Archive for January, 2018

Grappling with Ocean Plastic Pollution: Past, Present and Future. (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Vernuccio’s View: Oceans Under Seige

The hyperbolic  claims of some environmental extremists causes many challenges facing the planet to receive less credence than they deserve. One of the most significant of these is the pollution of the oceans. The Oceanic Society reports that “Plastic pollution is one […]

Profile America: Tale of the Tape

Profile America: Tale of the Tape

Wednesday, January 31st. Richard Drew of the 3M Company was working on another problem when he ended up inventing one of the world’s most practical items. He noted that workers painting two-tone cars were having trouble keeping the colors separated […]

by · January 31, 2018 · History, Profile America, Technology
Friend's and family members of PFC Emmanuel Mensah of the Army National Guard, who died helping residents evacuate the burning building.--Photo by David Greene

Community Mourns Six Guyana Victims of Horrific Prospect Avenue Fire

Community Mourns Six Guyana Victims of Horrific Prospect Avenue Fire by David Greene Family and friends of the six Ghana immigrants killed in the horrific December 28 fire on Prospect Avenue, said goodbye during a moving service at Our Lady […]

by · January 30, 2018 · News
Chairman Crowley Statement on Cecile Richards

Chairman Crowley Statement on Cecile Richards

Chairman Crowley Statement on Cecile Richards (Queens, N.Y.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after Cecile Richards announced that she is stepping down as President of Planned Parenthood: “Cecile is a fierce advocate, a […]

by · January 30, 2018 · Bulletin Board
The Black Institute Releases New York City Voter Suppression Report “Mississippi on the Hudson” Exposes Suppression Tactics

The Black Institute Releases New York City Voter Suppression Report “Mississippi on the Hudson” Exposes Suppression Tactics

The Black Institute Releases New York City Voter Suppression Report “Mississippi on the Hudson” Exposes Suppression Tactics New York, NY — On Friday, The Black Institute (TBI) released their latest report, “Mississippi on the Hudson,” which focuses on voter turnout in […]

by · January 30, 2018 · Bulletin Board
24th Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up, February 24

24th Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up, February 24

Save-the-date Bronx Parks Speak Up Saturday, February 24, 2018 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM Lehman College, Faculty Dining Room, Music Bldg — Enter on Bedford Park Blvd. Bronx, NY 10468

February Events: Bronx Green-Up and the NYC Compost Project

February Events: Bronx Green-Up and the NYC Compost Project

NYC Compost Project is 25 years old! To kick off our anniversary celebration, we made our annual Crazy for Composting event bigger than ever. On February 17th, we’re offering multiple workshops, a panel discussion, and a partner expo to provide you […]

by · January 30, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Environment
A drawing of the Library of Congress, Smithmeyer & Pelz Architects, ca. 1896. Prints and Photographs Division - Library of Congress.

Profile America: First Librarian of Congress

Tuesday, January 30th. Modern American election cycles engage campaign managers in almost all levels of political races. The man usually credited with being America’s first campaign director, John James Beckley, operated decades before the advent of the news cycle and […]

by · January 30, 2018 · History, Profile America
Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York invite you to attend a Free Seminar: New York’s Liability Crisis – February 12

Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York invite you to attend a Free Seminar: New York’s Liability Crisis – February 12

by · January 29, 2018 · Bulletin Board
2018/2019 Emblaze Academy Charter School: Recruitment Support

2018/2019 Emblaze Academy Charter School: Recruitment Support

by · January 29, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley, Rep. Chabot Ask United Nations to Oppose Premature Repatriation of Rohingya Refugees

Chairman Crowley, Rep. Chabot Ask United Nations to Oppose Premature Repatriation of Rohingya Refugees

Chairman Crowley, Rep. Chabot Ask United Nations to Oppose Premature Repatriation of Rohingya Refugees (Queens, N.Y.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), along with 19 bipartisan Members of Congress, sent a letter to […]

by · January 29, 2018 · Bulletin Board
DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Monday, January 29 at 12 p.m.

DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Monday, January 29 at 12 p.m.

DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Monday, January 29 at 12 p.m.   The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Monday, January 29, 2018 at 12 p.m.   In a snow alert, DSNY coordinates with the […]

by · January 29, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Profile America: Prohibition

Profile America: Prohibition

Monday, January 29th. There have been 27 ratified amendments to the U.S. Constitution over the past 225-plus years, but that total comes with an asterisk. Uniquely, the 21st Amendment repeals the 18th, which began its short career this month in […]

by · January 29, 2018 · History, Profile America
A Bronx Housing Court officer was reportedly punched in the face when he suffered a broken ankle at the Bronx Housing Court on the Grand Concourse.--Photo by David Greene

Officer Slugged During Wild Overcrowding Condition at Bronx Housing Court

Officer Slugged During Wild Overcrowding Condition at Bronx Housing Court by David Greene A wild, convoluted scene unfolded during what officials are calling an “overcrowding problem” on the second floor of the Bronx Housing Court, that resulted in uncontrolled chaos […]

by · January 28, 2018 · News

Fordham Gets Needed Win With Their Threes…

By William Coppola At Fordham’s Rose Hill Gym Saturday afternoon the Rams blew away the University of Massachusetts 82 -69 for a big win in the A10 conference. With the score tied at 40 and 14:26 on the clock in […]

by · January 28, 2018 · Sports