Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky There’s actually some deep thinking going on as 2016 presidential hopefuls configure their campaigns and their positions. The lesson of 2014 is there to be learned: It’s The Economy, Stupid. Some will learn the lesson. […]
Everyone is invited to join Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and community leaders to mark the first night of Chanukah with a menorah lighting ceremony. Tuesday, December 16th at 4:30PM At the Northwest Corner of Morris Park Ave. and Eastchester Rd.
Post Reprinted from Italian culture project “We The Italians” The Bronx has been home of many Italians during the XX century. It is impossible, for those who are interested in knowing the history of the Italian American community, to ignore […]
A fun-filled time was had by all at the Grand Opening party of Metro Optics new Throggs Neck location. Influential Bronxites from all walks of life came together to support the Bronx born business and its expanding endeavors. Among the notables were Assemblyman Mark […]
Any fans of the new Disney movie Big Hero 6 can look forward to meeting “Baymax” voice actor Scott Adsit, who will be doing a signing this Thursday at The Lair from 6-8pm at 1808 Colden Ave and Morris Park! Check out […]
Guest post by Sandi Lusk “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If […]
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky, used with permission. The tea party and the hard right have made it easy to dismiss their side of the national debate about American liberty. It’s often hard to see through the birthers, the Obama-as-socialist […]
by Father Richard F. Gorman, Chairman, CB #12 (Second in a Series) I trust that your Thanksgiving, friends and neighbors, was full — joyful, peaceful, and stomach-full. As I said last week, we have a great deal for which we should […]
By Lewis H. Goldstein , with photos by Lewis, Omesh Persaud, & Aleksander Nilaj of the Albanian American Open Hand Association On Sunday November 30, the 102nd anniversary of Albanian Independence was celebrated in a festive and joyful event at […]
By Contributor Cole Rosengren Pastor Johnny Mercado used his special recipe to cook the turkey for Iglesia Emmanuel’s fourth annual pre-Thanksgiving dinner, but didn’t have a chance to eat any of it. He was too busy preparing for one of the […]
Milenia Marias “Gypsy Queen” reporting from the Northwest Bronx Tuesday October 21st, the Community Board 7 General Board meeting was held at the Serviam Gardens in Bedford Park at 6:30pm. In the public session many people talked about multiple community […]
by Father Richard F. Gorman, Chairman, CB #12 The issue of homeless in the City of New York is as perplexing as it is profuse, as complex as it is copious. It is not my intention in this column to layout […]
Good evening. I testify today in favor of Freshdirect’s move to The Bronx, and in favor of the subsidy package the State has presented to the company. What we have in Freshdirect is an opportunity to expand a diverse economy […]
By Lewis H. Goldstein Yesterday at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Americans of every race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and national background paid tribute to all who served our nation over the years. It […]
Post by Stephanie Raptis According to “History in Asphalt” by John McNamara, Woodlawn Cemetery has been a cultural resource and outdoor museum since it was incorporated as a non-sectarian cemetery in December 1863. Reverend Absalom Peters was a theologian, poet, […]
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