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Whose Birthday Is It? October 26, 2017
Mahalia Jackson (1911) As a child, Jackson sang at the New Orleans church where her father preached. After moving to Chicago, she sang with a touring gospel quintet. Her warm, powerful voice first came to wider public attention in the […]
Quote of the Day: October 26, 2017
It does make a difference what you call things. Kate Wiggin (1856-1923)
Parckchester’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
‘CREATING UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY’ mission is to honor the work of Dr. Maulana Karenga to share with the community a universal message that everyone can identify with family traditions. This event focuses on bringing our community together for a […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump Dismantling Health Care
Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump Dismantling Health Care (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump said he will further sabotage the American health care system by stopping critical cost-sharing […]
New report shows the adverse effect of bank-owned, zombie and abandoned properties on home values in Mount Vernon
Senators Klein & Bailey, Mayor Thomas, unveil ‘Nightmare Neighbor Task Force’ to identify & take action on abandoned properties in Mount Vernon New report shows the adverse effect of bank-owned, zombie and abandoned properties on home values in Mount Vernon […]
Chairman Crowley Celebrates Italian Heritage Month with Bronx-Queens Communities at Annual Event
Chairman Crowley Celebrates Italian Heritage Month with Bronx-Queens Communities at Annual Event Special Guest Congressman Tom Suozzi Delivers Keynote Address; Community Leaders Honored (Bronx, NY) – On Monday, October 16, Congressman Joe Crowley (D-NY), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, […]
Word of the Day: October 25, 2017
Volition Definition: (noun) The act or an instance of making a conscious choice or decision. Synonyms: Willing Usage: Without volition I leaned towards her, as a tree is swayed by the wind.
Whose Birthday Is It? October 25, 2017
Georges Bizet (1838) A French composer, Bizet became disgusted with the frivolity of French opera and decided to change it. In 1875, his masterpiece, Carmen, premiered. Though its harsh realism repelled many, it eventually won international acclaim and is now […]
Quote of the Day: October 25, 2017
But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope. George Eliot (1819-1880)
Bartow- Hell! Bartow-Pell Mansion Haunted House – October 27-28
Come, if you dare, for a Halloween scare! Watch out for spirits and other creatures as you intrepidly make your way through the mansion and grounds of Bartow-Pell. Halloween treats and goodies will be available for purchase — if you […]
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