Archive for November, 2017

USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations

USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations

USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced it is withdrawing a proposed rule to revise the Agency’s biotechnology […]

by · November 27, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Opening Our School Doors to Students Displaced by Hurricaine

Opening Our School Doors to Students Displaced by Hurricaine

International Leadership Charter High School is opening its doors to Puerto Rican students displaced by Hurricane Maria. The offer is only open to students entering the 9th and 10th grade. Call 718-562-2344 extension 404 for more information. 

BRONX DA: BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN PRISON IN ATTEMPTED SEX TRAFFICKING CASE

BRONX DA: BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN PRISON IN ATTEMPTED SEX TRAFFICKING CASE

Bronx Jewish Center Annual Gala, 12/12

Bronx Jewish Center Annual Gala, 12/12

Bronx Jewish Center Annual Gala Join us at The Bronx Jewish Center, located at 1969 Haight Avenue, Bronx NY 10461, on Tuesday December 12 at 6:00 pm for annual gala Neighborhood Chanukah Party. There will be a Menorah lighting,hot buffet,latkes,jelly […]

Norwood residents (l-r): Kenny Badger and Joe Medina meet for the first time after they defeated Pokemon GO character "Vaporeon."--Photo by David Greene

Pokemon Battle Royale at Landmark ‘Keeper’s House’

Pokemon Battle Royale at Landmark ‘Keeper’s House’ by David Greene Few residents witnessed the fiery twenty-minute “Pokemon GO” battle that took place recently outside the dedicated landmark, ‘The keeper’s House,’ at 3400 Reservoir Oval East, but it was brutal. That’s […]

by · November 26, 2017 · Entertainment, Gaming
House Democrats Demand Department of Homeland Security Reverse Rejections of DACA Applications After USPS Error

House Democrats Demand Department of Homeland Security Reverse Rejections of DACA Applications After USPS Error

House Democrats Demand Department of Homeland Security Reverse Rejections of DACA Applications After USPS Error (Washington, D.C.) – House Democrats will send a letter to acting Secretary Elaine Duke demanding that the Department of Homeland Security reconsider the applications of […]

by · November 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Op-Ed: More Space for Charter Schools Would Have Huge Impact for Students

Op-Ed: More Space for Charter Schools Would Have Huge Impact for Students

More Space for Charter Schools Would Have Huge Impact for Students By Griceliz Badillo Watching my fifth grader go back to school this year made me think about just how much she’s grown since starting kindergarten five years ago. The […]

by · November 26, 2017 · Op Ed
DISTRICT ATTORNEY DARCEL D. CLARK’S STATEMENT ON INVESTIGATION OF MATTERS SURROUNDING THE PEDRO HERNANDEZ CASE

DISTRICT ATTORNEY DARCEL D. CLARK’S STATEMENT ON INVESTIGATION OF MATTERS SURROUNDING THE PEDRO HERNANDEZ CASE

by · November 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Sanitation trucks and police vans were used to shield the runners and spectators participating in the annual event.--Photo by David Greene

100 VOLUNTEERS JOIN NYC SANITATION DEPT FOR WORLDWIDE CLEANUP CAMPAIGN

ON 11/26/17 100 VOLUNTEERS JOIN NYC SANITATION DEPT FOR WORLDWIDE CLEANUP CAMPAIGN

by · November 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Community Events
Black Friday Was Lit at Queens College

Black Friday Was Lit at Queens College

By Jason Gonzalez  Without question, the musical genre of rhythm and blues was represented well last week. A star studded lineup consisting of Ginuwine, 112, and the Grammy award winning duo of K-Ci and JoJo (formerly of Jodeci), brought a […]

by · November 26, 2017 · Entertainment, Music, News
Major Leaguers to Build Homes and Raise Funds for Natural Disaster Victims

Major Leaguers to Build Homes and Raise Funds for Natural Disaster Victims

Players launch “Returning Home” initiative with inaugural events in Texas to help recent disaster victims across the Americas The Major League Baseball Players Trust recently announced it will be hosting a pair of events in Dallas, TX on Wednesday, November 29 […]

by · November 26, 2017 · Disaster Relief, News, Sports
Bronx Fighter Wins Pro Debut At Garden

Bronx Fighter Wins Pro Debut At Garden

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Ismael Villarreal of the Bronx a promising prospect at 154 lbs. had a successful pro debut to open the card of boxing in the Garden Theatre. It was a unanimous four-round decision over Race Sawyer of […]

by · November 26, 2017 · Sports
Council Member Andy King Kicks Off Winter Coat Drive

Council Member Andy King Kicks Off Winter Coat Drive

Council Member Andy King Kicks Off Winter Coat Drive BRONX — New York City Council Member Andy King will collect winter coats for the less fortunate starting Monday, November 20, 2017 through January 5th2018. New or gently used, clean coats […]

by · November 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Matters of Faith: Don’t Eat at Everybody’s Table!

Matters of Faith: Don’t Eat at Everybody’s Table!

By Rev. J. Loren Russell Proverbs‬ ‭23:1, 3, 6-8‬ ‭GNB‬‬ “When you sit down to eat with someone important, keep in mind who he is. Don’t be greedy for the fine food he serves; he may be trying to trick […]

by · November 25, 2017 · Matters of Faith, Religion
NEW FUNDING NEEDED FOR MTA IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT UNPLANNED FARE AND TOLL HIKES

NEW FUNDING NEEDED FOR MTA IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT UNPLANNED FARE AND TOLL HIKES

NEW FUNDING NEEDED FOR MTA IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT UNPLANNED FARE AND TOLL HIKES If new funding sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve […]

by · November 25, 2017 · Bulletin Board