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Senate Co-leader Klein Expands Use of Speed Cameras in School Zones

Senate Co-leader Klein Expands Use of Speed Cameras in School Zones Legislation adds 120 speed cameras to NYC, bringing new total to 140   ALBANY, NY –  State Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced Tuesday that  that the State Senate […]

by · May 1, 2014 · Local News

Dustin Engelken Named DM Of CB 7

Dustin Engelken has been named District Manager of Community Board 7 and will officially assume the role on May 12.  He recently resigned as as Director of Government Relations and Lobbying Compliance for Mercury Public Affairs, where former Bronx Borough President Fernando […]

by · May 1, 2014 · Local News
Another Horse Carriage Accident Sparks Protests

Another Horse Carriage Accident Sparks Protests

Another carriage horse accident on the afternoon of April 23rd added fuel to the fire between the carriage horse industry and animal activists. A horse named Spartacus collapsed, apparently after being spooked by a bus, on Central Park South, just […]

NYC Horse Carriage Driver Accused of Switching Horses

NYC Horse Carriage Driver Accused of Switching Horses

A horse carriage driver has been accused of altering the hoof identification of his asthmatic 22 year old horse to make it appear to be a healthier horse. According to The Associated Press, carriage driver Frank Lou branded his 22 […]

Botanical Garden Scientist Gathers Decades of Research To Provide a Modern, Practical Guide to the Healing Powers of Plants

Drawing on decades of field research as a scientist at The New York Botanical Garden, Vice President for Botanical Science and Director and Philecology Curator of the Institute of Economic Botany Michael J. Balick brings together a wealth of useful information […]

by · April 30, 2014 · Local News

White House Puts Out PSA On Sexual Assault After President Reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act

While tremendous progress has been made since the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was first enacted, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are still significant problems facing women, families, and communities. Domestic violence causes 3 deaths a day to women, […]

by · April 30, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

New Act Will Be A Boon For NYC Transportation Infrastructure Investment

NYC will benefit from a new national act that will fund transportation projects to the delight of Mayor Bill de Blasio.  The “GROW AMERICA Act”will expand and improve financing mechanisms to increase funding for game-changing projects, thereby creating jobs, improving […]

by · April 30, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

Councilman Andy King On NBA Owner Donald Sterling’s Life Ban Punishment

“The punishment fits the crime,” said Northeast Bronx City Councilman Andy King on the decision yesterday by National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver to ban Donald Sterling, owner of the NBA Clippers, for life from all NBA activities as a […]

by · April 30, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, Sports

2 Gorillas Born At The Bronx Zoo This Spring

Two western lowland gorillas were born at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo this spring, the first born at the zoo since 2006.   Julia (33 years old) gave birth on March 10 and Tuti (19 years old) had her baby […]

by · April 29, 2014 · Local News
Last Night’s Bronxtalk with Gary Axelbank

Last Night’s Bronxtalk with Gary Axelbank

Last night’s epidsode of Bronxnet’s BronxTalk with Gary Axelbank was about the Common Core controvery, featuring parent and Bronx charter school teacher Monique Dols (right), as well as President of Community Education Council 11 and Northeast Bronx resident Pamela Johnson (left).

by · April 29, 2014 · Local News
The Bronx Chronicle visits NYC’s Cat Cafe

The Bronx Chronicle visits NYC’s Cat Cafe

The Purina One Cat Cafe has come and gone, but it will forever be in our cat loving hearts. New York City’s first ever pop up cat cafe featured cat’achino’s, pastries, caturniture, and adorable (as well as adoptable!) cats from […]

BxCB11 Presentation Pelham Parkway Malls Master Plan

by · April 28, 2014 · Local News

Horseless Carriages?!?

C/o WNYC

by · April 27, 2014 · Local News

Probationary Firefighter Delivers Baby in Edenwald

From the FDNY: He only has been a firefighter for a few months, but Joseph Hauser III already has earned the praise of his fellow firefighters from Engine 38 on Eastchester Road. On Wednesday, the former FDNY EMT delivered a […]

by · April 27, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized

Celebrate Two Former Popes’ Canonization Today On Your Smartphone

The Vatican has released details of two free apps on the figures of Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII ahead of Sunday’s canonization ceremony for the two Popes: “The apps can be accessed, free of charge, by copying […]

by · April 27, 2014 · World News