Carlo Urbani (1956) In February 2003, Urbani, an Italian physician employed by the World Health Organization (WHO), was called to examine a man hospitalized in Hanoi, Vietnam, with what was initially thought to be the flu or pneumonia. Recognizing that […]
There was no use in trying to emancipate a wife who had not the dimmest notion that she was not free. Edith Wharton (1862-1937)
disassociate Definition: (verb) Part; cease or break association with. Synonyms: disjoint, disunite, divorce Usage: She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out that the president had misappropriated funds. Discuss.
By Sam Garnes Editors Note: Sam Garnes is Offering insights of the Giants and Jets for The Bronx Chronicle. The former All-City safety with DeWitt Clinton High School and Bronx native had a successful NFL career at safety for the […]
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Jeff Neubauer begins his fourth year as head coach of the Fordham University basketball program and to say the least the first three have been a struggle. Thursday afternoon at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn […]
Pierre Trudeau (1919) As prime minister of Canada from 1968–79 and 1980–84, Trudeau advocated a strong federal government and took a determined stand against the Quebec separatist movement. Despite his opposition to Quebec’s independence, he supported Canadian sovereignty and secured […]
It is the same with man as with the tree … The more he seeketh to rise into the height and light, the more vigorously do his roots struggle earthward, downward, into the dark and deep—into the evil. Friedrich Nietzsche […]
do-gooder Definition: (noun) Someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms. Synonyms: humanitarian, improver Usage: A do-gooder to the core, she spends all of her free time and nearly all of her money helping the homeless. […]
Mei-Ling Mcnamara, Fi2W’s New Managing Editor The Center for New York City Affairs at the New School and the staff at Feet in Two worlds are thrilled to welcome Mei-Ling McNamara to the editorial team. Mei-Ling is Assistant Professor of […]
Altice Advantage Internet Low-Cost Broadband Service Extended to Households with New York City Public School Children Altice USA Announces Broadband Service Expansion at Event at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. October […]
Belmont And Yonkers Offer Thoroughbred/Standardbred Pick 4 On Oct. 13 The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and Yonkers Raceway at Empire City Casino will partner to offer horseplayers a special all-stakes Thoroughbred/Standardbred Pick 4 on Saturday, October 13. The […]
BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY DARCEL D. CLARK STATEMENT ON DISPOSITION OF PEDRO HERNANDEZ CASES “Today we offered to dismiss the two cases against Pedro Hernandez. He has told the court he has been accepted by a college. Under the unique circumstances, the […]
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden the entire face of boxing changed with a fighter and the direction of televising the sport. DAZN and Matchroom Boxing are the new home for Alvarez, the WBC Middleweight […]
Mae Carol Jemison (1956) Born in America at a time when being black and female were considered distinct disadvantages, particularly in the scientific community, Jemison nevertheless had big dreams and intense drive. She studied medicine and was a practicing physician […]
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