Local News

6th Annual Fair @ the Square

by · January 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

Free Computer Workshops for Veterans ONLY

by · January 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

The Bronx Borough Board Public Hearing on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2015

New Date! March 5, 2014

by · January 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

Senator Klein, Assemblyman Crespo and Hunts Point Community Leaders Call for Official Recognition of African Slave Burial Ground at Drake Park

WHO: State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) Assemblyman Marcos Crespo (D-Bronx) National Action Network Bronx Chapter President, Dashawn Williams NAACP East Bronx Chapter President, Beverly Roberts Bright Temple AME Pastor, Reverand Kali Motoo Community Board 2 District Manager, Rafael Salamanca Jr. […]

by · January 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

Flyover Alert

As part of the New York City Police Department’s continuing efforts to keep its community partners advised of pertinent information and occurrences, this e-mail is forwarded to you as an advisory of an upcoming event that may impact you. On […]

by · January 23, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

Councilman Ritchie Torres was appointed Deputy Leader and Chairman of the Committee on Public Housing

Ritchie Torres Helping                                             out at Thanksgiving Day Food Bank Today  Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito today announced that Councilman Ritchie Torres […]

by · January 22, 2014 · Business, Local News

Vacca Deputy Leader in New City Council under Council Leader Melissa Mark-Vivertro

Our Bronx Councilman Jimmy Vacca who represents the 34 Council District was today appoint Deputy Leader of the New York City Council and Chairman of the Committee on Technology. At a time when our city is on the verge of […]

by · January 22, 2014 · Business, Local 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

Avonte Oquendo’s remains found on Queens beach

Now he can Rest In Peace and the family can begin the process of acceptance. Some call it closure some call it healing, I do not know what to call it. I have no idea what it might be like […]

by · January 21, 2014 · Local News

Avonte Oquendo’s remains found on Queens beach

Now he can RIP and the family can begin the process of acceptance. Some call it closure some call it healing, I do not know what to call it. I have no idea what it might be like for parents […]

by · January 21, 2014 · Local News

“Proudly celebrating MLK’s legacy by getting arrested”

Hon. Ritchie Torres NYTIMES: “Several City Council members were arrested at the protest. Councilman Ritchie Torres of the Bronx posted a photo of his arrest on Twitter. “Proudly celebrating MLK’s legacy by getting arrested for the first time ever in […]

by · January 21, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized

Bronx Documentary Center bears Child Brides Exhibit

CREDIT: STEPHANIE SINCLAIR The Bronx Documentary Center hosts Stephanie Sinclair’s “Too Young to Wed” which photographically documents the global issue of child marriage world wide.  Starting Jan. 18th, and ending March 16th, this exhibit is free and open to the […]

by · January 19, 2014 · Local News
3-Alarm fire at Monsignor Scanlan High School

3-Alarm fire at Monsignor Scanlan High School

Monsignor Scanlan High School in Throgg’s Neck suffered a violent 3-Alarm fire on Friday, January  17 that started at approximately 6:10pm and was extinguished in short order. Flames shooting out of the building windows and exits greeted firefights when they […]

by · January 17, 2014 · Local News, News

Cleaning up the Bronx – 1 Wall at a Time

With a little elbow grease and determination, the Bronx is putting her best foot forward. Thanks to the efforts of the 45th Precinct Explorers and under the direction of PO Rabbitt of Crime Prevention, things are certainly looking better in […]

by · January 17, 2014 · Local News
Saint Catharine’s Academy Teachers Picketing, Threatening Strike

Saint Catharine’s Academy Teachers Picketing, Threatening Strike

Teachers at the Saint Catherine’s Acedemy high school on Williamsbridge Road have been picketing each morning this week for increased salaries . They are threatening to strike unless a deal is reached with the school’s Board of Trustees. Current contract […]

by · January 17, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News, News