On Wednesday, in response to the New York State Board of Elections turning over information to President Trump’s Election Commission, both Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Michael Blake (D-Bronx) released separate statements. The President’s Election Commission initially requested voter information, […]
By William Coppola When the Mets sent Addison Reed to the Red Sox for three minor league relief pitchers, they showed their weakness. Not that it was a bad trade, but that it revealed just how they have nothing in […]
Gutsy Definition: (adjective) Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited. Synonyms: Plucky Usage: Though she lost her arm in a violent shark attack, the gutsy teen refused to abandon her dream of […]
Myrna Loy (1905) Originally typecast in exotic roles, often as a vamp, film actress Myrna Loy soon earned praise for her witty sophistication in 1934’s The Thin Man. By 1936, she was a top box-office draw. Offscreen, she was never […]
Rivalry adds so much to the charms of one’s conquests. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)
EIGHTH ANNUAL DICK MCGUIRE TROT THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 3, AT YONKERS RACEWAY REMEMBERS KNICKS AND ST. JOHN’S GREAT, BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMER; N.Y.S.S. FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD COLTS & GELDINGS AT EMPIRE CITY CASINO’S HISTORIC HARNESS OVAL WORTH $169,499 Yonkers, NY […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) released the following statement after negotiators reached a deal on a Russia sanctions package: “I am pleased negotiators have made progress on this […]
Tenants PAC Announces Citywide and Borough-wide Endorsements New York, N.Y. – Tenants PAC, New York’s leading organization supporting pro-tenant candidates for public office, today announced their endorsements for citywide and borough-wide offices, endorsing Mayor Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate Letitia […]
DC37 ENDORSES 18TH DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE AMANDA FARIAS Farias Continues to Rack up Support Among Working Families (BRONX, NY) – Today, District Council 37 AFSCME AFL-CIO, the largest public Service Union in New York City, announced its support of […]
Intemperance Definition: (noun) Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence. Synonyms: Self-indulgence Usage: A slouching, moody, drunken sloven, wasted by intemperance and vice, sat on the stoop and lamented his lot in life.
Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (10 BCE) The nephew of Tiberius, Claudius became the Roman emperor unexpectedly, after Caligula was murdered. Sickly, unattractive, and scholarly, he tended to disfavor the upper classes and cater to the freedmen. He expanded the […]
The popular idea that a child forgets easily is not an accurate one. Many people go right through life in the grip of an idea which has been impressed on them in very tender years. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
Candidate for City Council Adds Another Endorsement to Build on Campaign’s Momentum, Stonewall Democrats Side with Randy Abreu Bronx, N.Y. – Today Randy Abreu received the endorsement from one of the City’s leading LGBT Organizations, the Stonewall Democrats in the race […]
STATEMENT FROM BX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. RE: Pedro Hernandez/Bail Reform “The case of Pedro Hernandez highlights the need for significant bail reform, if not the elimination of the money bail system altogether, in the State of New York. […]
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