Archive for June, 2015
SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality, the Jewish Community Reacts
In a monumental ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States proclaimed that marriage equality is now the law of the land. In a landmark decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, just as he did in the court’s […]
Mosholu Parkway or Coney Island?
From The Desk of NWBxDems Mosholu Parkway or Coney Island? by Anthony Rivieccio During the Spring of 2015, Councilman Andrew Cohen announced a town hall meeting that was sponsored by two community organizations: Friends of Mosholu Parkland (FOMP) and the […]
BREAKING NEWS: 1 NY Prison Escapee Dead, 1 Still On The Run
Earlier this evening, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo gave an update on the search for escaped inmates Richard Matt (pictured below) and David Sweat in Malone, New York. Governor Cuomo briefed the media this evening that at approximately 3:45 p.m. today, […]
Scandal-Plagued Leglislative Session Ends With A Whimper
The Legislature Failed To Do Enough To Overcome A Scandal-Plagued Session That Will Be Remembered For The Wrong Reasons The 2015 legislative session ends with too many lawmakers leaving Albany with a feeling of relief, rather than a sense of accomplishment. […]
Cuomo, Legislature Reach Agreement on Rent Laws, 421a But Not MMA
In an email to supporters, Governor Andrew Cuomo described his end-of-session agreement with legislative leaders that addresses many of the important issues facing New York. Cuomo referred to his bold vision for New York: “one that promised to expand opportunity, […]
Bronx Officials React To SCOTUS Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage In All 50 States
It was around 1o o’clock Friday morning when the United States Supreme Court handed down its landmark 5-4 decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 States and territories under the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment to the United […]
Vice Chair Crowley Announces Winners of 2015 Art Competition for 14th Congressional District
Bronx student takes top honors with artwork to be displayed in U.S. Capitol for a full year (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, announced the winners of the 2015 […]
Jon-Michael Provetto Interviewed on role as Community Board member & Activist
Today, June 25, 2015 Jon-Michael Provetto was interviewed by Channel 2 News Anchor Cindy Hsu today. It will be on channel 2 news at 5 PM today. The interview was conducted at the offices of CB # 10. The interview […]
Former Bronx Congressman Mario Biaggi Dies At 97
Mario Biaggi, a highly decorated former New York City police officer and a popular 10-term Democratic congressman from the Bronx died on Wednesday at his home in the Bronx. He was 97. Biaggi’s passing was reported by his longtime spokesman […]
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