Media and Society

Mikey And The Magic Medicine Reading In Throgs Neck

Mikey And The Magic Medicine Reading In Throgs Neck

Mikey and the Magic Medicine a children’s book arrived in Throgs Neck Saturday morning as part of a reading by the authors at the Brew Coffee House on Philip Avenue. The book tells the tale of a boy who comes […]

Gov. Cuomo addressing the media during his SALT revenue decline press conference.

NEW YORK PRESS CLUB TO GOV. CUOMO: DON’T CURTAIL RELEASE OF MUG SHOTS AND ARREST REPORTS

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking to curtail the public release of arrest reports and booking photos (“mug shots”), unless there is a reasonable law enforcement purpose in releasing them. The governor has suggested that the routine release of such photos […]

Mei-Ling McNamara. Credit: Center for New York City Affairs

Feet in Two Worlds Announces New Managing Editor

Mei-Ling Mcnamara, Fi2W’s New Managing Editor The Center for New York City Affairs at the New School and the staff at Feet in Two worlds are thrilled to welcome Mei-Ling McNamara to the editorial team. Mei-Ling is Assistant Professor of […]

BronxNet – Bronx Connections Wins Award

BronxNet – Bronx Connections Wins Award

BronxNet, Norwood News and WFUV Radio are sharing the honor of an Ippie Award from CUNY School of Journalism’s Center for Ethnic Media.

Center for Media and Peace Initiatives

Media and Diaspora Strategies: Sub Saharan Africa, May 18

Is it worth it to engage journalists to expand democratic participation? Join the conversation on the participation of journalists in democratic expansion in Sub Saharan Africa with guest speaker, Dr. Michael Onolomemen. Sponsored by the Center for Media and Peace […]

Business team at computer

Peace Journalism and Poverty Reduction UN Forum, February 6

Peace Journalism and Poverty Reduction: Rethinking Communication Strategies in Emerging Democracies The Center for Media and Peace Initiatives invites interested Bronxites and journalists to join its staff at the 56th session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD56) […]

Black Expo America Presents the 1st Annual NYC Black Book Expo, 9/23

Black Expo America Presents the 1st Annual NYC Black Book Expo, 9/23

Black Expo America Presents the 1st Annual NYC Black Book Expo The 1st Annual New York Black Book Expo will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the National Black Theater located 2031 […]

Photo: Staton Rabin for the New York Press Club. June 5, 2017. New York Press Club Journalism Awards dinner. The Water Club, NYC

Legendary Bronx-born Reporter, Gabe Pressman Dead at 93

New York Press Club Statement on the Passing of Gabe Pressman New York journalism has lost a legend and a moral compass with the passing of our friend Gabe Pressman. A tenacious seeker of the truth, there was no greater […]

WFUV Host Remembered After 40-Years Behind Microphone with “The Big Broadcast”

WFUV Host Remembered After 40-Years Behind Microphone with “The Big Broadcast”

WFUV Host Remembered After 40-Years Behind Microphone with “The Big Broadcast” by David Greene Fordham University radio station WFUV paid tribute to one of their own as the station paused to acknowledged the passing of Rich Conaty, the host of […]

by · January 23, 2017 · Local News, Media and Society, News

Twitter to Share Ad Revenue on Users’ Videos 

​Twitter to Share Ad Revenue on Videos by U.S. Users (Reuters) Grab a smartphone, make a video, and upload it to Twitter for a few bucks. Twitter is cashing in on America’s craze with mobile videos and sharing 70 percent of […]

by · September 10, 2016 · Media and Society, News, Technology

Twitter to Share Ad Revenue on Users’ Videos 

​Twitter to Share Ad Revenue on Videos by U.S. Users (Reuters) Grab a smartphone, make a video, and upload it to Twitter for a few bucks. Twitter is cashing in on America’s craze with mobile videos and sharing 70 percent of […]

by · September 9, 2016 · Media and Society, News, Technology
The Dangerous Double Standard for People of Color Playing ‘Pokémon Go’ | via Mic.com

The Dangerous Double Standard for People of Color Playing ‘Pokémon Go’ | via Mic.com

Forget the hyperbole, consider the daily stress of the racial double standard faced by African Americans (even trying to have fun).

by · July 11, 2016 · Cultures, Media and Society, News

Journalist Calls Out NYPD Right To Credential Reporters

Freelance reporter Ross Barkan writes a NY Slant column challenging the century old practice of the New York Police Department authorizing media credentials. In his column, Barkan writes, “The NYPD has been issuing press credentials of some form for more […]

by · May 26, 2016 · Media and Society, News
Zika Virus

Infographic: The Spread of the Zika Virus

Spain has just confirmed that a pregnant woman has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, marking the first such case in Europe. Other European countries including Ireland and Denmark have reported infections but Spain’s is the first case involving a […]