Former P.S. 102 becomes City Island’s Fourth Designated Landmark

For anyone who has not been to City Island it's worth a trip. It is hard to imagine a spot in the Bronx was once a center for ship building until you visit the island. The island sports great restaurants and a few fishing charters. Lots of blue’s, flounder, black fish, snappers and striped bass.

http://www.cityisland.com/history.html

Gregory

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At the Council’s Stated Meeting on Wednesday, March 28, the Council voted unanimously in favor of designating the City Island Nautical Museum, the former P.S. 102 and P.S. 17 City Island School, as a New York City Landmark.

The museum, located at 190 Fordham Street, was built in 1898 and served as City Island’s only public school until 1975 when it was replaced with P.S. 175. For the last 30 years, the building has remained significant, serving as a museum that preserves over 100 years of City Island history. It has also served as a meeting place for various community groups of the Island for several decades.

“The City Island Nautical Museum, formerly the community’s only public school, has been a staple of City Island for over a century,” Council Member Vacca said. “What once educated generations of City Island children now preserves 100 years of history and I commend those who have kept it intact over the years. I thank my colleagues for voting in favor of designating this historical building as a New York City Landmark and I am honored to have it in my district.”

Vacca to Unveil New Technology at P.S. 96

Here is more on Vacca bringing home the bacon! This time he secured $200K for P.S. 6. The dedication will take place tomorrow.

Gregory

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Modernization funded with $200,000 secured by Vacca

Tomorrow morning at 9:00 A.M., Council Member James Vacca will join students and faculty from P.S. 96, which recently received new SMART Boards, iPads and other enhancements to the school’s technology. Vacca provided $200,000 over the last two years through the City Council to fund the project. The enhancements will enable the school to help prepare students to take full advantage of new technology and give teachers new tools to use in the classroom.

WHO: Councilman Vacca, faculty and students from P.S. 96

WHAT: Dedication of new technology funded through the City Council

WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M.

WHERE: P.S. 96, 650 Waring Avenue, the Bronx

Vacca to Unveil New Technology at P.S. 72

Here is news on Councilman Vacca securing more funds for local schools.

Gregory

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Modernization funded with $150,000 grant secured by Vacca

Tomorrow morning at 9:30 A.M., Council Member James Vacca will join students and faculty from P.S. 72 in Throggs Neck, which recently received new SMART Boards and other enhancements to the school’s technology. Vacca provided $150,000 through the City Council to fund the project, enabling the school to complete the much-needed upgrades, which will help prepare students to take full advantage of new technology and give teachers a new tool to use in the classroom.

WHO: Councilman Vacca, faculty and students from P.S. 72

WHAT: Dedication of new technology funded through the City Council

WHEN: Friday, January 27, 2012 @ 9:30 A.M.

WHERE: P.S. 72, 2951 Dewey Ave, the Bronx

Annual Senior Citizen Art Show at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Throgs Neck Scheduled for Sunday, October 2nd

There is an art exhibit on Sunday at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Throgs Neck. Anyone curious to see what master pieces are on display should check out the information below. The exhibition highlighting art created local seniors is sponsored by the Bronx Arts Ensemble with funding by Councilman Vacca.

Enjoy
Gregory
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Vacca to Visit Art Show at Throgs Neck Senior Residence

On Sunday, October 2, Council Member James Vacca will the visit the senior citizens at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Throgs Neck for their annual art show. The exhibit is the culmination of an art program sponsored by the Bronx Arts Ensemble, which enables residents to create their own works of art. Vacca allocates City Council funding to the Bronx Arts Ensemble to support their work in the community.

Who: Council Member Vacca; Jeanne Jugan Residence seniors and staff; Bronx Arts
Ensemble staff
What: Senior citizen residents’ art show
When: Sunday, October 2 @ 2 PM
Where: Jeanne Jugan Residence, 2999 Schurz Avenue, Bronx

Vacca Sponsors DOT Bike Helmet Giveaway for Cyclists of All Ages

On a lighter note, Councilman Vacca is sponsoring a Bike helmet and safety seminar tomorrow at the Pelham Bay library. For that bike enthusiast out there who have never been given anything, here is your chance to learn about bike safety and possible secure that new helmet you always wanted. It should be a great event for children to discuss safety issues when riding their bikes in the community.

Good Luck
Gregory
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Vacca Sponsors DOT Bike Helmet Giveaway for Cyclists of All Ages

On Saturday, September 24, Council Member James Vacca will sponsor a bicycle helmet giveaway for cyclists of all ages at Pelham Bay Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, co-sponsored by the Department of Transportation, will include instructions on how to properly fit and wear a bicycle helmet. All participants will receive a free helmet while supplies last. Vacca will greet participants at approximately 12:15p.m.

WHO: Council Member James Vacca; Department of Transportation safety education staff; community residents

WHAT: Bike helmet giveaway and education event

WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 2011 @ 12:15 PM

WHERE: Pelham Bay Library, 3060 Middletown Road, Bronx