Richard Wagner (1813) Wagner was a German composer whose astonishing works made him one of the mos tinfluential figures in the history of Western music. He revolutionized the 19th-century idea of opera, seeing it as a wholly new art form in which musical, poetic, […]
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization. Members must be Catholic and either Irish-born or of Irish descent. Its largest membership is now in the United States, where it was founded in New York City […]
Environmental Extremism and the Assault on Free Speech by Frank V. Vernuccio An unprecedented legal attack, in utter violation of the First Amendment, has been launched against a think tank. According to Claude Walker, the attorney general of the U.S. […]
Each choice we make has a ripple effect on every aspect of our life.
The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic. Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
flinders Definition: (noun) Bits, fragments, or splinters. Synonyms: slivers, splinters Usage: The bullet blew the glass bottle into flinders.
Elizabeth Fry (1780) Fry was an English prison reformer as well asan advocate of higher nursing standards andthe education of working women. From 1813,she worked untiringly to improve theconditions for women in Newgate prison,advocating separation of the sexes,employment, and religious […]
A white gold 2015 New York Mets National League Championship ring was presented to Carlos Torres in a private moment.
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce Annual Business & Health Expo Join us on Thursday, June 16, 11:00am-5:00pm, at The Mall at Bay Plaza The Bronx Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at our annual Business & Health […]
ALBANY, NY – Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) honored Rosemary Durso, director of Boston Road’s Regional Aide Interim Needs (R.A.I.N.) at the 19th Annual Women of Distinction Ceremony in Albany on Tuesday evening. Since 1998, Rosemary Durso has served the […]
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Little noticed or reported by the media, the NATO-Russia Council met on April 20 to discuss the deteriorating relations and rising tensions between the western alliance and Moscow. The meeting lasted longer than anticipated and ended without agreement on the […]
Jewish American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Gather to Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month at Bronx House BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted his 2nd Annual Jewish Heritage Celebration on Sunday at Bronx House, honoring local community […]
The winged fairies of Grimm and Andersen have brought more happiness to childish hearts than all other human creations. L. Frank Baum (1856-1919)
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