Opinions

Cutting Tailpipe Pollution Starts at Home for New York City

     “Communities like the South Bronx, where I work, have suffered far too much and far too long from disproportionate fossil fuel pollution,” she told City Council members in December. “For communities like the South Bronx, asthma rates are already one of the highest in the country and children and teenagers visit emergency rooms with respiratory illnesses at rates twice city’s average. We cannot afford to endure additional respiratory illnesses, and we cannot afford to wait another year without government action.” […]

Local News

Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) announces the release of the Facilities Management Services 2023/24 RFQ.

The intent of this Request for Qualifications is to obtain comprehensive facilities management services from a reputable vendor. The successful applicant will work closely with CSC staff to maintain all aspects of the 31,500 square foot two-story headquarters building which houses approximately 100 employees on Commercial Blvd. […]

National News

USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a call for nominations to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. First established in 1992, the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (ACBFR) advises the Secretary of Agriculture to enhance USDA’s goals for new farming and ranching operations. Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for themselves or other qualified experts by October 10, 2023 […]

Local News

Pompano Beach Arts Newest Exhibition Parallel Worlds Explores Migration Internationally Recognized Artist Leonardo Montoya’s

     Pompano Beach Arts is proud to present a solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Leonard Montoya. Parallel Worlds explores the challenges and rewards of migration through the eyes of the artist, who has lived in multiple countries.  Through his stunning portraits and paintings encompassing nature and architecture, he draws a parallel between his experiences and the migration stories of his subjects. The exhibition will run at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center through December 22, 2023. Learn more at www.pompanobeacharts.org […]