Domestic News

DNAinfo: Tons of Counterfeit Hundreds On City Streets

Written by Adam Bermudez The new 100 dollar bill. Photo c/o newmoney.gov. According to investigative reporter Murray Weiss at dnainfo.com, the government has been dealing with a major counterfeit cash problem locally for years. “An international counterfeiting ring has been […]

by · January 30, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

90s Sitcom Stars Reunite on Super Bowl Sunday

Written by Adam Bermudez Football and… Seinfeld and Full House? Oh my! The Bronx and the rest of the world are going to be partying like its 199something this weekend as two commercials featuring 90s comedic mainstays hit the airwaves. […]

by · January 30, 2014 · Domestic News

President To Announce Significant Change in Federal Minimum Wage Policy During State of the Union

Written by Adam R. Bermudez President To Announce Significant Change in Federal Minimum Wage Policy During State of the Union by Adam R. Bermudez As the fight for a living wage continues to wage in New York City, championed by […]

by · January 28, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

Predicted decline of the U.S. Maybe Not

All to often in the last 30 years popular and in many cases self serving wisdom has dictated that the age of American industrial no-how and profitability is a thing of the past. This wisdom would often pontificate on how […]

by · January 23, 2014 · Business, Domestic News

Shocking NYPD Civil Forfeiture Policy chided by Gothamist

Gerald Bryan points out where police damaged his apartment during a warrantless raid. In the course of the search, $4,800 was confiscated from him through civil forfeiture. (Max Rivlin-Nadler / Gothamist) Gothamist’s Max Rivlin-Nadler recently posted a scathing piece about a […]

by · January 22, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, News

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. 20 hours ago I am proud to salute and recognize the contributions of Korean Americans today on Korean American Day!

by · January 14, 2014 · Domestic News

Documents reveal anger, chaos in Christie bridge scandal

BY DAVE WARNER TRENTON, New Jersey Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:10am EST New Jersey Governor Chris Christie reacts during a news conference in Trenton January 9, 2014.  CREDIT: REUTERS/CARLO ALLEGRI (Reuters) – Documents related to the bridge closure scandal engulfing New […]

by · January 11, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, News, Reuters

West Virginia chemical spill leaves 300,000 without tap water

BY ANN MOORE CHARLESTON, W., Virginia Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:44am EST Water is distributed to residents at the South Charleston Community Center in Charleston, West Virginia, January 10, 2014. CREDIT: REUTERS/LISA HECHESKY (Reuters) – Up to 300,000 West Virginia residents […]

by · January 11, 2014 · Domestic News, News, Reuters

Former spokesman for President Ronald Reagan dies

BY ALEX DOBUZINSKIS Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:52pm EST Former White House Press Secretary (far right) before the start of a ceremony in the White House Briefing Room, February 11, 2000. CREDIT: REUTERS/LARRY DOWNING/FILES (Reuters) – Larry Speakes, who took […]

by · January 11, 2014 · Domestic News, News, Reuters

Arkansas lieutenant governor resigns over ethics violations

BY STEVE BARNES LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:04pm EST (Reuters) – Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Mark Darr, under political siege from fellow Republicans as well as Democrats after admitting to numerous violations of state ethics laws, announced on Friday […]

by · January 11, 2014 · Domestic News, News, Reuters

CNN outlines Legal Woes for Chris Christie

Ben Brumfield of CNN has published a scathing story about Chris Christie’s legal problems in the wake of his recent bludgeoning political scandal regarding Fort Lee’s mayor, the busiest bridge in the country,  a re-election scorned, and political revenge. Brumfield’s […]

by · January 10, 2014 · Domestic News
Bronx Centennial Inauguration celebrates our past, present & future

Bronx Centennial Inauguration celebrates our past, present & future

On January 9, 2014, the Bronx Borough President’s office held the Centennial Inauguration at the Bronx County Court house.  Hundreds of people gathered for the festivities, including elected officials, business and community leaders and zealous citizens.

by · January 9, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, News

Wbnc New York Reports Teen, Dad Robbed After Answering Facebook Ad

This WNBC report was shared to us by one of our Facebook fans, Monica N. Meola. A 17-year-old teenage Connecticut boy has been accused of robbing another teen.  The victim had been answering a Facebook ad selling sneakers. Read the […]

by · January 9, 2014 · Domestic News

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivers 2014 State of the State address

Dear Friend, This afternoon, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered his 2014 State of the State address, building on the successes of his first three years offering a comprehensive plan for the future of our state.

by · January 9, 2014 · Business, Domestic News

Mark-Viverito, a Puerto Rican native will be the city’s first Latina council speaker

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A liberal ally of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was unanimously chosen to be the next city council speaker on Wednesday, creating the most

by · January 9, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, News, Reuters