Archive for January, 2017

Profile America: Unemployment Insurance

Profile America: Unemployment Insurance

Saturday, January 28 — As the Great Depression approached its worst, Wisconsin made the nation’s first governmental direct relief effort for the unemployed. On this date in 1932, it enacted unemployment insurance, soon followed by a half-dozen other states before Social […]

by · January 28, 2017 · Government, Labor, Profile America
Tech focus: Resident Evil

Tech focus: Resident Evil

Capcom’s “Resident Evil/Biohazard” Pleases Fans of Franchise Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom has pleased fans of the “Resident Evil” franchise with its latest title in the series.  The simple title, “Resident Evil/Biohazard” appears to be a nod to […]

by · January 28, 2017 · Entertainment, Gaming, Tech Focus, Technology

BULLETIN BOARD: AM Blake 79AD State of the District, January 29

Assemblymember Blake’s State of The District (79AD) takes place on Sunday, January 29, 2016 at 2pm at DreamYard, 1085 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451. A reception will follow the event.

Bulletin Board: Community Board Workshop for Youth, February 1

Bulletin Board: Community Board Workshop for Youth, February 1

Young people and teens interested in community service and having a say in their community development are invited to a community board training at the Sonia Sotomayor Center, 1000 Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx on February 1, 2017 at 7 […]

Photo credit: Nicholas Karahalios

Former Bronx Congressman Robert “Bobby” Garcia Dead at 84

Fmr. Congressman Robert “Bobby” Garcia by Norelie Garcia Former Congressman Robert “Bobby” Garcia passed away the evening of January 25, 2017 at the VA Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he had moved from the mainland in 2013 due […]

(Pictured) Public Advocate Letitia James, REBNY President John Banks, Mayor Bill de Blasio and developer Hal Fetner of Fetner Properties.

Political Buzz: REBNY Gala, Blake and the IDC

  Republican Bizman John Cerini to Announce 13th Council Bid Tomorrow Local small business owner, John Cerini, will announce his candidacy for New York City Council during the Bronx GOP’s field office grand opening/open house this Saturday, January 28 at […]

“To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things” is the motto of the University of Georgia, which on this date in 1785 became the young nation's first state-chartered university.

Profile America: First State-Chartered University

Friday, January 27 — “To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.” That’s the motto of the University of Georgia, which on this date in 1785 became the young nation’s first state-chartered university. Royally chartered private universities […]

POSTPONED: ​Bronx Young Democrats monthly general meeting, January 23

Bronx Young Democrats monthly general meeting is tonight, Monday, January 23, at 7pm at The Bronx Democratic Party HQ (1640 Eastchester Road).

on sunday 1/22/2017 at around 7:20 PM A Pedestrian was struck by two vehicles on  Bruckner Exwpy. & Evergreen Ave., East bound Lane, the pedestrian was rush to Jacobi Hospital Possible fatal is likely to expire, Highway CIS was Notified and on scene

Miracle in Soundview; Man Critical After Crossing Busy Highway

Miracle in Soundview; Man Critical After Crossing Busy Highway by David Greene Detectives are currently trying to confirm the identity of a man fighting for his life at Jacobi Hospital, after being struck by two vehicles as he crossed a […]

by · January 26, 2017 · News, Police Blotter
Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center Celebrates the New Chinese Year

Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center Celebrates the New Chinese Year

Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center Celebrates the New Chinese Year – It’s the year of the Rooster so come and party with us! Join us on Thursday, February 2nd as we bring in the Chinese New Year; we will have […]

by · January 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Holidays

STATEMENT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING REGARDING THE RELEASE OF OSCAR LOPEZ RIVERA

by · January 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board
New York Leads the Nation in Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

New York Leads the Nation in Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

New York Leads the Nation in Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease The Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease Partners with Iconic Public Health and Environmental Advocate Erin Brockovich and Allergy & Asthma Network to Call for Real Solutions to New York’s Growing […]

by · January 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Health, Op Ed
Profile America: Lotus 1-2-3

Profile America: Lotus 1-2-3

Thursday, January 26 — On this date 34 years ago, the infant personal computer was empowered to become something much greater than a glorified word processor with the release of the spreadsheet program Lotus 1-2-3. The popular program drew acclaim as […]

by · January 26, 2017 · Profile America, Technology

Eva Moskowitz, CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, Supports the Nomination of Betsy DeVos to U.S. Secretary of Education

Eva Moskowitz, CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, Supports the Nomination of Betsy DeVos to U.S. Secretary of Education In advance of today’s confirmation hearing for the nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education, Eva Moskowitz, CEO of […]

Release and Report: Horrors in Homeless Housing

Release and Report: Horrors in Homeless Housing

by · January 25, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Housing