Officer Darren Wilson standing over body of Michael Brown who he killed

Death By Racism? More Questions That Need Answers.

Yesterday morning, as I was on the subway going to Manhattan, there were two young men of color sitting next to me. Both were around the same age as Michael Brown.  I wondered if they would still be alive if they […]

All-Star Basketball Charity and Awareness Event

All-Star Basketball Charity and Awareness Event

‘Tis Holiday Season the EF Sports Foundation will host an All-Star Basketball Charity and Awareness Event. We cordially invite the community to come out and be a part of two amazing games as the Male and Female Teams take to […]

by · November 26, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinners

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinners

by · November 26, 2014 · Bulletin Board
This Week’s BronxTalk – Improving The Outlook For Bronx Teens

This Week’s BronxTalk – Improving The Outlook For Bronx Teens

This week’s BronxTalk features a discussion on how to improve the outlook for Bronx teens by empowering them through discipline and motivation through the AIM High Empowerment Institute. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is on Monday nights at 9:00pm on BronxNet’s channel 67 […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Partners, Video
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ, AT&T HOST CELEBRATION AT YANKEE STADIUM FOR BOROUGH PRESIDENT’S CUP LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ, AT&T HOST CELEBRATION AT YANKEE STADIUM FOR BOROUGH PRESIDENT’S CUP LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

AT&T Presents Little League Teams with Equipment Grants   On Sunday, November 23rd, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and AT&T’s New York State President Marissa Shorenstein hosted a celebration for the Little League teams that participated in this year’s […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway to Bronx Families in Need

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway to Bronx Families in Need

On a crisp winter morning, volunteers formed an assembly line and unloaded trucks of food inside of Saint Clare of Assisi School. Inside of the school’s cafeteria were tables full of different food items as volunteer’s hurriedly packed each item […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Local Events, Local News, Photos
Students from Thurgood Marshall Academy Presented $1,500 Check to Support Montefiore Cancer Companionship Program

Students from Thurgood Marshall Academy Presented $1,500 Check to Support Montefiore Cancer Companionship Program

Dr. Kalnicki interacting with the students Thurgood Marshall students and cancer survivors Thurgood Marshall Academy teacher Yolanda, Dr. Shalom Kalnicki, chair, Radiation Oncology, Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care (MECCC), students Cheyenne Rommelle, Christopher Valenti, Brittney McKenzie and Dr. Moadel-Robblee, […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo Spreads Thanksgiving Cheer

Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo Spreads Thanksgiving Cheer

On Friday November 21st, 2014, Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo in conjunction with New York State Senator Ruben Diaz, partnered with the Good Neighbor Program (a project that has been in existence since 2003 and works to promote the significance of […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Senator Jeff Klein Donates More Than 100 Turkeys to Bronx Families & Seniors

Senator Jeff Klein Donates More Than 100 Turkeys to Bronx Families & Seniors

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) today announced the donation of more than 100 turkeys to numerous organizations, local groups and residents across the 34th Senate District.  On Monday he visited grandmothers planning Thanksgiving meals at the Pelham Parkway […]

by · November 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board
SUV Community Rally for Shooting on Allerton Avenue 12/2/14

SUV Community Rally for Shooting on Allerton Avenue 12/2/14

by · November 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Subway Pusher, Kevin Darden, Indicted on Two Counts of Murder

Subway Pusher, Kevin Darden, Indicted on Two Counts of Murder

by · November 25, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Crime, Law

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman Warning About Immigration Scams

A.G. Schneiderman Warns Immigrants To Avoid Becoming Victims Of Potential Scams As President Announces Executive Action On Immigration Policy Schneiderman: Immigrants Should Take Precautions To Avoid Being Victimized By Scammers NEW YORK– In the wake of President Obama’s executive action […]

by · November 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Obama’s Executive Order: An Action by One to Protect the Many

Obama’s Executive Order: An Action by One to Protect the Many

I personally applaud the Executive Order on immigration issued by President Obama. This action is way overdue. Let us keep in mind that the US Senate had passed legislation on a path to citizenship. It was not voted on in […]

by · November 24, 2014 · Domestic News, Editorials

Bronx Council Member Gibson Critical of MTA Fare Increase Proposals – Urges Public to Participate at Hearing Slated for Dec. 1st

City Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson (D-Bronx, 16th CD) is calling upon the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to reconsider two proposals that would force riders to pay higher fares for using the MTA’s buses and trains. She is also urging Bronx […]

by · November 24, 2014 · Bulletin Board
Babies Of The Bronx – Mya & Taina

Babies Of The Bronx – Mya & Taina

Once again we feature an adorable Bronxite to bring some joy to your day! Today, meet Mya & Taina! Submitted by Bharati Kemraj: Mya Gisselle Licona and Taina Lisette Licona are two adorable little darlings who were born minutes apart. […]

by · November 24, 2014 · Babies of The Bronx