Gentrification is nothing new. There have always been urban development initiatives which have displaced poor and working class people, sometimes associated with urban renewal, sometimes shaped by market forces. But what makes gentrification so toxic and dangerous today, not only […]
Rebranding The South Bronx: #WhatPianoDistrict? By Anthony Rivieccio Officially, the effort to rebrand the South Bronx started in April, when Keith Rubenstein, a founder of Somerset Partners LLC, a private equity firm, purchased two industrial properties –2401 Third Avenue and […]
THE SOUTH BRONX ISN’T BURNING, ITS BEING EXPLOITED by David Lesch, Esq. My family has been in the law practice business since 1965. Most, if not all of our legal work has done has been out of an office […]
“WHAT A DAY TO BE A BLESSING!” By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Proverbs 25:21-22 (NKJV) “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; 22 For so […]
Congressman Eliot L. Engel showed his support for young Americans and their families nationwide by co-sponsoring H. Res. 505, a resolution commemorating the Higher Education Act’s 50th anniversary. The resolution also calls for an immediate re-authorization of the act with […]
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz The Problem with Puerto Rico is its Status Colonial You should know that my beautiful Island of Puerto Rico, where I was born and grew up, is going through a very […]
Today is Election Day. In Bronx County, voter turnout is again expected to be low. It’s an off-year and the only contests on today’s ballot are for District Attorney and judicial posts. GO OUT and VOTE! The contest for Bronx District […]
Political blogger and TBC contributor Gary Tilzer says that this NY Post front page sums up the upcoming trials of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos—and political corruption in general. He cites disgraced […]
Dear Editor, Last Friday, our community gathered together at City Hall to speak out against an extreme home sharing bill aiming to discourage New Yorkers from sharing their homes. This bill unfairly targets New Yorkers and their families by seeking to […]
Dear Editor, My name is Camella Pinkney-Price, a life long Democrat and a triple prime voter. I’m also a supporter of Robert Siano for District Attorney. I read your article referring to Mr. Siano’s spotty voting record. Mr. Siano may […]
Darcel Clark For Justice by Ruben Diaz Jr. Bronx Borough President The Bronx is unlike any other borough in the city, and we deserve a District Attorney with the experience and commitment to bring true justice to our communities. […]
Recognized, Reassured and Rewarded! By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. “Then Jesus asked them, ‘But who do you say I am?’” (Matthew 16:13-20 [v. 15]) This is a very intriguing text to say the least. In fact, the […]
LET’S END MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCING by David P. Lesch, Esq. I am a huge fan of good intentions. Unfortunately good intentions do not always produce good results. Case in point, during the 1970’s and 80’s an increase in violent crime coupled […]
For as long as most of us can remember, the Bronx Democratic political machine has pulled the strings in the borough. Bronx voters expect to have their voices heard each November, but by then, it’s usually too late. By election […]
“WHAT KIND OF STUFF ARE YOU MADE OF?” By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Psalms 139:13-14 (NKJV) “For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully […]
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