Tears Flow for Fallen EMT as Gang Member is Charged

Tears Flow for Fallen EMT as Gang Member is Charged

Tears Flow for Fallen EMT as Gang Member is Charged by David Greene Hundreds of firefighters and paramedics from across the state joined community residents as well as local civic and clergy leaders in mourning the death of the young […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Local News, News
Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s FY18 Budget Proposal

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s FY18 Budget Proposal

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s FY18 Budget Proposal (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump released today a $1.1 trillion budget that makes deep cuts to education, innovation, veterans, and […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Congressman Eliot Engel opposes JCPOA

Engel Statement on Latest District Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Travel Ban

Engel Statement on Latest District Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Travel Ban Washington D.C.— Congressman Eliot L. Engel issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court ruling which froze President Trump’s latest travel ban: “In spite of the Administration’s […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Interested in Stewardship and Mapping? Join STEW-MAP!

Interested in Stewardship and Mapping? Join STEW-MAP!

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 20,2017

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 20,2017

Profile America: State Ban on Discrimination

Profile America: State Ban on Discrimination

Wednesday, March 22 — The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on sex as well as race in hiring, promoting, and firing. While this act is a famous landmark in the national effort to assure equality of treatment, its […]

by · March 22, 2017 · Profile America
Heather Hardy working out. Credit: DiBella Entertainment Premier Boxing Champions

Heather Hardy: More Than Just A Fighter

By Hans Themistode Heather Hardy stepped back into the ring March 4th in Brooklyn New York at the Barclays Center against opponent Edina Kiss and delivered her normal terrific performance when she easily outpointed her opponent over eight rounds. Heather […]

by · March 21, 2017 · Sports
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Profile America: Single Parents Day

Tuesday, March 21 —  This is Single Parents Day– observed on this date every year since 1984 to recognize all those women and men who are raising children without partners.  Single parent families may result not just from out-of-wedlock births, […]

by · March 21, 2017 · Profile America
Michael Conlan enjoys dream debut win over Tim Ibarra as Conor McGregor steals headlines with 'I am boxing' diatribe. Credit: The Telegraph.uk

Conor McGregor Stole The Show Not Conlan At The Garden

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Michael Conlan was supposed to be the headline Friday night in the ring at the Theatre in Madison Square Garden but Conor McGregor the UFC star stole the show. Conlan did his job and easily disposed […]

by · March 20, 2017 · Sports
Cops guard the scene as detectives investigate the death of a woman outside of Woodlawn Cemetery on Jerome Avenue. Photo by David Greene

Cold Case: Woman Found Dead in Snowbank Outside Woodlawn Cemetery

Coldest Case: Woman Found Dead in Snowbank Outside Woodlawn Cemetery by David Greene Police were called to a long and desolated stretch of Jerome Avenue, between Bainbridge Avenue and East 233 Street on the Woodlawn Heights – Norwood border, after […]

by · March 20, 2017 · Crime, News, Police Blotter
Profile America: National Agriculture

Profile America: National Agriculture

Monday, March 20 — Ask many Americans where their food comes from, and they’ll answer the supermarket, while clothing comes from the mall. Dispelling such notions is why today kicks off National Agriculture Week.  Tomorrow is National Agriculture Day, featuring most […]

by · March 20, 2017 · Profile America
Vote NYBG for America’s Best Botanical Garden!

Vote NYBG for America’s Best Botanical Garden!

Vote NYBG for America’s Best Botanical Garden! CONTEST CLOSES MARCH 27 NYBG is once again nominated for USA TODAY’s Readers’ Choice Award for best botanical garden in the country—and we’re aiming to take the top spot this time! But to […]

by · March 19, 2017 · Bulletin Board
1920 Jazz Night at the Huntington Free Library – March 25th

1920 Jazz Night at the Huntington Free Library – March 25th

Saturday March 25th 7 pm – 10 pm Jazz Age Night 1920s & 1930s with historic music boxes and cocktails. There will be prizes for period costumes. $20 per ticket available for donations to the Library program fund. More information […]

by · March 19, 2017 · Bulletin Board
BRONX DA CLARK STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FDNY EMT YADIRA ARROYO

BRONX DA CLARK STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FDNY EMT YADIRA ARROYO

FREE WORKSHOP FOR BRONX HOMEOWNERS

FREE WORKSHOP FOR BRONX HOMEOWNERS

New York City Council Member Andy King, in partnership with Neighborhood Housing Service, the Legal Aid Society and Community Board 12, will be hosting a free workshop for homeowners on Wednesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Community Board 12, […]

by · March 19, 2017 · Bulletin Board