vote".

ANDY LEAVES 60 MINUTES. Retires @ 92.

Not Getting Around Much Anymore

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Yesterday, before going to teach one of my college classes, I decided to stop by and visit the oldest, coolest, most wonderful, and one of the wisest people I know. He is 95 year old Captain Ed Sadler, a retired fire-boat Captain.

Ed and I have shared many delightful visits and he has even come to my home for dinner and drinks. We have had many conversations over time, and yesterday was no exception. Ed recalled the days when my TOCAYO, Robert Moses was building our area and the many changes which occurred as a result.

WEST COAST PRESIDENTIAL HECKLER

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A man holding the Bible is taken away by Secret Service agents as he calls President Obama 'the Antichrist' during a speech in California.

David Serrano was questioned and released without charges, according to The US Secret Service. Meanwile, the US President continued with his speech, saying, "It is good to be back in L.A."

Headlines 9/27/11

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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AVERTED. Only Temporarily.

HEALTH-CARE CUTBACKS. Many Americans in Danger.

JACKSON DEATH TRIAL. Hearings 2 Years Later.

WASHINGTON MONUMENT. Expert Fix Begins.

CHILDREN ABDUCTED? Local Dangers?

BRIDE MARCH

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. participated in the 11th Annual Gladys Ricart and Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Walk, more commonly known as the “Brides’ March.”

FEMA NEWS

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Notification issued 9/26/11. FEMA announced that individuals and businesses in BK, The BX, QN, and SI who experienced damage due to Hurricane Irene are now eligible for disaster assistance (temporary housing assistance, housing repair, low interest loans, etc.). Apply by calling the FEMA Hotline 800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585), 7AM-10PM, seven days a week. Register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by mobile device at m.fema.gov. For more info: http://1.usa.gov/oKfK90.

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ANNUAL TOUR DE BRONX

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Bronxites and bicycling enthusiasts from throughout the region are invited to join Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. for the 17th Annual Tour de Bronx, New York State’s Largest Free Bicycling event, on Sunday, October 23, 2011. The ride will begin at the Bronx County Building, located at 851 Grand Concourse at E. 161 Street in the Bronx; check-in is at 9:30 a.m. and the ride departs promptly one hour later.

Participants will have the opportunity to see Bronx historic districts, vibrant neighborhoods, beautiful waterfront and great green-ways while enjoying a 40 or 25 mile bike ride.

MAJOR SUBWAY RENOVATIONS

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MTA has agreed to major renovations to the 149th Street/Grand Concourse subway station. Additionally, the agency will make repairs to the 138th Street/3rd Avenue subway station.

The agreement follows months of advocacy by Borough President Diaz and his office, along with the two Bronx residents who serve on the board of the MTA, Charles Moerdler and Fernando Ferrer. The two stations are among the worst in the City, and are consistently rated as such not only by transit advocacy groups but by Bronx commuters as well.

Headlines 9/26/11

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US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. By Weeks End?

EUROPEAN DEBT. A Deal May Be Near?

CIA AFGHANISTAN. Security Breach.

GASOLINE PRICES. Down Slightly.

NYPD. Can Take Planes Down.

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