“To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things” is the motto of the University of Georgia, which on this date in 1785 became the young nation's first state-chartered university.

Profile America: First State-Chartered University

Friday, January 27 — “To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.” That’s the motto of the University of Georgia, which on this date in 1785 became the young nation’s first state-chartered university. Royally chartered private universities […]

POSTPONED: ​Bronx Young Democrats monthly general meeting, January 23

Bronx Young Democrats monthly general meeting is tonight, Monday, January 23, at 7pm at The Bronx Democratic Party HQ (1640 Eastchester Road).

on sunday 1/22/2017 at around 7:20 PM A Pedestrian was struck by two vehicles on  Bruckner Exwpy. & Evergreen Ave., East bound Lane, the pedestrian was rush to Jacobi Hospital Possible fatal is likely to expire, Highway CIS was Notified and on scene

Miracle in Soundview; Man Critical After Crossing Busy Highway

Miracle in Soundview; Man Critical After Crossing Busy Highway by David Greene Detectives are currently trying to confirm the identity of a man fighting for his life at Jacobi Hospital, after being struck by two vehicles as he crossed a […]

by · January 26, 2017 · News, Police Blotter
Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center Celebrates the New Chinese Year

Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center Celebrates the New Chinese Year

Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center Celebrates the New Chinese Year – It’s the year of the Rooster so come and party with us! Join us on Thursday, February 2nd as we bring in the Chinese New Year; we will have […]

by · January 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Holidays

STATEMENT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER ANDY KING REGARDING THE RELEASE OF OSCAR LOPEZ RIVERA

by · January 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board
New York Leads the Nation in Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

New York Leads the Nation in Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

New York Leads the Nation in Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease The Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease Partners with Iconic Public Health and Environmental Advocate Erin Brockovich and Allergy & Asthma Network to Call for Real Solutions to New York’s Growing […]

by · January 26, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Health, Op Ed
Profile America: Lotus 1-2-3

Profile America: Lotus 1-2-3

Thursday, January 26 — On this date 34 years ago, the infant personal computer was empowered to become something much greater than a glorified word processor with the release of the spreadsheet program Lotus 1-2-3. The popular program drew acclaim as […]

by · January 26, 2017 · Profile America, Technology

Eva Moskowitz, CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, Supports the Nomination of Betsy DeVos to U.S. Secretary of Education

Eva Moskowitz, CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, Supports the Nomination of Betsy DeVos to U.S. Secretary of Education In advance of today’s confirmation hearing for the nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education, Eva Moskowitz, CEO of […]

Release and Report: Horrors in Homeless Housing

Release and Report: Horrors in Homeless Housing

by · January 25, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Housing
ConnectHome Free Tablet Giveaway to Bronx NYCHA Residents

ConnectHome Free Tablet Giveaway to Bronx NYCHA Residents

City of New York and T-mobile giving away 5,000 free computer tablets to eligible NYCHA households. Register online today.

BRONX DA: SCAFFOLDING CORP. PRESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO $1M TAX FRAUD

BRONX DA: SCAFFOLDING CORP. PRESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO $1M TAX FRAUD

POLICE SEEK CELLPHONE THIEVES IN NORWOOD

POLICE SEEK CELLPHONE THIEVES IN NORWOOD

POLICE SEEK CELLPHONE THIEVES IN NORWOOD… The NYPD has released surveillance photos of two individuals wanted in connection with the robbery of a cellphone store. Police say the two suspects entered the AT & T Wireless store at 3430 Jerome […]

by · January 25, 2017 · Crime, Police Blotter
Free Seminar on Affordable Health Care and Enrollment

Free Seminar on Affordable Health Care and Enrollment

Dear Community Partners!! As you know the 2017 Open Enrollment Period is ending on January 31, 2017. MetroPlus would like to invite you and your uninsured community residents to a FREE seminar on Affordable Health Care. The seminars are currently […]

by · January 25, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Health
BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23, 2017

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23, 2017

The first transcontinental phone call occurred on January 25, 1915.

Profile America: First Transcontinental Phone Call

Wednesday, January 25 — On this date in 1915, east and west were linked by voice in the first transcontinental phone call. This event was a conference call involving Alexander Graham Bell in New York, his assistant Thomas Watson in San […]

by · January 25, 2017 · Profile America, Technology