General Milley Accused of Serious Misdeed Perhaps the most controversial issue related to the United States military in history has erupted. Reports indicate that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley intended to subvert the chain […]
Backpack and School Supply Giveaway Outside Bronx Muslim Center By Robert Press Almost two-hundred backpacks filled with school supplies were given away outside the Bronx Muslim Center on Rhinelander Avenue Sunday. This backpack giveaway was organized by Community Board 11 […]
Peaceful Rally outside the Yemini American Association Headquarters in Little Yemen Bronx By Robert Press Little Yemen is located on Rhinelander Avenue off White Plains Road. Sunday, there was a peaceful rally to try to end the civil war in […]
Jestine Roper HONOREE PROFILE November 11, 2020 ISSUE: VETERANS HALL OF FAME Jestine Roper Bio US Army | Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jestine Roper enlisted in the United States Army and served for 30 years retiring as Chief Warrant Officer […]
Experience the rich colors of fall foliage at Wave Hill on one of our weekly guided walk of highlights in the gardens. The next is October 2. Bring your best camera so that you can relive your fall moments, share […]
Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton (1904) Ashton is best known as the founding choreographer of England’s Royal Ballet. He was drawn to dance at age 13 after attending a performance by the legendary Anna Pavlova in Peru, where he grew up. While studying dance with Léonide Massine and Marie Rambert, he began staging works. In the 1930s, he joined what would later become the Royal Ballet as its chief choreographer. Ashton is largely responsible for the elegantly reserved style of English classical dance. What are his most famous works? More…
Unjust laws exist: shall we be content to obey them, or shall we endeavor to amend them, and obey them until we have succeeded, or shall we transgress them at once? Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
exonerate Definition: (verb) Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges. Synonyms: acquit, exculpate, discharge, clear Usage: After the long trial, the suspect was exonerated of the murder charges, much to his relief. Discuss.
New Bronx YMCA on East 229th Street Ribbon Cutting By Robert Press It was a rainy Thursday morning, but that did not stop over one hundred people from coming out to celebrate the grand opening of the new Edenwald YMCA […]
By Al D’Angelo Twenty years have passed since the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center and I remember the day as if it were yesterday. The nation was touch, we were all New Yorkers that day, as we mourned […]
State Senator Gustavo Rivera Hosts Back to School Event at Devoe Park With Congressman Espaillat. By Robert Press State Senator Gustavo Rivera brought with him three hundred backpacks, and notebooks to give out for his back to school event. All […]
Upcoming Events Bronx River Ramble: Hartsdale to Scarsdale Join the Bronx River Alliance and partners for a friendly 23-mile ride (or 46-mile round trip) along the Bronx River Greenway. Ride along New York City’s only freshwater river from the estuary […]
As the Delta variant continues to surge, and New York City schools fully reopen on September 13, anxiety is high among many parents who find themselves wondering if the mental and physical benefits of returning to school outweigh the risk […]
Legislative Updates, New Grants, Events and Much More Please click View/Allow Images so you don’t miss a thing! In this weeks Friday Extra, President Lisa Sorin talks about the following: Hurricane Ida has impacted all five boroughs. For a list […]
After a hot and humid week, capped by Wednesday night’s hurricane, we’re so ready to say goodbye to summer and say hello to fall! Discover what Wave Hill has to offer as September comes to an end. The highlight: Wings over […]
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