MISSING LINKS
Muskrat Cove to Fleetwood
Saturday, April 14th 10:00 – 1:00
So where do you go from Muskrat Cove? This ramble will pick up where Muskrat Cove leaves off, exploring the historical and ecological areas between the Bronx and Bronxville. The tour is free and no reservations are required.
Join CENCOM @ On-Location seminar at Big Fuel! If you would like to attend, e-mail info@cencom.org with your name, school and year (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior).
On-Location: Big Fuel, Social Media
Thursday, April 5
3:00 pm
Undergraduate Students only.
NYC Councilman James Vacca, (D-Bronx), will be joined by NY State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/ Westchester), and local community leaders to urge the public to keep an eye out for the continued sale of synthetic marijuana in their communities. The substance, which had been readily available at corner stores and smoke shops throughout New York, was banned last week via an executive order by Governor Cuomo. However, Klein and Vacca have found at least one case where this dangerous product continues to be sold in the Bronx.
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the selection of Equity One, Inc. to redevelop an 80,000-square-foot site located along the Broadway retail corridor in the Bronx. Equity One plans to invest approximately $54 million to construct a new 133,000-square-foot, two-story multi-tenant retail development and approximately 130 covered parking spaces on the site, located on 230th Street between Broadway and the Major Deegan Expressway. The project is expected to create over 250 new full and part-time jobs and approximately 500 construction jobs.
Spring Music & History
at St. Paul’s
Lunchtime Concerts and Talks, Wednesdays, 1 PM,
April, May & June 2012
St. Paul’s Church
National Historic Site
897 S. Columbus Avenue
Mt. Vernon, New York
914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa
Please join us for a series of ten musical performances and historical presentations. Programs run about one hour.
Schedule
Wed., April 11, Vento Trio, plays Brazilian jazz selections
Wed., April 18, Bronx Opera, selections, accompanied by organ
Wed., May 2, Music Conservatory of Purchase Jazz Quartet
The Bronx is rated overall #62, when it comes to:
Mortality, Morbidity, Health Behaviors, Clinical Care, Social & Economic Factors...etc.
Check out how The Bronx measures up to other counties.
http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/new-york/2012/bronx/county/1/ov…
Initiative Aims to Improve Educational Outcomes in the Bronx by Raising High School Graduation Rates, Enhancing College Readiness and Maximizing College Enrollment
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Mercy College, in conjunction with Bronx-based Harry S. Truman High School, are pleased to announce the launch of the Bronx Achievement Pact.
" Beauty is in the eye of the beholder "
CAMPUS MASS SLAUGHTER. Murderer Expelled From Classes.
GOP PRIMARIES. MD, DC, But A Win in Wisconsin Is Crucial.
SPECIAL K MADNESS. Kentucky Wins 8th Championship.
SYRIA ACCEPTS PEACE PLAN. Red Cross Enters Area.
OBAMA SPEECH. Attacks Republican Budget.
The Syrian Government has informed the lead international envoy dealing with the crisis in that country that it will complete the withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons from population centers by 10 April, the President of the United Nations Security Council said today.
The Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Kofi Annan, briefed the Council via video-link in a closed-door session earlier Monday, telling the 15-member body that he was informed of Syria’s decision in a letter he received yesterday from the country’s foreign minister.