Word of the Day: September 15, 2016
rscintilla Definition: (noun) A minute amount; an iota or trace. Synonyms: shred, smidge Usage: When the party was over, not a scintilla of food remained.
Borough President Diaz Praises LinkNYC Changes
LinkNYC’s has disabled web browser capabilities on their public tablets, after a request from Bronx Borough President asking for filters to be created to prevent people from hogging the public device or viewing lewd content. “We’ve heard a great deal […]
Profile America: Hispanic Heritage Month
Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month – a time to recognize the contributions and cultures of the nation’s fastest-growing population group.
Wally Backman: Take it Like a Man and Move on
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor This will probably irritate the many Mets fans and supporters of Wally Backman, but come on and take it like a man and stop taking a message to the media that New York Mets gM Sandy […]
New York City FC Unveils Mini-Pitch in the Bronx
NEWS FROM NEW YORK CITY FC Wednesday afternoon, New York City FC, alongside MLS WORKS, the US Soccer Foundation, SNHU and Adidas unveiled a new mini-pitch at Public School 049 Willis Avenue School as part of the league-wide 20 for […]
WYSK: The Basket of Deplorables, According to Hillary Clinton
What You Should Know: The Basket of Deplorables, According to Hillary Clinton By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz32nd Senatorial District You should know that on Friday, September 9, 2016, at a fundraiser in New York City, Former US Secretary of State Hillary […]
Bronx Day for Kids Festival, September 24
On Saturday Sept 24, 2016, from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM the Kips Bay Boys/Girls Club will host “Day For Kids Festival.” Part of the event includes honoring late Deputy Chief Steven J. Bonano, who was a member […]
Vernuccio’s View: Obama Internet Transfer Challenged
Obama Internet Transfer Challenged Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., Esq. A key battle in this most significant free speech fight in decades will take place on September 14, as the Senate Subcommittee on “Oversight Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts” […]
Bronx Primary Results: No Surprises, Salamanca Wins Again
As expected incumbent Bronx state legislators easily won last night as the Bronx Democratic County Committee won all of the marquee match-ups
Profile America: National Chicken Month
This month marks National Chicken Month, which nicely complements September’s Mushroom Month and Rice Month.
Profile America: First Traffic Fatality
On this date in 1899, despite the rarity of automobiles, the first fatality in the U.S. involving an automobile occurred.
Can’t win them All: Yankees Still in Hunt Despite loss to Rays
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor At the end of the day the New York Yankees lost minimal ground in this September stretch of games in their quest to be one of those Al wild card teams. They are also looking […]
Primary Election Day
PRIMARY DAY! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in New York City, Long Island, Erie, Westchester, Orange, Rockland and Putnam and from noon to 9 p.m. everywhere else. If you have a problem voting, you can call […]
Cabrera-Rivera II: Rumble in the Bronx
Looks like City Councilman Rev. Fernando Cabrera has picked up some last minute support in his rematch with incumbent State Senator Gustavo Rivera today. Democratic operative and former district leader Venancio “Benny” Catala posted on Facebook campaign-like artwork saying, “Elect […]
Health Department to Spray Pesticides for Tenth Time to Combat Zika and West Nile
Health Department to Spray Pesticides for Tenth Time to Combat Zika and West Nile The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will disperse pesticides from trucks in parts of the Bronx and Staten Island to reduce […]
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