Op-Ed: School Chancellor Fariña Is Missing In Action on Race
Fariña Race Conversation by Bernard Gassaway, Ed.D New York City’s Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, the leader of the largest public school system in United States with 1.1 million students, is not prepared to talk about race relations, even though nearly […]
Matters of Faith: Persevering Faith
PERSEVERING FAITH! Reverend J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Jeremiah 20:9 (NKJV) 9 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire […]
Op-Ed: CLOUD OF CORRUPTION RISES AGAIN OVER ALBANY
THE CLOUD OF CORRUPTION RISES AGAIN Assembly Republican Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) Federal charges are being levied against top Cuomo aide Joseph Percoco, the influential head of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Alain Kaloyeros, and others for a series of […]
Profile American: Newspaper Milestones
Sunday, September 25 — Three important dates in American newspaper history occurred in September. These anniversaries span more than three centuries. On September 15, 1982, USA Today began publishing. On September 18, 1851, the New York Times issued its first edition. […]
Profile America: Bye, Bye Birdie
In 1914, the last known remaining member of a bird species some thought to have been the most abundant on Earth passed away.
Bullpen big contributor in Mets continued drive to wildcard
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor New York Mets manager Terry Collins utilized a bullpen Friday night at Citi Field that had to come up strong. Righthander Gabriel Ynoa was put in a tough position to get the start because Steven […]
Tech Focus: Apple’s iPhone 7 Announced to Mix Reviews
Apple’s iPhone 7 Announced to Mix Reviews Two full weeks have passed since Apple’s CEO Tim Cook and the Apple PR team announced the iPhone 7. There are literally thousands of reviews floating around: on tech blogs, newspapers, YouTube and […]
Profile America: Passing Pigeon
Saturday, September 24 — Early this month in 1914, the last known remaining member of a bird species some thought to have been the most abundant on Earth passed away. The death of the 29-year-old female passenger pigeon, named Martha, marked […]
Bronx teacher goes wild on student over botched ‘ganja’ deal
Bronx teacher was busted on Friday for attacking a 16-year-old student who stiffed him during a drug buy.
YMCA Open House: Celebrating The Life and Times of Dr. Seuss
Bronxites and youth are cordially invited to join in a celebration of the life of Dr. Seuss at a reading and activity session during the Open House at YMCA (2 Castle Hill Avenue) on Saturday, September 24, 1-3 PM. This […]
Hunts Point Alliance for Children to Host 9th Annual Back to School Fair – September 24th
HUNTS POINT ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN TO HOST NINTH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR Special celebration planned for students at Hunts Point Riverside Park with free food, music, and school supplies. BRONX, NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 — The Hunts Point […]
Bronx District Attorney’s Office Opens “Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau” on Rikers Island
Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark and DOC Commissioner Joseph Ponte Inaugurate Satellite Office Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, joined by New York City Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte, today officially opened the Bronx District Attorney’s Rikers Island Prosecution […]
A Day of Beauty and Charity at New York Hair Salon – October 2nd
Please join us October 2nd between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm for “A day of beauty”! 100% of proceeds go to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Walk-ins or appointments accepted. New York Hair Salon is located at […]
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