On February 25, the Disability Pride Parade Committee met at the offices of ICS in the Fordham section of the Bronx. The meeting was chaired by Michael Schweinsburg, Executive Director of Disability Pride, NYC. Many Bronx disability activists joined city-wide […]
Washington, DC – Congressman José E. Serrano, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, lauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) historic vote adopting rules protecting network neutrality on the Internet. “The rules adopted Friday will help guarantee […]
In a speech before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference this morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the US-Israel relationship remains strong despite controversy over his speech to the US Congress on Tuesday. Netanyahu said […]
NYC Council Member Andy King said Saturday that Anthony Mason, who lead his hometown Knicks for five of his 13 NBA seasons, “showed us that a neighborhood kid from Springfield Gardens, Queens, can make it to the big league.” “We […]
Highlights Over $7.2 Billion in Total Bronx Development Since 2009 Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued his annual development report, highlighting the total development seen in The Bronx since he first took office in 2009. The […]
Orestes “Minnie” Minoso died Sunday at 90. Mr. Minoso, a seven-time American League All-Star, was the first black Cuban player in Major League Baseball. After a stellar 1951 season, he became “Mr. White Sox.” During his career, Minnie Minoso led the […]
This morning, the NYC Parents Union greeted the lifting of the longtime ban of cell phones in New York City public schools with cheers. “We applaud and thank Mayor de Blasio for fulfilling his campaign promise and putting the safety […]
Faith in New York (FINY) recently announced via email the hiring of its new Bronx Lead Organizer, Haile Rivera. Haile brings a wealth of experience in both non-profit service and advocacy worlds and will help further develop Faith in New […]
By Anthony C Rivieccio, MBA,PFA Taxpayers and tax professionals looking for certainty in the federal tax laws were generally disappointed in 2014. The year began with expectations high that Congress would finally take up tax reform and simplification. As the […]
Post by contributor Lenore Skenazy Thanks to our mistaken belief that no one under 18 can have any legitimate sexual feelings—and hence any sex they’ve engaged in was coerced and bound to render unspeakable emotional harm—we have laws on the […]
Assemblyman Crespo Joins W.E.S.D.A and Local Teens To Raise Awareness Of Teen Dating Violence Last Friday, Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo joins W.E.S.D.A. for a one-day workshop to empower young women and bring awareness of healthy and unhealthy relationships as […]
Council Member Andy King Bill Expediting the Removal of Downed Trees Damaged By Storms Passes City Council CITY HALL – City Council Member Andy King (12th District/Bronx) applauded the NYC Council’s passage of Int. No. 74-A last week, which creates an […]
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