It’s viewed as a project that may be ahead of its timeline. The rebuild of the Manhattan College baseball team under head coach David Miller has been dubbed the “Manhattan Project.” Not as an ode to any arsenal of nuclear weapons, but rather as a new description of the changing dynamics of a baseball program. more

As the calendar rolls over to June, most Americans who consider themselves patriots know it’s time to celebrate Flag Day on June 14. more

To the editor: (re: “Liberalism and antisemitism,” May 25) Barry Ziman goes to great lengths to convince his readers that he is a liberal.  Toward this end, he cites several instances throughout his career in politics in which he stood against racism and antisemitism. This is indeed most commendable.  more

To the editor: (re: “Pols want alternate-side parking rule to clean streets,” May 25) We are used to seeing stories extolling the virtues of local politicians, celebrities, business owners, and so forth in this illustrious newspaper. But this piece was just too much. more

To the editor: (re: “For some, New York City is not ‘Gotham,’” May 11) You fail to mention in your recent story about the death of Jordan Neely what it is like to be on the subway. A subway car where the incident took place is locked. From one station to another, you can’t get out of that. more

American Legion Post 1525 in the Bronx held a Memorial Day ceremony at the Bell Tower Monument in Riverdale Monday, May 29. The monument, at West 239th Street and Henry Hudson Parkway, was built in 1930 and has three large bronze  honor rolls commemorating residents of Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil, and Riverdale who served in World War I and World War II. The ceremony was led by three past commanders of Post 1525:  Jim Campbell, Henry Pang, and James Rine. more

To the editor: As we approach the 70th anniversary of the execution of the Atomic spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg on June 19, it is noteworthy to remember the Bronx connection to the case. more

To the editor: Each month, a small but growing group of Bronx-based members of Jews for Racial & Economic Justice meet to build community and engage in political action and, in recent months, oppose the mayor’s reckless budget cuts. more

SAR Academy hosted Interactive Family Arts Festival on Monday, May 22 where they showcased students’ work. more

Work may soon resume at 3991 Saxon Ave. in Van Cortlandt Village after a new owner filed permits last week for a six-story residential building. more