On Tuesday, President Barack Obama shortened sentences for 209 people and pardoned 64. Among them: William Ortiz, a Bronx, man, convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin. His prison sentence commuted to expire on May 17, 2017. Chelsea […]
This afternoon, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will recognize a $50,000 grant made by Bank Leumi USA to Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, a UJA-Federation of New York partner, for its Workforce Development Program, which enables young people who are […]
You are invited to the UNHP Financial Fitness Open House Wednesday, January 18 from 1pm until 6:30 pm at Refuge House 2751 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY Attendees will receive priority booking for a free tax appointment and on the spot […]
Let us remember Dr. King as someone who was an activist, an agitator, [a man who] refused to back down.
Police Commissioner, Brass Speak at Human Justice Summit in Williamsbridge by David Greene New York’s Police Commissioner James O’Neil joined his executive staff who participated in the daylong “Still We Rise” human justice summit, held on Wednesday, January 11 at […]
By Christopher Saunders The Yankees have missed the playoffs in three of the last four years, but unlike recent Yankees teams the “baby bombers” as the New York media stamped them could bring Yankees back to relevance once again. During […]
By Williams Coppola Here we go again, talking about the Hall of Fame voting. This year, the voters are being asked to evaluate catcher Ivan Rodriguez for induction this year that will be announced this week. He had a very […]
Tuesday, January 17 — The struggle of U.S. carmakers against competition from imports might be traced back to this date in 1949. That’s when the Dutch ship Westerdam, like some automotive Noah’s Ark, disgorged the first two Volkswagen Beetles onto American […]
Torres, Sepulveda Announce New Safety Improvements in the West Farms Section of The Bronx Following the Recent Horrific Shooting of Cindy Diaz in Front of West Farms Convenience Store, Electeds Joined by NYPD & Resident Leaders Dedicate New Resources to […]
Eric Henry Liddell (1902) Liddell was a Scottish athlete and missionary. Because of his Christian convictions, Liddell refused to run track events on Sundays, a decision that forced him to withdraw from his best event, the 100-meter sprint, during the […]
The man who is not loved hovers like a vulture over the sweetheart of others. Victor Hugo (1802-1885)
Sutler Definition: (noun) A supplier of victuals or supplies to an army. Synonyms: Provisioner, Victualler Usage: The sutler loaded his mule with provisions and followed the army.
Bronx, NY – In celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany, Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), along with Assemblyman Marcos Crespo and Councilwoman Annabel Palma, hosted a Three Kings Celebration at Sack Wern Houses and Clason Point Gardens on Saturday and […]
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