BronxTalk: Focus on the State Legislature and Budget

BronxTalk: Focus on the State Legislature and Budget

On last night’s BronxTalk, Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblyman Michael Blake spoke with host Gary Axelbank about education, ethics, state politics, and a variety of other issues. http://www.bronxnet.org/tv/viewvideo/5365/bronxtalk/bronxtalk–april-13th-2015 Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the focal point for topical discussions […]

Texting While Driving Tickets Up 35% Statewide

Texting While Driving Tickets Up 35% Statewide

Targeted Efforts by Law Enforcement Leads to 35% Increase in Tickets Tickets issued to motorists for texting while driving increased 35 percent statewide from 2013 to 2014, as police continue to crack down on distracted drivers. In recent years, several initiatives […]

by · April 14, 2015 · Government
Congressman Serrano Given the Inaugural Elizabeth Taylor Legislative Leadership Award

Congressman Serrano Given the Inaugural Elizabeth Taylor Legislative Leadership Award

Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman José E. Serrano was presented with the first Elizabeth Taylor Legislative Leadership Award for his work in support of needle exchange programs by five of Ms. Taylor’s grandchildren at AIDSWatch 2015. In honor of Elizabeth […]

by · April 14, 2015 · Health & Nutrition
Bronx House: REACH Sports Day for Kids with Autism, April 26

Bronx House: REACH Sports Day for Kids with Autism, April 26

  In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Bronx House is hosting two free events,  a workshop to help parents of teens/tweens with autism improve their child’s ability to make friends on Friday, April 17, and a REACH Sports Day for special […]

by · April 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Bronxites Gather for Fifth Annual Abrazo Garifuna

Bronxites Gather for Fifth Annual Abrazo Garifuna

This past Thursday, in honor of Garifuna-American Heritage Month, Bronxites gathered for the fifth annual Abrazo Garifuna celebration at Maestro’s Caterers, hosted by the Honorable New York State Senator Ruben Diaz, together with Assembly Members Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda and Michael […]

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Governor Cuomo Uses Veto Pen 184 Times

Today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo used his veto pen to strike 184 items from the 2015-16 Enacted Budget. In some cases – such as $53,000 in re-appropriations for Bronx settlement house programs  – funds were fully expended. The vetoes include 30 reappropriations for items that […]

by · April 14, 2015 · Government
NBA Legend Dolph Schayes Selected For 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame

NBA Legend Dolph Schayes Selected For 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that NBA legend Dolph Schayes will be inducted into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame.   “We have a long tradition of producing basketball legends in The Bronx, and Dolph Schayes is […]

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Letters to the Editor: Retort for School Naming Controversy from Van Nest Resident

Retort to Mr. D’Angelo As a life long resident, born and raised in lower Van Nest, I personally take offense to Mr. D’Angelo’s allegations toward Ms. Ferrara. It is perfectly fine to disagree with someone, but Mr. D’Angelo did it […]

Senator Marco Rubio Joins The 2016 Presidential Scrum

The Huffington Post reports that Sen. Marco Rubio announced today via conference call with top donors that he will run for president. The report says Rubio told his top donors that he is running because he feels “uniquely qualified” to pitch […]

by · April 13, 2015 · News, Politics
Free adult program at the NY Public Library Pelham Bay branch Sat. April 18, 2015 @ 2pm

Free adult program at the NY Public Library Pelham Bay branch Sat. April 18, 2015 @ 2pm

Bronx Nonprofits Spring Executive Directors Breakfast, April 16

Calling all Bronx nonprofit leaders! The Center for Bronx Nonprofits and guest speaker Linda Manley, Legal Director of the New York Alliance cordially invites you to the Spring Executive Directors Breakfast to discuss, “how do you know if your nonprofit […]

The Rehabilitation of Mosholu Parkway, Part 1

The Rehabilitation of Mosholu Parkway, Part 1

From The Desk of the NWBxDems “The Revitalization of Mosholu Parkway” by  Anthony Rivieccio I have lived in The North Bronx for over 36 years. There are several reasons why I have stayed this long. Living near Mosholu Parkway is one […]

by · April 13, 2015 · Op Ed, Parks
East Bronx History Forum – April 15th 2015 7:30 pm meeting – North Brother Island

East Bronx History Forum – April 15th 2015 7:30 pm meeting – North Brother Island

The East Bronx History Forum wants to make a public service announcement to file your Income Tax returns early, and then come out to the Huntington Free Library on April 15th 2015 at 7:30pm for our 100th meeting. Do you […]

by · April 13, 2015 · Bulletin Board, History
BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2015

BRONX DA: CASES OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2015

  Monday, April 13th, 2015 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Kublin, B. Justice Wilson Part AP5 (Crim. Court)   Motions CARLA RODRIGUEZ & ERIC WILLIAMS Rodriguez and Williams are facing four counts of Torturing and Injuring […]

by · April 12, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime
Discovery for Justice Forum April 16, 2015

Discovery for Justice Forum April 16, 2015

by · April 12, 2015 · Bulletin Board