Archive for January, 2018

Crowley to State/City Corrections: Revise Restrictions on Books

Crowley to State/City Corrections: Revise Restrictions on Books

Chairman Crowley Calls on New York Department of Corrections to Revise Restrictions on Books (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) urged the New York City Department of Corrections Commissioner Cynthia Brann and New York State Department […]

by · January 12, 2018 · Government, News
Chairman Crowley Statement on DACA Ruling in California

Chairman Crowley Statement on DACA Ruling in California

Chairman Crowley Statement on DACA Ruling in California (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after a judge in California temporarily halted President Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals […]

by · January 12, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Darvish to Yankees Is Necessary

Darvish to Yankees Is Necessary

Yu Darvish has averaged 6.1 innings in a six-year career with a 3.42 ERA and a record of 56 wins and 42 losses. 

by · January 12, 2018 · Sports
New Fordham Football Coach: Defined Process

New Fordham Football Coach: Defined Process

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Joe Conlin had the credentials and Fordham University Athletic Director David Roach welcomed his new head football coach to Rose Hill Thursday afternoon in the Bronx. This search for a new head coach did not take […]

by · January 12, 2018 · Sports
A balloon at the growing memorial tells the story of grief along Prospect Avenue in Belmont.--Photo by David Greene

Death Toll in Belmont Fire Rises to 13; Borough Donates Clothes Victims will Never See

Death Toll in Belmont Fire Rises to 13; Borough Donates Clothes Victims will Never See by David Greene The Bronx community came out in sub-zero weather to donate needed items to the families displaced by a devastating fire, which has […]

by · January 12, 2018 · News
BRONX DA: LATIN KING SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR KILLING MAN TO SEND MESSAGE TO RIVAL DRUG DEALER

BRONX DA: LATIN KING SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR KILLING MAN TO SEND MESSAGE TO RIVAL DRUG DEALER

Chairman Crowley Calls on ICE to Release Ravi Ragbir

Chairman Crowley Calls on ICE to Release Ravi Ragbir

Chairman Crowley Calls on ICE to Release Ravi Ragbir (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after ICE detained Ravi Ragbir, an immigrant rights activist and Executive Director of the New Sanctuary Coalition […]

by · January 11, 2018 · Bulletin Board
The Passing of Our Brother, Friend and Neighbor: Vincent Napoli, Jr.

The Passing of Our Brother, Friend and Neighbor: Vincent Napoli, Jr.

by · January 11, 2018 · Announcements, Obituary

St. Paul’s Church – Special free Programs in January/February 2018

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 914-667-4116   www.nps.gov/sapa Special free Programs in January/February 2018   Sat., Jan. 13, open from Noon to 4 PM Play about Anne Hutchinson At 1:30 PM, enjoy a performance by Tutti Bravi […]

by · January 11, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Foreclosures in the Bronx up 44% year-over-year

Foreclosures in the Bronx up 44% year-over-year

We’ve just finished compiling our Residential Foreclosure Report for 2017 and wanted to share with you the results. 650 homes in the Bronx were scheduled for auction for the first time in 2017, translating into a 44% year-over-year growth. You can find […]

by · January 11, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Coffee With A Cop

Coffee With A Cop

by · January 11, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Council Member Andy King to Host Open House and Winter Coat Giveaway For 12th District Constituents

Council Member Andy King to Host Open House and Winter Coat Giveaway For 12th District Constituents

by · January 11, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Where The Pols Are, January 11

Where The Pols Are, January 11

The New York City Council holds a stated meeting, Council Chambers, City Hall, Manhattan, 1 PM.

Expanded Netting At Yankee Stadium

Expanded Netting At Yankee Stadium

The New York Yankees announced that additional protective netting will be installed at Yankee Stadium for the start of the 2018 regular season. 

by · January 11, 2018 · Sports
Ron Blomberg,NY Yankees, was the American Leagues's first designated hitter (DH) on April 6, 1973.

Profile America: Designated Hitter

Thursday, January 11th. This date 45 years ago was a day that lives in infamy, at least among baseball purists. In 1973, the American League approved a three-year experiment with replacing pitchers in the batting order with a designated hitter […]

by · January 11, 2018 · Profile America, Sports