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• BxD’s Emma Ketteringham Selected to be a Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow at Harvard Law School

  22-05-2017 23:18
  
  The Bronx Defenders is proud to congratulate Emma Ketteringham, managing director of our Family Defense Practice, for being selected to be a Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow at Harvard Law School for the 2017-2018 academic year. Emma is one of a select few from across the country and around the world to be awarded this honor due to her outstanding career in public interest law and her ongoing dedication to serving low-income families in the Bronx.
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• Judge Raps NYPD for ‘Gotcha’ Tactics in Civil Seizures

  22-05-2017 17:09
  
  “Displeased by the New York City Police Department’s ‘troublesome’ litigation tactics, a state judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit seeking information on what happens to millions of ‘unclaimed’ dollars seized in civil forfeitures.”
  Courthouse News Service on the latest development in our lawsuit challenging lack of transparency in NYPD property seizures. Read the article here.
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• Morris Heights Health Center opens 8th facility

  22-05-2017 06:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  See this story at BxTimes.com.Arthur CusanoBronx TimesSince it was first published in 2009, the Bronx has had the dubious distinction of ranking 62 out of 62 New York counties in the annual Robert Wood Johnson County Health Ranking health report.Morris Heights Health Center is hoping to change that distinction with its eighth and newest Bronx Medical and Wellness Center at 1227 Edward L. Grant Highway.
  MHHC maintains 30 sites in the Bronx, including school-based clinics, and serves 52,000 patien
  
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• Jacobi Hospital’s Gala Awards Night

  22-05-2017 06:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  See this story at BxTimes.com.By Robert WirsingBronx TimesJacobi Hospital hosted its gala celebration on Thursday, May 4 at Villa Barone Manor.This year’s distinguished honorees were Christopher Mastromano, Jacobi Hospital CEO and Dr. Mark F. Mehler, Jacobi Hospital’s Department of Neurology chairman.
  
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• Divers Revitalize Orchard Beach

  22-05-2017 06:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  See this story at BxTimes.com.By Robert WirsingBronx TimesHundreds of divers enjoyed a beach adventure at the eighth annual Orchard Beach Clean-Up and Clam Bake on Sunday, May 7.Divers took to the water to help restore the Long Island Sound and the beach’s natural beauty.The event was made possible by the Scuba Sports Club of Westchester County, Captain Mike’s Diving Services, Island Diving, Northeast Dive News, Beneath the Sea, Oceanblue Divers, Scuba New York, Ski & Scuba Conne
  
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• Diaz Hosts Bx. Week Labor Breakfast

  22-05-2017 06:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  See this story at BxTimes.com.By Robert WirsingBronx TimesBorough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted his fourth annual Bronx Week Labor Breakfast on Thursday, May 11 at the Bronx County Building’s Veterans’ Memorial Hall.The event honored Vincent Alvarez, NYC Central Labor Council president; Tara Martin, NYS Nurses Association state political director; Bobby Murray, Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Bronx Board of Business Agents president and business agent; Tamara Rivera, NYC and Vicinity D
  
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• Children’s Hospital At Monte’s Prom

  22-05-2017 06:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  See this story at BxTimes.com.By Robert WirsingBronx TimesThe Children’s Hospital at Montefiore hosted over 100 teens for food, music and dancing at its eighth annual safari-themed prom on Saturday, May 6.Teens were also treated to make-up and manicures on the hematology-oncology unit before making their grand entrance to the transformed event space.Operation Prom and Men’s Warehouse donated dresses and tuxedos, Taylor Creative donated decorations and Pegasus Productions donated ligh
  
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• Astor Services Hosts Awards Gala

  22-05-2017 06:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  See this story at BxTimes.com.By Robert WirsingBronx TimesAstor Services for Children and Families’ Young Professionals Board celebrated its second annual gala to support Bronx children combating mental health issues on Thursday, May 4 at Manhattan Supreme Court.During the special occasion, Protiviti Inc. was honored with Astor’s Corporate Partnership Award.
  
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• 139th St. residents protest landlord, management

  22-05-2017 06:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  See this story at BxTimes.com.By Steven GoodsteinBronx TimesTenants at a south Bronx apartment buildingsay they can no longer tolerate their harsh living conditions.On Monday, May 8, residents of 386 E. 139th Street, accompanied by the South Bronx Tenants Movement, held a press conference to publicize their terrible living situation.Since February, the building’s tenants have faced deplorable living conditions, including water leaks, mold, collapsed ceilings as well as rodents and roach in
  
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