Editorials

The NYS CAPITOL BUILDING, ALBANY,

Election Day is November 4: NY State Assembly

On Tuesday we will be voting for the most basic and local representative to our NYS government: our New York State Assembly Members. Each one provides direct services to his or her constituency. Each one votes in Albany for legislation […]

by · November 2, 2014 · Editorials, Politics
Don’t buy the NY Knicks or Rangers Gear, Buy The Stock

Don’t buy the NY Knicks or Rangers Gear, Buy The Stock

In 2015, ALL The world, just like the basketball Boston Celtics in the City of Boston, can now own a DIRECT piece of New York Sports, via, The Men’s Basketball Knicks, the Woman’s basketball Liberty, and the Hockey team, New […]

by · November 1, 2014 · Editorials, Personal Finance
The NYS CAPITOL BUILDING, ALBANY,

Election Day is November 4: Our State Senate Choices

This coming Tuesday, November 4 New yorkers will be electing members to the new York State Senate and to the New York State Assembly. The New York State Assembly is poised to remain under the control of the Democrats. The […]

by · November 1, 2014 · Editorials, Local News, Politics
The United States Capitol

Election Day is November 4: Congressional Races

The Congressional Incumbents representing The Bronx have nominal opposition. Congressman Eliot Engel has no opposition. All four of our members in Congress have proven records when it comes to serving the needs of their constituents and of The Bronx. Each […]

by · October 31, 2014 · Editorials, Local News, Politics
Here I am voting circa 1975. I have voted in every primary and Genersl election since 1964 when I turned 21. I hope all residents vote in every election

Election Day is November 4: Our State-Wide Races

Next Tuesday we will be electing or re-electing the Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General of New York. Each office is crucial for us, our fellow residents and for the well being of our great state. Each office holder has his […]

by · October 30, 2014 · Editorials, Politics
Cyberbullies: The Schoolyard is Everywhere and Open 24/7

Cyberbullies: The Schoolyard is Everywhere and Open 24/7

Post by Stephanie Raptis Nothing I write here today will be news to you if you are on any form of social media. Bullies are no longer contained in the schoolyard. When we were kids, the school bell rang and […]

by · October 29, 2014 · Editorials, Ethics
NYC ELECTRONIC VOTE SCANNER Machine

Election Day is November 4: Make Sure Your Voice is Heard

Election Day is less than one week away. The date is next TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. It is important that all registered voters VOTE. We have three statewide elections. These will determine our leadership for the next four years. Who we […]

by · October 29, 2014 · Editorials, Local News, Politics
The Young Killing the Young has to stop NOW

The Gun Industry and Blood Money

It was with much disgust that I saw the news about the killing of at least one young person by another in Marysville, Washington. The snuffing out the life of our youth by other young people is an indication of […]

by · October 26, 2014 · Crime, Editorials
One of many possible body cameras for the NYPD

Police Body Cameras: Need for Objectivity

There has been much debate and controversy over having the police officers in the NYPD and other police departments across nation outfitted with body cameras. Over the past year there have been several confrontations between the police and unarmed civilians. […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Crime, Editorials, Local News
The crescent moon that determines the start of the Islamic New Year

The Islamic New Year and Eid

Tomorrow night, October 24, the Hijri New Year, also known as The Islamic New Year (Arabic: رأس السنة الهجرية‎ Ras as-Sanah al-Hijriyah) begins. The date of the New Year is determined by the position of the moon. The first sighting […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Editorials, Religion
Cut The Cable: Save $$$ And Still Watch TV? – Part II

Cut The Cable: Save $$$ And Still Watch TV? – Part II

Post by Columnist Anthony Rivieccio Well, after two weeks ago writing an article (Part 1) encouraging and sharing with you FREE internet sites to watch your: News, TV shows , Sports and Movies (of which makes up today’s TV); NOW, […]

by · October 22, 2014 · Editorials, Personal Finance
A horrible murder by terrorists; a creative opera.

The Death of Klinghoffer: Creativity, Not Anti-Semitism

There has been quite an uproar regarding the Metropolitan Opera’s staging of the opera “The Death of Klinghoffer”. I for one defend its presentation and the creativity of this opera. I object to those who are protesting, calling for a […]

by · October 22, 2014 · Arts & Artists, Editorials
The Pelham Grand

The Pelham Grand: Just The Facts, Please

Over the past few months there have been many concerns regarding our new neighbors who are residing at the Pelham Grand. As a Community Board member, Member of the Pelham Grand Advisory Council and as a resident of the community […]

by · October 21, 2014 · Editorials, Local News
Women and Electoral Politics: Hillary and the Coming Discussions of Gender

Women and Electoral Politics: Hillary and the Coming Discussions of Gender

Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky Ideology and sincerity aside, everyone running for office in 2014 is in favor of women and the issues women are concerned about. There are historical reasons to cheer all this. American society didn’t permit political […]

by · October 18, 2014 · Editorials, Politics
Shooting interrupts Community Board 7 Meeting:  A Bad Sign

Shooting interrupts Community Board 7 Meeting: A Bad Sign

Milenia Marias “Gypsy Queen” reporting from the Northwest Bronx On Tuesday October 14, Community Board 7 had three separate community meetings. The budgeting meeting discussed the capital projects that the community considers most important; a sanitation meeting where individuals expressed […]

by · October 17, 2014 · Crime, Editorials, Local News