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Culture

Bronx Council on the Arts
Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is celebrating over 45 years as a private, non-profit membership organization that is the official cultural agency of Bronx County. Recognized nationally as a leading arts service organization in providing cultural services and arts programs, BCA serves a multicultural constituency in excess of 1.2 million residents. BCA provides an array of services to 5,000 artists and more than 250 arts and community-based organizations.
http://www.bronxarts.org/


Bronx Council on the Arts - Upcoming Events
http://www.bronxarts.org/calendar.asp


Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo of the Wildlife Conservation Society is the premier place to study and appreciate many of the world's creatures. Home to more than 5,000 animals representing 600 species, the zoo spans 265 acres that re-create the diverse natural habitats of its numerous residents, from the gorillas of the Congo to the snow leopards of the Himalayas.
http://www.bronxzoo.com/


The Bronx Historical Society
The Bronx County Historical Society was founded in 1955 to preserve the heritage of this thriving community. The Society administers the colonial era Valentine-Varian House, which serves as the Museum of Bronx History; The Bronx County Archives; an extensive Research Library; and Poe Cottage, the final home of America's great 19th century poet and author, Edgar Allan Poe. Both historic houses are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
http://www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org/


The Bronx Museum of the Arts
The Bronx Museum of the Arts is a contemporary art museum that connects diverse audiences to the urban experience through its permanent collection, special exhibitions, and education programs. Reflecting the borough's dynamic communities, the Museum is the crossroad where artists, local residents, national and international visitors meet.
http://www.bronxmuseum.org/


The New York Botanical Garden
A National Historic Landmark, The New York Botanical Garden maintains one of the world’s greatest collections of flora. Its 250 acres include some of the most beautiful natural terrain of any botanical garden in the world, including dramatic rock outcroppings, rolling hills, waterfalls and ponds, the Bronx River, and a 50-acre remnant of the forest that once covered New York City.
http://www.nybg.org/


Wave Hill
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.
http://www.wavehill.org


Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. During our 115 years, we have forged the power of our global conservation work and the management of our five parks in New York City to create the world’s most comprehensive conservation organization. We currently manage about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries; and educate millions of visitors at our five living institutions in New York City on important issues affecting our planet. Our parks include: the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo.
http://www.wcs.org/


Government

New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
DCA helps balance the scales, keeping new york city's marketplace fair
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/home/home.shtml


Official New York City Police Department web site
How many Police Officers are there in the NYPD?
What is "Zero-Tolerance" policing?
When should you call 911?
What should you do if you see a crime occurring?
Do I have to give my name when I call 911?
How do I get a copy of an accident report?
What is a Stop, Question and Frisk encounter?
Get the latest information about the NYPD. You can also sign-up for the NYPD newsletter.
http://www.nyc.gov/nypd


Official New York City web site
NYC.gov provides access to hundreds of City services, forms, jobs, and resources.
http://www.nyc.gov/


Health Services

9/11 Health Services website
a public information web site developed by the New York City Health Department. This site provides the latest information about scientific research and services for people who may have health problems related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. The Health Department welcomes visitor feedback and plans to provide additional enhancements over time.
http://nyc.gov/html/doh/wtc/html/home/home.shtml


Health.com
Health.com is produced by editors and journalists dedicated to delivering accurate, trusted, up-to-date health and medical information, for consumers. We focus on problem-solving content to help you make decisions during complicated, stressful times. We write in plain English, using real-life examples. For additional medical and diagnostic information we partner with other medically accredited sources.
http://www.health.com/health/


The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
All available information related to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene can be found here, including public testimony, job opportunities, legal notices and other documents.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/community/community.shtml


Legal

Legal Services NYC
For more than 40 years, our staff of talented attorneys, paralegals, social workers and clerical workers have helped low-income New Yorkers with nowhere else to turn navigate the civil legal system. Each year, through our efforts, we have helped more than 10,000 families avoid homelessness and more than 25,000 poor and low-income New Yorkers with a full range of their legal needs. Our network is community-based and includes offices in low-income communities and transportation hubs throughout New York City.
http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/