On December 5, 2014, City Council Member James Vacca will partner with the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association, Bronx House, and the City Council to host an informational event at Bronx House to get qualified tenants rent relief. Vacca joins a […]
This week’s BronxTalk features a discussion that focused on the police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. “Two criminologists answered questions from host Gary Axelbank and analyzed tactics, training, grand jury proceedings, and the public reaction, offering insight and suggestions for the […]
by Father Richard F. Gorman, Chairman, CB #12 (Second in a Series) I trust that your Thanksgiving, friends and neighbors, was full — joyful, peaceful, and stomach-full. As I said last week, we have a great deal for which we should […]
By Lewis H. Goldstein , with photos by Lewis, Omesh Persaud, & Aleksander Nilaj of the Albanian American Open Hand Association On Sunday November 30, the 102nd anniversary of Albanian Independence was celebrated in a festive and joyful event at […]
“Today, December 1, we recognize World AIDS Day. I want to take this opportunity to remind Bronxites, and in fact all New Yorkers, that knowing your status is incredibly important, and is the best way to combat HIV/AIDS. When you […]
In late October, Dr. Alagappa Alagappan, the father of my friend Meena Alagappan, passed away. This man represented all that is good on this planet and the need for a humane, loving, ecumenical and humanitarian world. Unfortunately, I never got […]
Great time celebrating Albanian Independence. — with Aleksander Nilaj, Andrea Siegel and Isabella – Sal Conforto’s granddaughter.
Press release: NYCLASS Holds Rally Supporting Mayor’s Carriage Horse Ban What: In support of Mayor de Blasio’s plan to ban horse carriages and create jobs, NYCLASS members will join Councilmembers Ydanis Rodriguez and Danny Dromm for a rally at City […]
Once again we feature an adorable Bronxite to bring some joy to your day! Today, meet Riley Lynn Rodriguez! Riley Lynn Rodriguez, the adorable daughter of “The Lair” comic shop owner Jorge Rodriguez, is a 6 month old bundle of […]
Join the COBA Radio weekly round table with your host Norman Seabrook, James Mtume (Legendary Musician and Social Activist), Melody Fox (real conversation.com), the show’s Executive Producer Elias Husamudeen. Tune into 103.9 FM every Sunday at 7AM – 8AM Livestream: www.cobanyc.org […]
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