CORRECTION: Joseph Penasso is survived by Michele Avallone Pisciotta, his wife of 15 years, and stepsons, Nicholas J. Pisciotta Jr. and Michael Pisciotta. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Penasso Member, Giuseppe Penasso and Stephanie Penasso. He has 8 grandchildren and […]
STATEMENT FROM IDC LEADER JEFF KLEIN Our immigrant communities nationwide are living in a perpetual state of fear and anxiety under the Trump administration. That’s why it’s critical that we show leadership at the state level to let New York’s […]
In 1993, Russian leader Boris Yeltsin, who was a key figure in breaking up the USSR and who served as Russian president from 1991 to 1999, said that “Corruption in the organs of power and administration is literally eating away […]
By Christopher Saunders The Yankees have really been able to load up their farm system over past year and half acquiring top prospects such as Clint Frazier and Gleyber Torres. Jordon Montgomery is not one of the big names, however, he […]
SHOOTOUT, CRASH LEAVES TWO INJURED… Police continue to investigate the shooting that sent bullets flying across Webster Avenue on Sunday, March 26. Officers from the 52nd Precinct were called to the corner of East 198 Street and Webster Avenue at […]
HONORING 25 OF NEW YORK’S MOST REMARKABLE WOMEN OF 2017 City and State NY’s annual Above & Beyond list put the spotlight on some remarkable women, including Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, president and CEO of Bronx-based Urban Health Plan. This year, C&SNY featured […]
Thousands of Success Academy Scholars Pack Radio City Music Hall For Massive Academic Pep Rally New York, NY — On Friday morning, nearly 4,000 Success Academy scholars came together at the historic Radio City Music Hall to hold one of […]
CONYERS, SLAUGHTER, CROWLEY, NADLER & JEFFRIES: GOP BILL TO SINGLE OUT NEW YORKERS REPRESENTS WORST OF WASHINGTON Members Release Legal Analysis Pointing to Provision’s Unconstitutionality Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), House Rules […]
GLEYBER TORRES WINS 2017 JAMES P. DAWSON AWARD The New York Yankees today announced that infielder Gleyber Torres is the recipient of the 2017 James P. Dawson Award, given annually to the outstanding Yankees rookie in spring training. In his […]
Fordham University head football coach Andrew Breiner announced the addition of four coaches to the 2017 Rams’ staff. Tommy Galt has been named offensive line coach, Jon Guynes has been named assistant defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator, Stephen Pribble has been […]
IDC: It’s time to put the brakes on predatory, subprime auto lending Senators Jeff Klein, Diane Savino & Jesse Hamilton introduce bills to stop New Yorkers from getting ripped off when buying used cars Albany, NY – Independent Democratic Conference […]
Engel Reintroduces Palliative Care & Hospice Education and Training Act Washington D.C.— Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a top member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This bill would […]
Nathaniel Currier (1813) Before photojournalism rendered illustrations of the news obsolete, Currier printed more than 7,000 lithographs—prints made using a stone block etched with grease to reproduce drawings—that greatly increased the public demand for graphic images. With his partner James […]
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