Category: Devil Dog USA News
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Introducing a New Chamber of Commerce in Town
Walking around the neighborhoods of Belmont and Fordham in the Bronx, Sergeant Gonzalo Duran could not help but notice many empty or soon to be empty store fronts. Neon colored signs scream “Going out of business”, becoming overwhelming once you realize you are passing multiple on a single block. “Some of these places have been…
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New Year, New Changes at Devil Dog USA, Inc.
The beginning of the New Year is symbolic for marking a time in which changes are about to occur and the new is welcomed with open arms. This holds true as well for Devil Dog USA, Inc. and in the coming months there will be many changes that will be revealed. Our organization would like…
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Check Out the First Episode of Open Discussion
With the renewal of Vet Talk being made possible by BronxNet, Devil Dog News has launched Open Discussion, a free-flowing and informal forum that welcomes all to participate. The purpose of Open Discussion is to give the Bronx community and others an opportunity to talk about topics from various ranges. All topics are written down…
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The Little Barber Shop of Dreams
A classic blue, red, and white striped light welcomes visitors as they walk in to Master Barbers. On the walls are posters filled with different hair cuts and shaves that men can pick from by number. Mannequin heads with smooth, shiny hair are on a table; some are cut while some are colored. Black leather…
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A Dynamic Celebration for Veteran Voices Newsletter
Inside of the Jericho Houses on Kingsbridge Terrace is where an independent newsletter is made for and by Veterans. Celebrating their third issue release, the newsletter included a story about Sergeant Gonzalo Duran titled, “Dynamic Devil Dog” by Eva Hinds. The newsletter contains stories about Bronx Veterans, their interests, their thoughts, and even lighthearted subjects…
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The Motivator
This week’s featured Veteran is Angel Rondon, United States Marine Corps (USMC). He is currently a resident at Saint Barnabas Hospital Rehabilitation Center; recovering from a leg injury. Last month I called Devil Dog USA Incorporated Chief Operations Officer, Debbie Powers, to ask how our friend was doing. Unfortunately the conversation was one of concern…
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Confetti and Hugs Can Make All the Difference
Simple acts of kindness can make all the difference and can have a bigger impact than anyone can imagine. Since the beginning of November, the #22HugsADay campaign has been using the power of touch to connect Veterans and civilians on a deeper level. The purpose of the campaign was to lower a person’s defenses and,…
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Animal Welfare and its Future in the Bronx: A Discussion with Pedro Rosario
Having dinner at La Casa del Sabor on East Tremont, the conversation turns to the state of animal rescue in the Bronx. Anyone in the animal rescue business knows that these talks usually consists of struggles, whether it is dealing with aggressive or negligent pet owners, seeing abuse, financial hardships, physical exhaustion of trapping feral…
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A Party with Singing, Salsa, and Sociopolitical Discussions
Kenny Agosto excitedly goes over his list of honorees for his party and fundraiser later on that night. “Nilda, she’s like a mother to me. She taught me so much about the political realm.” he said as we sat at a big conference inside of his office. The list of honorees was originally only six…
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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…