Obituary

Kathleen A. Benjamin was 86 at the time of her death.

In Memoriam: Kathleen Benjamin, a retired Bronx teacher

Former Bronx assemblyman Michael Benjamin announced that his mother Kathleen A. Benjamin, nee Conton, passed peacefully away at 3:35 a.m. at Calvary Hospital on October 28, 2021. She was 86 and a native of Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI. She came […]

by · October 31, 2021 · Obituary
Former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau dies at 99

Former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau Dead at 99

by · July 22, 2019 · Breaking News, Obituary
5-5-5-5 LODD Active Firefighter Christopher A. Slutman Wake and Funeral

5-5-5-5 LODD Active Firefighter Christopher A. Slutman Wake and Funeral

by · April 17, 2019 · Bulletin Board, Obituary
HINDU COMMUNITY MOURNS DEATH OF HINDU PRIEST

HINDU COMMUNITY MOURNS DEATH OF HINDU PRIEST

On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, family members, friends, devotees and community members are deeply saddened following the passing of Pandit Vishnu Sukul, Hindu Priest of the Vishnu Mandir in The Bronx. He survived 30 days after a massive heart attack […]

WYSK: GERRI B. LAMB FUNERAL AND CELEBRATION OF LIFE

WYSK: GERRI B. LAMB FUNERAL AND CELEBRATION OF LIFE

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOWBy Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr. GERRI B. LAMB FUNERAL AND CELEBRATION OF LIFE You should know that the Funeral and Celebration of Life Service for Gerri Lamb will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 1:00 […]

by · August 15, 2018 · Obituary, What You Should Know
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo honored the retirement of Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell Jr. by dedicating the most visited State Park in New York City as Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park.

Former Assemblyman Herman “Denny” Farrell Jr. Remembered

Over the Memorial Day weekend, New York State lost an exemplary statesman with the passing of Herman Daniel “Denny” Farrell Jr. He died on Saturday in a Manhattan hospital. He was 86. The cause was heart failure, his son, Herman […]

by · May 30, 2018 · Bulletin Board, News, Obituary
Rusty Staub:  Rusty Just In the Name

Rusty Staub: Rusty Just In the Name

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor The passing of  73-year old Rusty Staub became the news of Opening Day Thursday. The orange haired outfielder that shined a room was in poor health after a long illness down in Palm, Beach Florida. […]

by · March 29, 2018 · Announcements, Obituary, Sports
Announcement: Passing of Dorothy Castro

Announcement: Passing of Dorothy Castro

by · March 28, 2018 · Obituary
Lois Bronz

Lois Bronz, 90, A Westchester Pioneer Passes

County Executive George Latimer said, “Westchester lost a true friend in Lois Bronz.”

by · February 15, 2018 · Bulletin Board, News, Obituary, Women
The Passing of Our Brother, Friend and Neighbor: Vincent Napoli, Jr.

The Passing of Our Brother, Friend and Neighbor: Vincent Napoli, Jr.

by · January 11, 2018 · Announcements, Obituary
Congressman Joseph Crowley 14th Congressional District Bronx/Queens

Rep. Crowley Comments on the Passing of Mary Lu Plunkett

Congressman Crowley Statement on the Passing of Mary Lu Plunkett, A Pillar of the Queens County Democratic Organization On Sunday, Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chair of the Queens County Democratic Organization, issued the following statement on the passing […]

Bronx mourns Jake ‘Raging Bull’ LaMotta

Bronx mourns Jake ‘Raging Bull’ LaMotta

The late great boxing legend Jake LaMotta was a Class of 2003 Bronx Walk of Fame inductee.

by · September 20, 2017 · Bulletin Board, News, Obituary
Candlelight Memorial for Ms. Louella Hatch

Candlelight Memorial for Ms. Louella Hatch

Candlelight Memorial for beloved community leader Louella Hatch. Today, Tuesday, July 25th, 6pm, 2200 Tiebout Avenue, Bronx, NY.

Commissioner James P. O'Neill, NYPD

POLICE COMMISSIONER O’NEILL REMARKS AT FUNERAL OF NYPD DETECTIVE MIOSOTIS FAMILIA

TRANSCRIPT: NYPD COMMISSIONER O’NEILL REMARKS AT FUNERAL OF NYPD DETECTIVE MIOSOTIS FAMILIA Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill: Good morning, everybody. Barbara, I’m not sure if I’m ready to celebrate yet. I have to work on it.   Members of the NYPD […]

by · July 12, 2017 · Crime, News, Obituary, Police Affairs
Photo: Staton Rabin for the New York Press Club. June 5, 2017. New York Press Club Journalism Awards dinner. The Water Club, NYC

Legendary Bronx-born Reporter, Gabe Pressman Dead at 93

New York Press Club Statement on the Passing of Gabe Pressman New York journalism has lost a legend and a moral compass with the passing of our friend Gabe Pressman. A tenacious seeker of the truth, there was no greater […]