Curtis Sliwa with John & Margo Catsimatidis, Guardian Angels board members, celebrating Guardian Angels Day, Feb 17th, 2021. In honor of 42 years of service, John & Margo took out a full page ad in the NY Post and dedicated the entire day on WABC to the work of Curtis Sliwa and the Guardian Angels for the past 42 years,
Month: February 2021
A Hall of Famer’s Advice for Gio
Bronxnet’s number one program, “Reachout with Ray and Steve” continues to show why.
Yesterday, one of the stars of the award winning film, “Freedom Writers,” Bronx’s own April Lee Hernandez (Castillo) joined the show to talk about the making of the film. The incredible message it sends and how that message is received today is even more important.
NYC law enforcement group “Guardian Angels” to hold press conference to announce increased subway patrols after more attacks on innocent riders
50TH & LEXINGTON (2/17/2021, 10:30 A.M.): Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, will be joined by dozens of fellow Guardian Angels in a press conference to announce increased patrols on the New York City subway system to combat a recent surge in violent crime just days before the public transit system resumes overnight hours.
Honoring Mr. October During Black History Month
Today, I honor the man that Yankees’ Captain Thurman Munson would give, arguably, the most famous sports nickname to, Mr. October, Reggie Jackson.
Let me just put it this way. During the Steinbrenner era, the most exciting player to put on a Yankee uniform is without a doubt Reggie Jackson.
Guardian Angels Honor the Life of Corky Lee
This past Saturday 2/6 we were asked to be the honor guard for the funeral caravan for the photo/journalist for the Chinatown community CORKY LEE. He was a great friend to all of our Guardian Angels and helped in the last year to keep us connected to everyone and anything going on in the Chinese community.
Pedro Gomez Made An Impact
Today, I would speak to Sandy Gomez, the wife of Pedro. Even though her husband had just died, she would console me because I was crying. I guess they were a perfect match because that is exactly what Pedro would have done. That is exactly what came to my mind.
Bill White. He earned our respect.
During black history month, I want to acknowledge all star first baseman Bill While.
During the 1960s he was one of the best players in the game. Terrific hitter with power who also won 4 gold gloves for an excellent St. Louis Cardinals team.
Guardian Angels Animal Protection & WABC Team Together to Find Tuxedo the Cats Killer
Last week a beautiful black & white cat named “Tuxedo” and dubbed the “Mayor of NYCHA’s Breukelen Houses” was viciously killed by two pit bulls egged on by their sadistic owners. Tuxedo had lived on the grounds since 2011 and was part of a managed feral colony cared for by cat rescuer Latonya Walker.
Diana Munson Is So Proud of Gio
The Thurman Munson AHRC New York charity conducted its annual event last night. This event is done in honor of the great Yankee, Thurman Munson, who was lost in a tragic airplane accident in 1979. Donations from this event helps children and families that are dealing with difficult health issues, including autism, etc.
Brandon Roy
Flashback Athlete of the Month for February 2021 Bio Highlights Bio Brandon Dawayne Roy is an American basketball coach and former player. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves during his time with the NBA. Some of his nicknames include “B-Roy” and “The Natural”. In 2012, he played five games with the […]
Sky Brown
Athlete of the Month for February 2021 Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Highlights Bio Sky Brown is the world’s youngest professional skateboarder who is set compete for Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, which will be the first Olympic Games in which skateboarding is included. Brown was born in Miyazaki, Japan and has a Japanese […]
Dick Smith
Make Up Artist of the Month for September 2021 Bio Gallery Bio Richard Emerson Smith, otherwise known as Dick Smith, was an American makeup artist who specialized in special effects make-up. He was born on June 26, 1922, in Larchmont, New York and was married to Jocelyn DeRosa. Smith was not only known for his […]
