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Pay off NYC child support debt. Twice as fast. Two weeks only. Pay It Off June 1–15, 2016 For two weeks, pay $1,000 or more toward child support debt owed to NYC and they will match that payment. Two weeks to get two times the credit. And maybe put child support debt behind you. Forever. See the flyer here...
 

Celebrate Bronx Day at The New York Botanical Garden: On June 11, 2016. Clay Family Picnic Pavilions. Bring your lunch and join them for an afternoon of FREE events. For more information, please call 718-817-8990. Parking is $15. Come and enjoy a garden paradise in your community!

SoBRO's 14th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic Fundraiser on Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 AM till 8:00 PM, Thursday, 11:00am - Registration, 12:30 - Shot Gun & Lunch, 5:00pm - Cocktail Reception & Champions of Change Dinner. For over 40 years, the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO) has had a love affair with the borough. The 14th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic: "Fore the Love of the Bronx" celebrates that adoration and how we tirelessly work to “build a better Bronx.” To Buy Your Ticket Today click here...

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Soldier for Life, A Transition Assistance Program, is a Free, No-Cost Service to Military, Veterans and Retirees.   NYCServes evaluates your civilian-life goals, and directs you to the Network Providers who can help you reach them. Submit your documents the first time you enter the network, and you will never have to show them again. Flyer here...
                          
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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 you and your business.

The Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs is Moving forward in the transition to the Department of Veterans' Services. We have posted the following positions listed below. Feel free to reach out to members in your community and let them know of these new opportunities. Assistant Commissioner for Education. Employment and Entrepreneurship, Assistant Commissioner for Integrative Health and Community Resilience, Deputy Commissioner, Digital Strategy Officer, Senior Advisor for Public-Private Partnerships and Development. For those interested in applying for the positions, please contact Ellen Greenly Phone (212) 416-5250.

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Grow Your Business with BOEDC.  Bronx based small businesses and local entrepreneurs of all sizes and sectors are able to receive a boost of $2,000 to $50,000 with help from the Bronx Revolving Loan Fund   Loans can be used as working capital, for the purchase of machinery or equipment, inventory and accounts receivable.

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...

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.  Read more..
 

Escorted by Bronx Borough president Ruben Diaz Jr., Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton rode the New York City subway on Thursday. It took five swipes of Clinton’s MetroCard to get through the turnstile at the 161st Street station at Yankee Stadium. She rode one stop to the 170th Street station on the 4 train, according to CNN’s Dan Merica. Clinton’s ride follows what many considered to be a gaffe by her rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who told the New York Daily News you use tokens to access the subway. Check out scenes from Clinton’s subway ride online at Huffington Post located here...

The 12th Annual Bronx Mental Health Forum will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at Lincoln Hospital: Empower the Family, Empower the Youth: Transitioning to Adulthood. Please register as soon as possible since seating is very limited. NOTE: One registration form per participant is required. Registration document online here... and flyer is online here...

LIFT is continuing to offer free tax preparation services for NY residents who may have missed the April deadline. They will be doing taxes from now until June 30th, every Monday and Wednesday in the office. People are welcome to walk in or can make an appointment. For Information and qualifications see the flyer online here...

Bronx WBO Talent Show on Friday, June 10, 2016
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Come see all the talent in the Bronx! The Talent Show will be held outdoors with acts including dancers, opera singers, comedians, rappers and more! Limited spots are left for performers. If interested, contact sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov . Acts must be family friendly. All are welcome to attend the show! Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center in Williamsbridge Oval, 3225 Reservoir Oval East Bronx. Event Organizer is NYC Parks: Bronx Recreation.
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Upper River Paddle & Pick Up at 219th Street and Bronx Boulevard (in Bronx Park), Bronx. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Join NYC Parks on a paddling adventure, and help us clean the freshwater sections of the Bronx River to remove floatables. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Information see the website here...

Seining at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx. 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Get ready to get your hands wet as seining programs use nets to catch fish, Free! Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home. The experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways on every fishing program. On Sunday, June 12, 2016. For complete details click here...

Native American festival on June 12, 2016. Drums Along the Hudson features traditional dance, drumming, crafts, and foods at Inwood Hill Park. Free. In Inwood NYC check out the website here...

NYBG Mariachi music in the garden on June 18, 2016 (6:30 p.m.). Hear Ernesto Villalobos & Gizel Xanath perform Linda Ronstadt’s album “Songs of My Father” with a free drink at New York Botanical Garden. Discount tickets $25. Information click here...

Free Financial Counseling Now Available at Bronx Borough Hall. Beginning February 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Phipps Neighborhoods are partnering to provide confidential, one-on-one counseling for Bronxites who need tools and support to better manage their finances. A trained counselor will help you identify your financial challenges and guide you. See the flyer located here...

Wildlife Conservation Society -Temporary and Part Time Employment Opportunities: Do You Have...Enthusiasm and positive attitude, Ability to communicate clearly, Readiness and capability to engage guests and Ability to adjust to a constantly changing environment Ability to work in a team environment. They have the job for you! NYC Zoos and Aquarium has Temporary employment opportunities in: Al Food Service, Sales, Cleaning & Grounds Keeping, Park Operations, Office Administration or Animal Care. BRONX ZOO, NEW YORK AQUARIUM, CENTRAL PARK ZOO, QUEENS ZOO, PROSPECT PARK ZOO. See the flyer here and apply online here...

Call for Bronx Artists: Montefiore is seeking to purchase original artwork for key public locations at multiple medical center locations. This call is open to all artists working and/or residing in the Bronx. Find out more...

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

 Help a Stranger Have a Meal Today.