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Additional $334M In Social Security

Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that he is pushing legislation to provide a $250 check to Social Security recipients who have been slammed with higher costs while receiving no cost of living increase (COLA) last year. In 2009, for the first time since 1975, seniors did not receive a COLA.
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Librarian Linda Jones Honoured

Councilman Fernando Cabrera honored Linda Jones, a librarian who served Francis Martin Library for over quarter of a century. ...
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825K NY-ers Without Bank Accounts

Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jonathan Mintz today announced that more than 825,000 adult New Yorkers do not have bank accounts, but instead use fringe financial services like check cashers to pay bills, cash payroll checks, buy money orders and conduct other financial transactions....
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When Snow Was Glorious

Growing up in the 50s and into the early 60s I can remember how, when it snowed, for what seemed like days at a time, my sisters and I would gather at the window sills, in pajamas and just watch with such gleeful fascination....
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UK's BBC TV Are Looking For An Inspirational New York Family

Do you believe in instilling good old-fashioned values, discipline and boundaries in your children? Can you give two British teenagers the chance to have some much-needed structure in their lives?...
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Response To FHJC Lawsuit Against Edgwater Park

The following letter was sent to us by one of our readers, Greg Farrell, a former resident of Edgewater Park for over twenty years in response to the lawsuit filed against the community, alleging racial discrimination against a black couple, wishing to buy a home there. The plaintiffs seek damages for violations of civil rights, human rights and fair housing laws?...
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Pelham Line Stations' Rehabilitation

The Morrison Av-Soundview, and Whitlock Av stations will be closed February 8 through September 13, 2010 for rehabilitation. They are the first two of five stations on the Pelham 6 line scheduled for work. The others are Parkchester, St. Lawrence Av and Elder Av....
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Bronx Subway Countdown Clock Rollout Continues

The countdown clock rollout along the MTA’s A Division stations continued this past weekend as two more stops along the 6 line in the Bronx are now enjoying the real-time train arrival message screens....
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The 2010 Census Road Tour Visits Bronx

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., community leaders and members of different ethnic groups welcomed the New York Region’s 2010 Census Road Tour vehicle to the Bronx....
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Do You Recognise Anyone Here?

A reader's request for help....
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Additional $334M In Social Security

Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that he is pushing legislation to provide a $250 check to Social Security recipients who have been slammed with higher costs while receiving no cost of living increase (COLA) last year. In 2009, for the first time since 1975, seniors did not receive a COLA.
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Librarian Linda Jones Honoured

Councilman Fernando Cabrera honored Linda Jones, a librarian who served Francis Martin Library for over quarter of a century.

825K NY-ers Without Bank Accounts

Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jonathan Mintz today announced that more than 825,000 adult New Yorkers do not have bank accounts, but instead use fringe financial services like check cashers to pay bills, cash payroll checks, buy money orders and conduct other financial transactions.
image

When Snow Was Glorious

Growing up in the 50s and into the early 60s I can remember how, when it snowed, for what seemed like days at a time, my sisters and I would gather at the window sills, in pajamas and just watch with such gleeful fascination.
image

UK's BBC TV Are Looking For An Inspirational New York Family

Do you believe in instilling good old-fashioned values, discipline and boundaries in your children? Can you give two British teenagers the chance to have some much-needed structure in their lives?
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Response To FHJC Lawsuit Against Edgwater Park

The following letter was sent to us by one of our readers, Greg Farrell, a former resident of Edgewater Park for over twenty years in response to the lawsuit filed against the community, alleging racial discrimination against a black couple, wishing to buy a home there. The plaintiffs seek damages for violations of civil rights, human rights and fair housing laws?

Pelham Line Stations' Rehabilitation

The Morrison Av-Soundview, and Whitlock Av stations will be closed February 8 through September 13, 2010 for rehabilitation. They are the first two of five stations on the Pelham 6 line scheduled for work. The others are Parkchester, St. Lawrence Av and Elder Av.
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Bronx Subway Countdown Clock Rollout Continues

The countdown clock rollout along the MTA’s A Division stations continued this past weekend as two more stops along the 6 line in the Bronx are now enjoying the real-time train arrival message screens.
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The 2010 Census Road Tour Visits Bronx

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., community leaders and members of different ethnic groups welcomed the New York Region’s 2010 Census Road Tour vehicle to the Bronx.
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Do You Recognise Anyone Here?

A reader's request for help.
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Maria Milosheva

Maria was born, raised and currently lives in Sofia, Bulgaria, EU. She is a journalist by profession and practices psychological consultation for the past few years. Maria worked as a reporter/journalist for a number of newspapers and radio stations. She served as a chief-editor of the National Library's monthly magazine Librarian for a number of years. Maria started drawing in 1991, urged by a strong inner need to recreate the reality beyond the usual – the world of forms and details… She has taken part in various exhibitions and her work is in a number of private collections around the world. It can be seen at MarmiArt.com. Maria's drawings are created using mixed techniques – aquarelle, tempera, ink, pencils, etc. They are unique and have no names. Their eventual owners would give them names, effectively becoming a part of the process of creating them. Every one can charge their own drawing with one's own energy and identify it with one's self. The drawings will repay generously, predisposing for calm moments of reflection and meditation.