On October 11, at a rally for the newly formed Women’s Equality Party at John Jay College Governor Andrew Cuomo lamented that fact that in New York and beyond women are still treated as second class citizens and that unfortunately […]
On Wednesday, October 8th Bronx elected officials, political activists and most importantly community activists lauded Comptroller Tom DiNapoli at a press conference held at the offices of The Bronx Democratic County Committee. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. said: “ […]
On Wednesday, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sat with me for an exclusive interview. The interview covered major issues confronting The Bronx, New York City and New York State. Sal Conforto and I discussed with him his relationship to the Bronx as […]
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky, used with permission. Hatred of Obama is masking the depth and significance of his decision to seek Congressional approval of military action against Syria. The puffery and screeching about toughness, coalitions, military tactics, credibility and […]
COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING CHAMPIONING FOR CHANGE IN NEW YORK STATE LAW King introducing resolution today that would grant defense attorneys greater access to evidence before going to trial CITY HALL – Council Member Andy King was joined […]
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky, used with permission. Much of the country, and most blue states, have experienced the immigration crisis from a distance. The red states of Arizona and Texas have been the situs of the actual crisis, most […]
By Columnist Lewis H. Goldstein The Bronx is lucky to have a team of legislators which is dedicated to our borough and to continue its renaissance of THE BRONX. Overall they are very hard working and dedicated to the needs […]
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky, used with permission. “It is but equity that they who feed, clothe, and lodge the whole body of the people, should have such a share of the produce of their own labour as to be […]
Bronx, NY – State Senator Gustavo Rivera (D – Bronx) has promoted Ms. Katrina Asante, who has been working in his office since 2011, to the role of Chief of Staff. Ms. Meghan Lynch, who served as Senator Rivera’s Chief of Staff […]
ASSEMBLY MEMBER VICTOR PICHARDO RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER BOARD OF ELECTIONS RECOUNT BRONX, NY – Yesterday, the Board of Election completed the manual recount for the primary election in the 86th Assembly District, with preliminary results pointing to Assembly Member Victor Pichardo […]
Post by Columnist Lewis H. Goldstein The New York State Democratic Committee meeting in Albany unanimously chose former Governor David Paterson as its Chairman for the next two years. Several members of the State Committee from the Bronx attended. Among […]
Guest Op-Ed by Lewis H. Goldstein Last night at a meeting of the Bronx Democratic County Committee, followed by a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Democratic County Committee, Assemblyman Carl Heastie was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the […]
As election day nears, Governor Cuomo and his running mate, Lt. Governor candidate Kathy Hochul held a rally to drum up further support for Senator Jeff Klein in the 34th State District in Riverdale. Taking some time off from their […]
When life hands you lemons, plow through and make lemonade. That’s exactly what 78th Assembly Candidate, Fernado Tirado, did despite the postponement of a public forum between himself and Assemblyman Jose Rivera. On Tuesday, the 78th Assembly Public Forum was […]
Guest Piece written by Morgan Powell The occasion of a major American progressive’s memorial on Saturday, August 9 compelled me to visit some places that remain from his times. Come walk with me. We’ll also recognize others buried within Woodlawn […]
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