Articles by: Robert Press

The yellow medium has been removed creating a hazardous driving condition.

Throggs Neck Bike Lane Put on Hold – Community Meetings to Be Held to Discuss the Plan

After a new crosswalk speed bump to protect pedestrians at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and Miles Avenue was installed by the NYC Department of Transportation, the Bronx DOT has removed the double yellow medium and any lane markings […]

by · October 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Captain announces P.O. Edward Nunez as the 49th Precinct Cop of the Month.

49th Precinct Council Meeting Tuesday Night

Tuesday night was the first live meeting of the 49th Precinct Council. It seemed as though the Precinct Council had only been off for the two summer months rather than from when the Corona Virus hit the country.  49th Precinct […]

by · October 2, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Councilman King and Rapper Melle Mel are surrounded by the people who were at the various tables where there were free giveaways, Free food, or information.

Councilman Andy King Annual Back to School Giveaway with the Bronx YEP

Saturday was the annual Andy King Community Back to School Giveaway, free food giveaway, and meet Rapper Melle Mel in front of the Gun Post Lanes on Gun Hill Road. Tables were set for many different information and giveaways. Montefiore […]

by · September 29, 2020 · Bulletin Board
11th City Council candidate and 81st A.D. Male District Leader Eric Dinowitz handed the book bags to the children.

South Bronx City Councilman Rafael Salamanca Gives Out Book Bags and School Supplies in Norwood

South Bronx City Councilman Rafael Salamanca came up to Norwood to give out book bags and school supplies with Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and his son 11th City Council  district candidate Eric Dinowitz. Also on hand was Councilman Andrew Cohen who […]

by · September 28, 2020 · Bulletin Board, Politics
Bronx Republican Party Leader Michael Rendino (center), 14th Congressional candidate John Cummings (left),  and 80th A.D. Assembly candidate Gene Defrancis (right).

Bronx Republican Party Shows Off John Cummings For Congress and Its November Candidates

Wednesday night the Bronx Republican Party showcased its candidates for the November 3rd General Election. The slate of candidates is led by President Donald Trump, who is seeking a second term as President of the United States.  John Cummings is […]

by · September 28, 2020 · Bulletin Board, Politics, Uncategorized
Assemblywoman Reyes speaking about the reason for the additional early voting site in Parkchester.

Elected Officials Come Out to Ask For an Early Voting Site in Parkchester

Parkchester Assemblywoman Karines Reyes was joined by State Senator Luis Sepulveda, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Harlem State Senator Brian Benjamin, and a few local community activists to call for […]

by · September 21, 2020 · Bulletin Board
A group photo with many of the volunteers.

Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez hosts Free Book Bag, Food, Mask, Hand Sanitizer, and Census 2020 Event at Pelham Bay Park

Saturday may have been a little cooler than a normal September day, but things were really hot at Pelham Bay Park as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was holding her Free Book Bag, Food, Face Mask, Hand Sanitizer, and Census 2020 drive. […]

by · September 21, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Councilman Gjonaj with a mother and her two children with their new book bags, and some face masks the councilman was also handing out.

Councilman Mark Gjonaj Book Bag and Face Mask Giveaway at the Pelham Parkway Houses

Friday Councilman Mark Gjonaj stopped by the Pelham Parkway Houses to give out close to two-hundred book bags with school supplies inside them. The resident tenant leader Oscar Grant and others helped Councilman Gjonaj hand out the book bags. Councilman […]

by · September 21, 2020 · Bulletin Board
A group photo of all who helped in the book bag and food giveaway.

State Senator Bailey and Assemblywoman Fernandez Book Bag and Food Giveaway

Thursday afternoon State Senator Jamaal Bailey and Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez gave out two-hundred book bags provided by the assemblywoman, and two-hundred boxes of assorted foods provided by the American Albanian Open Hand Association on East 204th Street in the Norwood […]

by · September 19, 2020 · Bulletin Board
A side view of the new speed bumps being put in the yellow line before and after crosswalks so drivers won't drive into a crosswalk.

New Place For Speed Bumps

With all the ways Mayor Bill de Blasio and his Department of Transportation have come up with to slow or try to eradicate vehicle traffic, another new idea was found today.  It appears that the latest brainchild of the current […]

by · September 16, 2020 · Bulletin Board
A group photo of the elected officials, the medical workers from Walgreens/Duane Reade, and a few helpers.

Free Flu Shots given out in Riverdale

Free Flu shots at the Riverdale Y Courtesy of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Andrew Cohen   With Flu season one month away Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Andrew Cohen continued with their free flu shots for their constituents. Both […]

by · September 16, 2020 · Bulletin Board
The volunteers stand behind the full trash bags and other trash that was picked up by the Parks Department.

Saturday Clean Up In Poe Park

Saturday was Clean Up Poe Park day for State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Congressman Adriano Espaillat. Poe Park is located on the Grand Concourse at East 192nd street, and over a dozen others joined the state senator and congressman, including […]

by · September 14, 2020 · Bulletin Board
This worker has to go back to get another bucket of paint to spread out on the lane as the paint he poured out is spread across the lane.

Bus Only Lane Repainted on Pelham Parkway East

Every few months the painted Bus Only Lanes have to be repainted. In the past there was a truck that sprayed a thin layer of new paint over the Bus Only Lane to identify that the lane was for buses […]

by · September 14, 2020 · Bulletin Board
Larry Sharpe explaining what he is doing to help the Libertarian Party maintain its current qualified party status in New York State.

Libertarian Party Visits the Bronx

Larry Sharpe, The Libertarian Party candidate for Governor of New York State in 2018, received 90,816 giving the Libertarian Party qualified party status, and automatic ballot access for the first time in the history of the party’s existence. A minor […]

by · September 14, 2020 · Bulletin Board, Politics
Senator Bailey at the U.S. Census table with the U.S. Census workers.

Senator Bailey Book Bag and Food Giveaway

On the Friday before the Labor Day Holiday State Senator Jamaal Bailey held his Annual Labor Day Barbecue and Book Bag Giveaway. This year however due to COVID-19 Senator Bailey didn’t hold a barbecue, but gave away 750 pre-made barbecue […]

by · September 8, 2020 · Bulletin Board