Quote of the Day: March 4, 2017
Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
Word of the Day: March 24, 2017
Prejudicious Definition: (adjective) Causing harm or injury. Synonyms: Damaging, Detrimental, Prejudicial Usage: The reporter’s coverage resulted in prejudicious publicity for the defendant.
Happy Birthday, Julio Gallo
Friday, March 24 — One of the major figures of the American wine industry — Julio Gallo — was born this week in 1910. When Prohibition ended, he and his brother Ernest started making wine in humble surroundings — a rented […]
Rikers Inmates Aid in Snow Removal
New York City Department of Corrections officials were on hand as recently released inmates of Rikers Island joined officials from the Department of Sanitation in removing blocks of ice and snow from the streets on Saturday, March 18. The road […]
Didi Gregorius Void For Yankees, Tejada Needs to Fill The Role
By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Perhaps the World Baseball Classic became a blessing for Ruben Tejada. The former Met with a minor league contract is in New York Yankees camp. Manager Joe Girardi has to make decisions without Didi Gregorius who […]
Reform Party Hosts 2017 Mayoral Candidates Forum, March 28
REFORM PARTY MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM Reform Party leadership and members will listen to all of the candidates who are currently seeking the Reform Party nomination for Mayor of New York City. Questions and topics will focus on reform related issues […]
TONIGHT: Self-Defense, Rape Prevention Class, March 23
Free self-defense, rape prevention workshop TONIGHT at 6:30 PM. Women’s Empowerment Self Defense Academy 2132 E. Tremont Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 6:30 – 8:30 PM Register by calling 347-810-7330 or emailing WESDAONLINE@gmail.com
Vernuccio’s View: Russia Continues Threats vs. Europe, NATO responds
Russia is increasingly threatening the security of Europe. Putin is continuing his massive investment in modern weapons. He has formed wholly new military divisions, and has deployed theater nuclear weapons to his borders with European states. The threats extend beyond […]
Profile America: Coining A Phrase
Thursday, March 23 — One of the most distinctive and near universal American colloquialisms — the affirmation “OK” — appeared in public for the first time on this date in 1839. There have been claims that “OK” derives from languages as […]
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Global Tour Concert of the Hit Salsa Album “Indestructible”
DIEGO EL CIGALA Special Guests: Tito Allen, John “Dandy” Rodriguez, Jimmy Bosch, Ricky Gonzalez and Jimmy Delgado Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present four-time Latin GRAMMY Winner DIEGO EL CIGALA in his global tour concert of […]
Tears Flow for Fallen EMT as Gang Member is Charged
Tears Flow for Fallen EMT as Gang Member is Charged by David Greene Hundreds of firefighters and paramedics from across the state joined community residents as well as local civic and clergy leaders in mourning the death of the young […]
Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s FY18 Budget Proposal
Chairman Crowley on President Trump’s FY18 Budget Proposal (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump released today a $1.1 trillion budget that makes deep cuts to education, innovation, veterans, and […]
Engel Statement on Latest District Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Travel Ban
Engel Statement on Latest District Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Travel Ban Washington D.C.— Congressman Eliot L. Engel issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court ruling which froze President Trump’s latest travel ban: “In spite of the Administration’s […]
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