Tag: Veterans
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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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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…