The Bronx Metro North Study (BMNS) Team invites you to the BMNS Remote Open House, a first-of-its-kind online portal specially designed to continue the conversation about New York City’s station-area planning to prepare the Bronx for new Metro North service in Parkchester/Van Nest and Morris Park. The BMNS Remote Open House is a new tool in DCP’s toolkit for public engagement as we continue to expand […]

Oswald Feliz Sworn in as New 15th Councilman By Robert Press Having been declared the winner of the March 23rd Special Election to replace now Congressman Ritchie Torres for the 15th council district in mid April, and having already been […]

BRONX DA DARCEL D. CLARK, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND CHILD PROTECTION EXPERTS ANNOUNCE “NO HIT ZONE” CAMPAIGN IN THE HUB   Aim is to Raise Awareness that Corporal Punishment is Top Risk for Child Abuse   Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. […]

Councilman Mark Gjonaj Pet Food Giveaway By Robert Press   While people may be hungry during the pandemic Councilman Mark Gjonaj didn’t forget that their pets may be hungry also, so this past Saturday he loaded up his van with […]

It is increasingly evident that the U.S. southern border is, essentially, open. A Heritage study notes that “When the Trump administration ended, the U.S. was deporting more people than were illegally coming into the country. In less than a month under Biden, […]

abindranath Tagore (1861) Tagore was a Bengali poet, philosopher, artist, writer, and composer whose works reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His writings, which often exhibit rhythmic lyricism, colloquial language, and philosophical contemplation, received worldwide acclaim. He became Asia’s first Nobel laureate when he received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Knighted by the British government in 1915, Tagore resigned the honor four years later in protest of what? More…

Birth, n.: The first and direst of all disasters. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)

straggly Definition: (adjective) Spreading out in different directions. Synonyms: rambling, sprawling Usage: The gardener’s job was to tame the yard’s few straggly bushes and make them look neat and presentable for the party that evening. Discuss.

Happy Birthday to our illustrious leader, founder and CEO, Sal Conforto! The big 78! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAL!

49th Precinct Community Comes out to Support Their Local Police Officers By Robert Press Members of the communities that the 49th Precinct covers came to the Precinct House to say Thank you, We support you, and We stand with you […]

Monique Johnson Announces Her  City Council Bid at the Pelham Parkway Houses By Robert Press Standing with Danny Barber the citywide representative for NYCHA residents Monique Johnson declared her candidacy for the 13th City Council seat outside the Sue Ginsburg Senior […]

Bailey, Fernandez, Dinowitz Hold Food Giveaway Thursday in Front of Lexi Bar on East 204th Street By Robert Press   The food giveaway was scheduled for Wednesday, but the pantry was not ready so it was postponed to the next […]

Joint statement from Congress Member Adriano Espaillat, NYS Senator José M. Serrano, NYS Assembly Member Carmen De La Rosa, and NYC City Council Members Mark Levine and Diana Ayala: “We rescind our endorsement of Scott Stringer’s mayoral campaign.”

James Brown, the Godfather of Soul (1933) One of the original inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century, “Godfather of Soul” James Brown evolved a highly personal style that combined gospel and blues elements with a spectacular stage presence. During his five-decade career, “the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business” had numerous chart-topping singles and albums. What trademark feature of Brown’s stage shows was inspired by professional wrestler Gorgeous George? More…