THIRD GRADE STUDENTS FROM INWOOD TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE BY MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS OF THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET    Students from Zeta Charter Schools, Where Many Take Dance and Music Lessons from Kindergarten, Will Host Musicians and Performers of […]

William Garnett Jr. HONOREE PROFILE May 21, 2019 ISSUE: 2019 VETERANS’ HALL OF FAME William Garnett Jr. US Army | Private First Class Private First Class, William W. “Sackie” Garnett Jr.  was born in Elmont on November 28, 1942 and […]

Ion Victor Antonescu (1882) Antonescu was dictator of Romania during World War II when his country was part of the Axis. He had a close relationship with Adolf Hitler, who lauded the Romanian’s “breadth of vision.” Antonescu ordered the 1941 Odessa Massacre that claimed the lives of at least 25,000 Jews, though some estimates suggest an even higher death toll. In 1944, Antonescu was overthrown in a coup and later convicted of war crimes and executed. In his final letter to his wife, what did Antonescu encourage her to do? More…

While solitude with dreams is glorious, solitude without them has few charms. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)

remonstrance Definition: (noun) An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances. Synonyms: expostulation, objection Usage: M’Lellan turned a deaf ear to every remonstrance, and kept on his willful way. Discuss.

Construction Continues Without A City Mandated Community Monitoring Committee on Pelham Parkway By Robert Press The so-called Community Board 11 Pelham Parkway Task Force which was to oversee the Capitol Project of the Water/sewer improvement to install a much larger […]

1 Bronx Pride 2021 By Robert Press It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon for those who came to show off their Bronx Pride on Alexander Avenue. While this year’s event was not as large as the 2019 Bronx Pride Event, […]

Rally to Update the Community on Proposed Drug Clinic at 2500 Williamsbridge Road By Robert Press This flyer was distributed  in the community around 2500 Williamsbridge Road to update the community on the over year long empty building owned by […]

To The Editor: We have a County Legislator here in Rochester who has been accused of committing sexual harassment by thirteen women. His lame excuse in one of the cases is that he intended to send an obscene photo to […]

BRONX PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL LEADERS URGE RESIDENTS TO VOTE EARLY   As Early Voting Begins in First Citywide Ranked Choice Contest, the Importance of Voting Early Has Never Been Greater   **School Leaders Available for Interviews**   (BRONX, NY) – […]

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Annual LGBT Pride Celebration By Robert Press There was no LGBT Pride Celebration in 2020, and in 2021 the celebration was held outdoors of the Riverdale Y in Riverdale. The crowd was smaller than […]

WEDNESDAY: THE HUDSON COMPANIES, BRP COMPANIES AND ELH-TKC CO-HOST RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR LA CENTRAL A & B New 100 percent affordable development will bring nearly 500 new units to the Melrose section of The Bronx Project also features a […]

Cases of Interest for the Week of June 14, 2021 *Appearances/Proceedings Will Be Virtual*   Monday, June 14, 2021 NO CASES OF INTEREST Check website for updates.   Tuesday, June 15, 2021 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details […]

Ernesto “Che” Guevara (1928) Guevara was a Latin American revolutionary who developed guerrilla warfare as a tool for revolution. Born in Argentina, Guevara traveled widely as a medical student and became convinced that only violent revolt would end the poverty he witnessed. He joined the Cuban Revolution and became one of Fidel Castro’s most trusted aides before leaving to foster revolutions elsewhere. He was killed in 1967 while directing a guerrilla movement in Bolivia. What is the meaning of Guevara’s nickname, “Che”? More…

There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)