Manhunt Continues for Norwood Bodega Bandits
by David Greene Detectives continue to search for the two brazen bandits who robbed a deli at gunpoint in Norwood, clearing out the cash register of nearly $2,000. The NYPD has released surveillance photos and video of the incident that […]
Opinion: Fluoridation of NYC Water Useless, Harmful to the Poor
Coming on the heels of evidence showing that fluoridation is useless and more harmful to the poor, more researchers report that fluoridation’s tooth decay reduction still is not scientifically proven. Sicca, et al. analyzed thirty systematic reviews on tooth decay prevention, from […]
National School Choice Week 2017
Held every January, National School Choice Week is the world’s largest annual celebration of opportunity in education. National School Choice Week 2017 is January 22-28, 2017. The goal of National School Choice Week (NSCW) is to raise public awareness of all […]
Matters of Faith: It’s Not Science, It’s Fact!
IT’S NOT SCIENCE, IT’S FACT! By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Isaiah 40:21-22(a)NKJV Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the […]
Profile America: First State of the Union
On this date in 1790, President George Washington addressed a joint session of Congress to deliver the first State of the Union report
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR A NEW ASSEMBLY SESSION
By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb It is always invigorating to begin a new year of addressing New York’s many challenges. The Legislature opened the 2017 session on Wednesday and it was refreshing to see the hope and optimism […]
Muslim and Immigrant Coalition for Justice Forum, January 18
The next upcoming forum of the Muslim and Immigrant Coalition for Justice, January 18, 2017 at Hostos Community College, 120 East 149th Street (Walton Av), Bronx NY, 6-9pm.
Brazen Used Clothing Bandit Strikes Again!
Brazen Used Clothing Bandit Strikes Again! by David Greene For the second time in three months a bandit who pillages through used clothing bins has again escaped with articles of clothing destined for the poor and destitute. The apparent homeless […]
Profile America: First U.S. Bank
On this date in 1782, just a week after being chartered by Congress, the Bank of North America opened.
Profile America: Telephone Monopoly
The virtual monopoly of that came to be known as “Ma Bell” controlled America’s telephone equipment and lines until 35 years ago this month.
A Hot Cobb Helps Fairfield Keep Manhattan In The Cold
By Robert Cole Despite the cold January winter weather, with the temperature dropping below the freezing mark, outside Draddy Gymnasium, in Riverdale, New York, Fairfield’s Curtis Cobb was hot enough to lead his team to a comfortable 97-79 victory over […]
Manhattan Lady Jaspers Drop Conference Game to Rider
By Robert Cole The Manhattan College Lady Jaspers (5-9, 1-4 MAAC) took the court on Thursday afternoon, looking to turn their fortunes in the MAAC Conference and win their second game, as they faced off against the Rider Broncos (10-4, […]
Mets Draft from Their Backyard
By Christopher Saunders The Northeast usually isn’t known for high end baseball talent — Mike Trout being one of the notable exception — otherwise basketball and football predominate. Things might be changing very soon namely at the University of Connecticut, […]
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