Crime and shootings are at historic lows, with over 40,000 fewer arrests and 58,000 fewer criminal court summonses New York City experienced the safest summer (June 1 through August 31) in the modern crime tracking era of the department. Additionally both shootings and murders were […]
MSNBC’s “Growing Hope” Campaign Comes to the Bronx by Koi Germany, Jr. On September 10th, MSNBC’s nationwide “Growing Hope” campaign makes its way to the Melrose section of the Bronx. The campaign, part of an initiative launched by the media […]
BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Up to $2,500 REWARD for Information Regarding A RAPE Perpetrator and perpetrator’s shorts The NYPD seeks the public’s assistance in apprehending a rapist. On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at approximately 12:15 A.M., on Rockaway Parkway […]
“I could tell you my adventures—beginning from this morning,” said Alice a little timidly: “but it’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/_/shPg.aspx?t=q16681uUY32
After years of waiting, the Bronx Museum of the Arts will once again boast of a café offering coffee, salads, sandwiches, and pastries. Continuing the Bronx Museum’s commitment to engaging with the local community, the XM Café will be a valuable […]
On Thursday, August 27, 2015, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in collaboration with the New York City Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, hosted a ribbon cutting and free movie night at the newly constructed Amphitheater in Soundview Park. Here, […]
The page of life that was spread out before me seemed dull and commonplace, only because I had not fathomed its deeper import. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/_/shPg.aspx?t=q16680uUY32
Congressman Joseph Crowley and Council Member Jimmy Vacca recently visited a local victim support non profit in an effort to show their support for the plight of of crime victims in the Bronx. The non profit, “Crime Victims Support Services […]
POPE FRANCIS CENTRAL PARK PROCESSION The Mayor’s Office announced that on Friday, September 25, Pope Francis will greet thousands of guests in a historic procession through Central Park along the West Drive. Residents of New York State may apply to receive […]
On June 18th, Jody Bonura, the winner of the Jacobi Auxiliary’s Spring’s Yankee ticket raffle, attended a home game at Yankee Stadium. She was given the opportunity to meet Yankees Coach Joe Girardi who not only generously donated the tickets […]
20 YEARS FOR A MEMORIAL DAY KILLING Sentencing for 2008 Mt. Hope Gun Death of a Yonkers Man (Bronx, NY – August 27, 2015) – Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson today announced the sentencing of 32-year-old CADMAN WILLIAMS to 20 […]
“What is political corruption and why should we care?” is the provocative topic for the inaugural Museum of Political Corruption’s national essay contest. Founded by Bruce Roter, the Albany-based Museum of Political Corruption was inspired by the seemingly relentless corruption […]
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