The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced that major renovations are expected to begin early next year at the Pelham Bay Park, Buhre Avenue, Middletown Road, Zerega Avenue, and Castle Hill Avenue IRT 6 Pelham Line train stations.
Vital Childcare, After-school, and Adult Program Slated to Close June 30th
On Monday April 16, Council Member James Vacca will join community and school leaders at the I.S. 192 Piagentini and Jones Beacon Campus to protest the proposed Department of Youth and Community Development cuts to vital city after-school programs.
NYC Councilman Vacca, Transportation Alternatives issue statements on death of Bronx cyclist calling for NYPD to step up traffic enforcement, thoroughly investigate crashes.
Trail Day - This Coming Saturday, April 14 10am - 2pm.
Meet at 9:45 AM at the NE corner (far left) of the
Orchard Beach parking lot.
Friends of Pelham Bay Park will repair one of two Hunter Island footbridges. Wear sturdy boots & long sleeves.
Also, please don't forget your lunch and water!
Bronx Borough President’s Office, HOT 97 and COBA are looking for Community Service Providers, including those which provide programs focusing on Education, Youth Empowerment, and Anti-Violence to participate in the upcoming BRONX PUSH 4 PEACE event on Saturday, April 28th.
If you are interested in tabling at this event and being listed as a community partner please respond to Tracy McDermott via e-mail by TMCDERMOTT@bronxbp.nyc.gov by Monday April 16th... As always, thank you for your support!
NORTH KOREA FAILED LAUNCH. Rocket Ship Quickly Broke Apart.
SYRIA CEASE FIRE. UN 6 Point Peace Plan In No Compliance.
NEW HAMPSHIRE DRUG RAID. Police Chief Killed.
NRA MEETING. Mitt Romney Speech.
TAX RETURN FIRM. Filing Fraud?
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that the situation in Syria is calmer today, the day a cessation of hostilities was due to come into effect, but stressed that the onus is on the Government to prove that its words will be matched by deeds.
“The world is watching, however, with skeptical eyes since many promises previously made by the Government of Syria had not been kept,” Mr. Ban told a news conference in Geneva. “As of this afternoon, as of this moment, the situation looks calmer. We are following it very closely.”
Call it City Island's cop of V along with A thru Z for NYPD.
After a series of delays, a plan was announced today to bring an additional 15 video cameras to City Island, but these are high tech military surveillance units that are recording our every move. Their high definition video detail is said to be so sharp that it can record the numbers on any vehicle license plate.
The Bronx Tourism Council has announced that Emmy nominated cinematographer Sol Negrin will be inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame this year. Mr. Negrin will join dozens of borough legends who have been honored for their contributions to cultural and civic life not just here in the Bronx, but across the nation and the world.
COURT CHARGES ZIMMERMAN: MURDER. 5/29 Arraignment.
N.KOREA SET TO LAUNCH MISSILE. FEW OPTIONS FOR USA.
CONNECTICUT REPEALS DEATH PENALTY. Governor Signs.
CYBER-SECURITY BILL. US House Reviews Civil Liberties.
BIG BROTHER WATCHES. Hidden City Island Cameras.
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