Archive for August, 2017

Community Event on Sunday, August 6, 2017, 5:00 PM, in Parkside Park

On Behalf Of Parkside Resident Council NYPD 49th PCT. Community Affairs **Police-Community Partnership**   There will be a basketball game between the 49th Precinct Community Affairs officers and the youth of the Parkside Community on Sunday, August 6, 2017, 5:00 PM, in […]

by · August 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Memorial Grows for Two Murdered Toddlers as Case Goes Cold, Quiet

Memorial Grows for Two Murdered Toddlers as Case Goes Cold, Quiet

Memorial Grows for Two Murdered Toddlers as Case Goes Cold, Quiet by David Greene The memorial for two young children murdered inside the Amalgamated Houses in Kingsbridge Terrace continues to grow, as detectives say their investigation is being hampered due […]

by · August 2, 2017 · News
Tenants PAC Announces Citywide and Borough-wide Endorsements

Tenants PAC Announces Citywide and Borough-wide Endorsements

Tenants PAC Announces Citywide and Borough-wide Endorsements New York, N.Y. – Tenants PAC, New York’s leading organization supporting pro-tenant candidates for public office, today announced their endorsements for citywide and borough-wide offices, endorsing Mayor Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate Letitia […]

DC37 ENDORSES 18TH DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE AMANDA FARIAS

DC37 ENDORSES 18TH DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE AMANDA FARIAS

DC37 ENDORSES 18TH DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE AMANDA FARIAS Farias Continues to Rack up Support Among Working Families (BRONX, NY) – Today, District Council 37 AFSCME AFL-CIO, the largest public Service Union in New York City, announced its support of […]

Word of the Day: August 1, 2017

Word of the Day: August 1, 2017

Intemperance Definition: (noun) Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence. Synonyms: Self-indulgence Usage: A slouching, moody, drunken sloven, wasted by intemperance and vice, sat on the stoop and lamented his lot in life.

by · August 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? August 1, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? August 1, 2017

Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (10 BCE) The nephew of Tiberius, Claudius became the Roman emperor unexpectedly, after Caligula was murdered. Sickly, unattractive, and scholarly, he tended to disfavor the upper classes and cater to the freedmen. He expanded the […]

by · August 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: August 1, 2017

Quote of the Day: August 1, 2017

The popular idea that a child forgets easily is not an accurate one. Many people go right through life in the grip of an idea which has been impressed on them in very tender years. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)

by · August 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Randy Abreu, Council candidate, CD 14

Stonewall Democrats Side with Council Candidate Randy Abreu

Candidate for City Council Adds Another Endorsement to Build on Campaign’s Momentum, Stonewall Democrats Side with Randy Abreu Bronx, N.Y.  –  Today Randy Abreu received the endorsement from one of the City’s leading LGBT Organizations, the Stonewall Democrats in the race […]

Statement from BX Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. on Bail Reform

Statement from BX Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. on Bail Reform

STATEMENT FROM BX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. RE: Pedro Hernandez/Bail Reform “The case of Pedro Hernandez highlights the need for significant bail reform, if not the elimination of the money bail system altogether, in the State of New York. […]

by · August 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board
3rd annual New York Unity Race, September 16

3rd annual New York Unity Race, September 16

Third annual New York Unity race, September 16, 2017, 10 AM. Register today at NY Unity race. Raffle prizes valued at up to $2,000. New this year: Register by 8/26 get your name on your bib. Register Now.

The Yankees acquired RHP Sonny Gray and int'l signing bonus pool money from Oakland for Dustin Fowler, James Kaprielian and Jorge Mateo. Credit: @YankeesPR

Gray a win for Yankees in trade

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Sonny Gray is the what the Yankees needed and it means bright days in the Bronx. Because the Yankees have done the unexpected it is obvious why this was a move that had to be made […]

by · August 1, 2017 · Sports
“Another Chance” Event: Event Will Help New Yorkers Resolve Open Warrants for Quality of Life Offenses

“Another Chance” Event: Event Will Help New Yorkers Resolve Open Warrants for Quality of Life Offenses

by · August 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Congressman Joseph Crowley has not announced his position

Chairman Crowley Statement After House Republicans Forced Through Funding for Trump’s Border Wall

Chairman Crowley Statement After House Republicans Forced Through Funding for Trump’s Border Wall (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after the House approved a spending package that includes funds for an immoral […]

by · August 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Curbside Collection Beginning in Bronx CB’s 10 and 11 this Week; Brown Bins Delivered to Bronx CB’s 8 and 12 Starting Next Week

Curbside Collection Beginning in Bronx CB’s 10 and 11 this Week; Brown Bins Delivered to Bronx CB’s 8 and 12 Starting Next Week

Bronx News: NYC Organics Update Curbside Collection Beginning in Bronx CB’s 10 and 11 this Week; Brown Bins Delivered to Bronx CB’s 8 and 12 Starting Next Week The New York City Department of Sanitation is continuing expansion of its NYC […]

by · August 1, 2017 · Bulletin Board