Press Clippings

The BronxWorks weekend Food Pantry can temporarily continue to serve the community after receiving the funding needed to remain open. 
WABC Channel 7, October 19, 2019
WPIX 11, October 19, 2019
Spectrum News NY1, October 20, 2019 

BronxWorks held it's Faces of Success event, celebrating the successful transition of many formerly homeless persons to permanent housing. 
Fox 5 New York, October 18, 2019 
News 12 Bronx, October 18, 2019

Senior participants from the East Tremont Senior Center held a special Prom Day.
News 12 Bronx, October 4, 2019

The BronxWorks Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter will receive peace officers. 
Norwood News, September 4, 2019

Altice USA employees and interns take part in a Volunteer Day at BronxWorks
News 12 Bronx, July 30, 2019
BronxTimes, August 15, 2019

Joe Acaba, NASA Astronaut pays a visit to BronxWorks Summer Camp participants. 
News 12 Bronx, July 26, 2019

BronxWorks partners with Citi Bike as they expand to the Bronx.
NYC.gov, July 16, 2019

The BronxWorks HIPPY Program is featured on NBC 4 New York, Roseanne Colletti reports.
NBC 4 New York, June 18, 2019

WPIX 11 interviews a BronxWorks senior participant who relies on the BronxWorks Food Pantry Program. 
WPIX11, June 7, 2019 
This is the Bronx, June 12, 2019

BronxWorks is mentioned in the Norwood News editorial, Readers' Summer Plan.
Norwood News, June 5, 2019

Councilman Rafael Salamanca co-sponsored the fifth annual BronxWorks Classic Cut-A-Rug Senior Breakfast and Dance.
Bronx Times, June 1, 2019

Teen Battle Chef introduces youngsters to healthy eating.
Bronx Times, May 29, 2019

News 12 reports on the BronxWorks Aquatics Program at 1130 Grand Concourse.
News 12 Bronx, May 28, 2019

BronxWorks is highlighted in Crain's New York Business Newsletter.
Crain's New York Business, May 28, 2019

U.S Marines with Specal Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force participate in a Memorial Day celebration with members of the BronxWorks Morris Innovative Senior Center as part of Fleet Week New York.
DIVIDS, May 24, 2019 

John Weed, BronxWorks Assistant Executive Director discusses food insecurity in the Bronx on Get Connected, 106.7 Lite FM.
WLTW-FM, May 19, 2019

BronxWorks is featured on New York Live's reoccuring program Neighborhood Hot Spots.
WNBC 4 New York, May 17, 2019

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and Victor Cruz from the NY Giants stopped by the BronxWorks Classic Cornerstone Community Center for a special shoe giveaway event.
Look to the Stars, May 15, 2019

Teen participants from the BronxWorks Betances Community Center concluded their "Teen Battle Chef Program" with a cooking competition. 
Mott Haven Herald, May 10, 2019

As part of an effort to combat obesity and diabetes in low-income comunities, City Harvest and BronxWorks help a local bodega purchase a cooler. 
Time Out New York, April 30, 2019

Students from the "Shop Healthy" program at the BronxWorks Betances Community Center help local bodegas stock healthier options for the community.
PIX 11, April 1, 2019 
FOX 5, April 3, 2019

BronxWorks students conduct a "Rethink Your Drink" workshop at the Betances Annual March Madness Event. 
NY1, March 25, 2019
BronxTimes, April 6, 2019

NonProfit leaders including John Weed, BronxWorks Assistant Executive Director call on lawmakers for assistance.
News 12, February 20, 2019

Pictures from the 2019 Dip Against Homelessness
Norwood News, February 14-27, 2019

Two community members share how BronxWorks helped them achieve permanent housing.
BronxNet Community Television, February 8, 2019

Former Jets player Willie Colon Hosts Annual Turkeys and Toys event
Pix11, November 21, 2018

Eileen Torres, BronxWorks Exective Director honored at Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration
Norwood News, November 15, 2018

Bronx residents give back to community through food donations
News 12, November 10, 2018

Members of the Maritime Athletics men's basketball team hosted a clinic for BronxWorks youth participants
MartimeAthletics.com, November 1, 2018

