On Sunday, President Barack Obama reflected on the “great privilege” of working with the Jewish community, in his final Rosh Hashana message as president. In a video address, Obama referred to Elie Wiesel, the Holocaust memoirist and Nobel Peace Laureate, […]
Sunday, October 2 — For many generations, weekday mornings have meant a routine of preparation, and then facing an ever-lengthening round-trip commute to work. However, a small but growing number of Americans are not in that situation — and that’s why […]
Rep. José E. Serrano announced that eight healthcare centers in the Bronx were awarded a total of $811,493 in federal Health Center Cluster grants.
Friday, September 30 — On this date in 1882, the world’s first hydroelectric power plant began operating on the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin. Inspired by Thomas Edison, a man named H.F. Rogers built the facility, using a water wheel to […]
Thursday, September 29 — International Coffee Day is just two days away, but for all of coffee’s historic popularity, some otherwise appreciative consumers respond poorly to its caffeine jolt. The solution dates to early in the 20th Century, when Ludwig Roselius, […]
Wednesday, September 28 — Los Angeles was founded by the royal Spanish governor of California 235 years ago this month. The town had grown to some 650 residents when the Mexican Revolution overthrew Spanish colonial rule in 1821. California was among […]
Tuesday, September 27 — On this date in 1772, America’s first medical licensing law was enacted by the colony of New Jersey. A licensing board was set up with three members, and the practice of medicine was forbidden without the approval […]
Monday, September 26 — Simple amateur photography, even selfies, should the idea have occurred, became a possibility for the American public this month in 1888. That’s when George Eastman patented the first camera to use dry, flexible, roll film. Before that, […]
By Cesar Diaz Reposted with permission from LatinoSports.com Flushing, NY – Our Latino Sports family is deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of young Miami Marlins pitcher, José Fernández. On Sunday morning, he tragically died in a boating […]
Sunday, September 25 — Three important dates in American newspaper history occurred in September. These anniversaries span more than three centuries. On September 15, 1982, USA Today began publishing. On September 18, 1851, the New York Times issued its first edition. […]
In 1914, the last known remaining member of a bird species some thought to have been the most abundant on Earth passed away.
Saturday, September 24 — Early this month in 1914, the last known remaining member of a bird species some thought to have been the most abundant on Earth passed away. The death of the 29-year-old female passenger pigeon, named Martha, marked […]
Bronx teacher was busted on Friday for attacking a 16-year-old student who stiffed him during a drug buy.
The nation’s oldest institution of higher learning conferred its first nine college degrees on this date in 1642.
The FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force is looking to identify and interview the two men in the photo regarding the Chelsea bombing case on September 17, 2016. These individuals are not wanted at this time. The NY Post reported […]
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