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I Love the Bronx: BomBarBecue Amo el Bronx: BomBarBecue
I love and support many Bronx-based programs. BombaYo lives on the top of that list, given how it preserves Puerto Rican history, culture and tradition. This past Sun., May 24th, the group held...
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No Garbage, Recycling, Organics Collection or Street Cleaning on Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2015: The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced today that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no garbage, recycling or organics collection, or street cleaning on Monday, May 25, 2015.
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Riding high Volando alto
Él sólo desearía haberlo hecho primero. "Sería millonario ahora", sonrió Evaristo Torres. Torres ha sido un conductor de Uber del Bronx durante...
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Education
Frontline fight Lucha en primera línea
A cut to the heart. That’s what advocates who rallied this past Fri., May 15th say that funding cuts to the city’s three public library systems constitute for the millions of residents...
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I Love The Bronx
I Love the Bronx: BxVC Amo el Bronx: BxVC
La Coalición de Voluntarios del Bronx celebró su segunda entrega de premios anuales a los voluntarios del Bronx esta semana pasada. La Coalición está compuesta por 40 organizaciones...
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Citizen Preparedness Training Clase de preparación para desastres
Las tropas de la Guardia Nacional de Nueva York estarán dando clases gratuitas de preparación para desastres en la escuela New Venture el miércoles 27 de Mayo a las 6:30 p.m.
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Preventing a future tragedy
Previniendo La Próxima TragediaThe moment unscrupulous actors set up an illegal gas hook-up, they start the clock on a dangerous timer that puts the fate of that building...
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Going deep up above Profundizando hacia arriba
They were in for a beatdown. The mounds of fresh vegetables and fruits awaited pulverizing by Lehman College students Alicia Archer and Sharwntelle Samuels, who diligently prepared fresh smoothies with a NutriBullet machine...
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Destruction for prevention
Destruir para prevenirTen years ago, Katie Harris made a donation to a benevolent fund affiliated with New York Police Department (NYPD) to help families of fallen police officers.
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A Renovated Van Nest Un renovado Van Nest
El comisionado de Parques Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, se unió al presidente del condado del Bronx Rubén Díaz Jr.; al concejal James Vacca; al senador del estado de NY, Gustavo Rivera; a Tony Vitaliano, presidente de la Junta Comunitaria...
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Taking a new turn Tomando un nuevo giro
They want to see their way clear. New York City bus operators and advocates gathered recently to address safety concerns, blind spots, and Vision Zero. Members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)...
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Talking the Bronx 05.13.15 Hablando del Bronx 05.13.15
Shred your personal papers for free at the 8th Annual Shred Fest on Sat., May 16th and Sun., May 17th. This event is sponsored by the New York...
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Promise Keeper
Cumplir promesas“These are all our children.” In launching the new independent non-profit organization My Brother’s Keeper Alliance this past...
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A Stitch in Time Una puntada en el tiempo
En noviembre pasado, las noticias de México acerca de 43 estudiantes desaparecidos de la Escuela de Maestros Rurales...
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Education
Relief at the ring
Alivio en una llamadaLlámeles.El 13° servicio anual de llamadas de Citizenship NOW! de CUNY inició el pasado lunes 27 de abril en el Community College Stella y Charles Guttman de City University de Nueva York (CUNY)...
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Helping Nepal
Ayudar a NepalIn the wake of the devastating earthquake in Nepal, New Yorkers are encouraged to consider providing support to organizations assisting in relief efforts.
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Ensuring Affordable Housing Asegurando la vivienda asequible para nuestras familias
Las familias del Bronx tienen derechos cuando se trata de retener o mantener sus apartamentos de alquiler estabilizado y controlado. Los derechos de sucesión han sido implementados para asegurar justamente esto...
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Silver Alert
Silver Alert issued 9/5/14 at 8:31 A.M. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for the disappearance of Bernardo Figueroa, male, Hispanic, 68 years old, from East 205th Street and Grand Concourse in The Bronx. Mr. Figueroa suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Rx for the RNS
Receta para las RNS"Me pareció una situación de Vietnam", dijo Mark. Hace cinco años, el veterano de guerra fue llevado a la sala de emergencias del Presbiteriano...
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Brakes on de Blasio
Freno a de BlasioNot so fast. The Transit Workers Union (TWU) has filed suit against Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City of New York, claiming that Vision Zero is unconstitutionally vague.
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Super Summit Gran Cumbre
An estimated 375 South Bronx youths of all ages attended an Anti-Gang Violence and Health Summit presented by BronxWorks this past Sat., Apr. 11th at the Classic Community Center at East 156th Street...
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GET INVOLVED TO HELP FIGHT ALS
PARTICIPE EN LA LUCHA CONTRA LA ELA
The federal government has taken a major step in the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease as the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry...
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Honing in on housing Poniendo a punto la vivienda
Estaban comprometidos a una temprana edad. A los 26 años, se convirtió en el concejal más joven en la historia de San Antonio, Texas.
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Speaker talks tech Hablando de tecnología
Time to reboot. City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has announced a new technology plan designed to better connect New Yorkers with the Council's work and promote civic engagement...
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March on Message
Marchar para dar un mensajeHarán una entrega especial. Este próximo lunes 13 de abril, activistas y líderes comunitarios se embarcarán en una caminata de 250 millas a través...
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“We are the quintessential immigrant city”
“Somos la ciudad de inmigrantes por excelencia”
Todos están dentro. La administración del alcalde Bill de Blasio y la oficina del fiscal general Eric Schneiderman, anunciaron recientemente la creación...
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SYEP Deadline Extended Extienden fecha límite para el SYEP
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) has announced that the application deadline for the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) has been extended to Friday, April 24, 2015...
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