Archive for February, 2017

President Vladimir Putin, Russia.

Vernuccio’s View: Russia Works With Taliban

Russia expands its international influence by Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., JD Russia continues to expand its international influence.  After allying with China and Iran, cementing its relations with Syria and growing closer to Turkey, Russia now seeks to regain a position […]

by · February 2, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
Profile America: Black History Month

Profile America: Black History Month

Wednesday, February 1 — February is Black History Month, a time to honor the many contributions to our nation’s history made by people of African descent. Started as a special week in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson, the observance is […]

by · February 2, 2017 · Profile America
Profile America: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Profile America: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Thursday, February 2 — On this date in 1848, the United States and a defeated Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending their controversial war, which began in May 1846 after some mutual provocations. In the peace treaty, Mexico recognized […]

by · February 2, 2017 · Profile America

FREE RAT ACADEMY: RESIDENTS LEARN HOW TO RID NEIGHBORHOODS OF CITY’S MOST PESKY RODENT

FREE RAT ACADEMY: RESIDENTS LEARN HOW TO RID NEIGHBORHOODS OF CITY’S MOST PESKY RODENT Bronx, NY — Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), along with Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and Councilman Andrew Cohen (D-Bronx), sponsored a special city Department of Health workshop […]

Emerging artist Hawa Diallo unveils restored Amadou Diallo mural in the Bronx

Emerging artist Hawa Diallo unveils restored Amadou Diallo mural in the Bronx

Emerging artist Hawa Diallo unveils restored Amadou Diallo mural in the Bronx BRONX, NY — Emerging artist Ms. Hawa Diallo unveiled her new restorations to the famed Amadou Diallo mural in the Bronx today, the first updates to the mural […]

by · February 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board