Independent Democratic Conference to release report on current lack of diversity behind TV cameras

Independent Democratic Conference to release report on current lack of diversity behind TV cameras

by · August 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus Circle, NYC. (Wikipedia)

NEW: Los Angeles Cancels Columbus Day | NY Post

by · August 31, 2017 · Breaking News, News
An NYPD missing persons flyer announcing the disappearance of  Silvia Cave, 63, of Chicago who was last seen August 9 in Wakefield.--Photo by David Greene

Missing Chicago Woman Found Wandering in Manhattan

Missing Chicago Woman Found Wandering in Manhattan by David Greene A Chicago woman who disappeared from a relatives home in the Wakefield section of the borough, has been found safe and has returned home to Chicago. Police and family members […]

by · August 31, 2017 · Local News, News
Congressman Joseph Crowley 14th Congressional District Bronx/Queens

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s Plan to Provide Tax Cuts to Billionaires

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s Plan to Provide Tax Cuts to Billionaires (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on President Trump’s meaningless tax reform draft issued today: “This tax plan is a […]

by · August 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BP DIAZ CELEBRATES PAKISTANI INDEPENDENCE DAY

BP DIAZ CELEBRATES PAKISTANI INDEPENDENCE DAY

BP DIAZ CELEBRATES PAKISTANI INDEPENDENCE DAY On Monday, August 21, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. met with the Bronx Community Council, a Pakistani advocacy organization, and the Consul General of Pakistan, Raja Ali Ejaz, to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence […]

by · August 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
The first Solar-powered  car was developed by the General Motors Corporation.

Profile America: First Solar-Powered Car

Thursday, August 31 — The 1950s may be recalled for many now-quaint things, but it was also a decade with antecedents for our current technological pursuits. On this date in 1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corporation demonstrated the […]

by · August 31, 2017 · Profile America, Technology
Vernuccio’s View: The Real Cause of Navy Collisions

Vernuccio’s View: The Real Cause of Navy Collisions

The recent series of collisions affecting U.S. Navy vessels may be the result of the use of Chinese  computer chips. The navigation systems of vessels have been shown to be vulnerable to computer hacking. On Wednesday, Adm. John Richardson, the […]

by · August 31, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
September 13th 911 Memorial Ceremony at the Hutchinson Metro Center

September 13th 911 Memorial Ceremony at the Hutchinson Metro Center

by · August 31, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Chairman Crowley Statement on Hurricane Harvey

Chairman Crowley Statement on Hurricane Harvey

Chairman Crowley Statement on Hurricane Harvey (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on Hurricane Harvey: “The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey is a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with those families […]

by · August 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BP DIAZ HOSTS ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ EVENT, TOURS ORCHARD BEACH WITH MAYOR DE BLASIO

BP DIAZ HOSTS ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ EVENT, TOURS ORCHARD BEACH WITH MAYOR DE BLASIO

On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Bronx President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual “Back to School” Literacy & Health Fair at the Pablo Casals Middle School 181 on the Co-op City Education Campus. The event was co-sponsored by Montefiore, 92.3 […]

by · August 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Partnerships for Parks Presents: Get Involved With Your Park Workshop – 9/18

Partnerships for Parks Presents: Get Involved With Your Park Workshop – 9/18

REGISTER HERE to attend our upcoming Partnerships Academy Workshop, Get Involved with Your Park on Monday 9/18! Our expert speakers will include: Hannah Gall, Volunteer Program Director, Partnerships for Parks Gretha Suarez, Outreach Coordinator, Partnerships for Parks Justin Mashia, Founder, Bronx Sole and special guest, Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris […]

by · August 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Parks
New York Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State to Personally Intervene to Force Deportation of Nazi Guard Living Illegally in U.S.

New York Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State to Personally Intervene to Force Deportation of Nazi Guard Living Illegally in U.S.

New York Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State to Personally Intervene to Force Deportation of Nazi Guard Living Illegally in U.S. (Washington, D.C.) – Members of the New York Delegation urged Secretary of State Rex Tillerson today to personally seek the […]

by · August 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA: OPERATION ZERO TOLERANCE: 29 FORMER AND CURRENT RIKERS ISLAND INMATES INDICTED FOR BRUTAL ASSAULTS IN THE JAIL

BRONX DA: OPERATION ZERO TOLERANCE: 29 FORMER AND CURRENT RIKERS ISLAND INMATES INDICTED FOR BRUTAL ASSAULTS IN THE JAIL

Randy Abreu, Council candidate, CD 14

Candidate for City Council Adds 20th Endorsement to Grassroots Campaign

Candidate for City Council Adds 20th Endorsement to Grassroots Campaign NYSNA Endorses Randy Abreu as Democratic Primary draws near Bronx, N.Y. – Today the New York State Nurses Association endorsed 14th District Democratic Candidate for City Council, Randy Abreu. This […]

Families for Excellent Schools’ Analysis of Spring 2017 Test Results Shows Charter Schools Continue to Set Pace for City in Reading & Math

Families for Excellent Schools’ Analysis of Spring 2017 Test Results Shows Charter Schools Continue to Set Pace for City in Reading & Math

Families for Excellent Schools’ Analysis of Spring 2017 Test Results Shows Charter Schools Continue to Set Pace for City in Reading & Math New York, NY – Families for Excellent Schools today released an analysis of the Spring 2017 Grades 3-8 […]