Profile America: NYC Bans Women Smoking
On this date in 1908, the New York City council passed an ordinance that made it illegal for women to smoke in public places.
JACK CAPUANO PLAYS SCAPEGOAT FOR LOST ISLANDER SEASON
By Luis Vazquez The language coming from the New York Islanders GM Garth Snow and his recently fired head coach Jack Capuano were too cordial to be believed. If you read it at face value one had to wonder why […]
“Much Ado About Nothing” at the Huntington Free Library
Please support the Huntington with your attendance at “Much Ado About Nothing”, William Shakespeare. Sunday, March 12th at 2 pm $10 Adults and $5 for students and Seniors. Ticket sales for the March 12th performance of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING […]
Anderson Buzzer Beater: What Fordham Needed in A-10 Win
Fordham’s Antwoine Anderson, finished with 15 points, hit the game winning buzzer shot over VCU in overtime, 69-67.
Congressman Engel Statement On Latest Republican Move Towards ACA Repeal
Engel Statement On Latest Republican Move Towards ACA Repeal Washington D.C.—Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a top member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after voting against S. Con. Res. 3, a budget resolution that sets […]
NYPD Seeks Paintball Gunman Wanted in 28 Shooting Incidents Across Borough
by David Greene Police are looking for the trigger-happy gunman wanted for firing marbles from a paintball gun– wanted for at least 28 separate incidents across the borough that took place during a non-stop 85-minute shooting spree. Officials at the NYPD […]
SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 ‘MATH ROCKS’ EVENT KICKS OFF WITH SHOWING OF HIDDEN FIGURES
SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 ‘MATH ROCKS’ EVENT KICKS OFF WITH SHOWING OF HIDDEN FIGURES CO-OP CITY — More than 900 girls from 40 Bronx schools in School District 11 were treated to a special viewing of the movie “Hidden Figures” in […]
Council Candidates Disclose Fundraising
In the race to replace outgoing Councilman Jimmy Vacca, candidates have combined to raise over $258,000 in campaign contributions.
Jerome Avenue Rezoning Roundtable, January 24
Bronx Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson joins with LiveOn NY and Presbyterian Senior Services to host a Roundtable on the Jerome Avenue Rezoning Proposal on Tuesday, January 24th, at 1pm, at the PSS Highbridge Senior Center.
Bronx Teams Shine At MLK Classic
By Robert Cole With basketball games taking place throughout the nation on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, teams from the Bronx gathered at DeWitt Clinton Gym for a full day of basketball action at the Governor’s annual MLK Classic. The action […]
Bronx Residents Honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC
THE BRONX CELEBRATES NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH WITH NATION’S FIRST MENTORING ORGANIZATION Elected officials joined the community and Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC to honor ‘Bronx Male and Female Matches of the Year’ for remarkable impact BRONX, NEW YORK, January […]
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