President Vladimir Putin, Russia.

Vernuccio’s View: Russia Works With Taliban

Russia expands its international influence by Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., JD Russia continues to expand its international influence.  After allying with China and Iran, cementing its relations with Syria and growing closer to Turkey, Russia now seeks to regain a position […]

by · February 2, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
Profile America: Black History Month

Profile America: Black History Month

Wednesday, February 1 — February is Black History Month, a time to honor the many contributions to our nation’s history made by people of African descent. Started as a special week in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson, the observance is […]

by · February 2, 2017 · Profile America
Profile America: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Profile America: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Thursday, February 2 — On this date in 1848, the United States and a defeated Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending their controversial war, which began in May 1846 after some mutual provocations. In the peace treaty, Mexico recognized […]

by · February 2, 2017 · Profile America

FREE RAT ACADEMY: RESIDENTS LEARN HOW TO RID NEIGHBORHOODS OF CITY’S MOST PESKY RODENT

FREE RAT ACADEMY: RESIDENTS LEARN HOW TO RID NEIGHBORHOODS OF CITY’S MOST PESKY RODENT Bronx, NY — Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), along with Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and Councilman Andrew Cohen (D-Bronx), sponsored a special city Department of Health workshop […]

Emerging artist Hawa Diallo unveils restored Amadou Diallo mural in the Bronx

Emerging artist Hawa Diallo unveils restored Amadou Diallo mural in the Bronx

Emerging artist Hawa Diallo unveils restored Amadou Diallo mural in the Bronx BRONX, NY — Emerging artist Ms. Hawa Diallo unveiled her new restorations to the famed Amadou Diallo mural in the Bronx today, the first updates to the mural […]

by · February 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board

Quote of the Day: January 31, 2017

They say that none of us exists, except in the imagination of his fellows, other than as an intangible, invisible mentality. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950)

by · January 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BDCC County Leader and NYS Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, 85th AD.

Statement from Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo on President Trump’s Immigration and Border Control Plans

Statement from Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo on President Trump’s Immigration and Border Control Plans The up and down struggles to form a more perfect union have brought us to this low point in our nation’s history. Today’s executive orders on […]

by · January 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2017

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2017

Congressman Joseph Crowley 14th Congressional District Bronx/Queens

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) released the following statement after President Trump signed two executive orders today that would force taxpayers to pay for a unnecessary […]

by · January 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Politics
Word of the Day: January 31, 2017

Word of the Day: January 31, 2017

Shoestring Definition: (noun) Marked by or consisting of a small amount of money. Synonyms: Shoe String Usage: The manager was expected to run the department on a shoestring budget, so to save money, he fired a few of the salesmen […]

by · January 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Affordable Care Act Deadline Looms  — Sign up today

Affordable Care Act Deadline Looms — Sign up today

We can help you sign up for health insurance By Mayor Bill de Blasio A few weeks ago I met a man from the South Bronx named Wellington. He was diagnosed with cancer and lost his health insurance. The City […]

by · January 30, 2017 · Government, Health, Op Ed
Police would later track down and arrest Kingsbridge resident Alberto Pena, 34, who faces an attempted murder charge.--Photo by David Greene

Construction Worker Loses Leg in Mt. Eden Subway Push

by David Greene A construction worker heading to work in Brooklyn was pushed in front of a speeding D-Train and thanks to surveillance video that captured the suspect fleeing the area, the individual is now in police custody. Officers were […]

by · January 30, 2017 · Crime, Local News, News
Boxing Survives Last Round:  New York Action Resumes

Boxing Survives Last Round: New York Action Resumes

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Boxing has been revived and has survived another round in New York and the fighters are content. So are the promoters, matchmakers, managers, and trainers. Most of all the venues, including Madison Square Garden and […]

by · January 30, 2017 · Op Ed, Sports
DEADLINE: Free Tablet for Bronx NYCHA Residents,  January 31

DEADLINE: Free Tablet for Bronx NYCHA Residents,  January 31

Free tablet for qualified Bronx NYCHA residents. Call 212 306 7039 before January 31st to register for your free tablet.

A Conversation about Service and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A Conversation about Service and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.