Labor Day Weekend Message From the NYPD
As we celebrate Labor Day weekend and we signal the end of summer, we remind everyone to stay hydrated and drive carefully. We wish all those heading back to school a rewarding and productive school year.
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Borough President Diaz Calls for SNAP/EBT Enhancements
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. recently made the push to streamline the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits online using Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBT) cards. SNAP provides low-income earners with federally-subsidized funds (via EBT cards) which may be […]
POP-UP IDNYC ENROLLMENT CENTER LAUNCHES AT SPRING BANK 10AM TODAY
City agencies and Spring Bank will launch IDNYC’s first pop-up enrollment center at a bank, located at 69 E. 167th St (Gerard Av) in the Bronx, on Thursday, June 23 at 10 a.m.
UPDATE: Oil Spill in the Bronx River Getting Resolved
UPDATE: Oil Spill in the Bronx River Getting Resolved After the oil spill in Yonkers, Bronx River Alliance reported that the recent heating oil spill in Bronx River is now being resolved, thanks to all the whole scale […]
The Curious Rise, Fall and Rise of Efrain Gonzalez Jr
After weeks of rumors, text message exchanges, and curious Facebook friend requests, former state senator Efrain Gonzalez, Jr. confirmed to the Bronx Chronicle that he is back in the Bronx. Gonzalez is out and under home detention while awaiting a federal […]
Sports Authority Kingsbridge Store Slated To Close
According to a recent bankruptcy filing by the Sports Authority, the retailer will close two of its five stores in New York City. The stores expected close are located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx at 171 West […]
DONATE BLOOD. SAVE A LIFE.
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES The New York Blood Center is holding a blood drive on Monday at the Bronx County Building at 851 Grand Concourse. Monday, February 22, 2016 9:00AM – 3:00PM Supreme Court Building 851 Grand Concourse, Rotunda Bronx, NY 10451 […]
Mugging Danger Lurks Near Bronx Psychiatric Center
I Was a Victim of Danger by Bronx Psychiatric on Waters Place By Rich Mancuso You never expect this in your community but it happened to yours truly Wednesday afternoon walking on the sidewalk outside of the Bronx Psychiatric […]
Windows of Hip Hop Elements Awards Recognize Pioneers
This past Thursday (January 28), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in collaboration with Windows of Hip Hop (WoHH), hosted The First 2016 Inaugural Element Awards. All honorees received Citations of Merit for their community service and spreading the Hip Hop culture. “Hip Hop […]
ASP Suspended Through February 1
ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING (ASP) SUSPENDED THRU MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Cars parked in School Zones marked ‘No Standing – School Hours’ also allowed to remain in place until Wednesday, January 27 NEW YORK—The city has extended suspension of Alternate Side […]
Salamanca Receives Key Endorsements from the Bronx County Democratic Committee
Crespo calls Salamanca ‘a leader with a proven record of getting things done’ THE BRONX – The Bronx County Democratic Committee, as well as State Senator Ruben Diaz, Assembly Member Luis Sepulveda and Councilwoman Annabel Palma announced their support […]
Mayor de Blasio Promises $15 Minimum For All City Workers
Mayor’s announcement guarantees 50,000 city employees will make $15/hour by end of 2018 NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $15 minimum wage for all City government employees and employees who provide contracted work for the City at […]
The Legacy of Roberto Clemente Remembered
Understanding the legacy of Roberto Clemente is the Number By Rich Mancuso Roberto Clemente the first Hispanic ballplayer enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame has many roots in the Bronx. There are schools, community centers and baseball […]
Democrat George Alvarez Set To Jump Into Council Race
A reliable source says that a new player — George Alvarez, a Dominican American — is entering the race to replace CM Arroyo in Bronx Council District 17. Last year, Alvarez ran for public office as an insurgent candidate in the […]
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