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Word of the Day: September 28, 2017

Word of the Day: September 28, 2017

Prerogative Definition: (noun) A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right). Synonyms: Exculsive right, Perquisite, Privilege Usage: The whole substance of human authority was centered in the simple doctrine of royal prerogative, […]

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Whose Birthday Is It? September 28, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? September 28, 2017

Max Schmeling (1905) Schmeling was a German boxer who, in his greatest upset, knocked out future world heavyweight champion Joe Louis—then an unbeaten 22-year-old contender—in 1936. When they met again in a hugely hyped 1938 match, Louis knocked out Schmeling […]

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Quote of the Day: September 28, 2017

Quote of the Day: September 28, 2017

Once conform, once do what other people do because they do it, and a lethargy steals over all the finer nerves and faculties of the soul. She becomes all outer show and inward emptiness; dull, callous, and indifferent. Virginia Woolf […]

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Senator Klein, Assemblymen Benedetto & Gjonaj call on the city to remove sex offenders from family shelters

Senator Klein, Assemblymen Benedetto & Gjonaj call on the city to remove sex offenders from family shelters

Senator Klein, Assemblymen Benedetto & Gjonaj call on the city to remove sex offenders from family shelters New analysis found nine sex offenders residing in Bronx family shelters, endangering the welfare of vulnerable children Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein, […]

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Congressman Joseph Crowley has not announced his position

Chairman Crowley Pushes for Health Care Protections, Immigrant Rights in Government Funding Bill

Chairman Crowley Pushes for Health Care Protections, Immigrant Rights in Government Funding Bill (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) introduced a series of amendments to the government funding bill that would defend middle class families against […]

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Council Member Andy King secures $2.8 million for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Almat Group Affordable Homeownership Development

Council Member Andy King secures $2.8 million for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Almat Group Affordable Homeownership Development

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NYC Sanitation Commissioner names Chief Edward Grayson as the new Director of the Bureau of Cleaning and Collection

NYC Sanitation Commissioner names Chief Edward Grayson as the new Director of the Bureau of Cleaning and Collection

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Word of the Day: September 27, 2017

Word of the Day: September 27, 2017

Lubricious Definition: (adjective) Characterized by lust. Synonyms: Lustful, Prurient, Salacious Usage: She eluded the lubricious embraces of the drunken man and called the police.

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Whose Birthday Is It? September 27, 2017

Whose Birthday Is It? September 27, 2017

Cosimo de’ Medici (1389) The son of a Florentine banker, Cosimo de’ Medici was an able financier who vastly expanded the family’s banking business. In 1433, he was banished from the city by a rival family but returned a year […]

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Quote of the Day: September 27, 2017

Quote of the Day: September 27, 2017

To read between the lines was easier than to follow the text. Henry James (1843-1916)

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“I am a Breath Changer” SISFI Gala Fundraiser – September 29

“I am a Breath Changer” SISFI Gala Fundraiser – September 29

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Senator Klein Hosts Seventh Annual First Responder Appreciation Barbeque

Senator Klein Hosts Seventh Annual First Responder Appreciation Barbeque

Senator Klein Hosts Seventh Annual First Responder Appreciation Barbeque First responders from across The Bronx and Southern Westchester were honored for their service Bronx, NY – Senator Jeff Klein along with Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj hosted the seventh annual First Responders […]

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Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Bronx District 13 City Council Debate – October 2

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Bronx District 13 City Council Debate – October 2

VAN NEST is going to have a forum with the Candidates for the 13th Bx City Council to be on the November 7th ballot. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2ND 7:00PM 1830 AMETHYST STREET, BX, NY 10462 MONSIGNOR FIORENTINO APARTMENTS COMMUNITY ROOM Even […]

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Chairman Crowley Statement on Ongoing Carriage Dispute Between Altice USA and The Walt Disney Company

Chairman Crowley Statement on Ongoing Carriage Dispute Between Altice USA and The Walt Disney Company

Chairman Crowley Statement on Ongoing Carriage Dispute Between Altice USA and The Walt Disney Company (Queens, N.Y.) – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing carriage dispute between cable distributor Altice USA […]

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Where The Pols Are, September 27

Where The Pols Are, September 27

Wednesday, September 27 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in New York City. 9:00 AM – Comptroller Scott M. Stringer hosts his M/WBE University Workshop 1 Centre Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10:00 AM Lieutenant Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at Women […]