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Vernuccio’s View: Dangers from the Failed State of Mexico

The massacre of nine U.S. citizens, including three women and six children, makes it increasingly difficult to ignore a disturbing fact: Mexico is a failed state, in which the government has essentially surrendered authority to the drug cartels. The policies […]

by · November 24, 2019 · Government, Vernuccio's View
Child Welfare: The Unintended Consequence of the War on Drugs

Child Welfare: The Unintended Consequence of the War on Drugs

Child Welfare: The Unintended Consequence of the War on Drugs Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm The New School – Theresa Lang Student Center 55 West 13th Street This panel will focus on the intersection of child welfare […]

Today’s Verdict: The EpiPen and Transparency In The Drug Industry

Today’s Verdict: The EpiPen and Transparency In The Drug Industry

THE NEED FOR TRANSPARENCY IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY by David P. Lesch, Esq.  During a recent visit to my local pharmacy I encountered a woman who became very upset upon learning that the cost of her monthly medication had recently […]

by · October 3, 2016 · Today's Verdict
Say It Ain’t So, Jehry

Say It Ain’t So, Jehry

Former Met’s closer Henry Mejia has been banned permanently from the majors after his third positive PED test.

by · February 14, 2016 · Sports
NYS Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, 87th AD.

SEPULVEDA CALLS FOR DRUG TREATMENT TO FILL VACUUM LEFT BY DRUG GANG TAKE DOWN

Fear Drug Gang Takedowns Leave A Drug Supply Vacuum Bronx Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, applauding police for bringing down the Black Stone Gorilla Gangstas –a violent drug gang– that plied its trade at a major housing project in his district, is calling for a new focus on drug […]

Times Square ‘Desnudas’ Charged With Drug Dealing, Prostitution

Times Square ‘Desnudas’ Charged With Drug Dealing, Prostitution

PIX11 News is reporting that police arrested one of Times Square’s “Painted Ladies” along with an alleged drug-dealing associate in a sting Wednesday, according to police. And Newschannel 4 is reported that the same topless, ‘desnudas’ has been arrested on prostitution charges. […]

by · September 3, 2015 · Crime
BronxTalk: Drugs in the Bronx

BronxTalk: Drugs in the Bronx

On last night’s BronxTalk, host Gary Axelbank highlighted the issue of heroin and the growing prevalence of K2 (synthetic marijuana) within the Bronx. Featured guests on this show was Debra Vizzi, Executive Director of VIP Community Services and Editor of The […]

An Open Letter on Prison Education and The Bronx

This recent Facebook status of Fordham University professor and long time outspoken community activist Prof. Mark Naison highlights what has become the theme of the recent transition in city government in our fair city, the tale of two cities, of […]

by · February 18, 2014 · Local News, News, Op Ed, Special Sections