Articles by: Joseph Oddo

HAVE A BREAST LUMP?

By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Poor young women are more likely to delay going to the doctor when they find a breast lump than women in better financial straits, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed young breast […]

by · November 11, 2013 · Health & Nutrition

TOP WORLD BANKS TO HOLD EXTRA CAPITAL

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – JP Morgan and HSBC topped the list of the world’s top 29 banks that must hold extra capital from 2016 because of their size and reach, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) said on Monday. […]

by · November 11, 2013 · Uncategorized

How to Send Help to the Philippines

Reported by: Beth Pinsker (Reuters) – In the aftermath of the super typhoon that hit the Philippines on Saturday, international relief agencies were ramping up donation appeals. The death toll estimate is at 10,000, and the number of displaced is […]

by · November 11, 2013 · Features

CAN YOU HANDLE A WILD LADY?

Keeblers Cozy Corner (A safe retreat for lost and abandoned animals) Written by Dorothea Poggi 11/10/2013 Wild Lady gave birth 2 days after she was removed from the humane trapping device used for feral cats. She gave birth to 5 […]

by · November 10, 2013 · Bulletin Board

Slow Zone Frenzy

“Speed Bump” and “Slow Zone” Frenzy Written by Dorothea Poggi 11/9/2013 Join your neighbors for a presentation meeting Tuesday November 12, 2013 at the Community Board 10 District Office, located at 3165 East Tremont Avenue (cross Street LaSalle). Learn more […]

by · November 9, 2013 · Features

Help Your Park or Green Space

Help your Park or Green Space Written by Dorothea Poggi 11/9/2013 Each year hundreds of Park enthusiasts meet eat and greet at the Bronx Park Speak Up. Planned and executed by the Bronx Coalition of Parks and Green Spaces (BCPGS). […]

by · November 9, 2013 · Bulletin Board

Bronx Voter Apathy On The Rise

Written By Roseanna Delgado   Lowest Voter turnout makes bleak history   During their campaign trails, mayoral candidates talk about making history. Speaker Quinn wanted to make history as the first woman mayor and also as the first openly gay.  […]

by · November 9, 2013 · Features

New Flood Maps from FEMA

The New Flood Maps….what do they bring to our future? Written by Dorothes Poggi What will happen to the homes unable to afford the new increases to Flood insurance? Will portions of our residential waterfront communities be forced into rezoning […]

by · November 9, 2013 · Features, Op Ed

One Park Divided and Citizens denied

11/6/2013 One Park Divided Written by Dorothea Poggi Unfair treatment of one side of a local Park that should benefit all New Yorkers. Ferry Point Park is physically divided by the Bronx Whitestone Bridge and the Hutchinson River Parkway. At […]

by · November 9, 2013 · Op Ed

Photos Hutchinson River Parkway Accident Nov. 9, 2013

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by · November 9, 2013 · Features, Local News, Photos

Fatal Accident on Hutinson River Parkway!

Saturday morning Nov. 9, 2013, a terrible accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway occurs. There are two fatalities with very sever trauma. Sal Conforto reports that on site law enforcement advised that the fatalities include a decapitation. Use alternate routes, […]

by · November 9, 2013 · Domestic News, Uncategorized

TRUCK JAMMED UNDER SUBWAY TRACKS

As reported by Sal Conforto “if it’s to big to fit why try” This morning a trailer truck once again found itself where it should not have been. All to often our community is put upon by truckers how just […]

by · November 8, 2013 · Local News

Fire!

As reported by Sal Conforto. This morning a fire broke out in a two family home on Union Port Road and Morris Park. Deputy Chief Gunning reports that the fire was caused by an electrical failure. Even though the property […]

by · November 8, 2013 · Local News

GMO’S FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION? NO ONE REALLY KNOWS

During what is possibly the most hard-hitting GMO report ever aired by mainstream media, Max Goldberg states: “No long-term studies have ever been done on humans, but when you look at the studies that have been done on animals, it’s […]

by · November 7, 2013 · Domestic News, Features

Calling all Veterans Free ferry rides on Veterans Day

Harding Park Bronx shares: This Veterans Day, Monday, 11/11, the East River Ferry is honoring vets and active military personnel by letting them ride for FREE!

by · November 7, 2013 · Bulletin Board, Local News