Archive for June, 2016

First-Ever Breast Cancer Motorcycle Ride To Raise Awareness

First-Ever Breast Cancer Motorcycle Ride To Raise Awareness

This week, Governor Cuomo, Sandra Lee and Billy Joel launched the first-ever statewide motorcycle ride to raise awareness of breast cancer across New York State. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in New York. Whether it be mom, […]

by · June 29, 2016 · Government, Health, News, Women
Fireworks explode in central London

Personal Freedom Under Attack

  As Independence Day approaches, it is appropriate to recall that individual freedom was the central concept that inspired the birth of the United States two hundred and forty years ago. Increasingly, however, that idea is imperiled by the rapid […]

by · June 29, 2016 · Vernuccio's View

Orchard Beach Fireworks Extravaganza Set 

Bronx fireworks show at Orchard Beach this Thursday, June 30. Gates open at 6pm. Fireworks display, 9pm.

Bronx Empanada Eating Contest at Orchard Beach

The second annual “Bronx Empanada Eating Contest” will take place June 30 beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Profile America: San Francisco Wired

Sources: Kane’s Famous First Facts

by · June 29, 2016 · Profile America
Autism League at Bronxchester: Achieving goals

Autism League at Bronxchester: Achieving goals

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor The kids and parents were under the hot sun this past Sunday on the fields of the Bronxchester Little League and there were many smiles. Lizette Rodriguez-Hernandez was the first to smile and it was […]

by · June 28, 2016 · Sports
The Road Back For Jose Reyes

The Road Back For Jose Reyes

Jose Reyes begins his return to Mets as a Cyclone: A First Hand Look   By Neil Ilagan, Staff Writer   Jose Reyes made his return to New York Sunday afternoon in Class A ball with the Brooklyn Cyclones. Reyes, […]

by · June 28, 2016 · Sports
Whose Birthday Is It? June 28, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? June 28, 2016

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712) Rousseau was a Swiss-French philosopher and writer who had a lasting impact on politics, literature, and education. In particular, he strongly influenced the theories of the French Revolution and the romantics. Many of his ideas stemmed from […]

by · June 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board
The Bronx Trolley City Island Seaside Tour

The Bronx Trolley City Island Seaside Tour

The Bronx Trolley City Island Seaside Tour July 1st, 2016 Events & Promotions Bartow Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Rd.  718-885-1461 5:30pm – 8:30pm members free Music by The Kenn Morr Band Explore the mansion, and savor light refreshments. Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors […]

by · June 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Only in NYC: A Taxi Ride Leads to the Recovery of $200,000 in Unpaid Prevailing Wages for 4 Immigrant Workers

Only in NYC: A Taxi Ride Leads to the Recovery of $200,000 in Unpaid Prevailing Wages for 4 Immigrant Workers

  Comptroller Stringer enforces prevailing wage law, ensures that individuals cheated out of lost wages are paid for the work they did “This is an unforgettable story about working people getting the money they’ve earned—and hailing the right taxi in […]

by · June 28, 2016 · Bulletin Board

Mayor Praises Rent Guidelines Board Rent Freeze

Landlord organizations contend that de Blasio exercised undue influence over the “independent” RGB.

by · June 28, 2016 · Housing, News

Profile America: First Refinery

America’s first commercial oil refinery was put in operation this month in 1860.

by · June 28, 2016 · Profile America
Vote Today — Congressional Primary

Vote Today — Congressional Primary

Today is the Congressional Primary! Check where there’s a primary in your district here: http://bit.ly/NYCPollLocator U.S. CONGRESS The legislative branch of the United States is a bicameral body composed of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the SENATE, which together form […]

Assemblywoman Joyner Passes Legislation to Regulate Illegal Day Cares

Assemblywoman Joyner Passes Legislation to Regulate Illegal Day Cares

BRONX, N.Y. – Making sure all children are safe, Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner (D-Bronx, 77th AD) announced the passage of her bill, Assembly Bill A.7451, which will offer greater protections for families, and impose greater restrictions on illegal day care operators. […]

by · June 27, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Senator Jeff Klein, Councilman James Vacca & Throggs Neck Residents Council Celebrate First Library at Throggs Neck Houses

Senator Jeff Klein, Councilman James Vacca & Throggs Neck Residents Council Celebrate First Library at Throggs Neck Houses

Bronx – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Councilman James Vacca, Center for Educational Innovation – Public Education Association, and the Throggs Neck Residents Council celebrated the official opening of the Throggs Neck Houses’ first library on Wednesday. “The new library, […]

by · June 27, 2016 · Bulletin Board