The twin lion sculptures that sit outside of the
New York Public
Library's Fifth
Avenue and 42nd
Street branch are now sporting masks to encourage New  Yorkers
to continue to follow
Covid-19 safety measures.

NYC Councilman Mark Gjonja announces our Happy
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway to residents of District
13.  You  must RSVP so we can schedule a date and time
for your turkey pickup.  Limited supply so please respond early. Flyer here...

Bronxites, Do you have an idea which will improve our borough and city? Can you use $200,000 to put your initiative into effect?  Then apply to be a DAVID PRIZE recipient today. Submissions Deadline is December 4, 2020.  All Details here...

Nominate Power Women of the Bronx 2020 for our virtual celebration scheduled Thursday, December 10th  at 7:00 PM. To Nominate see the form here... and see
the flyer here...

National Virtual Black & Latino Economic Summit
2020 will be held on  December 9th-10th for individuals,
small business and non-profits.  The Summit will feature educational sessions, special events, and networking opportunities on topics related to the current socio-economic
conditions of Black & Latino communities. Read more...

Parkchester's Annual Celebration of Kwanzaa will be
held on Saturday, December 26th from 4 - 8 PM. At St.
Helena Church, Sponsors, Advertisements and Vendors welcome.  Registration is required. Read more..

Reopen NYC: A virtual New Year's Eve planned in
Times Square. Organizers of the New Year's Eve celebration
in Times Square say they are planning a virtually enhanced
celebration that brings Times Square and The Ball to people digitally no matter where they are located. Read more...

NYC eateries can soon add a COVID-19 surcharge to restaurant checks.  As of September 16th, according to the New York Post, they can soon add 10 percent to diners’ checks to cover corona virus-related costs after the City Council green-lighted legislation allowing the surcharge. Read the full article here

2020-21 Back to School Guide: Typically, the first day of school is full of excitement and joyful anticipation. Children are eager to reconnect with friends, meet their teacher,and enter into the familiar routines of the school year. This year, of course, is very different. See the new guide here...

Savor The Bronx: The Bronx Tourism Council continues to protect our community during this incredibly difficult period.
These restaurants, in The Bronx, are providing curbside pickup, delivery and/or outdoor dining. See this list, compiled by
neighborhood. here...

Press Release- NYC Parks Anti-Litter Campaign 2020. Toss Your Trash! NYC Parks announced it started rolling out a new multi-pronged campaign to address excessive trash being left in parks across the city. Show your park some love here...

On September 3rd, in Partnership with the Third Avenue BID, Rockwell Group's outdoor dining design will be installed to accommodate for community dining along Alexander Avenue between Bruckner Boulevard and 134th Street. Flyer here...

NYC Remote Learning Device Request: To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-
enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form here...

SCORE NYC presents an extensive updated list of available Coronavirus Funding Support for New York City.  These resources will help small business clients navigate the unprecedented challenges caused by the current crisis. Read more...

Sign up for evolving Covid-19 Updates directly from the
source:  New York State...

Bronx Food Resources: Below you will find two flyer links with information on food resources in the Bronx and NYC. There are options for both pickup and delivery services, so you can still get
assistance if you are unable to leave your home. More information about the GetFoodNYC program is available by
calling 311. Get Food NYC Flyer here... and Bronx Food Pantries Flyer here...

During the COVID-19 public health crisis, New York City is taking steps to make sure every New Yorker has access to the food they need. See a map of free food resources across the city, including food pantries and Grab & Go meals at NYC Schools, available for all children or adults in need. Also info on Food Stamp eligibility and more. See the full details here...

The Bronx Museum of the Arts has also created an important webpage for COVID-19 News and resources here...

Signature Bank, a New York-based full-service commercial bank, will donate $750,000 in funds to the Small Business Emergency Grant Program to further support small business owners who recently experienced damage to their storefronts during recent protests.  Read more...

The Office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
has announced a virtual tribute for Bronxites lost to
COVID. If you would like to share the memory of a Bronxite
you knew who passed away from COVID, please send a
picture and a small paragraph to Alexis Walters at awalters@bronxbp.nyc.gov. or visit Remembering Bronxites Who Lost Their Lives to COVID-19 here...

