Quote of the Day: June 27, 2017
To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is . . . the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence. John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)
To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is . . . the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence. John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)
Chairman Crowley Statement on Special Election in Georgia (Washington, DC) – The following is a statement from House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) on the special election in Georgia: “Winning in Georgia 6 – a district that hasn’t elected […]
PUTTING OUR MEMORIES INTO ACTION AFTER MEMORIAL DAY By State Senator Kevin Parker The Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944 – better known as the G. I. Bill, was intended to provide World War II veterans with funds for housing and […]
Inaugural Definition: (adjective) Serving to set in motion. Synonyms: Initiative, Initiatory, Maiden, First Usage: The magazine’s inaugural issue sold out in a matter of days, prompting them to publish the second issue in larger numbers.
Abner Doubleday (1819) Doubleday was a US Army officer who distinguished himself in the American Civil War. He fired the first shot in defense of Fort Sumter and saw action at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. He also served in the […]
My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child’s nature, as a flower blooms, rather than crammed it, like a Strasbourg goose, with more than it could digest. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)
Time to Repeal New York City’s Racist and Homophobic Cabaret Law By José Francisco Ávila Haga clic para leer en Español Did you know that dancing is illegal in most of New York City’s bars and restaurants? New York City […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Bicameral Emoluments Lawsuit (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after House and Senate Democrats filed a lawsuit against President Trump for violating the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution: […]
Reforming the bail system The Council is introducing a package of legislation in June 2017 to fix New York City’s bail system and keep people out of Rikers. Thousands of people who stand accused—but not convicted—of any crime are shuttled […]
Statement by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Re: Passing of Gabe Pressman “Journalists are instrumental in keeping the democratic process honest, and Gabe Pressman was a model for turning this mission into a life calling. His decades of immersion in the happenings […]
Eloquence Definition: (noun) Powerful and effective language. Synonyms: Fluency, Smoothness Usage: The preacher’s eloquence attracted a large congregation.
Robert Henri (1865) Henri was an American painter and teacher and a leading figure in the Ashcan school, a realist movement in American art best known for its scenes of ordinary city life. He studied in Paris and taught and […]
In many ways doth the full heart reveal The presence of the love it would conceal. Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)
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