Monday, March 5 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public events scheduled. The state Legislature is in session. 1:00 PM — Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul discusses Women in Leadership at the NYS Council of School Superintendents Conference. Albany […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Women’s History Month (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on Women’s History Month: “Women’s History Month is a time to recognize and honor the extraordinary women that broke […]
The 90’s Block Party invades Madison Square Garden by Jason Gonzalez The Theater at Madison Square Garden will play host to “The 90’s Block Party” in just two weeks’ time. The promoters at G-Squared Events intend on bringing all of […]
THE MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT – MARCH EVENTS SCHEDULE NEW YORK— Throughout March, Mayor de Blasio’s Public Engagement Unit has events planned citywide to help New Yorkers access resources and information from the Tenant Support Unit, Home Support Unit, and GetCoveredNYC. […]
Sunday, March 4, 2018 Mayor Bill de Blasio is in New York City with no public events scheduled. 11:00 AM — Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. attends the Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast. Jody’s Club Forest, 372 Forest Avenue, […]
Child Welfare: The Unintended Consequence of the War on Drugs Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm The New School – Theresa Lang Student Center 55 West 13th Street This panel will focus on the intersection of child welfare […]
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ OUTLINES HOUSING UNITS FOR PRESERVATION IN REPORT ON JEROME AVENUE CORRIDOR REZONING Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a report identifying more than 2,000 units of affordable housing that must be preserved as part of the […]
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced $17.5 million in emergency funding to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in southeastern Pennsylvania. “We’ve seen a dramatic expansion in the range of this pest over the last […]
Public Prep, Cornell University Extend Multi-Year, Multi-Faceted Partnership to Create Extraordinary Collegiate Experiences for Girls Prep and Boys Prep Students and Alumni Expanded Opportunities to Study Computer Science with Cornell Tech and STEM in Prestigious Curie and Catalyst Academies at […]
Lissom Definition: (adjective) Moving and bending with ease. Synonyms: Lithe, Lithesome, Supple, Sylphlike, Svelte, Slender Usage: The boys were batting at the nets, and they were lissom and strong and active.
Moe Berg (1902) Once known as “the brainiest man in baseball,” Berg was a professional athlete who became a professional spy. Though he played for several teams over a span of 15 seasons, he never distinguished himself on the field […]
To make a contented slave, it is necessary to make a thoughtless one. It is necessary to darken his moral and mental vision, and, as far as possible, to annihilate the power of reason. Frederick Douglass (1817-1895)
BP DIAZ HOSTS DOMINICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION On Thursday, February 8, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Dominican Heritage Month celebration at the Grand Slam Banquet Hall on East Tremont Avenue, honoring individuals who have contributed to the […]
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