Honors for 101-year-old WWII Vet at City Hall
Mayor Bill de Blasio celebrated the 101st birthday of World War II veteran Sidney Walton and his family in the Blue Room at City Hall on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Mayor Bill de Blasio celebrated the 101st birthday of World War II veteran Sidney Walton and his family in the Blue Room at City Hall on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Presidential Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2018 On November 11, 1918, the United States and its allies signed an armistice with Germany to end hostilities in World War I. The Great War exacted a tremendous toll on our Nation. More than […]
The 3rd Annual #Veterans & Community Job Fair on June 9 at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx NY. 11am to 3pm
Monday, May 29 — Today is Memorial Day, looked on as the start of the summer season, and a time for family gatherings and sporting events. But the true meaning of the day is underlined by the continuing sacrifices made by […]
A special message from New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and the Assembly Minority Conference. MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH Each year, our President signs a proclamation honoring the families of veterans declaring November Military Family Appreciation Month. The […]
The 32nd annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade kicks off on November 13 at 12 noon from East Tremont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue before ending at Bicentennial Memorial Park on Randall Avenue. Lt. Colonel Ron Watson, United States Marine Corps (retired.) […]
Bronx Veterans Activity and Fitness Groups Did you get out of shape after leaving the military? Veterans are invited to come join the Bronx Vet Center’s veteran activity groups to re-develop and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Activities take place daily […]
New York City veterans are invited to partake in a two-day introductory golf lesson at the Turtle Cove Golf Center in Pelham Bay Park, hosted by Devil Dog Incorporated. The events will take place on Friday, August 12th and Saturday, […]
SENATE PASSES MEASURES TO IMPROVE LIVES OF VETERANS AND HONORS THEIR SERVICE WITH ANNUAL “HALL OF FAME” CELEBRATION.
Yesterday the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held their annual Veterans Recognition Brunch in which they honored Bronx veterans who, not only served their country but serve their communities. “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 8th annual veterans celebration […]
Featured Veteran: Garifuna Rising by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Petty Officer 2nd Class Edson Arzu of the United States Navy (USN). Edson was born in Guatemala but raised in the Bronx, New York. He currently works at […]
Featured Veteran: Therapy Through Hip Hop by Gonzalo Duran In my new regular column I have sought out veterans to share their stories and recognize their community work. This week I would like to introduce Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian […]
On May 15th, Jacobi Hospital is hosting their annual mental health conference which is organized by Sylvia Lask and sponsored by the Joint Community Advisory Board of the North Bronx Health Network. This year’s conference is devoted to the mental […]
Bronx Veteran’s React to Eric Sheppard Challenge by Gonzalo Duran A few weeks ago student protestors at Valdosta State University (VSU) were videotaped stomping on the United States Flag while chanting derogatory remarks. On April 17th one of the leaders […]
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