Despite denials, it is evident that the U.S. southern border is, essentially, open. Immediately after taking office, the new White House ceased construction of the border wall. No explanation of what actions would be taken to protect the border and […]

Bronx Borough President Candidate Fernando Cabrera Meets 15th City Council Candidate Bernadette Ferrara By Robert Press Wednesday evening City Council District 15 candidate Bernadette Ferrera was hosting a fundraiser, when Bronx Borough President candidate Fernando Cabrera stopped in. This was […]

Inefficiency at Police Headquarters and the Mayor’s Press Office By Robert Press   It’s not every day, since the nearby stable was demolished to build an apartment building, that one can see mounted NYPD officers on Williamsbridge Road waiting for […]

Enjoy an abundance of spring programs at Wave Hill–from a weekly Garden Highlights Walk and session of Yoga in the Garden to art-making at the Family Art Project. See you on the grounds! Pre-reservation required for admission to the grounds. […]

Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia visits Kingsbridge with Bronx Borough President Candidate Nathalia Fernandez and new Councilman Eric Dinowitz By Robert Press   Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia, Bronx Borough President candidate Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, and new Councilman Eric Dinowitz walk down […]

The Bronx Rising Initiative has opened applications for their Brandon Hendricks Scholarship offering $5,000 to multiple high school seniors from the Bronx that have recently been admitted to college. The money is to be used toward their education as the winners choose. Applications close May 31, […]

Gustav Stresemann (1878) A German statesman, Stresemann entered the Reichstag in 1907 as a deputy of the National Liberal party. During World War I, he supported the monarchy and an annexationist policy, but after the proclamation of a German republic in 1918, he founded the conservative German People’s party and turned to a conciliatory policy. As chancellor and foreign minister of the Weimar Republic from 1923, he worked to reconcile former enemy nations to Germany. With whom did he share the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize? More…

We are never half so interesting when we have learned that language is given us to enable us to conceal our thoughts. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)

somatic Definition: (adjective) Affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit. Synonyms: corporeal, bodily Usage: Though anxiety attacks are psychological in nature, they have numerous somatic effects, including palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Discuss.  

The Bronx Metro North Study (BMNS) Team invites you to the BMNS Remote Open House, a first-of-its-kind online portal specially designed to continue the conversation about New York City’s station-area planning to prepare the Bronx for new Metro North service in Parkchester/Van Nest and Morris Park. The BMNS Remote Open House is a new tool in DCP’s toolkit for public engagement as we continue to expand […]

Oswald Feliz Sworn in as New 15th Councilman By Robert Press Having been declared the winner of the March 23rd Special Election to replace now Congressman Ritchie Torres for the 15th council district in mid April, and having already been […]

BRONX DA DARCEL D. CLARK, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND CHILD PROTECTION EXPERTS ANNOUNCE “NO HIT ZONE” CAMPAIGN IN THE HUB   Aim is to Raise Awareness that Corporal Punishment is Top Risk for Child Abuse   Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. […]

Councilman Mark Gjonaj Pet Food Giveaway By Robert Press   While people may be hungry during the pandemic Councilman Mark Gjonaj didn’t forget that their pets may be hungry also, so this past Saturday he loaded up his van with […]

It is increasingly evident that the U.S. southern border is, essentially, open. A Heritage study notes that “When the Trump administration ended, the U.S. was deporting more people than were illegally coming into the country. In less than a month under Biden, […]