Bronx News Roundup Nov. 25

It’s a victory for the Rainbow Rebels. State Supreme Court Justice Robert Seewald ruled that Assemblyman Heastie is the new leader of the Democratic Party.

Bronx Zoo is favoring eco-friendly over traditional festivities, opting to hold a daytime winter event so that they can keep lights off in the evening.

Some in the Bronx, hit hard by the economic downturn, are carving trimmings out of the Thanksgiving menu this year. The Daily Newsarticle also provides a list of shelters in the area that hand out free Thanksgiving meals.

Here's something to bring to your next job interview. Bishop Timothy Birkett, head of the Church Alive Development Corp. is giving free 3-day hotel stays for those who either hire someone or help another find a job.

Police arrested members of a Bronx gambling ring, yesterday.