James Dewar (1842) Dewar was a British chemist and physicist best known for his work on the properties of matter at very low temperatures and the liquefaction of gases. In the course of his work, he liquefied and solidified hydrogen […]
A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
cupidity Definition: (noun) Excessive desire, especially for wealth. Synonyms: covetousness, avarice Usage: Their very cupidity was to prove the means of their undoing, in the matter of the ransom at least.
The nation’s first water filtration system began operating on this date in 1893 in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Today is the second day of “Unmarried and Single Americans Week,” noting that many who are unmarried do not identify with the word “single.”
Cass “Mama” Elliot (1941) Elliot was an American singer and member of the vocal group The Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, she had a successful solo career, releasing several studio albums. In 1974, after a series […]
Humor is the spiciest condiment in the feast of existence. Laugh at your mistakes but learn from them, joke over your troubles but gather strength from them, make a jest of your difficulties but overcome them. L.M. Montgomery (1874-1942)
bedeck Definition: (verb) To adorn or ornament in a showy fashion. Synonyms: bedight, deck Usage: It was at the dawn of day in the merry Maytime, when hedgerows are green and flowers bedeck the meadows.
James P. O’Neill was appointed the 43rd police commissioner of the City of New York by Mayor Bill de Blasio today. He had served previously as chief of department, the NYPD’s highest uniformed rank. He was instrumental in developing the […]
Chelsea Bombing Suspect Apprehended In Linden, NJ The Associated Press reports a law enforcement official saying that Ahmad Khan Rahami, an Afghan immigrant, wanted in connection with explosions in New York City and New Jersey has been taken into custody following a […]
Man wanted for questioning by the FBI in connection with the Chelsea explosion that occurred on September 17.
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week begins today, September 19th through to the 24th.
GOVERNOR CUOMO DIRECTS STATE POLICE AND NATIONAL GUARD TO DEPLOY 1,000 UNIFORMED OFFICERS ACROSS NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REGION FOLLOWING EXPLOSION IN CHELSEA Service Restored on the No. 1, E and F Lines; MTA and PATH Systems Suffered no Structural Damage, […]
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join in the Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Thursday, September 22, hosted by the Tosca Marquee where the Chamber’s prestigious Leadership Award will be presented to the Bronx leaders in […]
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