Archive for October, 2016

Service Academy Night – October 5th

Service Academy Night – October 5th

U.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOSÉ SERRANO, & BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. PRESENT SERVICE ACADEMY NIGHT Meet representatives from the service academies and local universities: U.S. Military Academy U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Coast Guard Academy U.S. Merchant […]

Girl Empowerment Day

Girl Empowerment Day

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
October is National Pizza Month. Italian immigrant Gennaro Lombardi opened the first pizzeria in the United States in New York City in 1905.

Profile America: American Pizza Month

Monday, October 3 —  A great many Americans would name pizza high up among their favorite foods, month in and month out. But for the 33rd time, October is designated as October is designated as National Pizza Month. No one […]

by · October 3, 2016 · Profile America
Happy Jewish New Year, 5777! L’Shana Tova

Happy Jewish New Year, 5777! L’Shana Tova

     

by · October 2, 2016 · Holidays, Religion
What is Mark Teixeira’s legacy as his final at-bat as a NY Yankees?

What is Mark Teixeira’s legacy as his final at-bat as a NY Yankees?

What is Mark Teixeira’s legacy as his final Yankees at-bat approaches?   By Steven Simineri The retiring Mark Teixeira is not a Hall a Famer, even though there is a legitimate case to be made for his enshrinement one day. […]

by · October 2, 2016 · Sports
President Barack Obama Offers Final Rosh Hashana Greetings

President Barack Obama Offers Final Rosh Hashana Greetings

On Sunday, President Barack Obama reflected on the “great privilege” of working with the Jewish community, in his final Rosh Hashana message as president. In a video address, Obama referred to Elie Wiesel, the Holocaust memoirist and Nobel Peace Laureate, […]

by · October 2, 2016 · Holidays, Video
Remembering Dr. Seuss

Remembering Dr. Seuss

Books with Bharati “Remembering Dr. Seuss 25 years after” It was a room filled with laughter, fun and celebration in remembrance of the life and legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, an American writer and illustrator best known for authoring popular […]

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of October 3, 2016

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of October 3, 2016

Open House Today at 2861 Barkley Avenue

Open House Today at 2861 Barkley Avenue

THROGGS NECK 2861 Barkley Ave OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun 10/01-10/02 12-3 PM * Det 2 Fam, Newly Renov, 2 Br/ 2 Br, 50X100 Lot, New Kits, Bths, Hwd Flrs, New roof/Siding Fin Bsmt w/Sep Entr, Huge Bkyd, Pvt Drwy, New Siding/Wind, […]

by · October 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Housing
Rene Rivera: Gives Mets veteran presence behind the plate

Rene Rivera: Gives Mets veteran presence behind the plate

With Rene Rivera, Mets’ install a veteran presence behind the plate   By Steven Simineri   Heading into the 2016 season, the New York Mets were blessed with an embarrassment of pitching riches. But they were also blessed with two […]

by · October 2, 2016 · Sports
Matters of Faith: NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, BUT THAT YOU CARE!

Matters of Faith: NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, BUT THAT YOU CARE!

NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, BUT THAT YOU CARE! By Reverend J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Philippians 2:1-5 (NRSV) “1 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, […]

by · October 2, 2016 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Around 6.3 million Americans work at least one day per week at home — and that’s why today begins National Work from Home Week.

Profile America: National Work From Home Week

Sunday, October 2 — For many generations, weekday mornings have meant a routine of preparation, and then facing an ever-lengthening round-trip commute to work. However, a small but growing number of Americans are not in that situation — and that’s why […]

by · October 2, 2016 · Profile America, Technology
A Day of Beauty and Charity at New York Hair Salon – October 2nd

A Day of Beauty and Charity at New York Hair Salon – October 2nd

Please join us October 2nd between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm for “A day of beauty”! 100% of proceeds go to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Walk-ins or appointments accepted. New York Hair Salon is located at […]

Sign Up for Words vs Pictures by Artsmith

Sign Up for Words vs Pictures by Artsmith

Words vs. Pictures: Free Art Program for 6-14 Year Olds Words vs. Pictures is a visual and literary arts program. Students learn different writing skills and visual art techniques while participating in workshops where the projects are designed to help […]