Archive for September, 2016

Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Host Stand Up to Violence 2nd Anniversary Peace March

Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Host Stand Up to Violence 2nd Anniversary Peace March

BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx) held the Stand Up to Violence Second Anniversary Peace March and Rally on Thursday. Members of the community gathered to celebrate the success of the SUV program […]

by · September 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Dozens Run in Memory of Fallen Officer, Lieutenant Thomas Clesse

Dozens Run in Memory of Fallen Officer, Lieutenant Thomas Clesse

Dozens of community members as well as current and retired police officers joined the family of Lieutenant Thomas Clesse for the annual 5K run & walk organized in his honor. Joined by 49th Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Keith Walton, participants […]

by · September 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Photos
Vernuccio’s View: Iran’s Growing Missile Threat

Vernuccio’s View: Iran’s Growing Missile Threat

By Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., Esq. Tehran’s progress in missile technology points to the regime growing from a regional power to a major international threat. Iran’s missile technology advances, despite international sanctions. Portions of Iran’s missile technology may soon rank among the […]

by · September 28, 2016 · Vernuccio's View
Profile America: Los Angeles, The City of Angels

Profile America: Los Angeles, The City of Angels

Wednesday, September 28 — Los Angeles was founded by the royal Spanish governor of California 235 years ago this month. The town had grown to some 650 residents when the Mexican Revolution overthrew Spanish colonial rule in 1821. California was among […]

by · September 28, 2016 · Profile America
Fordham Defeats Penn, 31-7. Photo credit: Gerson Legend

Homecoming win for Fordham Over Penn

Fordham vs Penn, 31-17 By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor After a bye week the Fordham University football Rams returned to Rose Hill Saturday and took care of business on Homecoming Day before a large crowd with a 31-17 win over […]

by · September 27, 2016 · Sports
Diwali Cultural Show at Vishnu Mandir – October 27th

Diwali Cultural Show at Vishnu Mandir – October 27th

Lehman Center Announces Spectacular 2016-17 Season

Lehman Center Announces Spectacular 2016-17 Season

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES SPECTACULAR 36TH ANNIVERSARY 2016-17 SEASON Featuring Latin and Popular Music Concerts EDDIE PALMIERI, LA INDIA, WILLIE COLON, TITO ROJAS, THE HABANA BOYS, JOSE ALBERTO “EL CANARIO” & SEPTETO SANTIAGUERO, EL DEBARGE, TANK & […]

Profile America: Medical Licensing

Profile America: Medical Licensing

Tuesday, September 27 — On this date in 1772, America’s first medical licensing law was enacted by the colony of New Jersey. A licensing board was set up with three members, and the practice of medicine was forbidden without the approval […]

by · September 27, 2016 · Profile America
Still Need to Enroll for IDnyc? IDnyc is Coming to Jacobi in October!

Still Need to Enroll for IDnyc? IDnyc is Coming to Jacobi in October!

by · September 26, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Government
Hire a Hero – Veterans Job Fair at Empire City Casino on November 17th

Hire a Hero – Veterans Job Fair at Empire City Casino on November 17th

by · September 26, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Jobs, Veterans
Profile America: A Kodak Moment!

Profile America: A Kodak Moment!

Monday, September 26 — Simple amateur photography, even selfies, should the idea have occurred, became a possibility for the American public this month in 1888. That’s when George Eastman patented the first camera to use dry, flexible, roll film. Before that, […]

by · September 26, 2016 · Profile America
Jose Fernandez, Miami Marlins

BASEBALLRest In Peace, Marlins Pitcher José Fernández

By Cesar Diaz  Reposted with permission from LatinoSports.com Flushing, NY – Our Latino Sports family is deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of young Miami Marlins pitcher, José Fernández. On Sunday morning, he tragically died in a boating […]

by · September 25, 2016 · Politics
Bronx Democrats Host Hillary Phonebank and Presidential Debate Watch Party

Bronx Democrats Host Hillary Phonebank and Presidential Debate Watch Party

Join The Bronx Young Democrats and The Bronx Democratic Party on September 26th for the First Presidential Debate Watch Party at Beso Lounge! Before the debate, participants can join the Hillary Campaign for phonebanking to GOTV for Hillary from 5pm-7pm, […]

by · September 25, 2016 · Bronx Politics, Bulletin Board

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of September 26, 2016

by · September 25, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Crime, Law
Bronx Native American Festival at Pelham Bay Park – September 25th

Bronx Native American Festival at Pelham Bay Park – September 25th