Archive for November, 2016

Medical Cannabis Arrives in the Bronx

Medical Cannabis Arrives in the Bronx

The City’s Second Dispensary Will Expand Compassionate Health To Millions of New Yorkers Added relief for long suffering patients throughout New York City, the lower Hudson Valley and surrounding areas is finally here. Join PharmaCannis for an informational event and […]

by · November 3, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Health
You can get a free sandwich for a good cause at Subway on National Sandwich Day.

Profile America: National Sandwich Day Is Such A Cliché

Thursday, November 3 — Today is Cliché Day — any way you slice it, the occasion is small potatoes. While the ostensible purpose is to encourage our verbal banalities, it might also extend to stereotypes. Such as the cliché that men […]

by · November 3, 2016 · Profile America
Vernuccio’s View: Criminal Illegal Immigrants Generate Crime Hike

Vernuccio’s View: Criminal Illegal Immigrants Generate Crime Hike

There is evidence that the Obama Administration’s decision not to deport illegal immigrants who have broken the law is responsible for a noteworthy portion of violent crime. According to the Center for Immigration Studies  “In 2013, ICE freed 36,007 convicted […]

by · November 2, 2016 · Vernuccio's View
TWO NYC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OFFICERS CONVICTED OF ASSAULTING INMATE; TWO OTHERS CONVICTED OF FILING FALSE REPORT OF INCIDENT

TWO NYC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OFFICERS CONVICTED OF ASSAULTING INMATE; TWO OTHERS CONVICTED OF FILING FALSE REPORT OF INCIDENT

by · November 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Crime
BP Diaz hosts Bronx Diwali celebration

BP Diaz hosts Bronx Diwali celebration

BP Diaz hosts Bronx Diwali celebration   “Recognizing the Hindu Community” Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the 2nd Annual Diwali celebration observing the Hindu Festival of Lights and recognizing the growing Hindu community at the Vishnu Mandir Temple […]

by · November 2, 2016 · Community Affairs, Cultures, Holidays
Please Join Us on Veterans Day at Rudy Macina Peace Memorial Plaza

Please Join Us on Veterans Day at Rudy Macina Peace Memorial Plaza

First commercial radio broadcast: Results of the 1920 Presidential Election -- Gov. Warren G. Harding's landslide victory.

Profile America: First Commercial Radio Broadcast

Wednesday, November 2 — Even with all of our electronic diversions, many of us listen to radio at some point every day. The wide variety of formats means we can choose our favorite type of music, and radio keeps us up […]

by · November 2, 2016 · Profile America
Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell celebrates after his grand slam against the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Monsters of the Midway: Cubs-Indians Head for Game 7 Finale

Cubs Win Game 6, 9-3 Forcing Do or Die 7th Game Against Indians By William Coppola The bomb in the first inning by Cubs’ Kris Bryant with two outs was not a good start for  Cleveland Indians starter Josh Tomlin […]

by · November 2, 2016 · Sports
Jacobi Book Fair: “Fun for Fall!” – Till November 8th

Jacobi Book Fair: “Fun for Fall!” – Till November 8th

Pet Adoption Event, 11/5

Pet Adoption Event, 11/5

​New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. is partnering with Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) to bring an ACC Mobile Adoption Event to the 17th Council District. The event will take place this Saturday, November 5, from 12-4pm […]

New York City FC’s David Villa Rings the Closing Bell at New York Stock Exchange. Credit: NYC FC

New York City FC’s David Villa Rang the Closing Bell at New York Stock Exchange

Captain David Villa was joined by Club President Jon Patricof, Sporting Director Claudio Reyna, the Club’s Tri-State Ford Partners and supporters.     On Tuesday, New York City FC rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange ahead […]

by · November 2, 2016 · Sports
A Core Group and More: Fordham looks to build off success of Last season

A Core Group and More: Fordham looks to build off success of Last season

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor There was that momentum up at Rose Hill in early March because the Fordham men’s basketball team had a chance to make some noise in the Atlantic-10 Tournament after 17 wins, their most since 2006-2007. […]

by · November 1, 2016 · Sports
Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Monthly Meeting – Monday, November 7th

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Monthly Meeting – Monday, November 7th

by · November 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda & Senator Ruben Diaz Job Fair, 11/2

Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda & Senator Ruben Diaz Job Fair, 11/2

Sepulveda and Diaz Host Job Fair, 11/2 Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda and Senator Ruben Diaz Job Fair on November 2, 2016 at A.E. Stevenson High School, Library Rm 209, 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx. The Job Fair runs from 4:00 PM until […]

Several residents reported being stung after this hornets nests appeared virtually overnight on Graff Avenue in Throgs Neck. Photo by David Greene

RESIDENTS TAKE CARE OF OWN HORNETS PROBLEM IN THROGS NECK

Residents Take Care of Own Wasp Problem in Throgs Neck by David Greene Residents are still talking about about a wasps nest that appeared virtually overnight, in a tree along Graff Avenue in Throgs Neck, where several residents reported being stung. […]

by · November 1, 2016 · Local News, News