Appreciating the underappreciated Hiroki Kuroda By Steven Simineri One of the things always seemingly lost amidst Derek Jeter’s magical farewell in the Bronx was that the game also marked the end of veteran hurler Hiroki Kuroda’s career in the States. […]
Friday, October 28 — One of the nation’s enduring symbols, the Statue of Liberty, was dedicated on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor on this date in 1886. A gift from France, the statue’s full name is “Liberty Enlightening the World,” […]
VP candidate Mike Pence’s plane skids off runway at LaGuardia airport.
Thursday, October 27 — One of the nation’s most successful brand names went on sale for the first time this month in 1913 — Camel cigarettes, the first pre-blended, packaged cigarettes. While machine-rolled cigarettes had been around since 1881, Camel was […]
Nasty weather, Nasty Arrieta Game 2: Cubs-Indians By William Coppola Jake Arrieta pitched five and two thirds innings Wednesday night with brilliant ease. He worked the entire strike zone with very good command of all his pitches. His 93 to […]
BP DIAZ HOSTS THE 2ND ANNUAL DIWALI FESTIVAL RECOGNIZING THE GROWING HINDU COMMUNITY On Thursday, October 27, 2016 Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host the 2ndAnnual Diwali celebration observing the Hindu Festival of Lights at the Vishnu […]
New York City FC Launch #SupportYourCity Playoff Campaign New York City FC has officially launched the #SupportYourCity playoff campaign, a rallying cry for all New Yorkers to get behind the Club as they enter playoffs for the first time in […]
On this date in 1858, Hamilton Smith patented a rotary washing machine. The first electric washer came along in 1908.
Is Obamacare Collapsing? by Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D. Those enrolled in Obamacare are facing serious challenges. Rising Premiums is the immediate issue, but more broadly, the survival of the entire program is in jeopardy. Bloomberg reports that “Premiums for […]
Cleveland Indians beat Cubs 6-0 in Game 1 of World Series Dominant pitching by Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber and a 3-run home run in the 8th inning helped lead the Indians to a 6-0 win in the first […]
Council’s proposal would add thousands of food carts before we know if new regulations are working By Michael Lambert and Ellen Baer Everyone agrees that the street vending system in New York City is confusing and unfair for everyone involved: […]
Minnie Pearl Pearl was an American country comedienne, born Sarah Colley in Centerville, Tennessee. One of the Grand Ole Opry’s most iconic performers, she appeared on the show for more than 50 years, performing routines that gently poked fun at […]
Pain like mine demands new modes of song. Miguel de Cervantes (1546-1616)
Calumet Definition: (noun) A long-stemmed sacred or ceremonial tobacco pipe used by certain Native American peoples. Synonyms: Peace pipe Usage: Among the Blackfeet warriors who advanced with the calumet of peace she recognized a brother.
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