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  • Saturday, March 19, 2011

    Bronx, NY Focus

    Majora Carter's "The Promised Land"
    WNYC-AM820

    Saturdays at 2PM. Sundays at 8PM. Listen to the new radio documentary show hosted by Bronx Science Alumna & S.Bronx Environmentalist, Majora Carter.


    UPCOMING EVENT: 10K Urban Environmental Challenge Race
    Sunday, Apr 3, 2011, 10 AM
    Van Cortlandt Park

    Come join us for the annual Urban Environmental Challenge. The UEC is a 10k race hosted by the Van Cortlandt Track Club that takes runners through all of the undiscovered trails through This race is always fun and runners can expect to get a little muddy, with the odd stream crossing (log bridge optional) but it’s a great introduction to trail running! The race will be on April 3rd at 10:00 AM and will start at the Tortoise and the Hare statue in Van Cortlandt Park on Broadway (only steps from the 242nd St. stop on the #1 subway). Hope you can join us! You can register at the link below. Register soon as we expect to cap this race because the trails can't accommodate too many runners. Fast runners with too many plastic trophies need not fear. Prizes are the best carrot cakes in the city, (from the famous www.lloydscarrotcake.com) given to top 3 places in all male and female age groups. See the website for more details and a video of last year's race. Hope to see you all there! Sign up here, http://vctconline.ning.com/page/urban-environmental-challenge-1


    Local News:

    Confirmed: City doesn't want Koch Bridge!

    Wal-mart’s History of Hypocrisy...

    Fighting Bed Bugs

    NY Senate "Gang of Eight (Hate)" DINOs down to 2

    NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is kicking ass in the fight to clean up Albany: Yet another State Senator under investigation

    Oh Great...Indian Point is the nuclear plant in the US MOST at risk of core damage from an earthquake

    NYC Comptroller John Liu Statement on Dept of Education Contract Rejection

    Teachers stage Hunts Point rally

    I am America I Matter

    THIS is great: Comptroller John Liu Audits the Corrupt Economic Development Corporation...let me say it is about time.

    THIS is not so great: Since moving to New York every has bragged about the water here...well, sadly NYC water quality is not that good: America's 10 Most Toxic Cities

    Natural Gas Drilling Debate Heats Up: Read Our Guide...More: Water issues and gas drilling...More: Hydrofracking and Corporate Irresponsibility

    Why teachers' salaries/benefits are too low

    This has been clear for some time: Bloomberg's education statistics are damned lies


    CURRENT TV NYC:

    Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.

    In NYC Current TV is available on:
    Time Warner Digital: Channel 103
    DIRECTV: Channel 358
    DISH Network: Channel 196
    Comcast Digital: Channel 107
    AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189

    Check out their program schedule here.


    PROGRESSIVE TALK RADIO:
    WWRL AM 1060
    http://wwrl1600.com/default.asp

    Check out the daily programming schedule here.

    click here for their schedule of local events

    WWRL Book Club
    Become a member of the WWRL Morning Show, become a Morning Maniac.
    Here’s your chance to be the recipient of a morning show “MUST READ” book.
    Every Friday Mark Riley randomly selects a registrant, one per hour (6-9 am) and awards a “Must Read” that keeps up with world events

    Click Here to Join!


    Bronx Blogs:

    Hunts Point Express: Serving Hunts Point and Longwood

    The Bronx River Alliance serves as a coordinated voice for the river and works in harmonious partnership to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor

    Bronx Latino: a project of Puerto Rico Sun Communications

    The Bronx Council for Environmental Quality: seeking to leave our great grandchildren better air, land, and water quality than we have at present.


    This is new and REALLY cool: Bronx Science Cafe Series: Your World. Your Science.

    The Bronx Science Cafe Series aims at building grassroots excitement and interest in science in the Bronx; and in the possible development of a Bronx Science Center Planetarium and Science Playground complex on the Grand concourse by promoting science beyond the confines of academia. Through researcher-led discussions with an afterwork crowd in an informal setting, anyone is welcome to join stimulating discussions about the great many ways science affects the different fabric of their lives.

    To find out more click here.


    KEEP WAL-MART OUT OF NYC:

    Bloomerg and the right wing New York Post want to help Wal-Mart open up in NYC even though Wal-Mart has been shown to deliberately destroy small businesses, use illegal immigrant labor paying them slave wages, and treating their workers badly.

    I don't mind big chain stores. I like IKEA and CostCo and Trader Joe's in particular. But Wal-Mart has been shown to be bad for communities they open up in.

    Wal-Mart has a gender discrimination suit against them still active: Meet the Woman Behind the Walmart Gender Discrimination Suit

    Click here for National Organization of Women's Statement on WalMart's Gender Discrimination.

    Learn about Wal-Mart’s Dismal Record on Worker and Customer Safety (PDF)

    Wal-Mart's Wage and Hour Violations (PDF)

    HELP STOP WAL-MART AND BLOOMBERG FROM RUINING NYC
    Check out these websites to find out how you can fight back.

    Wal-Mart Free NYC
    Neighborhood Retail Alliance


    BRONX NAACP:
    Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.

