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Bronx Teen Missing Since Early Saturday

The NYPD is asking the public for help in locating a Bronx girl who went missing on Saturday morning.

Amanda Arroyo Featured On TV

Cardinal Spellman High School senior Amanda Arroyo was recently featured on MSG Varsity’s popular live, call-in show, A Quick: 60, during the weekly Scholastic Spotlight segment.
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Bronx Week 2013

Itis all about Bronx as the borough celebrates a week of festivities honoring it's people and the many businesses and establishments that call it home.
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Help Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

On Saturday, May 11, 2013, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to support Feeding America and help Stamp Out Hunger across America. Now in its 21st year, the annual food drive helps provide assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.
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Bronx Congressman Serrano Mourns Hugo Chávez’ Passing

Earlier today, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez died after an extended bout with cancer. Needless to say, Mr. Chávez, a prominent opponent of United States foreign policy whose critics accused him of dictator-style thuggery at home, will not be fondly remembered in many corners of American politics.
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During Asthma Awareness Month - Reduce Vehicle Idling

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Carter Strickland today announced the department will crackdown on vehicle idling near schools and in neighborhoods with high numbers of trucks and buses.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo In Bronx

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.'s invites the public to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. on Crescent Avenue, between 187th Street and Belmont Avenue.
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What You Can Do To Help Decrease Violence Against Women

December 6th was celebrated as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. This was established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, and marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. It is said that they paid the ultimate price simply because they were women.
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The Softer Side Of Veterinary Science

Modern veterinary science is a technically advanced field. Some animals receive not just x-rays, but sophisticated scans like MRIs. If you visit a large veterinary hospital you will find cats getting chemotherapy and dogs on the receiving end of complicated surgeries.
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NYC Clergy Gather On Sandy Aftermath

Representatives from Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island as well as Connecticut came together for prayer, conversation and planning to formulate a citywide faith-based strategy regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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Bronx Retail Property Bought For $11.425M

Cohen Commercial Properties has acquired a 12,212-square-foot, two-tenant, retail property at 1800 Williamsbridge Road in Bronx for $11.425 million.
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The Learning Tree School - 8th Grade Trip To India

The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School (“TLT”) is a private school located in New York City. TLT has been serving children in surrounding communities for more than thirty years, providing an excellent learning experience from early childhood through eighth grade.
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$4.7M Awarded To Improve Waterways

New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Carter Strickland today announced that twelve community-based stormwater management projects have been chosen to receive a total of $4.7 million in funding through the 2013 Green Infrastructure Grant program, which will be augmented by $1.1 million in matching funds from the recipients.
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Bronx Zoo's Pattycake Passes At Age 40

Pattycake, the beloved western lowland gorilla who was the first gorilla born in New York City, died yesterday at the Bronx Zoo. She was 40.
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Police Brutality / Insanity In Bronx?

We call on City and NYPD officials to investigate this video as posted on YouTube by Christina Gonzalez, along with her story below. How dare the NYPD arrest her and her partner? What country do we live in? This reminds me of the terror the Communist Party's "Militsia" (Police) exerted over citizens in Eastern European countries during the dark ages of the Communist Era. Watch what happens after 2:06.
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Venell Frazier Bannister Passes At 60

The funeral for Mrs. Venell Frazier Bannister, 60, of 4223 Digny Avenue, Bronx, NY, formerly of Bamberg, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wilbert Davis officiating. Burial will be in Sims Cemetery, Bamberg.
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Order Of Notice

State of Connecticut, Superior CourtJudicial District of Hartford at Hartford May 11, 2013 Kwaku Amoateng vs. Amanda Ama Asaa Asare NOTICE TO: Amanda Ama Asaa Asare Return Date: 05-31-2013 The
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Ellen Barkin

Ellen Rona Barkin (born April 16, 1954) is an American actress, known for her roles in the films The Big Easy, Sea of Love and Switch. As of 2012 she stars as Jane Forrest (Nana) in the NBC sitcom The New Normal.
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