4,000 Success Academy third and fourth graders gathered at Barclays Center to celebrate their hard work and achievement
SCHOLARS HONORED FOR EXTRAORDINARY PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT AT SUCCESS ACADEMY’S SEVENTH ANNUAL “SLAM THE EXAM” ACADEMIC PEP RALLY 4,000 Success Academy third and fourth graders gathered at Barclays Center to celebrate their hard work and achievement New York, NY — […]
Chairman Crowley Presents Congressional Certificate to Senior Citizen
Chairman Crowley Presents Congressional Certificate to Senior Citizen (Bronx, NY) – Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) met with a Bronx senior and veteran, Ciro Salemi, today to commemorate his lifetime of contributions to the […]
Easter Egg Hunts Held in Soundview, Norwood
Easter Egg Hunts Held in Soundview, Norwood by David Greene Youngsters across the borough participated in traditional Easter egg hunts held across the borough. On Saturday, March 31, a crowd over over 100 children turned out for the 2nd Annual […]
Sen. Jeff Klein Reflects on his “One New Yorker” Agenda
The Independent Democratic Conference outlined a bold agenda, One New Yorker, and we’re proud that we were able to achieve so much of it in this year’s budget. After releasing several investigations, we stepped up for NYCHA tenants who live […]
NYC Council Member Andy King Reflects on Dr. King’s Legacy
NYC Council Member Andy King Reflects on Dr. King’s Legacy BRONX- On the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., NYC Council Member Andy King recalls the tragic moment when, as a youngster at […]
His Punishment For Our Wellness!
By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 53:4 – 5 (CEV) “He suffered and endured great pain for us, but we thought his suffering was punishment from God. He was wounded and crushed because of our sins; by […]
BP DIAZ CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
BP DIAZ CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH On March 27, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Women’s History Month Celebration, honoring women who have contributed to the growth and promotion of our borough, our city and our nation. […]
USDA Publishes Final Rule to Allow the Importation of Fresh Cherimoya Fruit from Chile
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its regulations to allow imports of fresh cherimoya fruit from Chile into the continental United States under a systems approach. Commercial shipments […]
Health Awareness Events Held in Norwood
Health Awareness Events Held in Norwood by David Greene More than 40 residents took part in a free health clinic held on Monday, March 12, outside of the Safe Medical Care center, located at 3099 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood. Participants […]
Whose Birthday Is It? April 6, 2018
Bison Dele (1969) Dele was a professional basketball player who disappeared at sea in 2002 and is believed to have been killed by his brother. Three years earlier, at age 30 and arguably at the peak of his career, Dele […]
Quote of the Day: April 6, 2018
Very simple was my explanation, and plausible enough—as most wrong theories are! H.G. Wells (1866-1946)
Frankie Valli, Our Sinatra. A Yankee at Heart
By Ray Negron I was recently sitting with Liberty DeVitto, one of the all-time great drummers in music. Liberty is best known for his work with Billy Joel. One of my favorite people in the music business happens to be […]
SUPPORTING YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS
Follow Us