Archive for April, 2017

The first laundromat, called a “Washateria,” was opened today by John F. Cantrell in Fort Worth, Texas. (Credit: Retro Newser)

Profile America: First Laundromat

Monday, April 17 — For urban dwellers, the difficulty — or at least the expense — of doing their laundry began to ease this month in 1934. That’s when the first public, self-operated laundry in the U.S. opened its doors in […]

by · April 17, 2017 · Profile America
ATTENTION BRONX WOMEN–FREE CERVICAL AND BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS–See Test Treat – Saturday, May 13th

ATTENTION BRONX WOMEN–FREE CERVICAL AND BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS–See Test Treat – Saturday, May 13th

ATTENTION BRONX WOMEN — FREE CERVICAL AND BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS See, Test & Treat – Saturday, May 13th, 9AM – 2PM Montefiore Imaging Center, 3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Lower Level Suite 300, Bronx NY 10467 To register, call 718-920-4600 With breast […]

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Opinion: MOVING FORWARD ON PRIORITY POLICIES

By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-C-Canandaigua) The final state spending plan left much to be desired, and Albany must now look at the measures needed to fill in the gaps during the remainder of the 2017 legislative session. […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Op Ed
Happy Easter 2017

Happy Easter to Our Readers

To Our Readers Wishing Your Easter is Filled with Love, Peace, Joy and the Blessings of the Season. 

by · April 16, 2017 · Holidays
Moving For Life Expands Program Offerings to Breast Cancer Survivors with Support from State of New York

Moving For Life Expands Program Offerings to Breast Cancer Survivors with Support from State of New York

by · April 16, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Health
Chairman Crowley Statement on Trump Administration’s Plan to Undermine Health Care Law

Chairman Crowley Statement on Trump Administration’s Plan to Undermine Health Care Law

Chairman Crowley Statement on Trump Administration’s Plan to Undermine Health Care Law (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration signaled its plan to undermine the Affordable Health Care Act […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Bulletin Board
“T.R.U.T.H.” by Victor Vauben at The Huntington Free Library – April 22nd

“T.R.U.T.H.” by Victor Vauben at The Huntington Free Library – April 22nd

T.R.UT.H.” by Victor Vauban Junior The ‘BSOU’ Repertory Theatre Company brings to the Huntington Free Library an exciting theatrical play that explores the meaning of truth and sheds some light on matters such as mental illness, abandonment, loneliness, despair and […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Senator Klein Hosts 22nd Annual Bunny Breakfast

Senator Klein Hosts 22nd Annual Bunny Breakfast

Senator Klein Hosts 22nd Annual Bunny Breakfast Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein hosted his 22nd Annual Bunny Breakfast Easter celebration at Villa Barone Manor on Saturday. Hundreds of Bronx children and their families enjoyed a complimentary breakfast followed by […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Shamoya McKenzie viaFacebook

2017 WNBA Draft: Liberty Honor Memory of Mt. Vernon Star

By Luis Vazquez The 2017 WNBA Draft is the party where all young girls who play basketball want to attend. It’s also a time for nervousness as each player hopes to leave with their own personal Cinderella story. At Samsung […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Sports
Seriously Guys, Baby Rabbits and Chickens Are Not Appropriate as Easter Gifts

Seriously Guys, Baby Rabbits and Chickens Are Not Appropriate as Easter Gifts

Easter is coming and many animal advocacy organizations are urging parents not to buy live Easter animals like rabbits and baby chicks. “Rabbits and chickens can make wonderful companions, but those adorable babies grow up quickly into adults that will […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Animal Issues, Pets
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ & COUNCIL MEMBER KOSLOWITZ PARTNER ON SELF-STORAGE DATA LEGISLATION

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ & COUNCIL MEMBER KOSLOWITZ PARTNER ON SELF-STORAGE DATA LEGISLATION Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Queens City Council Member Karen Koslowitz have partnered on legislation to increase transparency in the self-storage industry in New York City. […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Margaret Rodriguez (left) stands with her hero NY Yankees pitcher, C.C. Sabathia (right).
Credit: Ray Negron

Pride of The Yankees And The Bronx: The Margaret Rodriguez Story

By Ray Negron The Yankees held their annual welcome home dinner at the New York Hilton on Sixth Avenue in midtown. I received several phone calls from friends that attended the affair and they reported it was a truly memorable […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Sports
Matters of Faith: THE DAY OF THE COMMISSION!

Matters of Faith: THE DAY OF THE COMMISSION!

By Rev. J.Loren Russell Matthew 28:19-20: Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Profile America: Child Labor

Profile America: Child Labor

Sunday, April 16 — Children have worked throughout history, especially on family farms and in trades. But their employment in industrialized settings raised many popular objections. On this date in 1836, Massachusetts became the first state to prohibit children under age […]

by · April 16, 2017 · Profile America
Firefighter Exam Filing Now Open Till April 25th

Firefighter Exam Filing Now Open Till April 25th

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by · April 15, 2017 · Jobs