Post Tagged with: "Bronx"

Fordham Lady Rams Coach Gaitley celebrates record win with players. Phot credit: Robert Cole.

Gaitley Sets School Mark With Fordham Win

By Robert Cole With Fordham’s 74-43 win over UMass on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Hill Gym in the Bronx, Coach Stephanie Gaitley became the school’s all-time winningest coach capturing her 116th victory, surpassing the mark set by Kathy Mosolino […]

by · February 13, 2017 · Sports
John “Bronx Tax Man” Cerini Announces For City Council

John “Bronx Tax Man” Cerini Announces For City Council

Last Saturday, local small business owner, John Cerini declared his candidacy for New York City Council at the Bronx Republican County Committee’s Grand Opening of its field office open house event in Pelham Bay.   Cerini, owner of the well-known 30 […]

by · February 3, 2017 · Bronx Politics
Gunfire Erupts in West Farms near Crotona Park Malls

Gunfire Erupts in West Farms near Crotona Park Malls

by David Greene A 22 year-old man in is recovering after being shot on Sunday, January 22, along Crotona Parkway in the West Farms section of the borough. Officers from the 48th Precinct were called to 2078 Crotona Parkway, between […]

by · January 23, 2017 · Crime, News
Highbridge residents are invited to a Roundtable discussion of the Jerome Rezoning Proposal in our community on Tuesday, January 24, at 1pm at the PSS Highbridge Senior Center, 1181 Nelson Avenue.

Jerome Avenue Rezoning Roundtable, January 24

Bronx Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson joins with LiveOn NY and Presbyterian Senior Services to host a Roundtable on the Jerome Avenue Rezoning Proposal on Tuesday, January 24th, at 1pm, at the PSS Highbridge Senior Center.  

Tournament host, Dewitt Clinton lost to undefeated Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology, 71-35. Photo credit: Robert Cole

Bronx Teams Shine At MLK Classic

By Robert Cole With basketball games taking place throughout the nation on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, teams from the Bronx gathered at DeWitt Clinton Gym for a full day of basketball action at the Governor’s annual MLK Classic. The action […]

by · January 18, 2017 · Sports
NYPD Commissioner James O'Neil arrives at the Human Justice Summit at the Christian Fellowship Church in Williamsbridge.--Photo by David Greene

Police Commissioner, Brass Speak at Human Justice Summit in Williamsbridge

Police Commissioner, Brass Speak at Human Justice Summit in Williamsbridge by David Greene New York’s Police Commissioner James O’Neil joined his executive staff who participated in the daylong “Still We Rise” human justice summit, held on Wednesday, January 11 at […]

by · January 17, 2017 · Community Events, Crime, News
Photo by Robert Cole.

Lady Rams Defeat Richmond

By Robert Cole With 2,175 screaming elementary and middle school students packed into Rose Hill Gym, on the campus of Fordham University, the Fordham Lady Rams gave them exactly what they wanted, an action packed game that saw Fordham earn […]

by · January 12, 2017 · Sports
The Political Buzz: Bronx GOP Hires, Doyle Opens Fire

The Political Buzz: Bronx GOP Hires, Doyle Opens Fire

Last week, Council candidate John Doyle’s campaign posted a 81-second YouTube video attacking Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj asking “Who’s the Real Democrat?”

by · January 12, 2017 · Political Buzz, Politics
Former Mets and Yankees star, Dwight "doc" Gooden talked about pitching at the TM Baseball Academy in the Bronx. 
Photo credit: Gary Quintal

Doc Gooden Visits TM Baseball Academy

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor For the second time in a week, Dwight “Doc” Gooden, the Cy Young Award winning pitcher who threw heat on the mound for the New York Mets and Yankees visited the Bronx. Last week, Gooden helped […]

by · December 29, 2016 · Sports
Photo credit: Rich Mancuso

Gooden Brings Holiday Joy to Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Dwight “Doc” Gooden came to town Tuesday afternoon and distributed toys and joy to youngsters at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Christmas party for kids in the Castle section of the Bronx. The former […]

by · December 21, 2016 · Sports
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined with hip-hop superstar Fat Joe to announce the delivery of new computers to the students at P.S. 146 , in time for the holiday season. The donation was made in memory Fat Joe’s sister, Lisa Cartegena.

BP DIAZ & HIP-HOP LEGEND FAT JOE DELIVER NEW COMPUTERS TO P.S. 146

Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined with hip-hop superstar and Bronx native Fat Joe to announce the donation of new computers to the students at P.S. 146 — Edward Collins Elementary School, Fat Joe’s alma mater, in time […]

by · December 20, 2016 · Education News, News
Since his incarceration, Corey Jacobs has written an anti-bullying children’s book series and a book on domestic violence.

Drug Sentence of Bronx Man Commuted by Obama

​Drug Sentence of Bronx Man Commuted by Obama On Monday, President Obama commuted the sentences of Corey Jacobs, of the Bronx , along w/ 231 others, including 78 who were granted presidential pardons. Mr. Jacobs, a Mt. St. Michael Academy graduate was […]

Police guard the crime scene after Jose Morales, 41, was shot dead at the corner of East 175 Street and Weeks Avenue on Sunday, December 11. Photo by Edwin Soto

MAN SHOT DEAD IN MOUNT HOPE.

By David Greene  ​One man is dead and a second remains in critical condition after a double shooting in the Mount Hope section. Police were called to East 175 Street and Weeks Avenue, at just after 7 p.m. on Sunday, […]

by · December 15, 2016 · Crime, News
Fire rips through the top-floor of 2854 Briggs Avenue at East 198 Street on Tuesday, December 13. Photo by Jimmy Velez

Elderly Woman, 7 Firefighters Injured in Briggs Avenue Blaze

by David Greene An elderly woman and 7 firefighters were injured when fire ripped through the top floor of one home and extended to at least one other. Fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to the two and-a-half story home […]

by · December 15, 2016 · Local News, News
City and State NY Honors the Bronx Power 50

City and State NY Honors the Bronx Power 50

The influential City & State magazine will complete its Borough 50 Series with a final stop in the Boogie Down Bronx. The Borough 50 Series ranks the most powerful community leaders from each borough in a special print issue of City […]