Articles by: Robert Press

Was there a political agenda to the CB7 Christmas Tree Lighting?

Was there a political agenda to the CB7 Christmas Tree Lighting?

Using a Community Board Event for Political Purposes  By Robert Press What should have been a joyous occasion was turned into a political stunt by Community Board 7 District Manager Ischia Bravo. The Annual Christmas Tree lighting traditionally was run […]

by · December 14, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Councilman Eric Dinowitz Swearing In Ceremony

Councilman Eric Dinowitz Swearing In Ceremony

Councilman Eric Dinowitz Swearing In Ceremony By Robert Press Sunday afternoon in the Lovinger Theater at Lehman College hundreds of people jammed the seats including countless elected officials to be a part of the swearing in ceremony of Councilman Eric […]

by · December 13, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting

Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting

Van Nest Christmas Tree Lighting By Robert Press The weather was cool, but not chilly Monday night at the Big White Cross at the intersection of Van Nest Avenue and Unionport Road. The Van Nest Community Alliance had cookies and […]

by · December 13, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Pelham Parkway Menorah Lighting at White Plains Road

Pelham Parkway Menorah Lighting at White Plains Road

Pelham Parkway Menorah Lighting at White Plains Road By Robert Press The last menorah to be lit on Monday evening was at Pelham Parkway and White Plains Road. Here the elected officials included Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, State Senator […]

by · December 2, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Bronx House Menorah Lighting 

Bronx House Menorah Lighting 

Bronx House Menorah Lighting By Robert Press It was a chilly Tuesday afternoon as the sun was about to set starting the second night of Chanukah. The giant Bronx House Menorah was to be lit in the street on the […]

by · December 2, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Loreto Park Menorah Lighting Morris Park

Loreto Park Menorah Lighting Morris Park

Loreto Park Menorah Lighting Morris Park By Robert Press The sun was down already as everyone arrived to light the Loreto Park Menorah in Morris Park Monday evening. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto joined Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, State Senator Alessandra […]

by · December 2, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Wave Hill Events December 23-December 30

Wave Hill Events December 23-December 30

Happy Holidays and best wishes from all of us at Wave Hill. We will be closed Saturday, December 25 in observance of Christmas, but we’ll reopen Sunday, December 26. Discover the quiet beauty of winter in the gardens on a Garden Highlights Walk at 2PM.  No […]

by · December 2, 2021 · Bulletin Board
49th Precinct Council November Meeting 

49th Precinct Council November Meeting 

49th Precinct Council November Meeting    By Robert Press   Tuesday night was the meeting of the 40th Precinct Community Council, where Deputy Inspector Andrew Natiw announced that after three years at the helm, the 49th precinct would be getting […]

by · December 2, 2021 · Bulletin Board
BJC Chanukah Festival

BJC Chanukah Festival

Bronx Jewish Center Holds Chanukah Festival and Lights First Candle on the Menorah By Robert Press Sunday, the first night of Chanukah, the festival of lights in the Jewish tradition, was observed at the Bronx Jewish Center by Rabbi Saadia […]

by · December 2, 2021 · Bulletin Board

Bronx Business News You Can Use

Legislative Updates, New Grants, Events and Much More Please click View/Allow Images so you don’t miss a thing! This week’s Friday Extra comes from our fearless leader Lisa Sorin. Topics are: 1. Bronx Chamber Annual Holiday Party: bronxchamber.org/events 2. MWBE Certification 3. […]

by · December 2, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Governor Kathy Hochul Comes to Coop-City to Give Out Turkeys 

Governor Kathy Hochul Comes to Coop-City to Give Out Turkeys 

Governor Kathy Hochul Comes to Coop-City to Give Out Turkeys  By Robert Press It was a cool November day at the parade ground by Drieser Loop in Coop-City where with the help of the National Guard hundreds of turkeys and […]

by · December 2, 2021 · Bulletin Board

Albanian American Open Hands Association Thanksgiving meal for It’s Volunteers By Robert Press Sunday afternoon after the Albanian American Open Hands Association joined with the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association, and Assemblywoman Fernandez to hand out almost one-hundred and fifty turkeys […]

by · November 24, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Turkey Giveaway

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Turkey Giveaway

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Turkey Giveaway By Robert Press Sunday was the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Turkey Giveaway, with Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, an the Albanian American Open Hands Association. in front of 2141 Holland Avenue. Boxes of turkeys were lined […]

by · November 24, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Food and Health Empowerment Hosted by Councilmember-Elect Marjorie Velázquez and Senator Biaggi

Food and Health Empowerment Hosted by Councilmember-Elect Marjorie Velázquez and Senator Biaggi

Food and Health Empowerment Hosted by Councilmember-Elect Marjorie Velázquez and Senator Biaggi By Robert Press Saturday at the Huntington Free Library in Westchester Square was a panel discussion of elected officials and community leaders to discuss government and community-based solutions to combat […]

by · November 24, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Morris Park Community Association Meeting

Morris Park Community Association Meeting

Morris Park Community Association Meeting By Robert Press Wednesday night was the bi-monthly Morris Park Community Association meeting. The Meeting opened up with the Pledge of Allegiance, and went into the chairman’s report. This was not a positive report as […]

by · November 24, 2021 · Bulletin Board