CB Applications Due This Friday!

Since you're most likely stuck in your apartment today due to the white stuff outside, you'll finally have time to fill out that application for the Community Board that you've been meaning to get around to. The applications are due this Friday - here's a link to the BP's website with all the documents you'll need.
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~ErLu

We're Moving to Queens

Psych!! The BoogieDown can't get rid of us that easily...

But now that we have your attention we'd like to highlight a super scientific report released by the Citizens Committee for New York City that says that the Bronx is supposedly a miserable borough. When asked in a poll if they are happy with the state of things in their hoods, a quarter of Bronxites revealed that they are 'not at all satisfied.'

The residents of the borough of Queens are apparently all hooked on uppers - more than a half of them said they are 'very satisfied' with where they live and one third of them even consider their neighbors to be 'friends.' Whatever Queens, keep talking your happy talk and you might just be ex-communicated from New York City. Everyone knows New Yorkers are inherently unhappy people.

Seriously though, while were on the topic of Bronxites being underwhelmed by the state of their neighborhoods... Why not get involved and do something about it? The deadline to apply to join your local community board is February 2nd. Click here for more info and the link to the application. BoogieDowner has sent their application in... Have you?

~ErLu

Beep Wants You to Get Involved in Community Boards

Borough President Adolfo Carrion is inviting Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by joining their local Community Board. The Office of The Bronx Borough President will be accepting applications for all 12 Community Boards from city residents who live or have professional or other significant interests in The Bronx.

“Participation on local Community Boards can provide Bronx residents with a forum to share their expertise and talents with their community,” stated Borough President Carrion. “It is important that residents are engaged in the issues that affect communities including budget, land use and service delivery issues,” concluded Carrion.

Applications are available at the Borough President’s Community Board office at (718) 590-3914 or at your local community board office. Interested applicants may also get forms on line at http://www.bronxboropres.nyc.gov/. The deadline for submission of applications is February 2, 2009.

~ErLu