State Senators Serrano and Hoylman Introduce Bills to Make New York a Sanctuary State

State Senators Serrano and Hoylman Introduce Bills to Make New York a Sanctuary State Package of bills would protect immigrant rights and fight back against the Trump administration Comes on the heels of nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs […]

“Tommy John” Claims Another Pitcher

“Tommy John” Claims Another Pitcher

By Christopher Saunders  Alex Reyes could be a once in a generation type talent, could lead this Cardinals franchise to the promise land for years to come. Reyes had it all; ranked the No. 4 overall prospect by Baseball America, […]

by · February 19, 2017 · Sports

Garcia-Thurman Ready For Unification

By Luis Vazquez There are two young and undefeated boxing champions in the welterweight division who want unify the belts. This is rare in the sweet science and only three times before has this happened. Danny “Swift” Garcia, the WBC […]

by · February 19, 2017 · Sports
Matters of Faith: THE BLESSING OF RECONCILIATION!

Matters of Faith: THE BLESSING OF RECONCILIATION!

By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Matthew 5:23-24, 46, 48 “Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy […]

by · February 19, 2017 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Bronx Electeds Pen Letter to Postmaster General Urging Immediate Action on Missing Postal Boxes

Bronx Electeds Pen Letter to Postmaster General Urging Immediate Action on Missing Postal Boxes

Bronx Electeds Pen Letter to Postmaster General Urging Immediate Action on Missing Postal Boxes Bronx, N.Y.—Congressman Eliot Engel, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., State Senators Jeff Klein and Jamaal Bailey, Assembly Members Michael Benedetto and Jeffrey Dinowitz, and City […]

by · February 19, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Office of the Bronx District Attorney Upcoming Workshop, Wednesday March 29

Office of the Bronx District Attorney Upcoming Workshop, Wednesday March 29

Profile America: Engineering Week

Profile America: Engineering Week

Sunday, February 19 — Every time we use a phone, drive a car, watch TV, cross a bridge, or do myriad everyday activities, we are benefitting from the accumulated work of a most important, broad profession — engineering. To celebrate its […]

by · February 19, 2017 · Profile America
Tune in on Sundays each week at 11AM for COBA RADIO: The Boldest Hour on AM970 with your host COBA President Elias Husamudeen

Tune in on Sundays each week at 11AM for COBA RADIO: The Boldest Hour on AM970 with your host COBA President Elias Husamudeen

by · February 19, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? February 18, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? February 18, 2017

Yoko Ono (1933) Ono is a Japanese artist, musician, author, and peace activist best known for her marriage to John Lennon of the Beatles. She was raised in Japan and the US, where she started exploring conceptual and performance art. […]

by · February 18, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: February 18, 2017

Quote of the Day: February 18, 2017

I never reasoned on what I should do, but what I had done; as if my Reason had her eyes behind, and could only see backwards. Henry Fielding (1707-1754)

by · February 18, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: February 18, 2017

Word of the Day: February 18, 2017

Disputant Definition: (noun) One engaged in a dispute. Synonyms: Eristic, Controversialist Usage: Other tribes of the new federation took sides with the original disputants or set up petty revolutions of their own.

by · February 18, 2017 · Bulletin Board
New Yorkers urge De Blasio & Stringer to #DeFundDAPL, divest from risky fossil fuels

New Yorkers urge De Blasio & Stringer to #DeFundDAPL, divest from risky fossil fuels

New Yorkers urge De Blasio & Stringer to #DeFundDAPL, divest from risky fossil fuels 30 organizations call on De Blasio to cut banks backing DAPL as 100+ rally at Stringer’s office urging divestment New York, NY — New Yorkers are […]

Apply NOW for 2017-2019 Education Councils

Apply NOW for 2017-2019 Education Councils

by · February 18, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Education News
Bronx Chamber of Commerce Black Heritage Celebration Luncheon – February 24th

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Black Heritage Celebration Luncheon – February 24th

by · February 18, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Cultures
Senator Serrano Sponsors NY Senate Resolution Honoring the Life and Career of Robert Garcia

Senator Serrano Sponsors NY Senate Resolution Honoring the Life and Career of Robert Garcia

Senator Serrano Sponsors NY Senate Resolution Honoring the Life and Career of Robert Garcia Senator Serrano sponsored a resolution on the State Senate floor celebrating the life and career of former United States Representative Robert Garcia. Robert “Bob” Garcia passed […]

by · February 18, 2017 · Bulletin Board