Archive for March, 2018

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Photo Credit: Michael Palma/Bronxnet

Where The Pols Are, March 5: Diaz on BronxTalk

Monday, March 5 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public events scheduled. The state Legislature is in session. 1:00 PM — Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul discusses Women in Leadership at the NYS Council of School Superintendents Conference. Albany […]

Profile America: FM Radio Debuts

Profile America: FM Radio Debuts

Monday, March 5th. FM radio is 77 years old. In March 1941, the first commercial FM station went on the air — W47NV in Nashville, Tennessee. FM – standing for frequency modulation – was first proposed in a scientific paper […]

by · March 5, 2018 · History, Profile America
Tavares and Chartouny bring the ball upcourt against VCU. Credit: Brandon Colon

Fordham Loses On Senior Day

By Brandon Colon On a windy day in the Bronx, Fordham University honored and showed their appreciation to the seniors of their Men’s basketball team. Will Tavares, Joseph Chartouny, Brenton Petty and Tom Sanchez were welcomed on to the court […]

by · March 4, 2018 · Sports
Chairman Crowley Statement on Women’s History Month

Chairman Crowley Statement on Women’s History Month

Chairman Crowley Statement on Women’s History Month (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on Women’s History Month: “Women’s History Month is a time to recognize and honor the extraordinary women that broke […]

by · March 4, 2018 · Bulletin Board
The 90’s Block Party Invades MSG, March 10

The 90’s Block Party Invades MSG, March 10

The 90’s Block Party invades Madison Square Garden by Jason Gonzalez The Theater at Madison Square Garden will play host to “The 90’s Block Party” in just two weeks’ time. The promoters at G-Squared Events intend on bringing all of […]

THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT – MARCH EVENTS SCHEDULE

THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT – MARCH EVENTS SCHEDULE

THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT – MARCH EVENTS SCHEDULE NEW YORK— Throughout March, Mayor de Blasio’s Public Engagement Unit has events planned citywide to help New Yorkers access resources and information from the Tenant Support Unit, Home Support Unit, and GetCoveredNYC. […]

by · March 4, 2018 · Bulletin Board
NY Yankee greats Ron Guidry (left) and Willie Randolph (right) present "Jersey Boy" Frankie Valli (center) with a framed Joe DiMaggio jersey.

Frankie Valli, Yankees Love-In, Oh, What A Night!

By Ray Negron Frankie Valli, Yankees Love-In. Oh, What a Night! Last week, I received a call from Bobby Rossi, who arguably is Florida’s top music promoter and heads all show events at Ruth Eckerd Hall. He told me that […]

by · March 4, 2018 · Sports
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb

Opinion: Protecting Children At School Is Paramount

By  Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua) The horrific tragedies witnessed in Parkland, Florida and Newtown, Connecticut were both devastating and eye-opening. The senseless, indiscriminate murder of school children is nearly impossible to understand and its impact is overwhelming. […]

by · March 4, 2018 · News, Opinion
Bronx Chamber of Commerce Irish Heritage Celebration Luncheon honors six distinguished individuals for their contributions to our borough

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Irish Heritage Celebration Luncheon honors six distinguished individuals for their contributions to our borough

by · March 4, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Murodjon Akhmadaliev. Credit: Real Deal Boxing

Olympians Sign With Real Deal Boxing

WORLD OF BOXING SIGNS 2016 OLYMPIANS SHAKHRAM GIYASOV AND MURODJON AKHMADALIEV PRO DEBUTS NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT AT KINGS THEATRE IN BROOKLYN World of Boxing has signed top amateur prospects Shakhram Giyasov and Murodjon Akhmadaliev to exclusive promotional contracts, Both will […]

by · March 4, 2018 · Sports
State of Our District, 12th District – March 12

State of Our District, 12th District – March 12

by · March 4, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Credit: Robert Press

Bronx Political Buzz: Impeach President Donald Trump?

Chippewa Democratic Club Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Endorse Congressman Crowley The Chippewa Democratic Club was established one hundred-twenty years ago in the very same place as was Saturday night’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The political club endorsed Congressman Joe […]

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Lewis Goldstein

Where The Pols Are, March 4

Sunday, March 4, 2018 Mayor Bill de Blasio is in New York City with no public events scheduled. 11:00 AM — Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. attends the Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast. Jody’s Club Forest, 372 Forest Avenue, […]

Profile America: Jeannette Rankin

Profile America: Jeannette Rankin

Sunday, March 4th. The first woman to serve in Congress took her seat on this date 101 years ago. Barely a month later, Jeannette Rankin,       Republican from Montana, became one of the few congressional representatives to vote against […]

by · March 4, 2018 · History, Profile America, Women
Matters of Faith: A Public Victory, but a Private Failure!

Matters of Faith: A Public Victory, but a Private Failure!

1 Samuel 17:49, 2 Samuel 12:9 (KJV) 1 Sam. 17:49 “Then David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone; and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, so that the stone sank into […]

by · March 4, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion