FREE Job Fair, April 29
Register. Prepare. Succeed. Upcoming Free Job Fair. Wednesday, April 29th, 10AM-2PM, SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center, 1666 Bathgate Avenue (near Claremont Parkway), Bronx NY 10457. Job seekers are encouraged to register in advance at BronxEOCJobFair.Eventbrite.com. Attendees are encouraged to bring […]
Businessman Alfredo Thiebaud Posthumously Honored With Bronx Walk of Fame Selection
Alfredo Thiebaud, Businessman & Philanthropist, To be Inducted Into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that Alfredo Thiebaud, a longtime borough business leader and philanthropist and the founder of Delicioso Coco […]
New York Hispanic Clergy Organization’s Annual Banquet, April 18
New York Hispanic Clergy Organization Honors Four Outstanding Leaders The New York Hispanic Clergy Organization led State Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, Sr. will celebrate its 27th Annual Banquet this coming Saturday, April 18, 2015 starting with a Buffet Hour at […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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