Archive for May, 2017
TEDDY BEAR ER HOSTED AT MONTEFIORE
by David Greene Dozens of children with broken or worn teddy bears came out to Montefiore Hospital’s Wakefield Campus on East 233 Street on Saturday, May 9, where they were presented with new teddy bears. Children 12 […]
First Daily U.S. Newspaper — The Pennsylvania Evening Post
Tuesday, May 30 — The nation’s first daily newspaper, the short-lived Pennsylvania Evening Post, began publication on this date in 1783, printed by Benjamin Towne in Philadelphia. Americans’ hunger for news was such that by 1850, there were some 250 […]
Bronx Political Buzz — Another Albany Lawmaker Gets Bronx Dems Nod
Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez Wins Bronx Dems Nod Bronx County Dems led by Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, have given their nod to another Albany lawmaker seeking a vacant Bronx City Council vacancy. East Harlem Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez is looking to replace Council […]
‘From 9/11 to City Hall’ — Ex-Firefighter Seeks El Barrio / Bronx Council Seat
El Barrio Democratic district leader and 9/11 first responder, John Ruiz says he wants to be the first ex-firefighter elected to the City Council. He has branded his campaign, “From 9/11 to City Hall.” On Monday, Ruiz announced his candidacy for […]
Senator Klein hosts 3rd Annual Riverdale Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration
Senator Klein hosts 3rd Annual Riverdale Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein hosted his 3rd annual Riverdale Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration on Sunday afternoon at the Riverdale YM-YWHA. During the event, Senator Klein honored […]
Annual Flagging of Graves Held at Woodlawn Cemetery
by David Greene More than 350 volunteers spent the last two weekends at the Woodlawn Cemetery, placing American flags at the graves of members of the U.S. military in honor of Memorial Day. According to Lynn Radke and Bruce Campbell […]
Quote of the Day: May 29, 2017
No man is offended by another man’s admiration of the woman he loves; it is the woman only who can make it a torment. Jane Austen (1775-1817)
United Spinal to Host Bronx Disability Advocate Jose Hernandez for “Roll on Capitol Hill” in D.C.
Roll to Advocate for Greater Access to Quality Affordable Healthcare, Community Integration and Complex Rehab Technology NEW YORK, NY /USNewswire/ — United Spinal Association will host Jose Hernandez from the Bronx, New York, at its 6th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill, […]
Word of the Day: May 29, 2017
Dissociate Definition: (verb) To remove from association; separate. Synonyms: Disjoint, Disunite, Divorce Usage: The senator dissociated herself from the organization when she found that the president had been involved in an embezzlement scheme.
Bronx is No. 23 Destination for U-Haul Trucks
U-Haul Top 50 U.S. Destination Cities from 2016 as Memorial Day Weekend Jumpstarts 2017 Moving Season PRNewswire/ — Houston remains the No. 1 U-Haul U.S. Destination City for the eighth year in a row, according to the latest U-Haul migration trends report. […]
Chairman Crowley on Updated CBO Score for Republican’s TrumpCare Bill
Chairman Crowley on Updated CBO Score for Republican’s TrumpCare Bill (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office released an updated score of the Republican health care repeal bill: […]
9th Annual Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, July 15
BRONX, New York /PRNewswire/ — On Saturday, July 15, 2017, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation will hold the 9th Annual Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium – and 100 percent of funds raised will directly support innovative cancer research by brilliant, early […]
There Is Nothing Like Summer Basketball in NYC
By Brandon Colon New Yorkers have not been able to enjoy some live basketball since April 12th when the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets played their final game of the season. With the NBA season coming to a close […]
Annual Flagging of Graves Held at Woodlawn Cemetery
Annual Flagging of Graves Held at Woodlawn Cemetery by David Greene More than 350 volunteers spent the last two weekends at the Woodlawn Cemetery, placing American flags at the graves of members of the U.S. military in honor of Memorial […]
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