Archive for May, 2023

Memorial Day Remembrances at Peace Plaza and Van Nest War Memorial

Memorial Day Remembrances at Peace Plaza and Van Nest War Memorial

Memorial Day Remembrances at Peace Plaza and Van Nest War Memorial By Robert Press While they were two separate events these two Memorial Day events could be put together as one was right after the other in the 80th Assembly […]

by · May 31, 2023 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Fashion Week At Bay Plaza Celebrating Fifty Years of Hip Hop

Bronx Fashion Week At Bay Plaza Celebrating Fifty Years of Hip Hop

Bronx Fashion Week At Bay Plaza Celebrating Fifty Years of Hip Hop By Robert Press Saturday May 20th was Bronx Fashion Week at the Mall at Bay Plaza. Hazel McIntyre, Flora Montes, and super model Crystal Gomez brought fashions from […]

by · May 30, 2023 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: 10 Rikers Island Inmates Indicted for Assaults in Jails That Left Four Men With Vicious Injuries

Bronx DA: 10 Rikers Island Inmates Indicted for Assaults in Jails That Left Four Men With Vicious Injuries

10 RIKERS ISLAND INMATES INDICTED FOR ASSAULTS IN JAILS THAT LEFT FOUR MEN WITH VICIOUS INJURIES Nine Alleged Bloods Members Slashed and Punched Crips in Jailhouse “War” One Inmate Brutally Attacked New Detainee in Petty Dispute Bronx District Attorney Darcel […]

Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Critical Inability to Meet Defense Needs

Critical Inability to Meet Defense Needs   Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed a crucial weakness in the defense posture of the United States and its allies: the inability to produce the weapons and ammunition required to successfully prosecute a […]

by · May 29, 2023 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

West Faces Combined Threat

West Faces Combined Threat The recent meeting between China’s strongman Xi and Russia’s Putin emphasized a disturbing reality: Americas enemies are coalescing into a solidified alliance aimed squarely at western interests, national sovereignty, and democratic principles. Although it receives far […]

by · May 28, 2023 · Bulletin Board

That God May Be Glorified

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Colossians 3:12-17 (NKJV) “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; […]

by · May 28, 2023 · Matters of Faith, Religion
MAYOR ADAMS SIGNS LEGISLATION ALLOWING GAMES OF CHANCE AT SPORTING VENUES 

MAYOR ADAMS SIGNS LEGISLATION ALLOWING GAMES OF CHANCE AT SPORTING VENUES 

MAYOR ADAMS SIGNS LEGISLATION ALLOWING GAMES OF CHANCE AT SPORTING VENUES  By Robert Press Thursday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law Intro 891 which will allow Sporting Venues throughout New York City to hold games of chance, […]

by · May 27, 2023 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Ignoring Nuclear Danger

Ignoring Nuclear Danger   Concern over America’s vulnerability to nuclear attack strikes some as a legacy issue from the days of the Soviet Union. The reality, however, is that the U.S. is more at risk now than ever before. According […]

by · May 26, 2023 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Week Parade and Huge Success on Grand Concourse

Bronx Week Parade and Huge Success on Grand Concourse

Bronx Week Parade and Huge Success on Grand Concourse By Robert Press Sunday’s Bronx Week Parade, Food Festival and Concert was moved back to its original site on the Grand Concourse where it was a success. Bronx Borough President Vanessa […]

by · May 24, 2023 · Bulletin Board
New York City Health + Hospital Bronx Annual Public Meeting

New York City Health + Hospital Bronx Annual Public Meeting

New York City Health + Hospital Bronx Annual Public Meeting By Robert Press The 2023 Bronx Annual Meeting of the New York Health and Hospitals Corporation took place at Jacobi Hospital Tuesday May 16th. The Health and Hospitals Corporation was set […]

by · May 21, 2023 · Bulletin Board

Known By Name

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Isaiah 43:1 NKJV “But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; […]

by · May 21, 2023 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Bronx Week Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

Bronx Week Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

Bronx Week Veterans Appreciation Luncheon By Robert Press This was the first Bronx Week scheduled event after the introduction of Bronx Week. The Veterans Appreciation Luncheon is a favorite of all the members of the Armed Forces and of all […]

by · May 15, 2023 · Bulletin Board

You Better Be Recognized!

By: Rev. J. Loren Russell John 13:34-35 NKJV “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My […]

by · May 14, 2023 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Newly announced official Bronx Historian Angel Hernandez joins Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the prolific Lloyd Ultan, who served in the position for 26 years, and will now be Borough Historian Emeritus. (Photo by Bronx Borough President's office)

A Historic Moment for the Bronx

By BOB KAPPSTATTER The Bronx took an historic turn last week with official Borough Historian Lloyd Ultan turning the title and the job over to his long-time deputy, Angel Hernandez. Ultan, first appointed to the job 26 years ago by […]

by · May 12, 2023 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

China Manipulates Global Media

China Manipulates Global Media The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) ruling Chinese Communist Party, which operates concentration camps on a scale not seen since the Nazi regime, is seeking to manipulate international media to hide its crimes against humanity. The […]

by · May 11, 2023 · Bulletin Board