Archive for February, 2018

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signs a bill establishing the Office of Nightlife at the House of Yes in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Right, Marky Ramone.

Opinion: New York City’s Office of Nightlife and the Night Mayor

New York City’s Office of Nightlife and the Night Mayor By José Francisco Ávila On March 8, 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Media and Entertainment Commissioner Julie Menin announced the results of the first-ever economic impact study of New […]

by · February 25, 2018 · Entertainment, Music, Op Ed, Opinion
Applebee’s presents Dinner and a Movie: “Cars 3” – Today

Applebee’s presents Dinner and a Movie: “Cars 3” – Today

by · February 25, 2018 · Bulletin Board
AM-15 Rifle used in BxLebanon Hospital Center Shooting

Bronx Political Round Up: Gun Control

Schumer: Trump’s Budget Would Slash Funding For The Gun Check System

Profile America: Legal Tender

Profile America: Legal Tender

Sunday, February 25th. Paper money has circulated in North America since 1690, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony issued some to paper over — so to speak — the shortage of coins. But these were just promissory notes from governing bodies. […]

by · February 25, 2018 · History, Profile America
Matters of Faith: What Are You Willing To Do?

Matters of Faith: What Are You Willing To Do?

Those who do works of righteousness will not be moved.

CRAIN’S: HBO leases South Bronx bldg for ‘The Deuce’

CRAIN’S: HBO leases South Bronx bldg for ‘The Deuce’

Crain’s reports that HBO has leased a warehouse building in the South Bronx to produce the second season of The Deuce.

by · February 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board, News
Twitter @Yankees

Keys To Success For Yankees

By Brandon Biskobing With Spring Training now underway, the New York Yankees begin their quest for their 28th World Series championship with one of their strongest teams in recent memory. #StartSpreadingTheNews We’re 2-0 to start Spring Training! pic.twitter.com/PEXuzbQbcl — New York […]

by · February 24, 2018 · Sports
President Richard Nixon signing the Clean Air Act of 1970.

Opening to China

“Only Nixon could go to China” is a metaphor for a person of an established reputation to defy all expectations by acting in a contrary fashion. That phrase was conceived this week in 1972. President Richard Nixon, an established cold […]

by · February 24, 2018 · History, Profile America
BRONX DA: BRONX LAWYER REPAYS $34,600 AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO FAILING TO FILE TAXES FOR THREE YEARS

BRONX DA: BRONX LAWYER REPAYS $34,600 AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO FAILING TO FILE TAXES FOR THREE YEARS

Congressman Joseph Crowley has not announced his position

Chairman Crowley, Congressman Ellison Introduce Legislation to Help Hardworking Americans Save for their Children’s Future

Chairman Crowley, Congressman Ellison Introduce Legislation to Help Hardworking Americans Save for their Children’s Future (Washington, D.C.) – This week, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) will re-introduce the USAccounts: Investing in America’s Future […]

by · February 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Three-Fifths Clause Awareness Day – March 5

Three-Fifths Clause Awareness Day – March 5

by · February 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board
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)

FOILED AGAIN GOES ‘FOURTH’ IN QUEST FOR CAREER WIN NO. 100

FOILED AGAIN GOES ‘FOURTH’ IN QUEST FOR CAREER WIN NO. 100 YONKERS, NY — The Foiled Again saga continued Thursday night, February 22, as the ageless gelding continues his quest for career win number 100 in the eighth race at […]

by · February 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Rep. Joe Crowley Impressed with Local Health Tech Innovation in Bronx Nursing Home

Rep. Joe Crowley Impressed with Local Health Tech Innovation in Bronx Nursing Home

Rep. Joe Crowley Impressed with Local Health Tech Innovation in Bronx Nursing Home   “We see the change in technology advancing everyday,” Rep. Joseph Crowley, Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, said yesterday during a visit to his district in the […]

by · February 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley Statement on School Shooting in Parkland, Florida

Chairman Crowley Statement on School Shooting in Parkland, Florida

Chairman Crowley Statement on School Shooting in Parkland, Florida (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the school shooting in Parkland, Florida: “My heart breaks for the students, faculty, and families of […]

by · February 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board
BRONX MAN INDICTED ON ASSAULT CHARGES FOR BEATING 4-YEAR-OLD

BRONX MAN INDICTED ON ASSAULT CHARGES FOR BEATING 4-YEAR-OLD

Child Allegedly Hit During Parental Argument; Suffered Liver Damage            Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been indicted on first-degree Assault and other charges for repeatedly striking his daughter with a baseball […]

by · February 23, 2018 · Crime