Friday, December 29th. Colleges and universities with both male and female students are the norm today. But in 1833, only a few women went to college and the idea of coed classes was a social innovation. In December that year, […]
By Jason Gonzalez Frigid temperatures are expected to rise along the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey as rap patrons anticipate the 8th annual All-Stars of Hip Hop concert. This marks the first major show to take place in the […]
North Bronx Councilman Andy King and Neva Shillingford-King will once again host the 12th District Annual New Year’s Day Ball, which is taking place on Monday, January 1, at 7 p.m. in the Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx. This […]
Earlier this week, Bharati Dance Academy and The Bharati Foundation at Vishnu Mandir, plus several sponsors and donors, joined together to host the 2nd Annual Sweets & Sweater Season event giving out toys, books, t-shirts and pajamas to over 500 […]
Coat and Clothing Drive for Deadly December 28th Fire Victims will be held today at St. Martin of Tours Church today and Sunday, 9AM to 4PM. 2239 Crotona Avenue (E. 182nd Street/Garden Avenue), Bronx NY 10459.
Saturday, December 30 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Albany. Mayor Bill de Blasio is in New York City and has no public events scheduled. Comptroller Scott Stringer has no public schedule. Public Advocate Letitia James has no public schedule for […]
STATE SENATOR RUBEN DIAZ TO CELEBRATE “THREE KINGS DAY” FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY
Senator Jeff Klein was recently presented with an award from the Riverdale Children’s Theatre at their Starry Night Gala for his steadfast support of the renowned nonprofit in The Bronx. He was honored with the Claddagh Award by the founder […]
Gunman Disarmed by Anti-Crime Unit by David Greene An armed man was dramatically wrestled to the ground, disarmed and placed under arrest by a team of anti-crime officers patrolling the Soundview / Van Nest border. Offering few details, an NYPD […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Decision to Sanction Military Official in Burma (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the decision to sanction a military official in Burma: “I welcome the decision to […]
Holiday Tragedy in Belmont; 12 Confirmed Dead, 10 Injured After Fast Moving Fire by David Greene A fast-moving apartment fire between the Christmas and New Year’s holiday has brought unspeakable grief to the Belmont community, after 12 people were killed […]
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Akrum Wadley, the two-time 1,000 rusher for Iowa will not forget Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. It was the annual New Era Pinstripe Bowl in the Bronx against Boston College on a field that was just […]
BRONX JEWISH CENTER: Please join us for our next community Shabbat dinner at the Bronx Jewish Center, 1969 Haight Avenue,Bx NY 10461 to be held on Friday, January 5th , starting at 7:00 PM. The special theme for that evening […]
Families of Sanitation Workers Killed in Line-of-Duty Now Able to Receive the Same Benefits Available to Police, Fire and Correction Families Bill Signed in to Law by Governor Cuomo, Goes into Effect Immediately Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Retirement of Congressman Sander Levin (Queens, N.Y.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after Congressman Sander Levin (D-MI) announced his intention to retire from Congress: “Sandy Levin has dedicated his […]
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