Members of the Maritime Athletics swimming and dive team volunteer at the BronxWorks Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center's indoor pool
MaritimeAthletics.com, October 3, 2018   

BronxWorks holds 4th Annual 5K
News 12, September 15, 2018

MTV's The Challenge: Champ vs. Stars contestant Hennessy Carolina talks about why she chose BronxWorks as her charity
VIBE.com, April 30, 2018  

MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars contestant Hennessy Carolina talks about why she chose BronxWorks as her charity
Billboard.com, April 17, 2018 

The SUNY Maritime Lacrosse team donates new, non worn sneakers to BronxWorks
MaritimeAthletics.com, March 23, 2018 

BronxWorks, BronxNet and the Bronx Polar Bears hold the 4th Annual Dip Against Homelessness at Orchard Beach  
BronxTimes, Feb 16, 2018
BronxTimes, Feb 23, 2018

Children's Hope India provided BronxWorks with a grant to launch STEAM-related lessons at two after-school programs.
Mineola American, January 31, 2018
Williston Times, February 2, 2018
IndiaWest, February 3, 2018 

Read about how the adminitration can help resolve the Opiod crisis in NYC's homeless population.  
Politico, January 16, 2018

Read how BronxWorks is helping fight elder abuse in the Bronx.
The Mott Haven Herald, December 13, 2017

The Senior Homelessness Prevention Program Policy Paper
A detailed analysis of the BronxWorks Senior Homelessness Prevention Project

New Apartment complex in Bronx Point will have dedicated programming space available for BronxWorks.
Norwood News, September 27, 2017

BronxWorks Supportive Housing services featured for helping Medicaid member find a home.
The New York State Department of Health, September 1, 2017  

The BronxWorks 2017 Sapphire Gala featured in The Beacon Press
The Beacon Press, August 24, 2017

BronxWorks family homeless shelters mentioned in special feature on transitional housing in The Riverdale Press
The Riverdale Press, August 7, 2017

BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) mentioned in News12 story about homeless outreach at the Pelham Bay Park subway station
News12, August 3, 2017

BronxWorks and Fordham University partnership program "History Makers Scholars Program" highlighted in teagle foundation feature article
 The Teagle Foundation, July 7, 2017

BronxWorks ESL student profiled in WSJ article about Dominican population growth
Wall Street Journal, June 22, 2017

Seniors write letters to the editor in praise of the BronxWorks Seniors Homelessness Prevention Project (SHPP)
Norwood News, June 8-21, 2017
Bronx Times Reporter, May 19-25, 2017

Opinion pieces by BronxWorks executive director Eileen Torres explain the need for the Seniors Homelessness Prevention Project (SHPP)
Crain's New York Business, May 24, 2017
CityLimits, May 9, 2017

The BronxWorks Seniors Homelessness Prevention Project (SHPP) is at risk of closing
El Diario (Spanish with English language translation), June 8, 2017
Mott Haven Herald, May 31, 2017
DNAinfo, April 4, 2017
New York Daily News, March 26, 2017

BronxWorks featured for Charity Partnership with 2017 TCS New York City Marathon
BronxTimes, March 10-16 2017

BronxWorks is profiled for nutrition and health programs
NYC Food Policy Center Newsletter, February 20, 2017

BronxWorks Outreach Program Director Juan Rivera mentioned in HOPE survey press release
NYC.gov, February 7, 2017

BronxWorks security director interviewed about homeless opioid overdoses
Politico, January 15, 2017

BronxWorks is involved in new affordable housing development
The Architect's Newspaper, January 15, 2017

BronxWorks children create PSAs about the Black Lives Matter movement
DNAinfo.com, September 7, 2016

Affordable housing part of SBH Health Systems/BronxWorks approach to improved health
Wall Street Journal, July 10, 2016

World Vision partners with BronxWorks to help Bronx families
WorldVisionUSprograms.org, May 17, 2016

BronxWorks Assistant Executive Director Scott Auwarter quoted in 2016 HOPE survey results
NYC.gov, April 28, 2016

BronxWorks is listed as a top organization in New York to volunteer to help the homeless
TimeOut New York, April 19, 2016

Mayor de Blasio holds press conference at BronxWorks, announces consolidation of homeless services and welfare agencies
New York Times, April 12, 2016

