Articles by: Adam Bermudez

Bronx Street Origins Of The Day: Barnes Avenue

Bronx Street Origins Of The Day: Barnes Avenue

So, I have to face facts: my favorite book in the world, as in, what I’d want on a desert island is “History In Asphalt“, an encyclopedia of Bronx street names written by the late John McNamara.  (All apologies to Shakespeare, […]

by · August 17, 2014 · Local News
COMPTROLLER SCOTT M. STRINGER AUDIT REVEALS MISMANAGEMENT OF NEW YORK CITY’S TREE PRUNING PROGRAM LEADS TO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ON CITY STREETS

COMPTROLLER SCOTT M. STRINGER AUDIT REVEALS MISMANAGEMENT OF NEW YORK CITY’S TREE PRUNING PROGRAM LEADS TO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ON CITY STREETS

Parks’ negligence increases the risk that falling limbs will injure people and damage property The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) has mismanaged the City’s street tree pruning program responsible for maintaining approximately 650,000 street trees citywide, […]

by · August 17, 2014 · Local News
A Sunny Saturday In Baychester

A Sunny Saturday In Baychester

^Valley Day, Baychester, 10469 @ Haffen Park MORE PHOTOS AND VIDEO LATER TODAY FOLKS. STAY TUNED! “Fun In The Son”, St. Philip & Neri

by · August 17, 2014 · Local News
Bronx Street Origins Of The Day: Eastchester Road

Bronx Street Origins Of The Day: Eastchester Road

So, I have to face facts: my favorite book in the world, as in, what I’d want on a desert island is “History In Asphalt“, an encyclopedia of Bronx street names written by the late John McNamara.  (All apologies to […]

by · August 16, 2014 · Local News
State Settles With Debt Collection Firm To Prevent Collection On Predatory Payday Loans

State Settles With Debt Collection Firm To Prevent Collection On Predatory Payday Loans

On Friday, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office reached a settlement with Forster & Garbus, one of the largest debt collection firms in New York State, to ensure that it does not file actions against New Yorkers […]

by · August 16, 2014 · Business, Local News
Senator Klein, Governor Cuomo & NYS Unity Delegation Visit Israel

Senator Klein, Governor Cuomo & NYS Unity Delegation Visit Israel

On Wednesday and Thursday, local Senator Jeff Klein, a descendent of Holocaust survivors, joined a New York State Unity Delegation led by Governor Cuomo on a visit to Israel to affirm the State of New York’s support for the nation, […]

by · August 16, 2014 · Local News, World News
Music Legend makes history performing at Morris Park’s Loreto Park

Music Legend makes history performing at Morris Park’s Loreto Park

State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted Music Icon Engelbert Humperdinck for a lively summer concert in front of an enthusiastic crowd of more than a thousand fans Thursday night.  Grammy Award winner Engelbert Humperdinck is a music legend with more […]

by · August 15, 2014 · Local News
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The Biggest Baby Cats In The Bronx

It’s hard to believe, but on August 16 the Bronx Zoo’s baby lion cubs will turn a year old! To celebrate, The Zoo sat down with the man that knows them best: their keeper, Ralph Aversa, and we have his remarks below. […]

by · August 15, 2014 · Local News
A Message Of Public Outreach From Councilman Vacca On Depression

A Message Of Public Outreach From Councilman Vacca On Depression

From The Desk Of Council Member James Vacca: “After hearing the saddening news about Robin Williams, I encourage everyone, now more than ever, to tell someone you know who suffers with depression that you love them and that you care. […]

by · August 15, 2014 · Local News
NEW YORK CITY’S ECONOMY SHOWS FASTEST GROWTH IN NEARLY A YEAR

NEW YORK CITY’S ECONOMY SHOWS FASTEST GROWTH IN NEARLY A YEAR

New York City’s economy grew more than three percent in the second quarter because of robust job growth and higher personal income, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer found in his quarterly update on the City’s vital economic stats released earlier […]

by · August 15, 2014 · Local News
De Blasio Administration, City Council Expand Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence, Launch Gun Violence Crisis Management System In 4 Bronx Precincts

De Blasio Administration, City Council Expand Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence, Launch Gun Violence Crisis Management System In 4 Bronx Precincts

Yesterday, Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced the expansion of the City’s efforts to reduce gun violence, through the creation of the “Gun Violence Crisis Management System,” a citywide initiative to reduce gun violence, from […]

by · August 14, 2014 · Local News
Local Electeds Busting With Pride At New Mall In Their Backyard

Local Electeds Busting With Pride At New Mall In Their Backyard

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, a long time school teacher and administrator in Co-op City who represents the community in the State Assembly, as well as Councilman Andy King were on hand at their community’s new mall and gave some great remarks […]

by · August 14, 2014 · Local News
Thousands Of Bronxites Visit New Mall At Co-Op City’s Bay Plaza On Opening Day Thursday

Thousands Of Bronxites Visit New Mall At Co-Op City’s Bay Plaza On Opening Day Thursday

Here’s some video of the marching band on their way out. Zales               A Michael Kors store…..IN THE BRONX!

by · August 14, 2014 · Local News
Opening Day Madness: Macys Edition

Opening Day Madness: Macys Edition

A little while ago we brought you coverage of the opening of H &M, one of the popular stores in the mall among the younger crowds.  But the main event was definately the marching bands and Smurf float that rang […]

by · August 14, 2014 · Local News
Opening Day Madness: H & M Edition

Opening Day Madness: H & M Edition

While Macy’s was the signature store opening at todays grand opening of the Mall at Bay Plaza, the younger folk were flocking not to the retail mainstay for many decades, but the younger, European clothes purveyor H&M, making its first […]

by · August 14, 2014 · Local News