The City of New York has developed a webpage specifically
for New Yorkers with Disabilities during COVID-19.  Information includes Food/Supply Delivery, Social Security/Medicaid Benefits, and Home Healthcare Services. Read more...

Every Day is a Miracle is seeking a fundraising professional to join their Development staff. If you are interested, please email a cover letter and resume.  Read more...

NYC is handing out 7.5 million free face coverings across the five boroughs. Read more...

Services for Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Survivors: Call NYC’s 24-hour hotline at 1800-621-4673 or call 911 for emergencies. Additional  resources here...

TLC: As a part of the GetFoodNYC deliver program,
Drivers can sign-up to deliver meals here...

NYCHA is currently hiring temporary workers to assist with maintenance at our properties throughout the city. The job will
last as needed throughout the spring season at a rate of $15/hour. For more info and to apply, contact your local
NYCHA Property Management Office...

NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Program has been launched to help small businesses with fewer than 100 employees deal with the impact of COVID-19.  Apply here...

The NYPD is working hard to combat Hate Crime. "Love and kindness will always win...."  See the video here....

2020 Census self-responses have been revised from deadline July 31st to October 31st.  Make the Bronx count!  Complete your 2020 Census Questionnaire here...

DMV ALERT:
   -All Licenses, Non Driver ID's, and Registrations with an expiration date of March 1, or later are extended.
   -Inspections due in March 2020 are extended until further notice.  
   -All DMV Offices are closed and road tests are suspended until further notice.
    - Available online transactions are available here...

10 Things you must do when Filing for Unemployment Insurance. To collect benefits, you must be ready, willing and able to work, and you  must diligently look for work. Details here...

The Jerome Gun Hill BID Team provides comprehensive Small Business Update for its merchants here...

Fordham BID is working hard to keep it's businesses up to date as we continue to deal with this global pandemic.  For Loan, Grant and Webinar information please email us at
info@fordhamroadbid.org

The Bronx Zoo will reopen to the public July 24th for outdoor spaces only. Plan your visit before you go here...See the Bronx Zoo and NY Aquarium daily livestreams of our adorable animals

As of Monday, July 13th, the NYPL is offering grab-and-go service at eight library locations. At each of these locations, patrons can access a limited area for returns and pick up materials that they’ve reserved. Find details at our
step-by-step instructions.

.
The amazing Tats Cru
captures this icon and his
words on their mural in
 the Bronx at MLK Plaza.

"Injustice
anywhere
is a threat
to justice everywhere"

Thanks, Tats Cru, for
continuing to brighten up
our community!

Find them on Instagram
here.....
 

Amazon is Hiring in the Bronx and in NYC. Discover your next opportunity at Amazon. Start earning up to $17.90/hr as a warehouse team member in New York City. Act now.
Details here...

EMT Program - Tuition Free: Starting October 15th. Become a certified NYS EMT. Official NYS exam included. Job
placement assistance. HS diploma or equivalency and a valid NYS driver's license required. Apply here...

Security Guard Program - Tuition Free. Starting October 5th. Online Security Guard training. High School diploma or equivalent a must. Apply here...

BCA Marketing and Communications Internship. Bronx Council on the Arts seeks a creative, self-motivated and detail-oriented intern interested in careers in the arts and marketing. Opportunity is open until filled. Information is available here..

James J. Peters VA Medical Hospital has immediate job openings for Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Aides! Details here...

Greenmarket is Hiring: As we continue to open our seasonal markets around the city, we need to hire staff. Currently we are  looking for native Spanish speakers who live in northern Manhattan or the Bronx interested in working 20 - 30 hours a week. Apply here...

R.A.I.N. is seeking talent to join the R.A.I.N. Family. We are interviewing for several positions offering comprehensive employee benefits package for full-time employees. Details here...

Bronx Children's Museum is looking for applicants to
fill several available opportunities here...

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On December 17th, Bronx Health REACH Health Disparities Workgroup presented Mayor Bill de Blasio with over 2,000 signed postcards from Bronx residents urging elected officials to make the health of the Bronx a priority.  Representatives requested that all NYC agencies make the Bronx a funding priority, and appoint a liaison from the Mayor's office to work with #Not62.  Read more...