BronxWorks seniors tell their stories in "Humans of the Bronx"
DNAinfo.com, March 16, 2016

BronxWorks Receives a Grant from BJ's on Their Second Store Opening in the Bronx
Bronx Times Reporter, January 15-21, 2016

BronxWorks Hosts a Giving Tuesday Event
Bronx Times Reporter, January 15-21, 2016

BronxWorks Featured in the Heart Gallery NYC's Inaugural "Through the Eyes of the Homeless" Exhibition
The New York Cares Community Partners Newsletter, January 2016

BronxWorks Welcomes the Hance Family Foundation for a Special Christmas Event
Bronx Times Reporter, January 8-14, 2016
New York Nonprofit, January 6, 2016
The New York Beacon, January 7-13, 2016

Olympic Swimmer holds swim clinic for BronxWorks Blue Waves swim team
Bronx Times Reporter, January 1-7, 2016

New York Rangers serve Thanksgiving dinner at BronxWorks
Bronx Times Reporter, December 11-17, 2015

Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosts Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Fest at the Classic Community Center
Bronx Times Reporter, November 6-12, 2015

BronxWorks McLaughlin Community Center is a "Secret of the Grand Concourse"
am New York, July 7, 2015

BronxWorks is a GrowNYC Fresh Food Box site
am New York, July 7, 2015

BronxWorks holds 5K Run/Walk for health and wellness programs
Bronx Times Reporter, July 3-9, 2015

BronxWorks client profiled in article about Homebase eviction prevention program
The Economist, June 6, 2015

BronxWorks executive director honored as one of El Diario's 26 Outstanding Hispanic Women
El Diario, May 9, 2015

BronxWorks discussed in panel on nonprofit branding and communications
New York Nonprofit Media, April 13, 2015

Rockettes visit and Garden of Dreams Foundation makes donation to Jackson Avenue shelter's daycare
Bronx Free Press, April 1-7, 2015

Applications welcomed for BronxWorks' and Fordham's History Makers Scholars Program
Bronx Free Press, April 1-7, 2015

The Brook profiled in article about supportive housing
New York Times, March 24, 2015

Betances Community Center celebrates 25th anniversary of peer education health program
Bronx Free Press, March 11-17, 2015

Interview with Eileen Torres, BronxWorks Executive Director
New York Nonprofit Press, March 10, 2015

BronxWorks gets homeless off the streets as temperature drops
WNYC (web story), February 15, 2015
WNYC (audio mp3), February 15, 2015

BronxWorks quoted in article about city's Safe Haven shelters
New York Times, February 9, 2015

New attendance improvement and dropout prevention program at PS 42
Bronx Times, February 8, 2015

BronxWorks sponsors Bronx Polar Bears "Dip Against Homelessness"
Bronx Times, February 13-19, 2015
Bronx Free Press, February 4-10, 2015
Norwood News, February 6, 2015
New York Daily News, January 27, 2015

Bank Street Graduate School of Education Partners with BronxWorks to Offer Onsite Master's Program in Early Childhood Education
PRWeb.com, February 4, 2015

Editorial about ending street homelessness by executive director Eileen Torres
New York Daily News (print version), February 2, 2015
New York Daily News (online version), February 2, 2015

BronxWorks receives $300,000 grant to improve health in Mott Haven
DNAinfo.com, December 15, 2014

New York Knicks serve Thanksgiving dinner at Jackson Avenue Family Residence
Bronx Free Press (English and Spanish), December 3, 2014

BronxWorks a partner in the South Bronx Culture Trail Festival
Bronx Free Press (English and Spanish), October 15, 2014

BronxWorks' Pre-Kindergarten school year begins
Wall Street Journal Metropolis blog, September 4, 2014
Wall Street Journal, September 5, 2014

Olympic track gold medalist Derrick Adkins inspires BronxWorks summer campers
Bronx Times, August 1, 2014

Profile of BronxWorks
El Diario (Spanish), July 21, 2014

The Heights Community Farmers Market re-opens for 2014
Bronx Times, July 19, 2014
Norwood News, July 10-23, 2014
Bronx Free Press (English and Spanish), July 9, 2014

