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BULLYING! The Warning Signs

There are many warning signs that could indicate that someone is involved in bullying, either by

by · December 11, 2013 · Features

Calling all Bboys & Bgirls!!

Nelson “El Cacique Sesenta Nueve” “Chief69” Seda, 22, is a Brooklyn born, Bronx based bboy, emcee, graffiti artist and community organizer. Seda has been offering free dance classes for several months now, and it’s not too late to participate. But […]

by · December 9, 2013 · Features

From The White House A Special Holiday Message

Sunday, December 8, 2013 Here’s what we’re doing for the holidays: Folks across the country are getting ready for the holidays. We’re celebrating here at the White House, too — and we want you to be a part of it. We’ve […]

by · December 8, 2013 · Features

Peace Place At Van Nest

    2013 Veteran’s Day @ Peace Plaza & Van Nest

by · December 8, 2013 · Features

Bronx Borough President’s Christmas Tree Lighting With Borough President Rubin Diaz

President Diaz with Santa and Mrs. Claus welcoming the children of the Bronx To Borough Hall Plaza President Diaz with Senator Reverend Diaz welcoming the community to the Bronx Christmas Tree lighting Ceremony   The  Christmas Tree is  lit celebrating the coming […]

by · December 7, 2013 · Features, Local News

Amish School Shooter’s Mother Goes Public With Healing Message

Editorial commentary by Joseph Oddo As taught by the life and actions of Nelson Mandela, forgiveness is a great healer. In this story of Amish tragedy we see in action that President Mandela’s way of life transcends all cultures.  Dignity […]

by · December 6, 2013 · Features

Thank You Pelham Bay

Pelham Bay Community! What a wonderful time to be a resident of Pelham Bay!  Thank you to all the

by · December 2, 2013 · Features

P.S. 108 students honor veterans with celebration

Written by: Roxanne Olivo Why Honor a Veteran? “Poor is the nation that has no veterans, but shameful is the one that, having them… forgets” -unknown Students at P.S. 108 in the Bronx rigorously prepared for a ceremony that

by · December 1, 2013 · Features

Tony Feher Exhibit at The Bronx Museum of Arts

Written By Nilka Martell I recently visited the Bronx Museum of Arts located at 1040 Grand Concourse for a business meeting. As I made my way to the entrance, the adjacent piece of land caught my eye. The dirt filled […]

by · November 27, 2013 · Features

Pope Francis Speaks Out Against Unfettered Capitalism

By Naomi O’Leary VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis attacked unfettered capitalism as “a new tyranny” and beseeched global leaders to fight poverty and growing inequality, in a document on Tuesday setting out a platform for his papacy and calling […]

Albanian Americans Celebrate Albanian Independence Day

Nov. 24, 2013 Written by Joseph Oddo, Photos submitted by Aleksander Nila Assemblyman Mark Gonaj presents: Albanian Americans celebrate Albanian Independence Day. Pelham Parkway in the Bronx has long been known for it’s rich mix of people. Today the parkway hosted […]

by · November 25, 2013 · Features, Photos

High Bridge reopens Summer, 2014

High Bridge is scheduled to reopen Summer, 2014. Written by Nilka Martell Completed in 1848, it is the oldest standing bridge in New York. It is the only

by · November 24, 2013 · Features, Local News, Uncategorized

The Race for Speaker of New York City Council Meet the Candidates

The Race for Speaker of New York City Council Last night, the 4th and originally last of the Speaker Series Forum was held at the Transition tent on Canal Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan.  Another Series was recently schedule […]

by · November 22, 2013 · Features

Iran seeks sanctions relief

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Iran will meet this week in Geneva with the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany to discuss a proposed deal under which Tehran would suspend parts of its nuclear program in exchange for limited […]

by · November 19, 2013 · Features, World News

Apps > Music Whats Next?

By Natasha Baker AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Musicians in the digital age are turning to apps to woo fans and also engage them in the creative process to create new music and art. Apps featuring indie rock band Metric, pop sensation […]

by · November 18, 2013 · Features