Photo c/o Urban Resource Institute Just in time for Women’s History Month, the ASPCA (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced that they will award a grant of $75,000 to The Urban Resource Institute (URI) for […]
Co-authored by Adam Bermudez, Kathleen Canzoniero & Nilka Martell Council Member Ritchie Torres (D-Van Nest, Fordham, Bronx Park East, Belmont, Bedford Park) spoke last night at the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance’s monthly community meeting, where local issues are raised and […]
Since reporting on the myths of the Common Core yesterday in the Chronicle, the state’s legislature has acted on the plan, putting off the implementation of certain parts of the program, giving parents, teachers and administrators time to have further […]
Tom Messina (l), Congressman Joe Crowley (r.) At a meeting in Van Nest last night, Congressman Joe Crowley representative Tommy Messina unveiled to Bronx residents the Congressman’s new plan to create a national savings account program for every American […]
McDonald’s is projecting that it may lose some profits in the near future as patrons are realizing its wrong for fast food chains to not offer a living wage to its workers, according to a filing the company made with […]
Assemblyman Carl Heastie has moved his district office down the street from 1351 East Gun Hill Road to 1446, located at the corner of Fenton Avenue. The new office is located in the old Abaxas Realty, which has moved across […]
Council Member Andy King, celebrated the 110th birthday of beloved author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, with children in the Unity Afterschool program and kindergarten classes from PS 87 in North Baychester. Council Member King encouraged the youngsters […]
Governor Cuomo will have a big name Republican challenger, Robert Astorino, who is the county executive of our neighbor to the north. Here’s his announcement, released today. Rob Astorino , 46, was worked in media in addition to his political resume, […]
The Common Core, a set of standardized curriculum being implemented in states across the nation including New York, has been praised and panned by experts and novices on the issues, from parents and teachers to elected officials and school leaders. […]
Photo c/o Penni Gladstone/The SF Chronicle. With the Russia occupying neighbor Ukraine, US officials are upset that intelligence did not enable them to act sooner.
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (l) and Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda(2nd from right) join Governor Andrew Cuomo (c) at an Albany rally for charter schools. Mayor Bill De Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke at different rallies in Albany yesterday, but we know […]
Stokely Carmichael, a founder of the Black Panthers and former resident of Van Nest in his youth, has finally been chronicled in a new biography by scholar Peniel Joseph. The first definitive biography on his life, one can learn more about […]
The trolley departs at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30pm for other venues in the South Bronx Cultural Corridor. The trolley ride and admission to participating venues along its route are free. The Bronx Culture Trolley vehicle is wheelchair accessible. Directions: Hostos Community College is […]
In Progress: Elements of the Short Story In Progress is a free, fiction and creative non-fiction writing workshop Location: BCA @ 2700 (2700 East Tremont Ave at St. Raymond Ave) When: Monday, March 10, 2014 | 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-7:00pm: Speed Writing 7:00-8:30pm: Elements of the Short Story […]
Gen. Sinclair. Photo c/o US Army. (Amanda Hils) As a general’s trial begins, military policy and culture with respect to sexual assault and a culture of silence is being put on display today.
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