Author: Gonzalo Duran
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Bronx Strongest
Michael Max Knobbe has a mysterious nature about him with a flair of eccentricity and a penchant for adventure. In the three years that I have known him, we have only spoken for a total of twenty minutes. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview him during a business meeting and could see a change to…
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Two Thousand Veterans Deploying to Standing Rock
As everyone recovers from yesterday’s feast and bask in the warm glow of family love (or bask in anger if politics were discussed), everyone should take a moment to remember the historical background of Thanksgiving. The history is not pretty but it is more important than ever especially with the timing of violence being used…
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Garifuna Veterans of America: The Pride of the Garifuna Community
Executive Officer Edson Arzu looks over the growing crowd of supporters for this years 4th Annual Garifuna Veterans of America Core Values Award Ceremony hosted by Monroe College. This year’s event honored five Garifuna throughout the country along with a mix of Caribbean and Spanish entrees. There was an array of entertainment to include dancing,…
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Today is the Beginning for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Today marks the beginning of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The campaign begins on November 25th and ends on December 10th, Human Rights Day. “The statistics almost defy belief. What is even harder to understand is why: why men prey on women and girls; why societies shame the victims, why governments…
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It’s Ok Veteran’s, Chili’s Is Not In The Bronx
The day after Veterans Day, Air Force Veteran Tomas Molina received terrible news that his pension from the Postal Service would be delayed. Due to being on a fixed income, the delay in his pension forces him to request assistance. While taking a stroll in his neighborhood to clear his head, he happened to notice a…
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Fire Fighters and Police Officers Working Together
Fire Fighters from the 38th closed off 187th and Cambreleng; it seems the firefighters were called in to check for either a fire or trapped person. Witnesses say someone was trapped and possible fire was started. Firefighters took action checking the building from top to bottom but there seemed to be no fire and left…
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Need to Find Out Where to Get a Thanksgiving Meal? Check Out Bronx Community Meals.
Bronx Thanksgiving Community Meals “Feeding the Community & Less Fortunate” Beso Lounge 320 E 240th Street, Bronx, NY 10467 12 p.m. The Point with Real Life Church and The Prodigal Center 940 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Free clothes and toiletries as well* The Pagavilosa Family 23rd Annual Thanksgiving…
