Archive for May, 2017

Word of the Day: May 3, 2017

Word of the Day: May 3, 2017

Parapraxis Definition: (noun) A minor error, such as a slip of the tongue, thought to reveal a repressed motive. Synonyms: Slip-up, Miscue, Slip Usage: She thought her verbal blunder was just a silly mistake, but her friend, a Freud enthusiast, […]

by · May 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Interactive map: NYC students living in homeless shelters

Interactive map: NYC students living in homeless shelters

The Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness has added the number of students living in shelters to its online interactive data tool, which is available at http://tinyurl.com/zpt9s64. The data tool provides information on homeless students in all of New York […]

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s First 100 Days

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s First 100 Days

Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s First 100 Days (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on President Trump’s wasted first 100 days in the White House. “President Trump’s first 100 days in office […]

by · May 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Community Board 11 Health Fair – May 6th

Community Board 11 Health Fair – May 6th

by · May 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Health
Emerald Tree and Shrub Care Receives Gold Star Award from TCIA

Emerald Tree and Shrub Care Receives Gold Star Award from TCIA

On Thursday, April 27th, just a day before National Arbor Day, Two local businesses received the Gold Star Award from the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA): Emerald Tree and Shrub Care, a family owned, Westchester-based provider of high-quality arboriculture and […]

by · May 3, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Firefighter Exam Filing Extended to May 10

Firefighter Exam Filing Extended to May 10

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by · May 3, 2017 · Job Opportunity
BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of May 1, 2017

BRONX DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of May 1, 2017

The stakes and dangers of the crisis in North Korea are significantly larger than has been discussed in the media so far.

Vernuccio’s View: Dangers, Stakes of North Korea Are Vast

The stakes and dangers of the crisis in North Korea are significantly larger than has been discussed in the media so far. Those dangers are not restricted to North Korea’s direct actions. The realities  are deeply worrisome.  Hopes that the United […]

by · May 3, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
Whose Birthday Is It? May 2, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? May 2, 2017

Yongle Emperor (1360) Born Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor was the favorite son of the founder of China’s Ming dynasty. He spent his youth developing a military career but was passed over for the throne. He rebelled and seized the […]

by · May 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: May 2, 2017

Quote of the Day: May 2, 2017

Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart. Washington Irving (1783-1859)

by · May 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: May 2, 2017

Word of the Day: May 2, 2017

Juggernaut Definition: (noun) An overwhelming, advancing force that crushes or seems to crush everything in its path. Synonyms: Steamroller Usage: “I’m the juggernaut bitch!”

by · May 2, 2017 · Bulletin Board
Teacher Appreciation Week

Profile America: Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 2 — Before the school year draws to a close and summer vacation takes over, it’s time to say thanks to America’s teachers. Today is Teacher Appreciation Day, falling on the second day of Teacher Appreciation Week. The goal […]

by · May 2, 2017 · Profile America
Noah Syndergaard, NY Mets pitching ace. Credit: bloggingmets.com

Blame Baseball And Not The Mets On Noah

By William Coppola Not quite the fall of the Roman Empire, nevertheless a decline. The Mets of New York are headed to Mediocreville. The enormous rash of injuries that will keep their stars out for extended periods of time, is […]

by · May 2, 2017 · Sports
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the end of the Castle Hill Little League Baseball ceremony in the Bronx on Saturday, May 1st 2017. Edwin J. Torres/Mayoral Photo Office.

Another Year and It’s Play Ball For Castle Hill Little League

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Little League Baseball gets exposure in mid August with a national televised event known as their World Series.  That only becomes part of the picture for youth baseball around the country and inner city because there […]

by · May 2, 2017 · Sports, Youth and Children