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 […]
As a member of the North Bronx Health network which includes Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital I have complete faith in our Health and Hospitals Corporation, NBHN and the HHC hospitals in The Bronx and throughout New […]
It was with great joy that I read the preliminary statement from the Vatican regarding a progressive change in the manner in which gays and other non-traditional couples are to be accepted and welcomed as members of the Roman Catholic […]
By contributor Anthony Rivieccio What is a Senior? When I was growing up, it was considered being in your 60’s! One day, many retailers, including AARP, said it was 50! And so do the con artists! So, in today’s wonderfully […]
I was proud to march in the annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade. I marched because of my respect for the Italian Community, the Morris Park Community, and for the inclusivity of this great community in this Borough of inclusivity. I […]
News About the Worst Landlords, Sexual Abuse on Campus, Domestic Violence: News from Our Public Advocate Tish James: THE 2014 LANDLORD WATCH LIST IS OUT! For too long our city has allowed bad actors to continue to operate in housing. […]
Guest post submitted by Gonzalo Duran Employment, education and housing are universal issues. Veterans fall into a category just like everyone else. Where we differ is that we have many benefits and organizations dedicated to providing assistance on every possible […]
Members of the Hispanic and Jewish communities celebrated the convergence of Hispanic Heritage Month and Sukkot at the Salanter Akiba Riverdale (SAR) on Monday, October 6. The timeliness of the shared celebration highlighted the important contributions made by both the […]
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 […]
Post by Columnist Anthony Rivieccio Yes you can! And it is eas y, accessible and cheap to do. In full disclosure, I have not had cable in my home for at least 5 years. Why: 2 reasons. Firstly, with my […]
I was born deaf in my left ear. Nobody actually knew that until I was in the fourth grade or higher. In fact, in elementary school I was chastised for not paying attention. I still have report cards where teachers […]
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 […]
As I age there is one thing I am very sure and emphatic about. When the time comes I want to die with dignity at home. We are reading and hearing about many seniors who have lived their lives with […]
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 […]
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