Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: February 23, 2016

Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: February 23, 2016

smattering Definition: (noun) A small, scattered amount or number. Synonyms: handful Usage: Her skin had a healthy glow, and her nose was dotted with a smattering of freckles.

by · February 23, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Birthday of the Day February 23, 2016

Bronx Chronicle Birthday of the Day February 23, 2016

Pope Paul II (1417) Born in Venice as Pietro Barbo, Pope Paul II was the successor of Pope Pius II, and the nephew of Pope Eugene IV. A Renaissance pope, he patronized printing, beautified and improved Rome, and collected antiquities. […]

by · February 23, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Hot Stove Report: The ‘Rites of Spring’ for New York Baseball

Hot Stove Report: The ‘Rites of Spring’ for New York Baseball

The “Rites” of Spring for New York baseball   By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor   The seven week countdown has started to opening day in the Bronx when the first pitch is thrown at Yankee Stadium. But the defending NL champion […]

by · February 23, 2016 · Sports
Swim Clinic featuring Brett Fraser at BronxWorks

Swim Clinic featuring Brett Fraser at BronxWorks

by · February 23, 2016 · Bulletin Board
‘Deadpool is Tops At the Box Office, Again

‘Deadpool is Tops At the Box Office, Again

‘Deadpool’ Tops US and Worldwide Box Offices Fox’s ‘Deadpool’ did it again topping the U.S. and global box offices with a $195 million second weekend and in the process almost reaches the half billion plateau at a breakneck pace. Kung Fu […]

by · February 23, 2016 · Entertainment, News
Coach’s Corner: The Keys To Success — Patience

Coach’s Corner: The Keys To Success — Patience

Coach’s Corner: “The Keys To Success” — Patience   In today’s Coach’s Corner, Coach Lynn lays out his keys to success for fathers eager to become the best dad they possibly can be… for a lifetime!   Coach Stevan Lynn is […]

by · February 23, 2016 · Coach's Corner, Video
Profile America: Wise Health Consumer Month

Profile America: Wise Health Consumer Month

WISE HEALTH CARE CONSUMER MONTH   The nation’s first college of pharmacy was founded in Philadelphia on this date in 1821, an appropriate anniversary to note that many healthcare organizations prescribe February as Wise Health Care Consumer Month. The “Rx” […]

17th Council District: Be Informed, Vote TODAY

17th Council District: Be Informed, Vote TODAY

Six Vie In 17th Council District Race Today, the special election for the 17th City Council district. Polls will be open for voters to cast their ballots from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Voters can find out where to vote using the […]

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: Julio Pabon | Bronxnet TV

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: Julio Pabon | Bronxnet TV

Julio Pabon — Bronx Not 4 Sale Julio Pabon — Bronx Not For Sale  On Twitter: @JulioPabonBX Campaign website: Julio Pabon For City Council Facebook: Julio Pabon In this nonpartisan special election Mr. Julio Pabon will be running on the independent Bronx Not For […]

Profile America: First Telephone Directory

Profile America: First Telephone Directory

FIRST TELEPHONE DIRECTORY   In the early days of the telephone, knowing who had one and what the number was quickly became a problem. The first telephone directory in the U.S. was published on this date in 1878 in New […]

by · February 22, 2016 · Profile America, Technology
Celebrating 30 Years – FOREVER FREESTYLE 10

Celebrating 30 Years – FOREVER FREESTYLE 10

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Celebrating 30 Years of Freestyle Music with 15 Groups! FOREVER FREESTYLE 10 Featuring TKA/K7, Betty of Sweet Sensation, Judy Torres, Cynthia, Johnny O, Rockell, Joe Zangie, Fascination, Pretty Poison, Nayobe, C-Bank, Trilogy, Tonasia, Laissez […]

by · February 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Noise in New York City Neighborhoods

Noise in New York City Neighborhoods

Dear New Yorkers: The New York State Comptroller’s Office is conducting a survey on noise in New York City neighborhoods and would like you to take the survey. Research has demonstrated that noise can adversely impact public health. For example, […]

by · February 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: February 22, 2016

Bronx Chronicle Quote of the Day: February 22, 2016

I profess not to know how women’s hearts are wooed and won. To me they have always been matters of riddle and admiration. Washington Irving (1783-1859)

by · February 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: February 22, 2016

Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: February 22, 2016

preachment Definition: (noun) A tiresome or unwelcome moral lecture or discourse; tedious sermonizing. Synonyms: homily Usage: Don’t torment me with your preachments now, unless you want to kill me outright.

by · February 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Birthday of the Day February 22, 2016

Bronx Chronicle Birthday of the Day February 22, 2016

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788) An unhappy and solitary man, Schopenhauer was a German philosopher whose works earned him the title “the philosopher of pessimism.” The bias of his own temperament and experience was crucial to the development of his celebrated philosophy—reflections […]

by · February 22, 2016 · Bulletin Board