Robert J. Lefkowitz , joint winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, CBS New York reports. A statement issued by Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott indicates that Lefkowitz is the eighth Bronx Science graduate to win a Nobel Prize.
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Bronx Science Graduate Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Posted on 10 October 2012.
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Fernando Tirado Resigns as Community Board 7 District Manager
Posted on 10 October 2012.
Community Board 7 District Manager Fernando Tirado is stepping down from his post, reports the Bronx Times. His last day serving the community in the northwest Bronx will be October 19th. Tirado has been the district manager since 2008 and recently faced an unsuccessful dismissal vote.
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Police Searching for Armed Livery Cab Robber
Posted on 09 October 2012.
Police are investigating an armed livery cab robbery that occurred around 6:00 AM Monday morning.
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Mott Haven Taco Shop Opens Third Location
Posted on 09 October 2012.
Mexicocina, a Mott Haven eatery that specializes in tacos, is set to open its third location on E. 149th street. DNA Info reports that the shop offers both traditional Mexican tacos and American style tacos, with fillings such as chicken, pineapple pork, steak, squash and tongue. Mexicocina’s first location is also on E. 149th street, […]
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PS 96 Students Could Be Moved to Accommodate Classroom Construction
Posted on 09 October 2012.
The Department of Education is considering a plan to temporarily relocate some PS 96 students while classroom construction is underway, reports DNAinfo.com. Next fall, first graders and some second grade classes will be moved to a school building on Lydig Ave., while a new wing of the public school is being built. The temporary location […]
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Morris Park Business Alliance Unable to Fund Holiday Lights
Posted on 08 October 2012.
Morris Parks residents probably won’t be enjoying holiday lights this winter.
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City Comptroller Reexamines Construction of Trump’s Golf Course
Posted on 06 October 2012.
City Comptroller John Liu is trying to determine why the golf course project is behind schedule and has ballooned in costs from $22 million to $97 million, the New York Daily News reports. Last Thursday, Liu informed the parks commissioner that he will reexamine the agency’s handling of the construction.
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Longwood Thief Calls Victims’ Names Before Robbing Them
Posted on 06 October 2012.
A thief in the Longwood area of the Bronx is calling out victims by their names, building familiarity before robbing them reports DNAinfo. Police think that the suspect may be watching potential victims as they sign or state their names in banks. They advise that everyone be extremely careful with their personal information, especially when […]
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