Archive for December, 2016

The Haves and Have-Nots: Yanks Get Chapman at Dull Winter Meetings

The Haves and Have-Nots: Yanks Get Chapman at Dull Winter Meetings

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – It always comes down to baseball economics. So who said the Baseball Winter Meetings would be non-stop wheeling and dealing and contracts offered to the high profiled closers that could bring some […]

by · December 8, 2016 · Sports
2016 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium: #23 Pitt vs Northwestern

2016 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium: #23 Pitt vs Northwestern

# 23 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AND NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY WILL PLAY IN THE 2016 NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL AT YANKEE STADIUM The No. 23-ranked University of Pittsburgh and Northwestern University yesterday accepted invitations to play in the 2016 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at […]

by · December 8, 2016 · Sports

Borough Christmas Tree Lighting

Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. hosts the borough’s annual Bronx Christmas Tree Lighting and holiday celebration today at 5:30pm.

by · December 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Community Events

Profile America: Distinguished Graduate 

On this date in 1850, Oberlin College awarded the nation’s first four-year degree to an African-American woman, Lucy Stanton.

by · December 8, 2016 · Profile America

A conversation on the Future of Healthcare in NYC – December 13th

School Lunch Flunks: An Investigation Into the Dirtiest New York City Public School Cafeterias

School Lunch Flunks: An Investigation Into the Dirtiest New York City Public School Cafeterias

SCHOOL LUNCH FLUNKS: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DIRTIEST NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CAFETERIAS Independent Democratic Conference to Introduce Legislation to Create a Grading System for School Cafeterias. New York — Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Diane Savino (D-Staten Island), Jesse […]

NYC OFFICE OF M/WBEs AND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES HOSTS BRONX OPEN HOUSE, 12/8

The city’s Office of Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises and the Department of Small Business Services will host an M/WBE Open House on Thursday, December 8 in the Bronx.

Profile America: Full Accounting 

Profile America: Full Accounting 

In December 1896, New York state followed with the establishment of the certified public accountant. Certificate number one went to Frank Broaker.

by · December 7, 2016 · Profile America
President Vladimir Putin, Russia.

Vernuccio’s View: Russia Unveils New Foreign Policy Concept

On December 1, Russia unveiled its new “Foreign Policy Concept.” The document states that Moscow’s policy is “open, foreseeable” and “shaped by centuries” of Russia’s historic role. There is little new in it, the first of its kind since Moscow […]

by · December 7, 2016 · Vernuccio's View
What Holliday Means for Future in New York

What Holliday Means for Future in New York

By Christopher Saunders While Matt  Holliday isn’t the same player he was early in his career with the Rockies or Cardinals, he is still a very productive player both on and off the field. However, the bigger picture is worth […]

by · December 6, 2016 · Sports
Senator Charles Schumer opposes JCPOA

Statement from Senator Schumer on United Airlines Charging an Extra Fee for Luggage in Overhead Bin

SCHUMER: IN JUST A FEW WEEKS, UNITED AIRLINES WILL CHARGE EXTRA FEE TO STORE LUGGAGE IN ‘OVERHEAD BIN’; ONCE AGAIN, AN AIRLINE TRYING TO CHARGE EXPENSIVE & ANNOYING FEES, SQUEEZING THE POCKETS OF COUNTLESS NEW YORKERS‎; SENATOR SAYS IF UNITED […]

WYSK: I am a better Democrat than most of Them

WYSK: I am a better Democrat than most of Them

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW To my friend Charlie King: “I am a better Democrat than most of Them” By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that back in 2009 three (3) Hispanic Senators, Sen. Pedro Espada, Sen. Hiram Monserrate […]

by · December 6, 2016 · What You Should Know
NYC Emergency Management to Give Bronx Organizations an Emergency Preparedness Presentation

NYC Emergency Management to Give Bronx Organizations an Emergency Preparedness Presentation

Request an emergency preparedness presentation from NYC Emergency Management to ensure that your organization is prepared for emergencies in New York City. Our presentations are geared toward staff who works with people with disabilities and clients in the community. All […]

by · December 6, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Networking Event

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Networking Event

by · December 6, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Lincoln Center Partners with the Rockefeller Foundation to Inspire Arts Participation in the Bronx

Lincoln Center Partners with the Rockefeller Foundation to Inspire Arts Participation in the Bronx