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The Right To Look Ridiculous: Defended
You have the right to look ridiculous, especially in New York.

Gang Membership Up 42,000 Nationwide Since 2002
In a matter of days, about 130 youth from across the country will converge at the nation’s capital to push for an end to gang violence....Annual Bronx Family Day To Be Held
The 1st Annual Bronx Family Day will inspire creativity in children and adults alike through its interactive programs and musical delights. Featuring a lively, exciting mix of Latin and American inspired music and dance artists, the entire family will be entertained!...Now Recruiting For Bronx Leaders
We Are The Bronx (WATB) fellowship is currently accepting applications from Bronx community leaders to apply to participate in a professional development program to strengthen themselves, their agencies, the Bronx, as well as to learn how to bring resources and best practices to their community....Saint Dominic’s Home Names CFO
Saint Dominic’s Home Executive Director Judith Kydon today announced the appointment of Ken Gruber as the nonprofit agency’s new Chief Financial Officer. Gruber joins Blauvelt, N.Y.-based Saint Dominic’s Home from the New York City office of Tatum LLC, where he was a partner of the nation's largest executive services firm....New York’s Drug-Free Heroes
Some of New York’s true heroes in the fight to keep our kids off drugs will be honored by the Foundation for a Drug Free World, Founder of the Award-Winning “Truth About Drugs” Campaign, in a ceremony on June 24 at the Church of Scientology New York, as part of the UN’s International Day Against Drug Abuse....Union Notifies Public On Looming Strike
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500, New York State's largest grocery workers Union, has begun the process of notifying the public and local enforcement of a potential strike that could effect over 150 supermarkets and 16,000 workers. With a contract expiration date of June 26th, any potential job action could effect the 4th of July weekend for hundreds of thousands of customers. ...Hutchinson Metro Center Steps Up
After being shunned by Empire State Building owner Anthony Malkin, Mother Teresa will be honored on what would have been her 100th birthday, at least in Bronx....Severe Cuts For The Impoverished In NY
Regarding New York State's severe cuts to programs for impoverished New Yorkers:...Crisis In Custody Courts
For years, protective mothers have complained about a broken custody court system giving custody to abusive fathers. A new book based on multi-disciplinary research has confirmed that common mistakes in the custody courts have resulted in thousands of children being forced to live with abusers....What's New
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