Articles by: Michael Benjamin

Thank you Cuddyer: Now Mets must sign Cespedes

Thank you Cuddyer: Now Mets must sign Cespedes

Thank you Cuddyer: Now Mets must sign Cespedes by Rich Mancuso The unexpected happens and the scenario now for the New York Mets is simple: Michael Cuddyer retires after a 15-year career and assuming $12.5 million or less is off […]

by · December 13, 2015 · Sports
Skelos and Son Convicted On All Corruption Counts

Skelos and Son Convicted On All Corruption Counts

Ex-State Senate leader Skelos and his son found guilty at corruption trial Former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, were convicted on all counts Friday for shaking down more than $300,000 in payoffs by trading on […]

by · December 12, 2015 · Corruption Watch, Crime, News, Politics
Bronx Lawmaker Joining National PR Consulting Firm

Bronx Lawmaker Joining National PR Consulting Firm

South Bronx Assemblyman Michael Blake Joins Hilltop Public Solutions The political establishment in the Bronx and Albany is agog at journalist Mike Allen’s POLITICO Playbook item reporting that South Bronx Assemblyman Michael Blake is joining Hilltop Public Solutions. Hilltop is […]

Councilman Andy King Pushes To Legalize Hoverboards

Councilman Andy King Pushes To Legalize Hoverboards

While hoverboards are growing in popularity, they are illegal to ride along streets in New York City, but some politicians are working to change that.   City Councilman Andy King is proposing legislation that would permit the use of hoverboards […]

Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York and Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Bronx man indicted for sex exploitation, enticement & child pornography crimes

A Bronx man, David Lee Keith, 38, was recently indicted on four federal counts arising from his sexual exploitation and enticement of minors and receipt of child pornography. Keith was arrested on November 17, 2015, in the Bronx and has been in Federal custody […]

BP DIAZ TO HOST ANNUAL HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

BP DIAZ TO HOST ANNUAL HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

On Tuesday, December 8, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host the borough’s annual Hanukkah celebration and Menorah lighting ceremony in observance of the Jewish festival of lights. The lighting ceremony will take place at The Bronx County Building, 851 […]

PA James Wants TD Bank to Stop Bankrolling Smith & Wesson, Maker of Guns Used in San Bernardino Attack

PA James Wants TD Bank to Stop Bankrolling Smith & Wesson, Maker of Guns Used in San Bernardino Attack

NEW YORK — Following the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, which killed 14 and wounded 21 people, Public Advocate Letitia James took immediate action against TD Bank, N.A. and TD Securities USA, financiers of Smith & Wesson, which manufactured […]

by · December 7, 2015 · Crime, Guns, News
Senator Klein demands removal of ad for Airbnb ‘Animal House’

Senator Klein demands removal of ad for Airbnb ‘Animal House’

Wild backyard parties at Bronx ‘B&B’ feature strippers, lewd whipped cream acts, giant TV screens and DJs spinning loud music as revelers party into the wee hours of the night Legislation will be introduced to stop one- and two-family homes […]

by · December 7, 2015 · Crime, Housing, Local News, News

Hedge Funds Manager Convicted In Securities Fraud Case

Moazzam Ifzal Malik, CEO Of Seven Sages Capital, L.P. And Wolf Hedge, LLC, Convicted Of Securities Fraud And Grand Larceny And Faces Up To 20 Years in Prison Schneiderman: Today’s Verdict Brings Justice To Those Who Were Brazenly Defrauded Attorney […]

by · December 7, 2015 · Uncategorized

Matters of Faith: Programmed For Success

‭PROGRAMMED for Success by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Proverbs 4:1-9 (‭GNT)‬‬ “My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will have understanding. 2 What I am teaching you is good, so remember it all. […]

Friends of Crotona Park Wins Golden Trowel Award

Friends of Crotona Park Wins Golden Trowel Award

The Bronx’s Friends of Crotona Park Inc Wins 2015 Golden Trowel Award from NYC’s Partnerships for Parks. https://t.co/jEsH97Zdb4

Pray, Yes. Then Act

Pray, Yes. But Then Act. by Jim Wallis Yesterday, two people armed in military-style gear shot and killed 14 people and injured 17 others at a holiday party in California. You’ve no doubt been watching the headlines and reading about people’s […]

by · December 4, 2015 · Crime, Guns

Bronx GOP Holiday Party Set

Seasons Greetings from Bronx Republican Party chairman John Greaney The Bronx GOP Holiday Party is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9th starting at 6.30 P.M. It will be held at Republican Party headquarters, 3029 Middletown Road, Bronx 10465.  Light food and […]

by · December 3, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Community Events
Annual Bronx Christmas Tree Lighting, 12/10

Annual Bronx Christmas Tree Lighting, 12/10

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosts the Annual Bronx Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday,  December 10th at 5:30PM. Gather on the steps of the Bronx County Building at East 161st Street and the Grand Concourse.

by · December 3, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Community Events
Fordham Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Manhattan

Fordham Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Manhattan

Fordham defeats Manhattan 87-64 in annual Battle of the Bronx. Mandell Thomas scored 26 points and Ryan Roomed added 20. Photo credit Gary Quintet.

by · December 3, 2015 · Sports