BronxWorks teens work for sex education reform
DNAinfo.com, June 24, 2014

BronxWorks Assistant Executive Director quoted on link between poverty and unhealthy diets
International Business Times, June 23, 2014

PIX11's James Ford hosts BronxWorks fundraiser
(Story correction: Please note that over $319,000 was raised to support BronxWorks programs and initiatives)
pix11.com, June 10, 2014

BronxWorks awarded NY State FreshConect Farmers' Market Grant
New York Nonprofit Press, May 20, 2014

Eileen Torres appointed new BronxWorks Executive Director
Impacto Latin News, May 8, 2014
New York Nonprofit Press, May 7, 2014

Blue Waves swim team turns non-swimmers into swimming champions
New York Times, May 6, 2014 (print version)
New York Times, May 6, 2014 (online version)

Navigator program signs up Bronx residents for health insurance
Riverdale Press, April 10, 2014

Free tax prep and e-filing at the Morris Innovative Senior Center
New York Times, April 7, 2014

BronxWorks launches a new mobile medical van to bring medical services to the street homeless
Bronx Free Press, March 26, 2014
New York Nonprofit Press, March 5, 2014

BronxWorks a finalist for the VCG Governance Matters Brooke W. Mahoney Award for Outstanding Board Leadership
Bronx Free Press, March 5, 2014

Seniors take to the gym at our Morris Innovative Senior Center
NYC Department for the Aging Newsletter, February 2014

BronxWorks and New York Cares distribute winter coats
Impacto Latin News, January 15-21, 2014

BronxWorks receives foundation grants for teen programs
New York Nonprofit Press, December 20, 2013

Marathon runners raise money for BronxWorks children and youth programs
Bronx Free Press, December 4, 2013

BronxWorks' "Words of Wisdom" on nonprofit management
New York Community Trust Newsletter, December 2013

BronxWorks a winner in 2013 Nonprofit Excellence Awards
New York Nonprofits, December 2013
Bronx Times, November 29-December 5, 2013
New York Nonprofit Press, November 22, 2013

Street to Home program wins Mutual of America Community Partnership Award
Sacramento Bee, November 21, 2013

BronxWorks Community Center renamed for retired Executive Director Carolyn McLaughlin
Bronx Free Press, November 21, 2013
New York Nonprofit Press, November 17, 2013

"Positive Profile" of Kerry, a BronxWorks HIV/AIDS services client
HIV Positive! Magazine, October/November 2013

BronxWorks selected as a New York Nonprofit Excellence Award finalist
New York Nonprofit Press, October 9, 2013

The Heights Community Farmers Market is open
Bronx Free Press, September 25, 2013
Impacto Latin News, September 24, 2013

BronxWorks marks 40 years working for the Bronx
Norwood News, September 19, 2013

BronxWorks Community Center receives grants for renovations
New York Daily News, September 9, 2013
New York Nonprofit Press, September 4, 2013

BronxWorks named semifinalist in Nonprofit Exellence Awards competition
New York Nonprofit Press, August 13, 2013
Bronx Times, August 9-15, 2013

Former NY Knicks star Allan Houston holds basketball clinic for BronxWorks kids
Norwood News, August 8, 2013

BronxWorks and ArtMuse provide arts education for children living in family shelters
New York Family Magazine, August 6, 2013

BronxWorks gets $512K grant from Pinkerton Foundation for children & youth services
New York Nonprofit Press, July 29, 2013

Jill Chaifetz Transfer School graduate recalls meeting Nelson Mandela
GothamSchools, July 18, 2013

Profile of Home Improvement for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program
El Diario, August 13, 2013
Bronx Free Press (English and Spanish), July 18, 2013

Debra Kenyon, COO of L+M Development, honored by BronxWorks at annual gala
Multi-Housing News, June 12, 2013

Profile of retiring Executive Director Carolyn McLaughlin
AmericanTowns.com, June 11, 2013

Jean Smith, BronxWorks board member and retired JPMorgan Chase banker, honored by BronxWorks at annual gala
New York Amsterdam News, June 27-July 3, 2013
American Banker, June 7, 2013

Jobs-Plus program teams up with Carver Bancorp to provide jobs and training
American Banker, April 19, 2013

The Blue Waves, BronxWorks' competitive swim team
El Diario, March 8, 2013

BronxWorks offers free tax preparation and e-filing
New York Daily News, February 27, 2013

