LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT Wednesday, March 23 — The first town in America to have its streets illuminated by electric lights wasn’t one of the familiar, Eastern metropolises that loom in our history. That distinction instead went to the […]
FIRST U.S. BANK ROBBERY Profile America — Banks had operated in America for about a half century before someone tried to make an unauthorized withdrawal. On March 19th in 1831, Edward Smith committed the first bank robbery in the U.S. — […]
The Bronx YMCA is seeking to fill 30 lifeguard positions for this summer. Job descriptions for the three (3) types of positions: life guard, water fitness instructor and swim instructor, can be found on the Bronx Y website. Anyone interested in […]
Former Bronx superintendent, Dr. Betty Rosa was elected as Chancellor of the Board of Regents yesterday. Andrew Brown was elected Vice Chancellor of the Board of Regents. In a statement, Speaker Carl E. Heastie said that the two regents […]
Previously de-stabilized units restored to rent rolls BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced today that, with the help of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), he negotiated the […]
Good breeding consists in concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person. Mark Twain (1835-1910)
acquittance Definition: (noun) A written release from an obligation, specifically a receipt indicating payment in full. Synonyms: release Usage: After years of haggling over debts and money owed, the two men resolved their dispute and drew up an acquittance.
Marcel Marceau (1923) Marceau was a French actor and mime who gained renown in 1947 with the creation of Bip, a sad, white-faced clown with a tall, battered hat—reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp. Noted for his eloquent, deceptively simple portrayals, […]
Crowley Congratulates Clayton Kendrick-Holmes on Acceptance to Renowned Service Academy (Bronx, N.Y.) – Today, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, proudly announced the appointment of Throggs Neck resident Clayton Kendrick-Holmes […]
On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. toured the United Parcel Service facility on Brush Avenue in Throggs Neck. During the tour, Borough President Diaz spoke to hundreds of UPS employees who work at the site. […]
STATE BAN ON SEX DISCRIMINATION Tuesday, March 22 — The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on sex as well as race in hiring, promoting, and firing. While this act is a famous landmark in the national […]
Increased Minimum Wage Increases Unemployment By Frank Vernuccio, Jr., J.D. The debate over raising the minimum wage has become a significant factor in the presidential contest. The evidence indicates that, contrary to the claims of Senator Sanders and […]
Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders Combine Two Taste Favorites into One Amazing Menu Offering Fans of crisp, hand-battered, juicy fried chicken and flaky, buttery, scratch-made biscuits can now have the best of both delicious worlds. Beginning Monday, March 28, Church’s Chicken will introduce […]
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