Archive for June, 2018

census document form and ball point ink pen on American flag for 2020

United States Census 2020 Garinagu, Abahüdüawa Wama

United States Census 2020 Garinagu, Abahüdüawa Wama Haga clic para leer en Español New York (June 5, 2018) – The Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc. a, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization , advocating on behalf of the Garifuna Community, is pleased to […]

by · June 25, 2018 · Bulletin Board
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NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE BANS SMOKING NEAR LIBRARIES

NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE BANS SMOKING NEAR LIBRARIES Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Gustavo Rivera pass legislation which prohibits smoking within 100 feet of all library entrances. (BRONX, NY) – New Yorkers everywhere can take a collective breath of […]

by · June 25, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Jun 24, 2018; New York, NY, USA; New York City head coach Domenec Torrent looks on during the second half against Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

New Coach And A Win For NYCFC

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  Look at this 2-1 win as one more step for NYCFC in their goal to the MLS championship. At Yankee Stadium Sunday afternoon, a win over defending MLS Cup Champion Toronto FC was more significant […]

by · June 25, 2018 · Sports
Democrat Amanda Septimo Challenges Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo to a Series of Debates Across the South Bronx

Democrat Amanda Septimo Challenges Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo to a Series of Debates Across the South Bronx

Democrat Amanda Septimo Challenges Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo to a Series of Debates Across the South Bronx THE BRONX, N.Y. – Amanda Septimo, a Democrat running for Assembly in the 84th District, has challenged her opponent, Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo, to a […]

by · June 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: ‘Fair Fares’ Inclusion in Latest City Budget

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: ‘Fair Fares’ Inclusion in Latest City Budget

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: ‘Fair Fares’ Inclusion in Latest City Budget “The inclusion of funding for the creation of a ‘fair fares’ discount MetroCard program in this year’s budget is a victory for the working poor, and I […]

by · June 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board
NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera, SD 33

Senator Rivera Introduces Resolution Celebrating the Life and Community Service of Former Community Board 7 District Manager Andrew Sandler

Senator Rivera Introduces Resolution Celebrating the Life and Community Service of Former Community Board 7 District Manager Andrew Sandler (Albany, NY) – Today, State Senator Gustavo Rivera introduced a resolution paying tribute to the life and community service of Andrew […]

by · June 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Defense Spending Bill Acknowledges Major Threats

Defense Spending Bill Acknowledges Major Threats

The United States has never faced a collection of opponents more dangerous than that of the Russian-Chinese Axis. Despite that, as Moscow and Beijing have dramatically upgraded their armed forces and engaged in aggressive acts, Washington depleted the nation’s armed […]

by · June 24, 2018 · Vernuccio's View
APHIS Proposes to Allow Imports of Fresh Avocado Fruit from Continental Ecuador

APHIS Proposes to Allow Imports of Fresh Avocado Fruit from Continental Ecuador

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to allow imports of fresh avocado fruit from continental Ecuador into the continental United States. After a thorough review, APHIS scientists determined the […]

by · June 24, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Matters of Faith: Take off the Mask!

Matters of Faith: Take off the Mask!

She played her character so well that even when she took off the mask, people would see her on the street and call her ”Erica ” while hurling insults and other lewd remarks.

by · June 24, 2018 · Matters of Faith, Religion
BP DIAZ & LGBTQ COMMUNITY RAISE THE RAINBOW FLAG AT THE BRONX COUNTY BUILDING TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH

BP DIAZ & LGBTQ COMMUNITY RAISE THE RAINBOW FLAG AT THE BRONX COUNTY BUILDING TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH

BP DIAZ & LGBTQ COMMUNITY RAISE THE RAINBOW FLAG AT THE BRONX COUNTY BUILDING TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined members of the City’s LGBTQ community to raise the rainbow flag at The Bronx […]

by · June 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Congressman Crowley, NYC Councilman Van Bramer Announce $6.5 Million for Woodside Library

Congressman Crowley, NYC Councilman Van Bramer Announce $6.5 Million for Woodside Library

Congressman Crowley, NYC Councilman Van Bramer Announce $6.5 Million for Woodside Library (Queens, NY) – Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, joined NYC Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D- Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Astoria, […]

by · June 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Police say one victim was stabbed in the neck and another was slashed on the face, three others were struck on the head with "blunt objects."--Photo by David Greene

6 Injured in Night of Violence in West Farms

6 Injured in Night of Violence in West Farms by David Greene At least three people were stabbed and three others were struck over the head with objects in a night of violence– unprecedented even in the ruff-and-tumble neighborhood of […]

by · June 23, 2018 · Crime, News
Congressman Crowley, NYC Councilman Dromm, NYC Transit Authority President Andy Byford, MTA Announce Millions of Dollars in Long-Awaited Repairs to the 7-Line Train

Congressman Crowley, NYC Councilman Dromm, NYC Transit Authority President Andy Byford, MTA Announce Millions of Dollars in Long-Awaited Repairs to the 7-Line Train

Congressman Crowley, NYC Councilman Dromm, NYC Transit Authority President Andy Byford, MTA Announce Millions of Dollars in Long-Awaited Repairs to the 7-Line Train (Queens, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, was […]

by · June 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board
Today, many Americans prefer their coffee decaffeinated.

Profile America: Decaf Coffee

Saturday, June 23rd. Through the centuries of coffee’s popularity, if someone ordered the beverage, there was no question about what kind. Today, many Americans prefer their coffee decaffeinated. That option dates to early in the last century, thanks to Ludwig […]

by · June 23, 2018 · History, Profile America
Sep 17, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws the ball against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Wheeler Could Bring Prospects to Mets

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  Late Friday afternoon at Citi Field, Sandy Alderson said  prior to a Mets 5-2 loss against the Dodgers that his team needed wins. And the reference to needing wins would determine if this GM would […]

by · June 23, 2018 · Sports