Bronx Borough President Diaz is a happy politician these days. The reason is because New York's State Assembly has proposed a bill increasing the minimum wage

“I strongly support Speaker Sheldon Silver, Assembly Member Keith Wright and the entire New York State Assembly in their proposal to raise the State’s minimum wage to $ 8.50 an hour. If passed, this bill will represent a positive step towards changing the life of working families in our City.

GOP BATTLE NUKE NEWT vs MEAN MITT. What About US Economy?

SYRIAN REBELLION. Violence Continues to Increase.

MOM DESERTS DAUGHTERS. On NYC Sidewalk.

ANTI FISHING ACTIONS. And On-line Fraud.

SAG AWARD WINNER. The Help.

The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge's Harlem River Lift Span will be closed to all traffic between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM tomorrow, Monday, January 30th for necessary maintenance work. Motorists are advised to use the Willis Avenue Bridge as an alternate route during this closure. WAB is free, so save yourself the fee.

Additions questions or comments: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov - 212-639-9675

A rash of break-ins and burglaries targeting houses of worship, prompted NY State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) to announce legislation, which stiffens criminal penalties for those who steal, or damage items and property in churches, synagogues and other religious institutions.

This recent crime spree includes: In the Waterbury-LaSalle Community, Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church parishioners noticed a laptop and approximately $400 were stolen from their school. Additionally, a door leading to the chapel was broken.

This Week in History, Jan 29 - Feb 4

Jan 29, 1936
U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members in Cooperstown, New York. Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson.

Jan 30, 1948
Gandhi assassinated. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, is assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu fanatic.

Jan 31, 1950

CALIFORNIA POLICE. Shoots And Kill Their Own.

300 OAKLAND ARRESTS. Occupy City Hall.

CAIN LIKES Gingrich. GOP Endorsement.

ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP. Salvage On.

GO GIANTS. 1 Week Countdown.

The January meeting of the City Island Civic Association will take place on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at 190 Fordham Street. They welcome your input and attendance.

They will have updates from our officers, committee reports on Crime, Development, Quality of Life and Traffic, and an open public forum for residents to air and address their grievances.