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
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Matters of Faith: A Giant, Faith And a Few Stones
WITH FAITH AND A FEW STONES by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. 1 Samuel 17:4, 50 (NLT) “Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He […]
Bronx 17 City Council District: DON’T CAST A BLIND VOTE! BE INFORMED
DON’T CAST A BLIND VOTE! BE INFORMED by Jessica Clemente, MUP The announcement of the resignation of former Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo created a leadership vacuum at a critical time when the challenges and opportunities surrounding the community […]
Salamanca Receives Key Endorsements from the Bronx County Democratic Committee
Crespo calls Salamanca ‘a leader with a proven record of getting things done’ THE BRONX – The Bronx County Democratic Committee, as well as State Senator Ruben Diaz, Assembly Member Luis Sepulveda and Councilwoman Annabel Palma announced their support […]
Democrat George Alvarez Set To Jump Into Council Race
A reliable source says that a new player — George Alvarez, a Dominican American — is entering the race to replace CM Arroyo in Bronx Council District 17. Last year, Alvarez ran for public office as an insurgent candidate in the […]
Opinion: De Blasio’s Centralized Power
Real Fight for NY: Jane Jacobs Decentralization vs de Blasio Centralized Control By Gary Tilzer It wasn’t enough for decision-makers to have knowledge of programs and services, “they must understand, and understand thoroughly, specific places,” Jane Jacobs wrote. And that […]
Reaction To Councilwoman Arroyo Resignation News Grows
In a news release this morning, South Bronx community activist Julio Pabón announced that he is running in a yet-to-be-called special election in light of Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo plan to resign her City Council post effective December 31. […]
Polanco Politics: Pass On Public Bail Fund, Go Directly To Jail
City Council Liberal Monopoly Spells Doom For Quality of Life by J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA The latest ultra liberal policy du jour are two of the most insane proposals this year: providing taxpayer-funded bail and decriminalizing quality of life violations. […]
BP Diaz Nail and Beauty Salon Grading System Gets Council Hearing
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. testifies in support of his legislation creating a letter grading system for nail and beauty salons, as well as other cosmetology businesses. Yesterday, the city’s Independent Budget Office (IBO) said that the […]
Council Member Andy King Passes Storm Damaged Trees Legislation
Council Member Andy King Bill Expediting the Removal of Downed Trees Damaged By Storms Passes City Council CITY HALL – City Council Member Andy King (12th District/Bronx) applauded the NYC Council’s passage of Int. No. 74-A last week, which creates an […]
Community Support for Councilman Elect Richie Torres
This letter was originally posted on Facebook. Dear editor, We would like to express our full support for City Council Member-elect Ritchie Torres’ decision to back one of the most progressive and independent candidates for City Council Speaker
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