Archive for August, 2017

Democratic District Leader Marjorie Velázquez, candidate for the 13th City Council District.

Velázquez Thanks City Council For Standing Strong Against Unnecessary Baychester Square Development

Velázquez Thanks City Council For Standing Strong Against Unnecessary Baychester Square Development Velázquez announces Legislative Proposal to Insure Community Input for Future Developments Before today’s City Council meetings, the Baychester Square proposal was withdrawn by the City BRONX, N.Y. –  […]

Chairman Crowley Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Sue Universities Over Affirmative Action Programs

Chairman Crowley Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Sue Universities Over Affirmative Action Programs

Chairman Crowley Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Sue Universities Over Affirmative Action Programs (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump’s Justice Department said it would divert resources from […]

by · August 12, 2017 · Bulletin Board
“Wash & Learn”: Creating Pop-Up Learning Spaces in Laundromats in the Bronx

“Wash & Learn”: Creating Pop-Up Learning Spaces in Laundromats in the Bronx

Word of the Day: August 11, 2017

Word of the Day: August 11, 2017

Ignoble Definition: (adjective) Not of the nobility; common. Synonyms: Ungentle, Untitled Usage: The princess loved the stable boy, but he was of ignoble birth, and her father refused to let them marry.

by · August 11, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? August 11, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? August 11, 2017

Alex Haley (1921) A descendent of African slaves, Haley began writing during a 20-year US Coast Guard career. He became a journalist, and earned national attention for The Autobiography of Malcolm X. His biggest success was 1976’s Roots, a Pulitzer […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Bronx School Aide Indicted for Rape of Autistic Minor

Bronx School Aide Indicted for Rape of Autistic Minor

Former Bronx School Aide Indicted for Repeated Acts of Rape of 12-Year-Old Autistic Boy for Over a Year   A former Bronx paraprofessional has been indicted for repeated acts of rape and sexual assault against one of her former students, […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Crime
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This week, the American Dairy Association visited the Melrose Playground with their "Got Milk" campaign.

“Got Milk” Campaign HR Derby

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx the American Dairy Association visited the Melrose Playground with their “Got Milk” campaign. The youngsters participating in the event enjoyed the home run derby and meeting former NY Yankees slugger Cecil […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Sports
Quote of the Day: August 11, 2017

Quote of the Day: August 11, 2017

But there, everything has its drawbacks, as the man said when his mother-in-law died, and they came down upon him for the funeral expenses. Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927)

by · August 11, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Former NY Mets player  Jay Bruce. Credit: Twitter

Mets Let Bruce Loose

By William Coppola This is how much Jay Bruce was worth to the Mets. They got Ryder Ryan, a 22 year old RHP, 6’2” – 205 lb. who has pitched a total of 60 innings, with an ERA of 4.50 […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Sports
Chairman Crowley Statement on 52nd Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

Chairman Crowley Statement on 52nd Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

Chairman Crowley Statement on 52nd Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the 52nd anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid: “For 52 years, Medicare and Medicaid have been […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2.4 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES

BP DIAZ ALLOCATES OVER $2.4 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has allocated more than $2.4 million in capital funds for six community facilities across The Bronx. These capital improvements help with the renovation […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Councilwoman Rosie Mendez Endorses Elvin Garcia for City Council

Councilwoman Rosie Mendez Endorses Elvin Garcia for City Council

Councilwoman Rosie Mendez Endorses Elvin Garcia for City Council Garcia Campaign Picks Up Major Elected Support in CD18 in the Bronx New York City Councilwoman Rosie Mendez today announced her enthusiastic endorsement of Elvin Garcia for the City Council open […]

August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Stop the Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle in its Tracks

August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Stop the Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle in its Tracks

Washington D.C., July 31, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wants to remind the public that August is Tree Check Month. This is the best time to spot the round, drill-like holes made […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Environment
Word of the Day: August 10, 2017

Word of the Day: August 10, 2017

Unsteady Definition: (adjective) Not firm, solid, or securely in place, unstable. Synonyms: Unfirm Usage: He climbed carefully up the unsteady ladder and cleaned the leaves that had filled the gutter around the house.

by · August 10, 2017 · Bulletin Board