BronxWorks Executive Director Carolyn McLaughlin announces her retirement
Bronx Times, April 13, 2013
New York Daily News, February 20, 2013
New York Nonprofit Press, February 15, 2013

Danish labor officials visit BronxWorks
New York Nonprofit Press, February 14, 2013

Article on counting the city's homeless quotes BronxWorks Program Director
New York Daily News, January 25, 2013

BronxWorks celebrates 40th anniversary
Bronx Times, December 26, 2012
NYC Department of Homeless Services (website), December 20, 2012
Bronx Free Press, December 19, 2012
New York Nonprofit Press, December 14, 2012
New York Daily News, December 11, 2012

BronxWorks Positive Living Department marks World AIDS Day
El Diario, December 4, 2012

BronxWorks Thanksgiving celebrations
Norwood News, November 29, 2012
El Diario, November 28, 2012
Bronx Times, November 22, 2012
New York Daily News, November 21, 2012

Comparison of South Bronx and Upper East Side profiles a BronxWorks family
Frankfurter Rundschau, November 1, 2012 (German with Google English translation)

UPDATE: Eviction prevention services receive much-needed funding to meet high demand
WNYC, October 9, 2012 (audio file)
WNYC, October 9, 2012 (print version)

Community Center Aquatics program offers swimming lessons for the South Bronx
WFUV, October 12, 2012 (audio file)
WFUV, October 12, 2012 (website story)
New York Daily News, October 4, 2012

BronxWorks sponsors new farmers market in Morris Heights
DNAinfo.com, August 16, 2012
Norwood News, July 26, 2012
El Diario, July 25, 2012

Eviction prevention services are underfunded and overwhelmed by high demand
WNYC, August 14, 2012 (audio file)
WNYC, August 14, 2012 (print version)
Wall Street Journal, July 19, 2012

Strong Fathers program helps men break the cycle of father absence
AM New York, June 14, 2012

BronxWorks girls collaborate with Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
VillageVoice.com, April 29, 2012

BronxWorks preschoolers raise Trout in the Classroom
BronxMama.com, April 25, 2012

BronxWorks quoted in series about Bronx unemployment rate
Norwood News, April 19, 2012 (part 1)
Norwood News, May 3, 2012 (part 2)

Hawks nest on air conditioner outside BronxWorks Workforce Development Office
New York Daily News, April 19, 2012

State Attorney General and State Senator visit Morris Senior Center food pantry
Bronx Free Press, January 4, 2012

Jobs-Plus program brings employment assistance to Bronx housing projects
New York Daily News, November 25, 2011

Children of a BronxWorks homeless family shelter take Pictures of Hope
Chevrolet corporate blog, October 26, 2011

Morris Senior Center named as one of the city's new Innovative Senior Centers
New York Daily News, January 20, 2012
New York Nonprofit Press, October 21, 2011
New York Post, October 20, 2011
NYC press release, October 19, 2011

Street homelessness greatly reduced in the Bronx
New York Times (front page article), October 18, 2011
New York Times (online version), October 18, 2011
New York Times TimesCast (video), October 5, 2011

Editorial in support of Mayor Bloomberg's Young Men's Initiative
Mott Haven Herald, September/October 2011

Food stamp use increases nationwide; BronxWorks executive director quoted
Reuters, August 22, 2011

Faces of Success event celebrates overcoming homelessness
New York Nonprofit Press, August 25, 2011
El Diario, August 22, 2011

BronxWorks workforce development services profiled
Examiner.com, August 15, 2011

BronxWorks children participate in summer health program at Bronx Children's Museum
New York Daily News, July 25, 2011

BronxWorks senior centers provide relief from extreme summer heat
New York Daily News, July 22, 2011

BronxWorks teen's design chosen for Times Square billboard about youth violence
Bronx Times, July 13, 2011
El Diario, July 13, 2011
Center to Prevent Youth Violence press release, July 12, 2011

2011 Annual Event: BronxWorks Rocks Again!
Bronx Times, June 2-8, 2011

BronxWorks youth employment programs profiled
NYC Workforce Weekly, May 20, 2011

HIPPY program alumni eligible for scholarship
Mount Hope Monitor, May 2011

Homeless former boxing champion gets help, new home at BronxWorks
New York Daily News, April 16, 2011

