Archive for March, 2017

NY City Hall -- Council Chambers, East Wing

Reform Party Hosts 2017 Mayoral Candidates Forum, March 28

REFORM PARTY MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM Reform Party leadership and members will listen to all of the candidates who are currently seeking the Reform Party nomination for Mayor of New York City. Questions and topics will focus on reform related issues […]

TONIGHT: Self-Defense, Rape Prevention Class, March 23

TONIGHT: Self-Defense, Rape Prevention Class, March 23

Free self-defense, rape prevention workshop TONIGHT at 6:30 PM. Women’s Empowerment Self Defense Academy 2132 E. Tremont Avenue Bronx, New York  10462 6:30 – 8:30 PM Register by calling 347-810-7330 or emailing WESDAONLINE@gmail.com  

President Vladimir Putin, Russia.

Vernuccio’s View: Russia Continues Threats vs. Europe, NATO responds

Russia is increasingly threatening the security of Europe. Putin is continuing his massive investment in modern weapons. He has formed wholly new military divisions, and has deployed theater nuclear weapons to his borders with European states. The threats extend beyond […]

by · March 23, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
The phrase “OK” — appeared in public for the first time on this date in 1839 in the Boston Morning Post.

Profile America: Coining A Phrase

Thursday, March 23 — One of the most distinctive and near universal American colloquialisms — the affirmation “OK” — appeared in public for the first time on this date in 1839. There have been claims that “OK” derives from languages as […]

by · March 23, 2017 · Profile America
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Global Tour Concert of the Hit Salsa Album “Indestructible”

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Global Tour Concert of the Hit Salsa Album “Indestructible”

DIEGO EL CIGALA Special Guests: Tito Allen, John “Dandy” Rodriguez, Jimmy Bosch, Ricky Gonzalez and Jimmy Delgado Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present four-time Latin GRAMMY Winner DIEGO EL CIGALA in his global tour concert of […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Tears Flow for Fallen EMT as Gang Member is Charged

Tears Flow for Fallen EMT as Gang Member is Charged

Tears Flow for Fallen EMT as Gang Member is Charged by David Greene Hundreds of firefighters and paramedics from across the state joined community residents as well as local civic and clergy leaders in mourning the death of the young […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Local News, News
Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s FY18 Budget Proposal

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s FY18 Budget Proposal

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s FY18 Budget Proposal (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump released today a $1.1 trillion budget that makes deep cuts to education, innovation, veterans, and […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Congressman Eliot Engel opposes JCPOA

Engel Statement on Latest District Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Travel Ban

Engel Statement on Latest District Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Travel Ban Washington D.C.— Congressman Eliot L. Engel issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court ruling which froze President Trump’s latest travel ban: “In spite of the Administration’s […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
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Interested in Stewardship and Mapping? Join STEW-MAP!

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 20,2017

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 20,2017

Profile America: State Ban on Discrimination

Profile America: State Ban on Discrimination

Wednesday, March 22 — The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on sex as well as race in hiring, promoting, and firing. While this act is a famous landmark in the national effort to assure equality of treatment, its […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Profile America
Heather Hardy working out. Credit: DiBella Entertainment Premier Boxing Champions

Heather Hardy: More Than Just A Fighter

By Hans Themistode Heather Hardy stepped back into the ring March 4th in Brooklyn New York at the Barclays Center against opponent Edina Kiss and delivered her normal terrific performance when she easily outpointed her opponent over eight rounds. Heather […]

by · March 21, 2017 · Sports
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Profile America: Single Parents Day

Tuesday, March 21 —  This is Single Parents Day– observed on this date every year since 1984 to recognize all those women and men who are raising children without partners.  Single parent families may result not just from out-of-wedlock births, […]

by · March 21, 2017 · Profile America
Michael Conlan enjoys dream debut win over Tim Ibarra as Conor McGregor steals headlines with 'I am boxing' diatribe. Credit: The Telegraph.uk

Conor McGregor Stole The Show Not Conlan At The Garden

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Michael Conlan was supposed to be the headline Friday night in the ring at the Theatre in Madison Square Garden but Conor McGregor the UFC star stole the show. Conlan did his job and easily disposed […]

by · March 20, 2017 · Sports
Cops guard the scene as detectives investigate the death of a woman outside of Woodlawn Cemetery on Jerome Avenue. Photo by David Greene

Cold Case: Woman Found Dead in Snowbank Outside Woodlawn Cemetery

Coldest Case: Woman Found Dead in Snowbank Outside Woodlawn Cemetery by David Greene Police were called to a long and desolated stretch of Jerome Avenue, between Bainbridge Avenue and East 233 Street on the Woodlawn Heights – Norwood border, after […]

by · March 20, 2017 · Crime, News, Police Blotter