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Whose Birthday Is It? March 5, 2017
Luther Burbank (1849) The 13th child of a Massachusetts farmer, Burbank received little formal education, yet he went on to become a groundbreaking horticulturist. Influenced by Charles Darwin’s writings, he began breeding plants at age 21. The rapid success of […]
Quote of the Day: March 7, 2017
It was the policy of the good old gentleman to make his children feel that home was the happiest place in the world; and I value this delicious home-feeling as one of the choicest gifts a parent can bestow. Washington […]
Word of the Day: March 7, 2017
Musette Definition: (noun) A small French bagpipe operated with a bellows and having a soft sound. Synonyms: Shepherd’s Pipe Usage: The young man was adept at the musette and would play it during celebrations.
NYC CELEBRATES THE FIRST OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF THREE-FIFTH CLAUSE AWARENESS DAY
NYC CELEBRATES THE FIRST OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF THREE-FIFTH CLAUSE AWARENESS DAY The City of New York observed for the first time “Three-Fifth Clause Awareness Day on Sunday, March 5th” with a special program that took place at The Schomburg Center […]
Panel of legal experts will field immigration questions from concerned Muslim community members
SENATOR KLEIN HOLDS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FORUM FOR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES Panel of legal experts will field immigration questions from concerned Muslim community members Bronx, NY — Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx) and Councilman Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx), joined […]
American Revolution & The Bronx: Friends of Pelham Bay Park Gun Hill Tavern lecture
Please come out Thursday March 9th at 6pm and support our Friends pf Pelham Bay Park. The setting is perfect – A Bronx warehouse transformed into a restaurant/brewery/distillery -Sounds Revolutionary to me ! The Gun Hill Tavern is at 780 […]
Whose Birthday Is It? March 6, 2017
Louis Francis “Lou” Costello (1906) Costello was an American comedian who, along with Bud Abbott, formed the comedic duo of Abbott and Costello. From 1931 to 1957, Costello played a bumbling, cheery dimwit alongside Abbott’s “straight man” in various stage, […]
Quote of the Day: March 6, 2017
Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things. Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)
Word of the Day: March 6, 2017
Worriment Definition: (noun) A difficulty that causes anxiety. Synonyms: Troublesomeness, Inconvenience Usage: To him, everything was a worriment, and his anxiety increased every day.
Senator Ruben Diaz announce the celebration of the 7th “Abrazo Garifuna in New York”
Senator Ruben Diaz announce the celebration of the 7th “Abrazo Garifuna in New York” Bronx, NY – Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, in conjunction with New York State Assemblymen Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda, Michael Blake, Victor Pichardo and City Council Member […]
Senator Klein Highlights the IDC’s Religious Freedom Package
UNITED AGAINST HATE: LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS JOIN MUSLIM AND JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO RALLY AGAINST RECENT WAVE OF HATE CRIMES Senator Klein Highlights the IDC’s Religious Freedom Package Bronx, NY – With Muslims across the country facing intolerance in light […]
UNITED AGAINST HATE: LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND RIVERDALE JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERS RALLY AGAINST RECENT WAVE OF ANTI-SEMITISM
UNITED AGAINST HATE: LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND RIVERDALE JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERS RALLY AGAINST RECENT WAVE OF ANTI-SEMITISM Senator Klein highlights the IDC’s Religious Freedom Package aimed at combatting hate crimes Bronx, NY – As anti-Semitic hate crimes sweep the nation […]
Chairman Crowley Statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Decision to Recuse Himself from Russia Investigations
Chairman Crowley Statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Decision to Recuse Himself from Russia Investigations (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) released the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced plans to recuse himself from […]
Whose Birthday Is It? March 5, 2017
Howard Pyle (1853) Pyle was an American illustrator and writer who specialized in tales of chivalry and adventure for children. He rewrote and realistically illustrated classic tales about figures like Robin Hood and King Arthur, adapting the stories to suit […]
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