Archive for September, 2017

Bronx Residents Vow to Assist People of the Caribbean Islands

Bronx Residents Vow to Assist People of the Caribbean Islands

by · September 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board
SISFI Meeting: How to Help a Loved One in Emotional Pain – October 2

SISFI Meeting: How to Help a Loved One in Emotional Pain – October 2

by · September 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Members of the Iglesia Jennings Alianza Christina Church recognize staff members and local police officers who have been providing assistance during the summer school program.--Photo by David Greene

Awards at Yogi-Bear Sunday School

Awards at Yogi-Bear Sunday School by David Greene Youngsters attending the Celebration of Vacation Bible School at the Iglesia Jennings Alianza Christina Church, were presented with gifts for perfect attendance during their summer program. Youngsters also took part in the […]

by · September 30, 2017 · Local News, News
Congressman Joseph Crowley has not announced his position

Chairman Crowley Calls for Action to Help Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands in the Wake of Devastating Hurricanes

Chairman Crowley Calls for Action to Help Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands in the Wake of Devastating Hurricanes (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement calling for urgent assistance for Puerto and the […]

by · September 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board

Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Mexico Relief Drives

Donation Drive for Puerto Rico and Mexico El Museo del Barrio New York is encouraging to New Yorkers to donate supplies to one of the three locations listed below. Accepted items haven’t been specified but we assume that non-perishables, water, […]

by · September 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Community Events
Yonkers Raceway saw Hugh Hefner 'come alive', as Hugh Hefner N., a nine year old pacer, won the seventh race of the night on September 28. Driver Jason Bartlett smiling in amazement. (Credit Gabriela Trmal)

Hugh Hefner Comes Alive at Yonkers Raceway

Hugh Hefner “Comes Alive” at Yonkers Raceway Nine-year-old gelding wins at Empire City Casino night after namesake’s passing Yonkers, NY — Call this one truth is stranger than fiction. It turns out the reports of Hugh Hefner’s death were greatly […]

by · September 30, 2017 · Sports
Yankee great Mariano Rivera joined Steiner Sports Marketing CEO Brandon Steiner to assist disaster victims in Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Yankee Great Mariano Rivera, Basketball Wives Star Evelyn Lozada Assist Disaster Victims

Mariano Rivera, Evelyn Lozada Team with Steiner Sports to Assist Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean Fans Are Encouraged to Continue to Assist by Donating Supplies at New Rochelle Steiner Warehouse New York Yankees all-time great Mariano […]

by · September 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Community Events, News
NYS Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, 81st AD

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Appointed to Chair Assembly Judiciary Committee

Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie has appointed Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx), as chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. The previous chair, Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, was recently appointed as the first female chair of the Assembly Committee on Ways and […]

by · September 30, 2017 · Bronx Politics, News
Whose Birthday Is It? September 29, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? September 29, 2017

Gene Autry (1907) Probably the most successful “singing cowboy” in American film, Autry began performing on the radio during the 1920s in Oklahoma. He moved to Hollywood in the early 30s and went on to star in nearly 100 films, […]

by · September 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: September 29, 2017

Quote of the Day: September 29, 2017

I can resist everything except temptation. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

by · September 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Carmelo To Thunder Poses Threat To Warriors

Carmelo To Thunder Poses Threat To Warriors

By Jason Gonzalez With the NBA season set to begin in less than three weeks, the Golden State Warriors have positioned themselves as the clear front runners to repeat as champions. But in the world of sports nothing is guaranteed, […]

by · September 29, 2017 · Sports
Chairman Crowley Statement on Senate Republicans’ Attack on Health Care

Chairman Crowley Statement on Senate Republicans’ Attack on Health Care

Chairman Crowley Statement on Senate Republicans’ Attack on Health Care (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the devastating impacts of the Graham-Cassidy health care repeal bill: “This is the worst version […]

by · September 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BRONX YOUNG DEMOCRATS ENDORSE MARK GJONAJ FOR CITY COUNCIL

BRONX YOUNG DEMOCRATS ENDORSE MARK GJONAJ FOR CITY COUNCIL

BRONX YOUNG DEMOCRATS ENDORSE MARK GJONAJ FOR CITY COUNCIL BRONX, NY – Today, the Bronx Young Democrats endorsed New York City Council candidate, Mark Gjonaj. The group, which seeks to engage young adults to participate in the political process, cited […]

by · September 29, 2017 · Bronx Politics, Local News, News
Yankees Focus Now Is The Twins

Yankees Focus Now Is The Twins

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after a 9-6 loss to Tampa Bay, “It’s frustrating because we had a chance to pick up a game.” And with their loss Thursday night in the Bronx you can just […]

by · September 29, 2017 · Sports
Forest Hills Legionnaires’ Investigation – Statement and Facts from APLD

Forest Hills Legionnaires’ Investigation – Statement and Facts from APLD

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE ALLIANCE TO PREVENT LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE This latest investigation into the water system at the Parker Towers apartment complex in Forest Hills, Queens is yet another example that the City’s narrowly focused and misguided regulations are failing to prevent […]

by · September 29, 2017 · Bulletin Board