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CUNY ON THE CONCOURSE is a newly designed, state-of-the-art education facility, conveniently located in the Bronx at the corners of Fordham Road and The Grand Concourse. A 50,000 square-foot facility, CUNY ON THE CONCOURSE boasts computer, health, and nursing labs, video conferencing, and administrative offices. The programs and courses offered at CUNY ON THE CONCOURSE are held in collaboration with Lehman College, Hostos and Bronx Community colleges, and form an outstanding partnership of talented faculty from all three institutions.

Through responsive programs and services in a safe and supportive environment, East Side House empowers people of all ages in the South Bronx to improve the quality of their lives.

Coed, preschool-12

Provides statistical information for Bronx County, including Economic Censuses.

A gallery located on City Island in the Bronx.

This site is composed of a series of pages that are the outgrowth of Highbridge residents working to re-establish their neighborhood as a viable, meaningful and safe haven for all who reside there. Here you will find parts of the story "Collective Inspiration" written by Highbridge residents ranging from 13 to 90 years of age. Also available are articles about Highbridge as well as historical and present-day photographs of the neighborhood.

The Historic House Trust of New York City has information on four historic houses in the Bronx: the Bartow-Pell Mansion, Poe Cottage, the Valentine-Varian House, and the Van Cortlandt House.

Links to hospitals in the Bronx from NOAH (New York Online Access to Health).

Located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street. For more information call (718) 518-4455.

Information from the Bronx Tourism Council about upcoming events and numerous tourist attractions in the Bronx.

Latin night club.

Located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West the Center offers a wide variety of performing arts programs. Tickets may be purchased weekdays in person or by telephone at (718) 960-8833 using a major credit card. Tickets to eventssponsored by the Center are also available through TicketMaster at (212) 307-7171.

The New York City Map Portal provides you with access to New York City data and NYC.gov applications with address level data and maps.

Since 1919, Five Generations of Fine Italian Food Dining.

A comprehensive New York regional traffic information site.

MovieLink provides movie information that is both browsable and searchable by theater, title, or time. Customized searching is available either by zip code or geographical area.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority offers reduced fares on our subways, buses, and commuter railroads to customers with disabilities.

From the New York City Department of Records and Information Services.

Provides brief profiles of facilities in all five boroughs. General statistics for the City as a whole are also available.

The site offers a calendar of events, online park locator and information on fields, pools, nature centers and other facilities. Other department services include permits and the planting and removal of street trees.

Map of the New York City subway system

New York Movie Times - Get your New York movies, theaters and times fast and easy! Bronx Theaters.

The New York State Department of Labor is New York States primary advocate for job creation and economic growth through workforce development. The department administers New Yorks unemployment insurance system, labor exchange system, and Welfare-To-Work programs. The department also oversees state worker protection programs, including enforcement of safety and health regulations in the public sector, state labor laws and federal statutes related to working conditions, wages and hours, and laws related to Public Work. The Department of Labor serves as the States principal source for labor market information and offers a variety of services designed to help businesses find workers and people find jobs.

Information about the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) is available from the home page of the New York State Board of Elections. HAVA is a package of reforms that will ensure meaningful access to the democratic process for all New Yorkers. New York has developed a plan to implement the Act's provisions and access the federal funds needed to ensure compliance. The draft plan and public hearing schedule, as well as additional information regarding the law is available.

Community organization with a 25 year history of fighting for the northwest neighborhoods of the Bronx.

A local cable channel serving all five boroughs of New York City. Website features include news stories about The Bronx, local weather forecasts, movie reviews, and restaurant reviews by Zagat.

Directory of weblogs based in the Bronx, organized by subway stop.

Information on New York City roadways, bridges and parking.

Created by the White Plains Road Business Improvement District. Lists addresses and telephone numbers for local stores, restaurants, and medical offices. Scroll to the bottom of the page for links to government officials, local resources, and history.

Organization dedicated to preserving historic sites in New York City and throughout the country. Focuses on threatened sites, providing information on how to assist with their preservation. Offers a schedule of events--tours, exhibits, and society meetings--in the New York City area. Includes a directory of links to preservation resources throughout the U.S.

Sound Playground is a place where children are able to create music with bronze drum seats and tables, speaking tubes and wind bells. There is also an echo chamber which allows childrento experiment with acoustic properties and other interesting features. PS 23 is located at 2151 Washington Ave. The Bronx, NY 10457.

Coed, preschool-12

The South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers (SEBNC), is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, with strong community roots that has been serving the Morrisania area of the Bronx since 1929. SEBNC provides a series of programs and services that focuses on youth, children, seniors and families using education, counseling, training, recreation, and day treatment as primary service delivery strategies.