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Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the guilty plea of JOSE PANCHANA, 39, for stealing thousands of dollars from individuals seeking jobs through the collection of fake employment fees. The defendant pleaded…

Dozens of NYC middle school students will display original manuscripts about heroes in their communitiesTop three teams will work with Darryl Makes Comics to create professionally printed comic books featuring their characters…

CAPTION: (top, left to right) Rev. Michael Thomas, Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene, City Councilmember Vanessa Gibson, NYS Senator José M. Serrano, Congressman José E. Serrano, Rev. Frederick Crawford, District Leader…

Yesterday, Senator Jose M. Serrano joined New York State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey at beautiful Fort Montgomery Historic Site and Bear Mountain State Park to announce the "Connect Kids to Parks" initiative. This program, in…

Dear Peace December Family and Supporters:It is with sadness to inform you of the departure of Prince too soon. As some of you know, his sister is part of our 'movement' and is scheduled to address our Peace December Youth in one of our…

Good Morning sleeping giants:In one of the most consequential presidential elections in our lifetime drew to the polls less than fifteen (15) percent of New Yorkers last Tuesday.  The potential harmful impact for electing a wrong person…

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COUNCIL MAJORITY LEADER JIMMY VAN BRAMER ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING, PLEDGES $1.85 MILLION TO FUND TOP PROJECTS   Over 3,600 people voted on projects to improve their neighborhoods   YESTERDAY, April 18th, Majority…

Ivoirian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Adama Toungara welcomed British Minister for Africa, James Duddridge to the Aggreko power generation facility ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 20, 2016/ -- Ivoirian Minister of Petroleum and Energy,…

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Homeless Services Revamp – The Mayor has released a comprehensive plan to ensure homeless services are delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible with a focus on both preventing vulnerable New Yorkers from becoming homeless and…

DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTY Ongoing Encryption Debate Ignores Rights of Crime Victims Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today was joined by crime victims and representatives of some of the city…

You should know that since the 1960's, Therapeutic Communities have been considered the most effective method of treating people suffering from addiction to opiates. These programs were always long-term, 18 to 24 months in…

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 Photo caption: Council Member Daniel Dromm (right) joins Elmhurst residents in a  “Buddha Bathing” ritual at the first Thai New Year Street Festival in Elmhurst, Queens.On Saturday, April 16th NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm…

Dear my fellow human beings.I just watched BBC reporting on the quagmire taking place in Syria and the Middle East in general. It is extremely sad to be witnessing another failed century because of greed. These refugees escaping to…

When Historical Research Really Matters: The African Immigration Research of the Bronx African American History Project:At the Bronx Muslim Forum at the Al-Amin Community Center, one of the most moving moments for the Bronx African…

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Our military, the best out of the best, the bravest, the most patriotic, the most fitted, the most talented, and the most generous citizens who are willing (without hesitation) to give it all for the safety and wellness…

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  To Date, 99 Members of “Make it Happen Boys,” “Money Avenue,” and “3 Staccs” Convicted of Conspiring to Commit 2 Homicides, 19 Non-Fatal Shootings, Approximately 50 Shooting Incidents Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr.,…

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LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents 35th Anniversary of Colombia’s Premiere Salsa BandGRUPO NICHE Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents the return of GRUPO NICHE for a dazzling concert celebrating their 35th…

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Spectators yelled at them, kicked them, and spit on them. They ripped the banners from their hands and threw them onto the ground.Undaunted, these women…

DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTYDA VANCE: LINA VAZQUEZ INDICTED FOR STEALING APPROXIMATELY $42,000 FROM 93-YEAR-OLD VETERAN   Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the indictment of…

HOME-STAT Progress – More than 500 workers are helping homeless New Yorkers get off the streets and into safe shelters using an array of services offered by the now fully staffed HOME-STAT initiative. The Mayor also announced that the City…

You should know that the Bronx is burning – but in a positive way!As we all know, there was a time when Bronx landlords abandoned their properties, fires were burning, blocks were lined with empty lots and burnt down…