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State AG Opens Statewide Election Hotline To Fight Voter Discrimination

Attorney General Addresses Barriers To The Ballot Box By Offering Voters A Statewide Election Day Hotline Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman will operate a statewide Election Day Hotline during the general election on Tuesday, November 3. Voters encountering barriers to access at their polling […]

Opinion: Robert Siano, Independence and Strength to Clean Up The Bronx

Opinion: Robert Siano, Independence and Strength to Clean Up The Bronx

For as long as most of us can remember, the Bronx Democratic political machine has pulled the strings in the borough. Bronx voters expect to have their voices heard each November, but by then, it’s usually too late. By election […]

by · October 25, 2015 · Bronx Politics, Elections, Op Ed
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. speaks with a job seeker during a job fair in the Bronx County Building on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. The event, which was co-sponsored by the borough president, the New York State Department of Labor and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, featured representatives of 23 companies offering 1,000 jobs, and was attended by hundreds of individuals.

Bronx Economy Continues To Grow: Jobs Up, Unemployment Down

The Bronx economy continues to grow and improve, according to recently released numbers from the New York State Department of Labor.   The unemployment rate in The Bronx fell to 7.3 percent in August 2015, down from 7.7 percent in […]

Legionnaires’ In Morris Park: What’s Up with That

Legionnaires’ In Morris Park: What’s Up with That

Weeks after the Legionnaires’ outbreak was declared over in a large swath of the South Bronx after claiming 12 lives and infecting more than 120 people, a small cluster was discovered the following day at Melrose Houses, NYCHA development. Four people […]

One dead, 12 Infected from Morris Park Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

One dead, 12 Infected from Morris Park Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

One person has died in connection to the recent Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, city officials said Wednesday. On September 28th, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced that seven […]

Photo op-ed: How Bronx Pols Protect Themselves

Photo op-ed: How Bronx Pols Protect Themselves

How Corrupt Bronx Pols Protect Themselves From Prosecution Another photo op-ed from contributor Gary Tilzer (@unitednyblogs) http://truenewsfromchangenyc.blogspot.com/

TODAY: Ivy League C.H.I.C.S. Recruiting Girl Mentees

TODAY: Ivy League C.H.I.C.S. Recruiting Girl Mentees

Back To School KIDS Launch Adolescent girls are urged to come out to Van Cortlandt Park TODAY 9/5/15 from noon to 3 pm to connect, learn and register with Ivy League C.H.I.C.S. Enter at Broadway and West 242nd Street and join […]

Bronx African Advisory Council Hosts Community Business Workshop

Bronx African Advisory Council Hosts Community Business Workshop

The Bronx African Advisory Council (AAC) is hosting an open Community Business Workshop for persons interested in starting and growing their business.  Information about small business grants and loan will be made available. Date: Thursday, August 20th Time: 6 pm Location: Bronx […]

Legionnaires’ Death Toll Rises Amid Political Sniping

Legionnaires’ Death Toll Rises Amid Political Sniping

As the death toll from Legionnaires’ disease has risen to include a twelfth victim, the political sniping between Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio sank to a new low. On Monday, the two Democrats appeared to have competing […]

by · August 11, 2015 · Government, Health & Nutrition
WYSK: Legionnaires’ Disease — Cuomo To The Rescue, Again

WYSK: Legionnaires’ Disease — Cuomo To The Rescue, Again

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz District 32 Bronx County, New York Legionnaires Disease – Not the First Time Governor Andrew Cuomo Has Come to Help the Bronx You should know that Bronx County has been confronted […]

by · August 10, 2015 · What You Should Know
Six New Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease, 71 Sickened

Six New Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease, 71 Sickened

As of Sunday, there were 71 cases of Legionnaires’ disease ( a form of pneumonia) reported in the Bronx. Tragically, four persons have died and all of the deceased individuals were older adults and had additional underlying medical problems. So […]

4th Dead, 2 More Bronx Bldgs Positive For Legionnaires’ Germ

4th Dead, 2 More Bronx Bldgs Positive For Legionnaires’ Germ

4th Person Died of Legionnaires’ disease; Two More Contaminated Building Cooling Towers  A fourth person in the Bronx has died of Legionnaires’ disease according to the city’s Health Department. As of Saturday, the number of cases climbed to 65, including […]

Governor Signs Legislation to Protect and Support Nail Salon Workers

Governor Signs Legislation to Protect and Support Nail Salon Workers

Legislation Protecting Nail Salon Workers On Thursday morning, Governor Cuomo signed legislation protecting and supporting nail salon workers in New York. The bill was one of the Governor’s top priorities this legislative session and builds on the Governor’s previous efforts to […]

Man Wanted in Robbery Of Off-Duty Cop Arrested In Philly

Man Wanted in Robbery Of Off-Duty Cop Arrested In Philly

Police report that a suspect is currently in custody in regard to the robbery of an off-duty cop in the Bronx. Police confirmed Thursday that the Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested the suspect in Philadelphia. An off-duty police officer was walking to […]

by · July 16, 2015 · Crime, Police Affairs
The Bronx Celebrates at the Heritage of Pride March

The Bronx Celebrates at the Heritage of Pride March

While Manhattan hosts the Heritage of Pride March, Bronxite’s turned out in full force to march down Fifth Avenue. Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, J. Christopher Neal, and Ugandan activist, Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, were the grand marshals of the parade. People […]

by · July 1, 2015 · LGBT Issues