Archive for December, 2017

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Fordham Wins Battle Of Bronx

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor The latest battle of the Bronx took place Thanksgiving weekend between Fordham University and Manhattan College went to the host Rams up at Rose Hill, 70-57. Will Tavaras tied a career high with 19 points and […]

by · December 7, 2017 · Sports
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New Era Pinstripe Bowl Press Conference: University of Iowa and Boston College

On Tuesday, there was a press conference involving New Era Pinstripe Bowl participants – the University of Iowa and Boston College – at Yankee Stadium. Officials from both schools, the New York Yankees and the New Era Pinstripe Bowl made themselves […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Sports
The Aaron Boone-Yankees Era Begins

The Aaron Boone-Yankees Era Begins

By Ray Negron When Reggie Jackson left the Yankees after the 1981 season, he went to the California Angels on a five year free agent deal. During Reggie’s time there I would visit him quite often. The Angels weren’t the […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Sports
State and City Elected Officials Call for Independent Monitor to Oversee NYCHA

State and City Elected Officials Call for Independent Monitor to Oversee NYCHA

State and City Elected Officials Call for Independent Monitor to Oversee NYCHA New report shows long wait time for lead and mold complaints New York, NY — Members of the New York State Senate, Assembly and New York City Council […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Environment, Health, Housing
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STATEMENT FROM EVA MOSKOWITZ IN RESPONSE TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT

STATEMENT FROM EVA MOSKOWITZ IN RESPONSE TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT New York, NY – Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools released the following statement in response to the Department of Education’s announcement on space: “By […]

Chairman Crowley Statement on Congressman Conyers

Chairman Crowley Statement on Congressman Conyers

Chairman Crowley Statement on Congressman Conyers (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the allegations against Congressman John Conyers, Jr.: “The allegations against Congressman Conyers are incredibly serious and there should be […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Volunteers served more than 450 meals during a Thanksgiving dinner held at the Fordham United Methodist Church on Marion Avenue.--Photo by David Greene

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Bronx

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Bronx by David Greene Hundreds of volunteers at church’s and community centers across the borough joined together to cook, eat and pray together as Thanksgiving 2017 was celebrated across the borough on Thursday, November 23. More […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Community Affairs, Holidays
Fordham Football Coach Resigns

Fordham Football Coach Resigns

Fordham Football Head Coach Andrew Breiner Resigns Will join staff of former Ram mentor Joe Moorhead at Mississippi State Bronx, N.Y – Fordham University head football coach Andrew Breiner announced his resignation effective immediately as he will join the staff […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Sports
A Giants Mess

A Giants Mess

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor This does not compare to the old Yankees’ Billy Martin roller coaster ride with the owner George Steinbrenner but the football Giants are in turmoil mode with changes. A coaching change and change in the front […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Sports
Putin's forces have targeted the Republic of Georgia.

Vernuccio’s View: NATO Responds to Russia

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and Georgia, its vast military modernization program, its violation of the INF treaty, and Vladimir Putin’s clear nostalgia for the former Soviet Union have made it clear that a new Cold War has emerged. In response, […]

by · December 6, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
STATEMENT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING REGARDING TRIAL DATE SET FOR NYPD SGT WHO FATALLY SHOT BRONX WOMAN IN 2016

STATEMENT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING REGARDING TRIAL DATE SET FOR NYPD SGT WHO FATALLY SHOT BRONX WOMAN IN 2016

by · December 5, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley, Rep. Jeffries, and New York City Democrats Call for Investigation into Landlords’ Predatory Practices

Chairman Crowley, Rep. Jeffries, and New York City Democrats Call for Investigation into Landlords’ Predatory Practices

Chairman Crowley, Rep. Jeffries, and New York City Democrats Call for Investigation into Landlords’ Predatory Practices (Washington, D.C.) – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Congressman Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-Brooklyn), and Democratic members of the New […]

by · December 5, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the week of Dec. 4th, 2017

BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the week of Dec. 4th, 2017

Bronx BP Diaz Statement on the Senate’s Passage of the Trump Tax Bill

Bronx BP Diaz Statement on the Senate’s Passage of the Trump Tax Bill

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Senate Passage of the Trump Tax Bill “The Trump administration and the Republican-led Congress have partnered to pass a new tax law that is a disaster for the people of New York City. “This […]

by · December 5, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Aaron Judge. Topps All-Star Rookie Team 2017

Young Yankees Make Topps All-Star Rookie Team

Last month, NY Yankees standouts Aaron Judge and Jordan Montgomery were today named among the 11 MLB players selected to the Topps All-Star Rookie Team. The right fielder Judge, the presumptive candidate for A.L. Rookie of the Year and a finalist for league […]

by · December 4, 2017 · Sports