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• Future Ready NYC education initiative expanding to more schools with new pathways of opportunity

  02-12-2024 21:30 via amny.com
  
  Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos unveiled plans Monday to add 36 new schools to the Future Ready NYC program, expanding the initiative to 135 schools and adding two new program pathways.During the announcement at Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn on Dec. 2, the mayor said this expansion aims to equip more students with real-world skills and prepare them for high-wage, high-growth careers, all while addressing the pressing need for a career-connected education in
  
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• Bronx Youth Empowerment Program brings holiday joy to residents of Workmen’s Circle Multicare Center

  02-12-2024 20:14 via bxtimes.com
  
  On the day after Thanksgiving, members of the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program embraced the spirit of giving by visiting residents at the Workmen's Circle MultiCare Center as part of their "GENERATIONS" program.[caption id="attachment_116715" align="alignnone" width="700"] Photo courtesy of the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program[/caption]Rather than spending the day resting, these Bronx youths helped bring the joy of the holiday season to the elderly residents of the Workmen's Circle MultiCare Cente
  
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• Paralegals F.T.C., which provides affordable legal services, becomes nonprofit

  02-12-2024 20:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx-based paralegal firm Paralegals F.T.C. Inc. recently rebranded as a 501(c)3 nonprofit and will continue to provide affordable, non-attorney legal services to underserved and marginalized communities.Paralegals F.T.C. also recently expanded its paralegal educational and mentorship services to include the pilot program, The Paralegal Academy.“We've already served over 1,000 students across New York City and New Jersey, and our goal is to continue advocating for increased representa
  
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• Deadline looms to get REAL ID driver’s license in New York state: What you need to know

  02-12-2024 20:00 via amny.com
  
  New Yorkers have less than six months to get their federally compliant REAL ID or Enhanced ID/driver's license from the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).By May 7, 2025, all New Yorkers must have one of these IDs — usually in the form of a driver's license — in order to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities if they do not have a passport.“Time is running out to get a REAL ID or Enhanced ID and you do not want to get stuck at airport security if you ar
  
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• What’s happening | plays and fun holiday events

  02-12-2024 19:56 via bxtimes.com
  
  Riverdale Children's Theatre's "Santa Claus: The Musical"Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.St. Barnabas Elementary School, 413 E. 241st St.$15Catch this heartwarming family-friendly play on the holiday season from the Riverdale Children's Theatre. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and more on a fun holiday journey. The cast includes 30 talented young actors from the Bronx and Yonkers.For more information, visit https://www.riverdaletheatre.org/rct-barnabas-santa-musical.html.Kwanzaa FestivalSaturday, Dec. 7, 1-7 p.m.L
  
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• Column: It’s the holiday season — Spend it in the Bronx

  02-12-2024 15:46 via bxtimes.com
  
  It's officially the holiday season in New York City! While your social media feeds may be filled with pictures and videos of Macy's, Bryant Park and all the downtown staples of December celebrations, that does not mean there is nothing to do in the Bronx. In fact, there is a lot to do locally. Keep reading to find out more, and make sure you follow @bronx.tourism on Instagram to stay up-to-date on all the events in the Bronx. You can find all of these events and more on the events calendar on il
  
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• Dakota’s on the Cove brings new dining experience to Throggs Neck

  02-12-2024 15:31 via bxtimes.com
  
  Dakota’s on the Cove has been making quite an impression since the new restaurant opened on Sept. 4 at the Hammond's Cove Marina in Throggs Neck.Located in the space formerly occupied by The Ice House, the restaurant has undergone a complete renovation and expansion to create a cozy and inviting vibe, offering delicious food and beautiful views of Hammond Cove Marina.With daily and weekly specials, the staff aims to offer great food that’s affordable for any budget and provides somet
  
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• Bronx tenant allegedly beaten to death by landlord and brother was attacked while holding 2-month-old baby: cops

  02-12-2024 14:40 via amny.com
  
  The Bronx tenant who was allegedly beaten to death by his landlord and brother over the weekend was attacked over a rent dispute while the victim held a 2-month-old baby, police reported.According to authorities, 43-year-old Omar Lamoni and his half-brother, 39-year-old Edwin Nina, allegedly confronted 30-year-old Kristopher Samaroo outside of his home on the Throggs Neck Expressway service road near Layton Avenue in Throggs Neck at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Nov. 30.[caption id="attachment_1377
  
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