Senator Jeff Klein was recently presented with an award from the Riverdale Children’s Theatre at their Starry Night Gala for his steadfast support of the renowned nonprofit in The Bronx. He was honored with the Claddagh Award by the founder […]
Gunman Disarmed by Anti-Crime Unit by David Greene An armed man was dramatically wrestled to the ground, disarmed and placed under arrest by a team of anti-crime officers patrolling the Soundview / Van Nest border. Offering few details, an NYPD […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Decision to Sanction Military Official in Burma (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the decision to sanction a military official in Burma: “I welcome the decision to […]
Holiday Tragedy in Belmont; 12 Confirmed Dead, 10 Injured After Fast Moving Fire by David Greene A fast-moving apartment fire between the Christmas and New Year’s holiday has brought unspeakable grief to the Belmont community, after 12 people were killed […]
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Akrum Wadley, the two-time 1,000 rusher for Iowa will not forget Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. It was the annual New Era Pinstripe Bowl in the Bronx against Boston College on a field that was just […]
BRONX JEWISH CENTER: Please join us for our next community Shabbat dinner at the Bronx Jewish Center, 1969 Haight Avenue,Bx NY 10461 to be held on Friday, January 5th , starting at 7:00 PM. The special theme for that evening […]
Families of Sanitation Workers Killed in Line-of-Duty Now Able to Receive the Same Benefits Available to Police, Fire and Correction Families Bill Signed in to Law by Governor Cuomo, Goes into Effect Immediately Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Retirement of Congressman Sander Levin (Queens, N.Y.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after Congressman Sander Levin (D-MI) announced his intention to retire from Congress: “Sandy Levin has dedicated his […]
The reliable TV remote control, a crucial labor saving device for couch potatoes, was unveiled this month 60 years ago. Robert Adler of the Zenith Corporation received a patent for a mechanical unit that used a striker and four small […]
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making U.S. soybean farmers and exporters aware of a new procedure to comply with China’s phytosanitary import requirements. The new procedure, which applies to both bulk […]
Today at 11 AM, Mayor de Blasio will provide remarks at the NYPD graduation ceremony.
Thursday, December 28th. The month of December has given Americans a lot to chew on, beyond holiday cookies, fruitcakes and candies. On this date in December 1869, chewing gum was patented by Ohio dentist William Semple, who hoped that the […]
Fordham Bank Robber Flees Empty Handed by David Greene Police are looking for a suspect who attempted to rob a bank in the Fordham section. Police were called to the Capital One Bank, located at 151 East Fordham Road at […]
Voza Rivers New Heritage Theatre co-presents with the American Museum of Natural History and Community Works and Community Works, the Museum’s 39th Anniversary of Kwanzaa on 12/30, with performances by the Persuasions, Vy Higginsen’s Gospel For Teens and the Brooklyn […]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is celebrating the agency’s many successful efforts to protect American agriculture and natural resources over the past year. “In 2017, our many dedicated […]
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