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Sen. Lamar Alexander. Photo c/o alexander.senate.gov

Senate Republicans Continue To Block Judicial Nominees

With thirty two vacancies to the federal bench leaving the federal justice system clogged with too many trials and not enough judges, and old filibuster rules squashed in the fall, pundits predicted Senate Democrats would be able to push through […]

by · February 9, 2014 · Domestic News, News

Locust Point Civic Association Back at Home

Tonight, the Locust Point Civic Association had a lil par-tee to celebrate the Grand Opening (or re-opening) of their civic house after Sandy wrecked it in 2012. A grand time was had by all.

by · February 8, 2014 · Local News

What Exactly Is Going On Over In The Ukraine?

When the Hrushevskoho Street riots began in Kiev, Ukraine, on January 19, the world has watch a complicated political struggle that has seen protesters, military and clergy in standoffs in the streets.  The Newshour’s Margaret Warner attempts to give a primer […]

by · February 8, 2014 · World News

Brooklyn Pols Dance Dance Dance For Charity

While we Bronxites may have seen Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. bust a move or two at some of the lively cultural events sponsored by his office, and others have seen Assemblyman Jose Rivera dancing salsa in any number of […]

by · February 8, 2014 · Local News

Energy Company Promises To Clean Up NC Coal Ash Spill

North Carolina coal power producer Duke Energy promised the people of Danville, NC, on Friday, that they will do all they can to the coal ash spill that has polluted a local river with arsenic and other toxic chemicals. As […]

by · February 8, 2014 · Domestic News, Health & Nutrition, News

First American Wins Gold In Olympics

  Sage Kotensburg, of Park City, Utah, brought in the first goal for Team USA, winning the Slopestyle Snowboarding event yesterday in Sochi, Russia. Kotensburg’s achievements prior to the Gold were winning the Mammoth Mountain U.S. Grand Prix (2013-14), 20th […]

by · February 8, 2014 · Domestic News, News, Sports, World News

Girl Scouts To Offer New Gluten Free Cookies But Not In The Bronx

  Picture c/o ABC Smart Cookies. The Girls Scouts of America will unveil some new cookie choices this cookie drive season, but not in our backyard.  Gluten free chocolate chip cookies, as well as whole-grain wheat flour cranberry crisps, are […]

Love Your Block

Love Your Block is a special partnership between Citizens Committee for New York City and NYC Service that provides a unique opportunity for City residents to transform and beautify their neighborhoods. Resident-led volunteer groups receive a grant of up to […]

by · February 8, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local News

NYC Council approves city-wide animal abuser registry

Photo c/o Animal Legal Defense Fund Most people are already aware of sex offender registries, but New York City now has one for animal abusers. On February 4, 2014 the New York City Council voted unanimously to create a city-wide […]

by · February 8, 2014 · Local News

MPCA, Senator Klein & Assemblyman Gjonaj – Bedtime Stories

by · February 8, 2014 · Local News, Photos

Bronx BP Diaz Jr. on WNYC Friday Morning — Listen Here

Bronx Borough President was featured on WNYC radio this morning, along with Brooklyn BP Eric Adams and Manhattan BP Gale Brewer, speaking about gentrification and urban development, among other topics.  Listen here.   This podcast featured c/o wnyc.org. (The Brian […]

by · February 7, 2014 · Local News
Klein Announces Bronx Gun Violence Prevention Program At Jacobi

Klein Announces Bronx Gun Violence Prevention Program At Jacobi

      State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and community leaders announced the details of a comprehensive gun violence prevention program at Jacobi Medical Center on Friday morning.

by · February 7, 2014 · Local News

Catholic Bishops Weigh in on State Gun Control Law and Mentally Ill

New York Catholic leaders, who lead the state’s extensive Catholic social serices infrastructure, have weighed in on how the state’s new NY SAFE Act, which attempts to curb gun control, will influence mental health professionals. According to Albany’s Times New […]

by · February 7, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News, News

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Today

by · February 7, 2014 · Domestic News, Health & Nutrition, News

Olympics Kick off Tonight

The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, will kick off for New York viewers tonight at  7:30 p.m on NBC 4, with a replay at 1 a.m.  For those willing to stay up very late, USA vs. Finland will begin at […]

by · February 7, 2014 · Domestic News, News, Sports, World News