Even Start program threatened by cuts in federal funding
New York Nonprofit Press, March 2, 2011

Spanish-language profile of BronxWorks
El Diario, February 24, 2011

BronxWorks selected as a Jobs-Plus site by NYC and Morgan Stanley; will provide job training and placement to public housing residents
New York Amsterdam News, April 21-27, 2011
New York Daily News, February 9, 2011
New York Nonprofit Press, February 9, 2011
Mayor's Fund / CEO / Morgan Stanley press release, February 8, 2011
NYC Center for Economic Opportunity press release, February 8, 2011

BronxWorks staff member and community activist quoted about Morris Heights holiday decorations
Bronx News Network, December 23, 2010

Workforce Development Director quoted on tax break deal for Bronx employers
New York Daily News, November 30, 2010

Appreciation for BronxWorks volunteers
Bronx Times, November 4-10, 2010

Morris Senior Center opens fitness room
Mount Hope Monitor, October 2010

BronxWorks opens new expanded Living Room/Safe Haven homeless facility
Bronx Times, September 30, 2010

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor meets BronxWorks children
NY1 (video), August 14, 2010
NY1.com, August 14, 2010
New York Daily News, August 15, 2010
Bronx News Network, August 16, 2010
El Diario, August 15, 2010
WABC-TV New York (Channel 7), August 14, 2010
BronxMama.com, August 16, 2010

Riverbay Corporation partners with BronxWorks to hire workers
Co-op City Times, July 24, 2010

Homelessness Prevention Program endangered by state budget crisis
New York Nonprofit Press, June 4, 2010

The Brook supportive housing facility opens
Bronx Times, June 17-23, 2010
New York Daily News, June 3, 2010
New York Nonprofit Press, June 3, 2010

BronxWorks rebranding profiled
Bronx Times, May 27-June 2, 2010

BronxWorks’ Early Childhood Learning Center has a Bengali celebration
UPK (Universal Prekindergarten) Monthly Newsletter (from the NYC Dept. of Education Office of Early Childhood Education), May 2010

Honorees recognized at 2010 BronxWorks Annual Event
New York Beacon, July 1-7, 2010
Bronx Times, May 13-19, 2010
New York Law Journal, May 4, 2010
Lawyers Alliance for New York, Spring 2010 newsletter

Scholarship created for alumni of BronxWorks HIPPY program
Bronx Times, April 22-28, 2010

Mayor Bloomberg holds press conference at BronxWorks Community Center to announce results of pilot antipoverty program
New York Times, March 31, 2010
New York Post, April 8, 2010
Bronx Times, April 8-14, 2010

Profile of a rider for BronxWorks in the Five Boro Bike Tour
2010 TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour Official Program

Census participation in the Bronx
New York Daily News, July 6, 2010
New York Daily News, June 1, 2010
Mount Hope Monitor, March 2010
New York Daily News, March 18, 2010

Profile of the BronxWorks Living Room
El Diario, February 11, 2010

Need for more beds for homeless in the Bronx
New York Times, February 5, 2010

Bronx homeless to be counted; BronxWorks credited with reduction in street homelessness
New York Daily News, January 22, 2010

BronxWorks finds generosity during economic downturn
New York Times, January 9, 2010

BronxWorks holds bone marrow registration drive
New York Daily News, December 18, 2009
New York Daily News, January 26, 2010

Need for emergency food in the Bronx rises
(Picture taken at BronxWorks' Morris Senior Center)
New York Daily News, December 9, 2009

BronxWorks distributes twenty tons of Thanksgiving meals
New York Daily News, November 20, 2009

Citizens Advice Bureau changes its name to BronxWorks
Bronx Times, November 5, 2009
Bronx Times, December 3, 2009
Bronx News Network, November 13, 2009
Mount Hope Monitor, December 2009
El Diario, November 13, 2009
Impacto Latin News, December 9-15, 2009
New York Daily News, October 27 & November 17, 2009
New York Nonprofit Press, November 17, 2009
Congressman José E. Serrano's website, November 20, 2009
Interactive Journalism (blog of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism), December 9, 2009