CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
City Limits Wins Deadline Award
City Limits |
Our May 2010 investigation of the causes and consequences of record-high black male joblessness was honored by the New York City Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
10,000 Missing In Astoria? What The Stats Say
Johann Hamilton |
The Census Bureau’s finding that Astoria’s population shrank by 10,000 over the past decade has prompted howls of protest. What do transit ridership numbers, death rates, building permits and other indicators suggest?
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Water Rate Hike Reflects EPA Mandates, Fiscal Crisis Finance
Michele Narov |
For the first time in five years, the city’s water rate will not undergo a double-digit increase. But some say even the 7.5 percent boost is too high for struggling homeowners.
Bronx News Network
Bronx Events: “Parent Power” Film Screening at the NYBG
Bronx News Network |
As part of the onoing Bronx Week festivities, the Borough President’s Office and the Annenberg Institute for School Reform are hosting a special film screening of “Parent Power,” on Thursday night, at the New York Botanical Garden. The documentary chronicles grassroots efforts in the Bronx and other communities of color to improve and reform local schools. Check the flier below for more and for RSVP information. You can see a full calendar of Bronx Week events here. Other Bronx events can be found in our community calendar, here.
Bronx News Network
Fernando Ferrer Appointed to MTA Board
Bronx News Network |
? File photo? Former Bronx Borough President and two-time mayoral candidate Freddy Ferrer has been appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the MTA Board, the governing body that oversees the agency (and, most notably, approves all of those fare hikes and service changes).Ferrer served as Borough President of the Bronx for 14 years, from 1987 to 2001, before making a run for Mayor. His most current gig is with public affairs firm Mercury. ??
Bronx News Network
Bronx News Roundup, May 17
Bronx News Network |
Sorry, a little late with our roundup today, as we’re going to press with the latest edition of the Norwood News, which will be out tomorrow. Weather: Rain, rain, and more rain. Temperatures in the low 60s.Story of the Day: Bronx Pastor Sworn In as Obama Ambassador Rev. Suzan Johnson Cook, who grew up in Wakefield and founded Bronx Christian Fellowship Church on E. Gunhill Road and Paulding Avenue, was appointed President Obama’s ambassador for religious freedom yesterday-the