    Williamsbridge (Bronx) NAACP
    670 EAST 219TH ST
    Bronx, NY 10467
    718-655-6229

    New York City Housing Authority NAACP
    Bronx, NY 10469
    718-652-1158

    Co-Op City NAACP
    PO BOX 75-3111
    Bronx, NY 10475

    Parkchester (Bronx) NAACP
    PO BOX 482
    Bronx, NY 10462
    718-597-0364

    Bronx NAACP
    PO BOX 56
    Bronx, NY 10456
    718-993-9109

    Bronx NAACP Youth Council
    PO BOX 56
    Bronx, NY 10456


    National Jewish Democratic Council:

    The National Jewish Democratic Council is the trusted voice and resource for Democratic office holders, candidates and party organizations to better understand and engage with the Jewish community. NJDC mobilizes the Jewish community and convenes opinion leadership to support the Democratic promise for all Americans. We look to our Jewish tradition to guide us on the issues of social and economic justice, religious pluralism and the peace and security of the State of Israel that will be the hallmark of our work.

    NJDC believes that through our work in Democratic Party politics, we can ensure a better world for our children and grandchildren.

    For more information, or to become a member of the New York chapter, contact msudco2@aol.com.


    West Bronx Drinking Liberally: Political Action through Social Interaction
    Drinking Liberally is a fun way to stay politically active
    * When? First and Third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm
    * Where? An Beal Bocht, 445 W 238th St (between Waldo and Greystone)
    * Hosted by Jamin Sewell | Scott Kennedy


    Leadership Intern Field Training (LIFT) through Sustainable South Bronx

    In this prestigious 6-week internship, open to high school Juniors and Seniors, LIFT participants learn, through a combination of in classroom and hands-on field work, all the ins and outs of field organizing and a powerful environmental justice perspective. LIFT participants also learn an invaluable set of skills such as messaging, public speaking, strategic thinking and community organizing. For more information, contact Marta Rodriquez at 646.400.5431


    BEST Academy

    Bronx Environmental Stewardship Training Academy

    The BEST Academy directly relates to the core of Sustainable South Bronx’s mission: to bring issues of Environmental Justice to the forefront of community consciousness, and to begin to repair and reverse decades of environmental degradation. The BEST Academy not only connects residents of the South Bronx and other Environmental Justice communities to employment opportunities, but helps create an economically sustainable South Bronx. The entire community benefits from the increased number of residents who have marketable skills and can now contribute to the economic revitalization of the neighborhood.

    The BEST Academy links environmental clean-up and restoration in the community to the career development and economic needs of local people. While BEST Academy is open to any resident of New York City’s five boroughs, the majority of participants are from the South Bronx. Participants must have their high school diploma (or equivalent), and a valid driver’s license or permit. Participants are predominantly low-income individuals with many on public assistance.

    Go here for more information or call: 646.400.5438

    Click here for the BEST Academy Recruitment Flyer (PDF).


    SOUTH BRONX FOOD CO-OP:

    The South Bronx Food Cooperative (SBxFC) is a green shopping alternative to the profit-oriented commercial food markets found in the Bronx. Founded and operated by committed residents, the SBxFC is dedicated to making a difference in the community by working together to provide healthy and affordable food to all who want it.

    The South Bronx Food cooperative carries a wide variety of products, including local, organic and conventionally grown produce; pasture-raised, grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry; bulk grains, sugars, spices and pastas; fair-trade coffees and chocolate; environmentally safe cleaning supplies, and much more. All of this plus a selection of standard supermarket items makes the SBxFC a one-stop shopping destination. Sales are brisk at the SBxFC and inventory is replenished often ensuring that the products we sell are as fresh as possible..

    As a member of the SBxFC you share ownership of the coop with fellow members. Members have a voice in the decision-making process and participate in directing the organization's future. Equally important, as a shopper you will know where your food choices come from. By becoming a member you and your family not only have access to fresh foods at reasonable prices, you will learn about our local farmers, organizations and vendors.

    In addition to providing green/local products and democratic operations (common at most cooperatives), the SBxFC provides various health and nutrition services including workshops, cooking classes and education seminars. Our community education programs are designed and administered by local medical professionals and nutrition specialist. The goal of the SBxFC is to correct the various health disparities faced by Bronxites including diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.

    They seem to even have an online shopping option (members only).

    Hours:
    11:00 am – 8pm, Thursday – Monday
    CLOSED Tuesday & Wednesday
    (Additional hours and days of operation will be added in the very near future)

    Website: http://www.sbxfc.org/

    Location:
    3103 Third Avenue
    Bronx NY 10451
    (The corner of 158th St)


    La Familia Verde Community Garden:

    La Familia Verde is a coalition of community gardens in the Crotona, East Tremont, and West Farms neighborhoods in the Bronx. Formed in 1998, our mission is to sustain the environment and culture of our neighborhood through education, community service, and horticulture.

    La Familia Verde is part of a community gardening tradition in New York City that dates back over 25 years, when city residents first began taking control of abandoned lots left by the economic and social devastation of the inner cities. Since that time, community gardens have played an important role in helping revitalize some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods. The gardens are not only pleasing to look at; they serve as educational, cultural, and social resource centers in traditionally underserved communities.

    Today, La Familia Verde is comprised of more than ten community-operated gardens and various community based organizations. The gardens and community organizations help foster community pride, partnership, and activism.

    You can read about their projects here.

    La Familia Verde
    2158 Mapes Avenue
    Bronx, NY 10460
    http://www.lafamiliaverde.org/


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