Articles by: Robert Press

Salamanca Enters race for Bronx BP

Councilman Rafael Salamanca Throws his Hat Into the Race for Bronx Borough President Councilman Rafael Salamanca in his announcement for Bronx Borough President claims to have created over 7,000 units of truly affordable housing and securing designated units for the […]

by · December 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board
The contributions of Ben Franklin Club President Mike Heller and his wife to the campaign of Eric Dinowitz for City Council 2021.

11th City Council forum by Ben Franklin Club

Was the Ben Franklin Democratic Club 11th City Council Forum Biased For One Candidate? By Robert Press There were questions about last week’s candidates forum by the Ben Franklin Democratic Club, as to why there was no media invited to […]

by · December 1, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Senator Bailey handing out one of the turkeys, wishing this constituent a Happy Thanksgiving.

State Senator Jamaal Bailey Annual Turkey Giveaway

The District Council of Carpenters joined State Senator Jamaal Bailey to hand out one hundred and fifty turkeys to constituents of the Senator in front of his office. People lined up in front of the stores next to the senator’s […]

by · November 24, 2020 · Bulletin Board
The elected officials stand behind the table filled with turkeys.

Turkey Giveaway by Assemblyman Jose Rivera and Councilman Rafael Salamanca at Weinberg Apartments

Councilman (and still undeclared candidate for Bronx Borough President) Rafael Salamanca joined Assemblyman Jose Rivera and 78th A.D. District Leader Angel Santana to distribute one hundred and fifty frozen turkeys to the residents of the Weinberg Apartments on Olinville Avenue. […]

by · November 24, 2020 · Bulletin Board
A group photo of the attendees who came to show their support for the candidacy of Kevin Riley in the December 22nd Special Election for the 12th City Council seat.

Rally for Kevin Riley in Coop-City

Show of Support for 12th City Council Special Election candidate Kevin Riley   Bronx Democratic County Leader State Senator Jamaal Bailey brought out a large group of elected officials from the Bronx and other boroughs led by New York State […]

by · November 24, 2020 · Bulletin Board
The fruits and vegetables lined up before being put into bags and handed out to those on line.

Turkey and Produce Giveaway at Community Board Ten

It was billed as a Holiday Turkey Giveaway by State Senator Biaggi at the Community Board Ten office on East Tremont Avenue. People began to arrive and line up one hour before the scheduled time. They were greeted by boxes […]

by · November 20, 2020 · Bulletin Board
After all the people received their bags of food the extra bags were placed in the senior center for anyone who may not have gotten a bag.

Food Giveaway at Parkside Houses and Senior Center

People lined up to receive a large bag of canned goods and fresh produce Monday afternoon at the Parkside Houses located on Adee Avenue in the Bronx Park East section of the Bronx. On hand were Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez and […]

by · November 17, 2020 · Bulletin Board
A group photo with Police Commissioner Shea, City Council members Gibson and Salamanca, and others who were involved in setting up the event.

Claremont Village Book Bag, School Supply, Food, Giveaway

It was an afternoon event where over one-hundred people from the community came for a free book bag with school supplies, and other items that any family would need. Female District Leader Latina Jones of the 79th Assembly District had […]

by · November 16, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Sea of the Star Cadets hold and are ready to protect the American Flag.

Morris Park Veteran’s Day Ceremony

The Peace Plaza triangle roadway had just been completed so there was plenty of parking for all who attended. While the crowd was a little smaller due to COBID-19 there were still over sixty people in attendance. Veteran and Officer […]

by · November 13, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Senator Bailey going over the program with one of his daughters.

Woodlawn Cemetery Veteran’s Day event

Woodlawn Cemetery Veteran’s Day Ceremony With State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, and Councilman Andrew Cohen By Robert Press To honor the many veteran’s buried at Woodlawn Cemetery there is an annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony that dates back to […]

by · November 12, 2020 · Bulletin Board
The Ribbon Cutting.

Kossuth Playground Ribbon Cutting

Friday was the Ribbon Cutting for the new Kossuth  Playground located on Mosholu Parkway North at Kossuth Avenue. Councilman and newly elected State Supreme Court Justice Andrew Cohen, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez, Bronx Borough […]

by · November 10, 2020 · Bulletin Board
The Cop of the Month Award to P.O. Peart.

49th Precinct Community Council Meeting

As he opened the meeting 49th Precinct Community Council President Joe Thompson said that he hoped that he could continue with live meetings to inform the public about what was going on in the 49th Precinct. Captain Natiw said that […]

by · November 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board

100 PERCENT – Election 2020 – Predictions

The biggest race is that of president of the United States. Four years ago I was the only Bronx political reporter to openly call the race for Donald Trump. During the past four years Donald Trump was cruising to an […]

by · November 2, 2020 · Politics
Candidate Gene De Francis and incumbent Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez as they stand with the crowd of community leaders at the grand opening of the NIDC new office 10-28-2020.

While Some Think the Presidential Race Can Go Either Way – One Bronx Assembly Race is Now 50-50

Just as one Gaffe may have cost soon to be former Congressman Eliot Engel in his congressional race, the same may be happening in the 80th Assembly District race in the General Election. The current Assemblywoman may have her own […]

by · November 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board, Politics
Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez with Ms. Abilene Salas and Lorenzo, Dante, and Valerie in the dinosaur costume.

AOC Picnic in Bronx Park East

It was a normal Sunday afternoon in Bronx Park East off Lydig Avenue, that is until Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her crew had a picnic there. People in orange AOC t-shirts set up a table by the Lydig Avenue entrance, […]

by · October 26, 2020 · Bulletin Board