Incoming student at Riverdale’s College of Mount Saint Vincent Denisha Kuhlor has started her own business, Plucked, a web application that aims to ease the college application process and make it more affordable for high school students to attend college. Plucked users can […]
As part of an effort to ensure more families can afford a higher education and promote the responsible use of taxpayer dollars, the U.S. Department of Education proposed new regulations last week that will update eligibility standards and improve access […]
By special request from the salseros, Wllie Colon returns to Lehman Center, “La Casa de la Salsa” for an exclusive performance of all his greatest hits. De Vuelta al Barrio is an evening of remembrance of one of the best salsa eras. […]
Yesterday, leaders from New York including Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced a unity visit reaffirming the State of New York’s support in light of the continued threat […]
VICE News has posted this intimate view on the Islamic militant group ISIS and it’s outreach practices in Iraq and Syria.
The Marina Del Rey was painted pink on Wednesday, as supporters of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer joined forces to officially kick off “Pink Season” in the Bronx at their annual breakfast. (It’s just an expression….this journalist’s high school employer did […]
“We disagree with the Court’s decision that NCAA rules violate antitrust laws. We note that the Court’s decision sets limits on compensation, but are reviewing the full decision and will provide further comment later. As evidenced by yesterday’s Board of […]
Yes folks, this indeed did actually happen this week. #californiaisnotnewyork Video via E! News.
Don’t mess with this kid. “I was just playing with it and I didn’t know what happened….” “…Finally, I had enough strength left to pry its jaw open a little.” That’s where he got the stratches apparently, folks.
This week, I authorized two operations in Iraq. First, I directed our military to take action to protect our American diplomats and military advisors serving in the city of Erbil. In recent days, terrorist forces neared the city. Thursday night, […]
As reported today by the BBC, “US Central Command said jet fighters and drones had destroyed armoured carriers and a truck that were firing on members of the Yazidi sect. Thousands of civilians fled into the mountains after the Islamic […]
On Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that at his request, Cardinal Timothy Dolan will host a gathering of senior religious leaders later this month focused on healing and deepening the relationship between police and community. The interfaith gathering will […]
2014 PEACE PRIZE Awarded toCODEPINK The US Peace Memorial Foundation has awarded its 2014 Peace Prize to CODEPINK Women for Peace “In Recognition of Inspirational Antiwar Leadership and Creative Grassroots Activism.” Michael Knox, Chair of the Foundation, presented the award on Thursday, […]
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that Attorney General Schneiderman’s 2012 settlement with J. Ezra Merkin, who invested over $2 billion with Bernard M. Madoff on behalf of hundreds of investors, may proceed. The decision affirms a 2013 […]
Over 150 people were on-hand to celebrate Pena & Kahn’s Grand Re-Opening on Thursday at 1250 Waters Place, Suite 901. Pena & Kahn have been serving a Bronx clientele for over 25 years and have risen to one of the more prominent firms, […]
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