Matters of Faith: No Matter What!

Matters of Faith: No Matter What!

By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv.​ Habakkuk 3:17-19 (NKJV) “Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock […]

by · January 22, 2017 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Profile America: Hot Tea Month

Profile America: Hot Tea Month

Be it herbal, ginseng, black, green or some other blend, this appreciation of tea underlies January’s National Hot Tea Month.

by · January 22, 2017 · Profile America
Vernuccio’s View of the Trump MAGA Inaugural

Vernuccio’s View of the Trump MAGA Inaugural

by Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.  I attended and witnessed both President Donald J. Trump’s inaugural address from the Capitol,and the surrounding protests. My work began just before I left The Bronx.  Flights and trains were already booked (and it would […]

by · January 21, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
Tech Focus: ‘Nintendo Switch’ Launches Worldwide March 3rd

Tech Focus: ‘Nintendo Switch’ Launches Worldwide March 3rd

By Rob Giuffre Last week Nintendo (NTDOY; $25.78) held their official launch presentation for their newest gaming machine: the Nintendo Switch Console. This newest offering from Nintendo is set to join Microsoft’s (MSFT; $62.74)  Xbox One and Sony’s (SNEJF; $30) […]

by · January 21, 2017 · Tech Focus, Technology
Profile America: NYC Bans Women Smoking

Profile America: NYC Bans Women Smoking

On this date in 1908, the New York City council passed an ordinance that made it illegal for women to smoke in public places.

by · January 21, 2017 · Profile America
BRONX DA: THREE NYC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OFFICERS SENTENCED TO SERVE TIME IN ASSAULT, COVERUP OF RIKERS ISLAND INMATE

BRONX DA: THREE NYC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OFFICERS SENTENCED TO SERVE TIME IN ASSAULT, COVERUP OF RIKERS ISLAND INMATE

Former NY Islanders Coach Jack Capuano. Photo credit: Brandon Titus/Islanders Today

JACK CAPUANO PLAYS SCAPEGOAT FOR LOST ISLANDER SEASON

By Luis Vazquez The language coming from the New York Islanders GM Garth Snow and his recently fired head coach Jack Capuano were too cordial to be believed. If you read it at face value one had to wonder why […]

by · January 20, 2017 · Sports
“Much Ado About Nothing” at the Huntington Free Library

“Much Ado About Nothing” at the Huntington Free Library

Please support the Huntington with your attendance at “Much Ado About Nothing”, William Shakespeare. Sunday, March 12th at 2 pm $10 Adults and $5 for students and Seniors. Ticket sales for the March 12th performance of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING […]

Fordham's Antwoine Anderson who finished with 15  points and got the game winning buzzer shot for the win over VCU in overtime.
Credit: Gary Quintal

Anderson Buzzer Beater: What Fordham Needed in A-10 Win

Fordham’s Antwoine Anderson, finished with 15 points, hit the game winning buzzer shot over VCU in overtime, 69-67.

by · January 19, 2017 · Sports
BRONX DA: EX-NYPD LIEUTENANT PLEADS GUILTY TO OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT

BRONX DA: EX-NYPD LIEUTENANT PLEADS GUILTY TO OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT

FREE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IN THE HEALTH FIELD

FREE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IN THE HEALTH FIELD

by · January 19, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Education
Congressman Eliot Engel opposes JCPOA

Congressman Engel Statement On Latest Republican Move Towards ACA Repeal

Engel Statement On Latest Republican Move Towards ACA Repeal Washington D.C.—Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a top member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after voting against S. Con. Res. 3, a budget resolution that sets […]

by · January 19, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Health
Police investigate the first of at least 28 separate paint-gun shooting's where marbles were used as projectiles on windows of roughly  --Photo by Socrates Palmer

NYPD Seeks Paintball Gunman Wanted in 28 Shooting Incidents Across Borough

by David Greene Police are looking for the trigger-happy gunman wanted for firing marbles from a paintball gun– wanted for at least 28 separate incidents across the borough that took place during a non-stop 85-minute shooting spree. Officials at the NYPD […]

by · January 18, 2017 · Crime, Local News, News
SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 ‘MATH ROCKS’ EVENT KICKS OFF WITH SHOWING OF HIDDEN FIGURES

SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 ‘MATH ROCKS’ EVENT KICKS OFF WITH SHOWING OF HIDDEN FIGURES

SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 ‘MATH ROCKS’ EVENT KICKS OFF WITH SHOWING OF HIDDEN FIGURES CO-OP CITY — More than 900 girls from 40 Bronx schools in School District 11 were treated to a special viewing of the movie “Hidden Figures” in […]

by · January 18, 2017 · Bulletin Board
NY City Hall -- Council Chambers, East Wing

Council Candidates Disclose Fundraising 

In the race to replace outgoing Councilman Jimmy Vacca, candidates have combined to raise over $258,000 in campaign contributions.

by · January 18, 2017 · Politics