The following is a statement from Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. on START-UP NY Agreement: "Stony Brook University enthusiastically applauds START-UP NY. It is the most important University-based economic development initiative undertaken, and another example of how Governor Cuomo and the leadership in Albany are taking the necessary actions to boost New York’s economy.
According to the most recent figures released by The Pew research Hispanic Center, among the 51.9 million Hispanics in the United States, nearly two-thirds (64.6%), or 33.5 million, trace their family origins to Mexico.
The American Military Spouses Choir - "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" - America's Got Talent. These American Military Spouses Choir bring their sisterhood, and beautiful voices to America.
LIVE at the BMHC Lab
BMHC Lab | 1303 Louis Niñé Blvd, Bronx NY
Take the 2 or 5 train to Freeman Street or the BX 19 bus
FREE admission; $5 suggested donation.
Bronx Rising!
Music, Film & Spoken Word of the Borough
JUNE: WOMEN'S VOICES
BMHC Lab | 1303 Louis Niñé Blvd, Bronx NY
Take the 2 or 5 train to Freeman Street or the BX 19 bus
FREE admission; $5 suggested donation.
MUSIC:
Legacy Women Drummers
Percussion from Puerto Rico & the
Dominican Republic
Thursday, June 20th | 8:00pm
FILM:
Bragging Rights: Stickball Stories
A special reading of the Declaration of Independence highlights the annual commemoration of Independence Day, at St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., in Mt. Vernon, on Thursday, July 4, beginning at 10:30 AM.
The reading of America’s founding charter is accompanied by a 13-ring salute on the historic church bell, which was cast in 1758. Keynote speaker is Professor Lisa Keller of SUNY Purchase.
Some Miami Heat fans turned into hotheads after they left the NBA Playoffs. The final game # 6 early was no longer interesting to some, so they left and were later not allowed back in to experience Miami Heat's comeback win.
The Miami Heat forced a final game 7 with Tuesday night's amazing 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in overtime.
We wonder if they will stay to watch the entire final basketball game, which is scheduled to be played tomorrow night?
Ready New York: Hurricanes in New York City includes general tips on how to prepare for an emergency, instructions on how to develop a hurricane disaster plan and secure your home before a storm, and a map of New York City hurricane evacuation zones.
Find out what zone you live in and the location of your nearest evacuation center/shelter.
Click the links below to download (in PDF) the text and map.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/downloads/pdf/hurricane_brochure_english.pdf
“Movies Under the Stars” outdoor film series is back and will begin this Friday, June 21st at Bronx Park East at 8:30 p.m.!
The film being shown will be kids favorite “Wreck it Ralph.” The next showing will be “ParaNorman,” another family-fun movie, on Friday, June 28th at Loreto Park at 8:30 p.m.
City Island Images encourages all members of the Bronx, NY community to bring the family and come out for a night of summer fun and entertainment.
As always, the movie series is co-sponsored by the Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation (NIDC).
Those US sequestration cuts have arrived and the effects are being felt.
In collaboration with the 45th Precinct, Jimmy Vacca is sponsoring “Crime Prevention Day” this Saturday, June 22nd at St. Frances de Chantal at 190 Hollywood Avenue.
Vacca urges all residents to come out from 11 AM until 3 PM to learn more about all of the free programs the NYPD offers to protect you and your personal property.