SI Swimsuit 2016 Available February 15 NEW YORK — Hailey Clauson, Ashley Graham and Ronda Rousey are the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover models; each gracing their own individual cover which were unveiled during a first of its kind cable TV special on […]
Sequel Sets New Box Office Record for IMAX During Chinese New Year Holiday SHANGHAI — The Monkey King 2, a 3D adventure-fantasy film from director Pou-Soi Cheang, earned approximately $10.7 million during its opening week in China on 279 IMAX screens, making it […]
‘Deadpool’ Opening Weekend Shocks With $135 Million 3-Day, $150 Million 4-Day With these opening weekend numbers, ‘Deadpool’ takes the record for both biggest R-Rated movie opening ever and biggest President’s Day weekend opening ever. ‘Deadpool’ also had the second best debut […]
The First American Computer For many Americans nowadays, it’s hard to conceive of life without computers. But such a life is within the living memory of America’s seniors. The first electronic computer was publicly demonstrated on Valentine’s Day […]
Former Met’s closer Henry Mejia has been banned permanently from the majors after his third positive PED test.
BronxNet is helping to make it possible for more Bronxites to hear directly from the #CD 17 candidates with The NYC Votes Video Voter Guide.
It’s official. On Friday, before a packed crowd, Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr endorsed Rafael Salamanca, Jr’s bid to become the next City Councilman in the 17th Council District. Other backers included Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Senator […]
FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL Saturday, February 13 — This date marks the anniversary in 1635 of the idea of America’s first public school — the Boston Latin School — long before there was a United States. Established in April that […]
This morning from 9:30 – 11:30, there will be a “Meet and Greet” Rev. Dr. J. Loren Russell, a candidate for 17th City Council vacancy. The “Meet and Greet” will be held at the Greater Universal Baptist Church at 253 E. 153 […]
REMINDER: TODAY IS THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING TO VOTE IN THE 2/23 SPECIAL ELECTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 9AM-5 PM BRONX BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE ONLY ACCEPTING WALK-IN VOTER REGISTRATIONS 1780 GRAND CONCOURSE, BRONX NY The 17th District covers […]
Meet, Greet and Question Community Access Voter Awareness Forum: 17 Council District Candidates Forum, Thursday, February 18 at 1189 Tinton Avenue (near East 163rd Street) Bronx, NY from 5-7PM. RSVP, 212-780-1400 x7726.
NAACP FOUNDED One of the nation’s major civil rights organizations is 107 years old today — the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Founded to combat lynching and segregation, the NAACP continues to work toward greater opportunities […]
Six Council Candidates Race Towards February 23 Special Election On Wednesday, the city’s Campaign Finance Board reported that the first disbursement of $34,741 in matching funds was distributed to Council District 17 candidate Rev. J. Loren Russell. Russell has […]
AMERICA’S FIRST HOSPITAL Profile America — Among his very many achievements, Benjamin Franklin played a leading role in the founding of America’s first hospital, decades before the Declaration of Independence. Together with Dr. Thomas Bond, he obtained a charter for a hospital to serve […]
The 2016 Latino M/WBE Awards Reception held at the Cantina Rooftop @Stage48 in Manhattan on February 2nd was truly a night to remember. New York’s MWBE leaders came out in full force to honor their advocates and success stories. […]
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