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Human Remains found in Queens believed to belong to Missing Autistic Boy

Human Remains found in Queens believed to belong to Missing Autistic Boy

Human remains found on the night of  Thursday January 16th are currently being examined, but it is believed that they may belong to the long missing Autistic boy Avonte Oquendo, who has been missing since October. The remains, consistent with […]

by · January 17, 2014 · Local News, News

City Island Community Defeats NYC Department of Transportation Plans for A New City Island Bridge

On Wednesday night January 15, the City Island Community lead by their Community Organization defeated a request by the  NYC Department of Transportation for land use modifications and easements so they could begin building the infrastructure to support a new […]

by · January 17, 2014 · Local News

For Sale: Bronx General Post Office

As listed in the United States Postal Service Site, the Bronx General Post Office/Carrier Annex is up for bids. In their listing, it states “architecturally renowned building war originally constructed in 1935”.  It is 170,560 squared feet and 4 stories […]

by · January 15, 2014 · Local News

The Bronx LGBTQ Announces New Leadership

by · January 15, 2014 · Local News

UPDATE: Soundview Rape Suspect Captured and Arrested

UPDATE:   As an update to our earlier bulletin about a rape suspect, who is charged with raping a 7-year-old girl, being at large, sources at the NYPD’s 43rd precinct have confirmed that he has been captured in New Orleans, and […]

by · January 14, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News, News

Bronx Garden no Ode to Poet Longfellow or to its community

As reported in the New York Daily News, Foxhurst residents lament the lost of a once beautiful garden.  East 165th street, Longfellow Avenue, and Lowell Street border the Longfellow Garden. The Bronx garden was named in honor of

by · January 14, 2014 · Local News

HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program

  HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program Many New Yorkers want to buy a home but don’t have enough money saved for their down payment and closing costs. As part of Mayor Bloomberg’s and now Mayor de Blasio’s “New Housing Marketplace […]

by · January 14, 2014 · Business, Local News
First Annual Three Kings celebration hosted by Senator Klein and Assemblyman Sepulveda

First Annual Three Kings celebration hosted by Senator Klein and Assemblyman Sepulveda

A press release recently available from Senator Jeff Klein’s office outlined their first annual Three Kings celebration, complete with photos of the festivities. As many Bronxites know, “Three Kings Day”, also known as the “Epiphany” is a traditional Christian holiday […]

by · January 13, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News, News

Councilman-Elect Cohen’s swearing-in ceremony in Lehman College’s historic Music Building’s Lovinger Theatre.

PRODUCED BY THE LEHMAN COLLEGE OFFICE OF MEDIA RELATIONS & PUBLICATIONS Lehman College congratulates Andrew Cohen, the Bronx’s newest City Council member representing District 11, which includes the College. On January 5,

by · January 13, 2014 · Local News

City Island’s Bridge-Gate

This meeting is tonight – January 15th at 7:30pm What is this hearing about? The public hearing on January 15 is being hosted by Community Board 10 as part of a process called ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure), in […]

by · January 12, 2014 · Local News

NYPD ALERT: WANTED for RAPING a 7 y/o girl in Soundview section of the Bronx.

The NYPD’s Twiter account @NYPDNews has posted an extremely troubling account of a perp who is currently at large.  The NYPD is in search of the man pictured below, who is described as being a male of medium build at 5 feet 7 […]

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
Governor Cuomo Signs Groundbreaking Puppy Mill Legislation.

Governor Cuomo Signs Groundbreaking Puppy Mill Legislation.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on January 9th, signed law which authorizes local municipalities to enact more stringent laws to regulate pet dealers Governor Cuomo stated “While existing state laws will be upheld , today’s legislation will give support to the […]

by · January 11, 2014 · Local News, News

Death of a Foodtown Employee

Captain McGeown of the 45th Precinct stated at last night’s 45th Precinct Community Council meeting that on December 17th, 2013, Michael Cavallari, an employee at Foodtown on Crosby Avenue, was assaulted and brutally beat. He needed surgery and had several […]

by · January 10, 2014 · Local 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