You served us! The Bronx
and all of NYC serves you
with free classes, coaching
and more!  Click here...
 

MTA Announces $50 Fine for Refusal to Wear a Mask
on Public Transit Takes Effect Now. Pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Directing MTA to Bolster Mask Compliance, Customers Refusing to Wear Masks while on Subways, Buses, & Commuter Railroads Are Subject to a $50 Fine. View the New “State of Respect” Campaign.

Announcing Citywide Neighborhood Business Grant Applications. Apply for grants of up to $10,000 for
small businesses impacted by COVID starting in January 2021. Citizens Committee for NYC  Small biz, vital to the fabric of their neighborhoods, may receive grants of $5,000 - $10,000 to maintain payroll and operations. We will prioritize businesses owned by people of color, immigrants, and women Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Read more...

Governor Cuomo Announces NewYork State to Extend Partnership with HelloFresh to combat food Insecurity amidst
COVID-19. Read more...

New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) is a new economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen
after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE. Apply here...

NYC BID Association Calls on New York’s Leaders to Save Businesses and Preserve Commercial Corridors. Citing the devastating effects of the pandemic and ongoing civil unrest.  Read more from the Norwood News posted on July 23, 2020 here...

MTA Deploying 9,000 New Digital Screens System wide with Real-Time, Location-Specific Information for Customers. With Subway Ridership Hitting 1.1 Million, Thousands of New Digital Screens Will Put More Information Directly in the
Hands of Riders to Better Navigate System. Read more...

Cash Assistance Program For Bereaved Families/ COVID. A program to provide emergency cash assistance to homes
who lost a breadwinner or caretaker to COVID. Eligible families must have a child or dependent young adult (age 26 or under)
in the household, and be under financial stress (struggling to pay rent, food, utilities, etc.). Flyer here...

Bronx Community Relief Effort launches “Help for The Bronx” a comprehensive website to provide fast, clear, multilingual access to resources for 1.4 million Bronx residents fighting through the COVID-19 Crisis. Visit the new website here...

5 TSA safety tips to help you get through airport security
this summer. As the economy begins to reopen and the
summer months approach, the Transportation Security
Administration has released new safety guidelines when
going through security at airports across the nation here...

Bronx nonprofits team up to increase food distribution and protect local jobs. Local nonprofits are coming together to help serve the Bronx during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the BronxTimes article here....

Fresh Direct in partnership with all five NYC borough presidents, will deliver thousands of grocery boxes a week to New Yorkers in Need.  Deliveries will be Mondays through Fridays.  Read more...Senator Biaggi’s 5/7 COVID Update: Statewide Eviction Moratorium Extended Through August 20th. Read the article online here...

Bronx sandwich heroes raise $50,000 to help Arthur Ave. deli feed Coronavirus front lines at St. Barnabas Hospital. 
- Daily News by Wes Parnell April 7, 2020 -
David Greco, owner of Mike’s Deli in the borough’s fabled foodie Little Italy neighborhood is teaming up with nearby Fordham Prep to provide a month of lunches to the coronavirus front lines at St. Barnabas Hospital. Read more...

Daily News April 22, 2020 -Hometown Helpers: NYC fashion professionals design medical gowns for hospital staff battling coronavirus. A trio of fashion professionals are giving “designer gowns” a whole new meaning. Read more...

Daily News April 23, 2020 - 'Extremely essential’ internet techs keep NYC communities connected during coronavirus crisis. : With much of America working from home and children learning remotely, smooth-streaming internet is more important than ever.  Read more...
 
Effective April l7th, The MTA  launched a new “Keep them
Covered” public awareness campaign requiring all New Yorkers to wear a face covering  nose and mouth while riding public transportation.  Mandatory masks can be cloth bandanas, scarves, or other alternatives, Read more...

LGBT Friendly Senior Housing in NYC: SAGE is building the Crotona Senior Residences, a brand-new, LGBT-welcoming, affordable senior housing development in the Bronx. Read more..

"You want to tell people that their
desire for clean air and clean
water is elitist?  Tell that to the kids in the south Bronx who are suffering
from the highest rates of childhood
asthma in the country.  Tell that to the families of Flint."

