Category: Devil Dog USA News
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Vet Talk Meets BronxTalk
After a year in the making, BronxTalk and Vet Talk are finally meeting! Every Monday evening for the past 22 years Bronxites tune into BronxTalk to catch onto hot button topics ranging from local issues to politics. The host, Gary Axelbank has been a leader in bringing to light subject matters that specifically affect the…
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Telling Our Stories: Expanding the Voice of Domestic Violence Survivors
Words were scrolled across the stainless steel of a serving station gate as children learned boxing moves while others ran around with brightly colored faces. This was the first of, soon to be, many events by The Bronx Veteran Chamber of Commerce and was hosted by Kathleen Canzoniero. Telling Our Stories: Domestic Violence Awareness provided…
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A Year Later: Community Remembers Victims of Fatal Halloween Night Crash
Last year, over 500 family, friends, and community members filled the street to mourn the victims of the fatal car crash that happened on Halloween evening. This year, an official memorial has been added on the corner of Bogart Avenue and Morris Park Avenue. In an effort to promote a safer environment, a section of…
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FDNY Helps Mental Health Patient
On the corner of 187th and Cambreleng a possible mental patient was in a drug induced rant. Although the individual was not violent, bystanders were scared and asked him to sit down on a chair. FDNY from the 88th came quick to check on the individual but called in back up with their ambulance. The…
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The Star of the Sea Cadets
The cafeteria is loud with laughter and children scurrying along to their positions as their parents watch on from the entrance. Smaller kids practice turning on their heel while instructors bark orders at groups who either have to start a test or are practicing routines. Most are in camo fatigues but some of the new members…
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Over 400 Free Pumpkins Given Out by the Albanian & American Open Hand Association Inc.
Aleksander Nilaj and the Albanian & American Open Hand Association Inc. giving out free pumpkins, candy, and stickers on Williamsbridge Road. Despite Friday’s heavy rains, they gave out over 400 pumpkins to families and community members. The Albanian & American Open Hand Association Inc. operates out of the Pelham Parkway neighborhood and hold many charity…
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Domestic Violence Awareness “Telling Our Stories”
October is Domestic Violence month. The Bronx Veteran Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Domestic Violence Awareness “Telling Our Stories” event. If you would like to participate please contact Kathleen Canzoniero at Katcanzoniero@gmail.com or (347) 560-9313. If you would like to join the Bronx Veteran Chamber of Commerce please contact Sgt. Gonzalo Duran,…
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Recreation Programs Cease as Devil Dog Mobile Still Out of Commission
Over three weeks ago the Devil Dog Mobile rode down the East Tremont area, but instead of riding to pick up a Veteran or go to a Veteran themed event, it was on the back of a tow truck. The reason why the Devil Dog Mobile needed to be towed was because the engine died.…
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Vet Talk is Back!
BronxNet and Devil Dog USA, Inc. are joining forces to bring more awareness to the issues that Veterans in the Bronx are facing. In the last three years, Sergeant Gonzalo Duran has been on multiple shows on BronxNet fifteenth different times with his first appearance on Gary Axelbank’s show, BronxTalk, scheduled for November 7th. Additionally,…
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Bronx Veteran Wins Father Of The Year
For the 3 months he was homeless, Gonzalo Duran moved around day after day to find a place to sleep at night. He slept in a halfway house or next to convicts despite following all the proper protocols to receive veteran benefits. When he moved back to his childhood neighborhood, he met a fellow veteran…