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Rev. Ruben Diaz: Why people of faith opt out of getting vaccinated

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz 18 District, Bronx You should know why so many people of faith, especially Christian Evangelicals, are opting out of getting Covid Vaccines. The causes are several, but the main reason is […]

by · September 21, 2021 · Health, Op Ed, Religion
Matters of Faith: What Do You Have to Fear?

Matters of Faith: What Do You Have to Fear?

By Rev. J. Loren Russell John 14:26-27 NLT “But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. I am leaving you […]

by · December 27, 2020 · Matters of Faith, Religion
A mock funeral deriding Gov Cuomo’s leadership, featured a hearse and a coffin filled with copies of his new book, written during the height of the pandemic. Credit: Lighthouse Public Affairs

GRIEVING FAMILIES DEMAND CUOMO APOLOGY

On Sunday, grieving family members, surrounded by supporters, gathered in front of the Cobble Hill Health Center to demand an apology from Governor Cuomo on behalf of loved ones lost due to his March Nursing Home Advisory. The event, a funeral […]

Rev. J. Loren Russell

Matters of Faith: Unlimited Power from Limited Resources

By Reverend J. Loren Russell 1 Kings 17:1-16 (15-16) NKJV “So she went away and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days. The bin of flour was not used […]

by · October 18, 2020 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Rev. J. Loren Russell

Matters of Faith: Live Like You’re Free

By Rev. J. Loren Russell What should we say? Should we keep on sinning, so that God’s wonderful kindness will show up even better? 2 No, we should not! If we are dead to sin, how can we go on […]

by · August 16, 2020 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: We’re In This Together

Matters of Faith: We’re In This Together

By: Rev. J. Loren Russell “Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with […]

by · June 14, 2020 · Faith, Matters of Faith, Religion
Financial Focus: The coronavirus has bankrupted some of our 20th Century economy’s icons

Financial Focus: The coronavirus has bankrupted some of our 20th Century economy’s icons

By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Well, pretty soon, I’ll be making a choice on Social Security. Yes, I’m getting old. I will be 60 soon and I’m okay with it. I have an adopted sibling who calls me, “Uncle […]

Matters of Faith: Exercise Self-Control

Matters of Faith: Exercise Self-Control

“Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:17-18 NKJV The subject of this article […]

by · May 31, 2020 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Remember The Meaning Of Memorial Day And The Pandemic

Remember The Meaning Of Memorial Day And The Pandemic

This Memorial Day is different as we honor those who served this country and became our fallen heroes. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused the difference.   This columnist roamed around the Pelham Bay community this holiday weekend. There were hardly any […]

by · May 25, 2020 · Holidays
Pandemic Notebook: Not Out Of the Woods

Pandemic Notebook: Not Out Of the Woods

By Rich Mancuso It all depends on numbers. All of the COVID-19 reports of declines in hospital admissions, unfortunate deaths, and testing are all a matter of listening and understanding what they are informing on a daily basis. But face […]

by · May 19, 2020 · Features
The CARES ACT, a $2 trillion stimulus package was passed by Congress to provide direct payments of up to $1,200 for Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial Focus: The New Normal — The Coronavirus Investment Fund

My job as a financial advisor today is most interesting. The questions are abound? ” What should I do about the stock market”? Why is my 401k down? How can I get my account to go up? If I could […]

Owners Or Players?

Owners Or Players?

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor When boxing promoters begin the process of a mega fight the negotiations of earnings begins at a 50/50 split. There are other elements in the process as they bargain and usually it becomes a 60/40 […]

by · May 15, 2020 · Sports
Pandemic Notebook At The Park And Dentist

Pandemic Notebook At The Park And Dentist

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor The numbers are indicating there is a decline of the bad news we have been accustomed to hearing the last eight weeks during this pandemic. That  optimism has seen more take to the streets and […]

by · May 12, 2020 · Local News
Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds teams conduct a flyover New York City to honor medical workers on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office.

Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds honor NYC medical workers with a flyover

Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration teams honored essential workers in New York City by performing an extended flyover of the city. A dozen aircraft flew over the New York City area beginning at noon on Tuesday, followed […]

by · May 10, 2020 · News
Boxing Was All About “Jimmy’s Corner”

Boxing Was All About “Jimmy’s Corner”

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Jimmy Glenn was associated with boxing as a cut man and trainer. You knew Jimmy,  he welcomed you as family. You didn’t know him and that did not matter. You see he was an original. […]

by · May 7, 2020 · Sports