Monday, August 15 — Chairs have a history going back to the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, or even earlier in antiquity. But a couple of variants that no one was anxious to try out debuted this month in the 19th century. In […]
Sunday, August 14 — Preserving Social Security is a continuing concern in an increasingly aging America. The demographic profile was different on this date in 1935, when the program was signed into law by President Roosevelt. The program aimed to provide […]
Bronx residents are urged to bring paint and electronics to Fordham University for #SAFEdisposal TOMORROW 10a-4p.
Swim Registration at New Settlement Community Center Register to learn to swim at the beautiful, modern New Settlement Community Center pool. Become a member to gain early registration, Monday, August 15 or […]
Saturday, August 13 — At least since the oil embargo of 1973, the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has been closely followed. A portion of the price is due to the Federal tax of 18.4 cents per gallon of gas, […]
Saturday, August 13 — At least since the oil embargo of 1973, the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has been closely followed. A portion of the price is due to the Federal tax of 18.4 cents per gallon of gas, […]
On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced its model 5150 — which soon became known simply as the “PC.”
United Parcel Service began in 1907 as the American Messenger Company, founded by 19-year old Jim Casey in Seattle, Washington.
A 20 year old man wanting to meet with Donald Trump Wednesday afternoon climbed his landmark Trump Towers building using suction cups and straps.
The Smithsonian Institution was founded on this date in 1846 and is named for British scientist James Smithson.
The Yankees host an annual Disability Awareness Night at the stadium to commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The first patent for a moving stairway was obtained on this date in 1859 by Nathan Ames.
The giant 12-foot wooden “T” patriotic flag sign was soaked in gasoline before it was torched according to the FDNY fire marshal.
The stock market took nearly 30 years, or until 1959, to return to the trading level of 1930.
BRONX COALITION FOR A COMMUNITY VISION HELD BLOCK PARTY TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS ON PLANNED JEROME AVENUE REZONING Labor unions, elected officials and community organizers joined forces on last Saturday to host a block party for Jerome Avenue residents to educate them […]
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