Archive for December, 2013

White House says no plans to split NSA, Cyber Command

BY WARREN STROBEL WASHINGTON Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:37pm EST U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Director General Keith Alexander testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington December 11, 2013. CREDIT: REUTERS/GARY CAMERON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s administration said on […]

by · December 13, 2013 · Domestic News, News

ALERT from the 45th Precinct

On Thursday Dec.12 around 7:20pm on Ampere ave in the Country Club section of the 45 pct there was a gunpoint robbery. Unk Male perp did enter location with a firearm and demand money from the Cashier and the customers. […]

by · December 13, 2013 · Bulletin Board
State Senator Jeff Klein unveils bold new IDC Agenda “Affordable NY”

State Senator Jeff Klein unveils bold new IDC Agenda “Affordable NY”

At the Metro Center today, State Senator Jeff Klein unveiled an auspicious new Independent Democratic Conference Agenda entitled “Affordable NY” to an audience of over 200 attendees.    This new agenda focused on many key points looking to improve the […]

by · December 13, 2013 · Domestic News, Local News, News, Photos

Renovated Apts for Rent in Belmont Wakefield Neighborhood

More Affordable Appt.  Listings: https://a806-housingconnect.nyc.gov/nyclottery/lottery.html#home

by · December 12, 2013 · Bulletin Board

Koppell Report

BRONX ZOO EVENTS A. A week-long celebration at the Bronx Zoo, from December 26- 31, features professional ice carving demonstrations, wildlife-themed ice sculpture displays, an interactive play area and the popular Salute to Wildlife Ice Carving Contest. For full schedule, […]

by · December 12, 2013 · Local News

Christmas in the Bronx

by · December 12, 2013 · Bulletin Board

Christmas Celebration

by · December 12, 2013 · Bulletin Board
State Senator Jeff Klein & Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Annual Christmas Tree Lightings

State Senator Jeff Klein & Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Annual Christmas Tree Lightings

New York State Senator Jeff Klein & Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj will be celebrating the Holiday Season at Annual Christmas Tree Lightings.   There will be hot cocoa, and caroling by students of P.@ 83 and P.S 105.  All are invited […]

by · December 12, 2013 · Bulletin Board
Santa hears a child's requests

Santa visits Pelham Bay BOLD Nursery School

Santa, his helpers, and neighborhood dignitaries , including Bronx Deputy Borough President Aurelia Green, visited a BOLD (Bronx Organization for the Learning Disabled) Nursery School today.  Everyone enjoyed fun and festivities with Santa as he listened intently so what the […]

by · December 12, 2013 · Local News, News, Photos
Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting

Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting

Today, at the convent cross between Unionport Rd. and Victor Street, was a wonderful Christmas Tree lighting.  Community patrons gathered to sing carols and share sweets.  There was also a toy collection for children of Jacobi Hospital.  

by · December 11, 2013 · Local News, News, Photos

BULLYING! The Warning Signs

There are many warning signs that could indicate that someone is involved in bullying, either by

by · December 11, 2013 · Features

Come & Wag your tail for a great Cause

Help save a life…

by · December 11, 2013 · Bulletin Board
Federal Budget Agreement

Federal Budget Agreement

  By Richard Cowan and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan budget deal announced in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, though modest in its spending cuts, would end three years of impasse and fiscal instability in Washington that culminated in

by · December 11, 2013 · Business, Domestic News
Pope Francis, TIME magazine's "2013 Person of the Year."

Time Magazine’s Man Of The Year Pope Francis

By Elizabeth Dilts (Reuters) – Time magazine named Pope Francis its Person of the Year on Wednesday, crediting him with shifting

by · December 11, 2013 · World News

World Class Skating Ring Headed to the Bronx

“Have you heard!” “We’re going to the Bronx.” Great food, friendly people, and the largest skating rink complex in the world. “Of course we’re going to the Bronx, it’s the only place to be.” The New York City Council today […]

by · December 10, 2013 · Domestic News