Quote of the Day: December 15, 2016
The civility which money will purchase, is rarely extended to those who have none. Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
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Word of the Day: December 15, 2016
Sloven Definition: (noun) One who is habitually careless in personal appearance or work. Synonyms: Slob, Pig Usage: I could better eat with one who did not respect the truth or the laws than with a sloven and unpresentable person.
PARKCHESTER ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION
‘CREATING UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY’ is proud to announce Parkchester’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at St. Helena Church, (DOWNSTAIRS IN THE GYMNASIUM) ON THE CORNER OF WESTCHESTER AVENUE # 6 TRAIN TO PARKCHESTER OR CASTLE HILL AVENUE. This joyous occasion will […]
‘Divided By Diversity’ Film Screening
Screening of “Divided by Diversity” tonight at 6:30 P.M. at The Bronx Museum on 1040 Grand Concourse (165th Street). This event is sponsored by Justice League NYC and will be followed by a panel with the full cast and the director. […]
Statement by Senator Ruben Diaz on the Resignation of New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner Gladys Carrión
Statement by Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz on the Resignation of NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner Gladys Carrión December 12, 2016 Statement by Senator Ruben Diaz on the Resignation of New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner Gladys Carrión […]
NYC Council Member Andy King Expresses Satisfaction January Date Set For Departmental Trial for NYPD Officer Richard Haste
NYC Council Member Andy King Expresses Satisfaction January Date Set For Departmental Trial for NYPD Officer Richard Haste In Ramarley Graham Shooting “While I am extremely grateful that a date has been set for the departmental trial of Officer Richard […]
Bronx Borough President Diaz Jr. on “Transit for All” Metrocard Campaign
TESTIMONY OF BX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. RE:”Transit For All”MetroCard Campaign December 13, 2016 Good evening. I testify here today in opposition to the proposed four percent fare hike the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has proposed for MetroCard users […]
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio Calls on New York to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio calls on New York to divest from fossil fuels Day before New Yorkers take action, as global commitments surpass $5 trillion in assets, DiCaprio urges New York to divest New York, NY — Just one day before […]
Whose Birthday Is It? December 14, 2016
Daniel De Leon (1852) A newspaper editor, De Leon joined the Socialist Labor Party in the US in 1890 and soon became one of its leaders. He led a radical faction that seceded from the Knights of Labor in 1895 […]
Quote of the Day: December 14, 2016
Consequences are unpitying. Our deeds carry their terrible consequences, quite apart from any fluctuations that went before—consequences that are hardly ever confined to ourselves. George Eliot (1819-1880)
Word of the Day – December 14, 2016
Abase Definition: (verb) Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. Synonyms: Chagrin, Humiliate, Humble, Mortify Usage: Today she overwhelmed me with shrill reproaches, and abased me to the level of a hearth-brush.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS HITS THE STREETS TO REMIND EMPLOYERS OF MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS HITS THE STREETS TO REMIND EMPLOYERS OF MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE On Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas, representatives from the Commission Human Rights Commission (CCHR) and Small […]
NYC Mentoring In Medicine Health & Science Expo, December 17
Over 2,000 students, parents and educators with 100 health and science professionals are expected to attend on Saturday, December 17, 8AM to 3:30PM, at Frederick Douglass Academy I, 2581 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (between 148th and 150th) in Manhattan. […]
City and State NY Honors the Bronx Power 50
The influential City & State magazine will complete its Borough 50 Series with a final stop in the Boogie Down Bronx. The Borough 50 Series ranks the most powerful community leaders from each borough in a special print issue of City […]
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