Archive for April, 2016
Quote of the Day: April 13, 2016
Accursed be he that first invented war. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593)
Word of the Day: April 13, 2016
raffish Definition: (adjective) Marked by smartness in dress and manners. Synonyms: jaunty, natty, rakish, dapper, spiffy, spruce, dashing, snappy, smart Usage: His raffish costume befits his confident personality.
Whose Birthday Is It? April 13, 2016
Alfred Mosher Butts (1899) In the 1930s, Butts, an unemployed architect, invented a game called Lexiko, in which players drew lettered tiles from a pool and then attempted to form words. After unsuccessful attempts to sell the game to board-game […]
MOMS Demand Action For Gun Sense In America
March with ‘Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense’ from Cadman Plaza Park to City Hall. 4th annual Brooklyn Bridge March, Saturday, May 7th.
Vernuccio’s View: The High Tech Threats Facing America
The High Tech Threats Facing America by Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D. In recent hearings held by the House Armed Services Committee, James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence and USMC Lt. General Vincent Stewart, Director of the Defense […]
Mike Miller trying to help Nuggets keep perspective
Mike Miller trying to help Nuggets keep perspective By Steven Simineri Across 16 seasons in the NBA, veteran marksman Mike Miller has seen it all. He’s been on championship teams and a part of lottery finishes. He’s been a starter […]
Why The Yankees Thought It Was Best To Bring Back Nick Swisher
This article was originally published on Outside Pitch MLB While the New York Yankees were taking on the Detroit Tigers in a cold Saturday afternoon matchup, news broke across the YES Network broadcast that former Yankee Nick Swisher was on the verge of signing a minor […]
BRONX DA: Annual Survivors’ Tribute at the Bronx Museum of the Arts
BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE UNIT SPONSORS ANNUAL SURVIVORS’ TRIBUTE AT THE BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 10th-16th Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that, in honor of […]
New York Hispanic Clergy Organization Annual Banquet Will Be Held On April 16
On Saturday, April 16, 2016, the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization will be celebrating its Annual Banquet. The Banquet will begin at 1:00PM and continue until 4:00PM, and will take place at Maestro’s Caterers, located at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue in […]
Free event for kids & families scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at Crotona Park
Jumpstart, an early childhood education organization committed to bridging education gaps so that all young children enter school prepared to succeed, is hosting its annual “Jumpstart for a Day” event on Saturday, April 16. The free event, which is […]
WYSK: The Bronx Has Become The Road To The White House
Never before in Bronx history have Presidential candidates taken it upon themselves, in one way or another, to make sure a visit to the Bronx is a must-do on their itinerary.
Community-Based Organizations Receive Free Defibrillators
BRONX — New York City Council Member Andy King congratulated and presented defibrillators to representatives from Northeast Bronx community-based organizations that completed a CPR training Monday evening (April 4th) on use of the devices. The packed training session was held […]
State Senator Gustavo Rivera’s Employment Bulletin
State Senator Gustavo Rivera’s Employment Bulletin Did you know you can give a copy of your resume to the Office of State Senator Gustavo Rivera and we will submit it to the NYS Department of Labor’s Job Bank? For resume […]
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