“If President-Elect Donald Trump truly wants to reunite a fractured nation, his selection of Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions to serve as Attorney General is a huge step in the wrong direction. “Throughout his career, Senator Sessions has exhibited insensitivity, if not outright hostility, to many of the vast array of ethnic groups that make up…
Yesterday, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and AT&T’s New York State President Marissa Shorenstein co-hosted a celebration for the Little League teams who participated in this year’s sixth annual Borough President’s Cup – Rolando Paulino Little League and this year’s champions, Grand Slam Little League. The celebration took place at the Hard Rock Café…
FreshDirect hosts second annual turkey donation event in future neighborhood of Mott Haven Bronx, N.Y. (November 17, 2016) – FreshDirect has partnered with local South Bronx merchants to distribute 500 turkeys to community members in the South Bronx at the Mott Haven Bar and Grill for their Thanksgiving meals. The event is one of many charitable…
The first two buildings of the Compass Residences development brings 237 new affordable apartments to the Crotona Park East and West Farms neighborhoods of the Bronx Over 1,300 units of affordable housing and new retail space will be introduced to the area once the entire Compass Residences development is completed Bronx, New York – New York…
A charter school educator, Mr. Benabe will bring a new perspective to the ongoing discussion on Bronx and Citywide education issues Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has appointed Mario Benabe, a special education and math teacher at the South Bronx Community Charter High School, to represent his office on the Community Education Council of…
Hundreds of people from The Bronx and New York City gathered together at a prayer and candle light vigil held at the 43rd Precinct for 19-year NYPD veteran Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo, who was shot and killed while responding to a home invasion in Van Nest. Sgt. Tuozzolo’s wife Lisa smiled to hear how great her husband…
“For her entire professional career, Hillary Clinton has outlined a positive vision for the future of our nation, and I have been proud to support and work with her every step of the way. “Like so many others I am both saddened and disappointed that Secretary Clinton was unsuccessful in her historic bid for the…
System Installed at Low-Clearance Bridges on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx and Grand Central Parkway in Queens Detectors Minimize Truck Collisions, Improve Road Safety and Protect Highway Infrastructure Photos of Detectors Available Here, Here and Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $4.8 million over-height vehicle detection system on two New York City…
“This afternoon, The Bronx was the scene of a horrible tragedy as two New York Police Department sergeants in the 43rd Precinct were shot, one of them fatally. This heartbreaking incident puts into clear focus both the difficulties our police officers face every day and the true scourge of guns and gun violence faced by…
Bronx elected officials are reacting to news that national retail bookseller Barnes & Noble has committed to return to The Bronx, following the announcement of the impending closure of their existing store in Bay Plaza. “We are a borough of book lovers, and Barnes & Noble has been an institution in The Bronx for nearly…