     -Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez  (D-NY) Bonus Quote of the Day,  March 27, 2019 Political Wire by Taegan Goddard
 

A letter from New York Cares about "Our response to COVID-19"  applauds its community volunteers for stepping up to the challenge of serving vulnerable New Yorkers.  Guidance is given for volunteers under the age of 65 as the City opens up here...

For every immigrant New Yorker, there is free safe immigration legal help in your language, regardless of your
immigration status.  Read more...

Also read  "Know Your Rights: Federal Immigration Enforcement" Last updated July 12, 2019 "It is critically important for all, regardless of immigration status, to know that you have rights and protections under the law if you are approached by federal immigration enforcement in your home, on the street,
or in public."

Crime Victims Support Services, at 1138 Neill Ave., offers victims help in navigating the criminal justice system. Free confidential services include claim assistance, case follow-up, crisis counseling, and victim advocacy.. For more information, call (718) 823-4925.

provides energy savings
and rebates for your
home or business.

SSA Press Release - Scam Calls PSA: Please take
a moment to review the document (link below) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Office of Inspector General (OIG). A Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign has been launched in an effort to alert and inform the nation’s
public about these ongoing scam calls. This press release
also provides information on how to report the incident if they
receive the scam call. Read the press release here...

Third Avenue BID targets opioid crisis in South Bronx.
The Third Avenue BID in the South Bronx is working to combat the opioid epidemic. BID Executive Director Michael Brady says their offices overlook Roberto Clemente Plaza, where he says a lot of people go to
use drugs.  He says everyone at the BID knows how to use Narcan – an antidote that quickly reverses opioid overdoses.
Read more...from News12 posted November 8, 2018

Mayor de Blasio announced funding for a new youth
court in the Bronx, which will train young people to serve
as jurors, judges and attorneys as well as to adjudicate real-life
cases involving their peers. Read more...

Unlikely alliance could rebuild America: From the
South Bronx to Paterson, New Jersey to Broad Street,
Philadelphia, William “Billy” Procida knows what it takes to build in hardscrabble, inner-city neighborhoods. A general contractor turned developer turned fund manager, Procida
has a unique vantage point on the Qualified Opportunity Zone program, which aims to revitalize poor communities with redirected investment profits. Read more...

Stamp Out Mailbox Fishing: Important tips for Tax Time
mail your checks or money order at the Post Office only.
Protect Your $$$. More tax time tips are available. Flyer here...

Bronx Organizations: Do you have any upcoming activities NY State of Health can take part in?.  The NYS Department of Health is making a huge push this upcoming Open Enrollment for Health Insurance t in the Bronx. If you have a community event you would like for the NYS Dep. of Health to attend to discuss Open Enrollment please contact: 518-474-3287. DTraecelle Carter ,Director of Outreach, New York State Department of Health, Albany. Information online here...

                     Help a Stranger Have a Meal Today,

Bronx Nonprofit Looking for Volunteers: Masa invites you
 to build a brighter future for the children of the South Bronx, By
tutoring for two hours a week you can be a part of the change.
Join them in transforming communities through education —one family, one child at a time. They are seeking dedicated volunteers to provide tutoring and homework help to elementary, middle-school and/or high-school students at our South Bronx community center. For Details on Masa's After-school Program, Volunteering and Requirements click here...

What's Happening
in the Bronx?
CLICK HERE...

Reminisce with Bronx Historian, Bill Twomey:
Do You Remember?

Looking for more events? Find them here...

What's happening in your neighborhood? Visit your Community Board for monthly minutes, meeting dates, and Community Events, Read the letter from Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., explaining how important the Community Boards are to serving our neighborhoods.

Introducing the NYC Senior Service Providers Volunteer
Coalition Guide. With more than 1.5 million adults age 60 or older living in New York City, the NYC Senior Service Providers Volunteer Coalition created an electronic guide to connect volunteers who want to serve older adults. See how you can help here...

The Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Department at Hostos Community College offers educational, career, and personal development opportunities designed to address  the needs of the South Bronx, Bronx, and Upper Manhattan communities.  Visit Hostos..