Community Affairs
Candlelit Vigil Held in 45th Precinct for Fallen Detectives
The night of December 29th, a vigil was held for Detectives Ramos and Liu by the 45th Precinct Community Council , which includes Robert Bieder, Joseph Boiko, our own Annie Boller, Sonia Feliciano, Yvonne Smith-Burrus, and John Doyle. In the brisk night air, citizens hailing from […]
The Bronx Celebrates The First Night of Chanukah
At sundown on December 16th the celebratory holiday of Chanukah began throughout the world. In the Bronx, Menorahs were lit in many households and in many communities in The Bronx. Elected officials, community residents, and community leaders of all religions, […]
The Disabled: Too Often Ignored
On November 24, many pressing disability issues were discussed at a meeting of the 504 Democratic Club. The 504 Democratic Club is the most vocal and proactive political club advocating for the needs of the disabled in New York City, […]
Bronx Albanians & Friends Celebrate 102 Years of Albanian Independence
By Lewis H. Goldstein , with photos by Lewis, Omesh Persaud, & Aleksander Nilaj of the Albanian American Open Hand Association On Sunday November 30, the 102nd anniversary of Albanian Independence was celebrated in a festive and joyful event at […]
Iglesia Emmanuel’s Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
By Contributor Cole Rosengren Pastor Johnny Mercado used his special recipe to cook the turkey for Iglesia Emmanuel’s fourth annual pre-Thanksgiving dinner, but didn’t have a chance to eat any of it. He was too busy preparing for one of the […]
Albanian Independence Day Celebration – November 30
It is hoped that all Bronxites will join Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and others in celebrating the 102nd Albanian Independence Day next Sunday, November 30, 2014. As was reported in an earlier column “Albanian Independence Day: Showing our Gratitude”, the Albanian […]
Community Board 7 – Nov 2014 General Board Awards and Discussion
Milenia Marias “Gypsy Queen” reporting from the Northwest Bronx Tuesday October 21st, the Community Board 7 General Board meeting was held at the Serviam Gardens in Bedford Park at 6:30pm. In the public session many people talked about multiple community […]
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