Archive for April, 2016

Word of the Day: April 3, 2016

Word of the Day: April 3, 2016

haversack Definition: (noun) A bag carried over one shoulder to transportsupplies, as on a hike. Synonyms: backpack, knapsack Usage: She carried the heavy haversack for most of thehike.

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Whose Birthday Is It? April 3, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? April 3, 2016

George Herbert (1593) Herbert was a British metaphysical poet,ordained priest and rector, and CambridgeUniversity orator. His poetry was entirelyunpublished at the time of his death and wasbequeathed to Nicholas Ferrar, who had thecollection published as The Temple in 1633.The poems […]

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Profile America: FIRST FEDERAL BUILDING: The National Mint

Profile America: FIRST FEDERAL BUILDING: The National Mint

FIRST FEDERAL BUILDING: The National Mint  Sunday, April 3 — Critics of federal spending initiatives often allude with some disdain to the government’s ability to create money. It’s pure coincidence, though, that the first federal building commissioned under the country’s new […]

by · April 3, 2016 · Profile America
Hiring Event For Security Guards 4/8/16

Hiring Event For Security Guards 4/8/16

by · April 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Job Opportunity
Rain Barrel Giveaway 4/9/16

Rain Barrel Giveaway 4/9/16

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Mother’s Day Free Mini Portrait Sessions

Mother’s Day Free Mini Portrait Sessions

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Quote of the Day: April 2, 2016

Quote of the Day: April 2, 2016

Kings are not born: they are made by artificialhallucination. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

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Word of the Day: April 2, 2016

Word of the Day: April 2, 2016

fumigate Definition: (verb) To subject to smoke or fumes, usually in orderto exterminate pests or disinfect. Synonyms: fume Usage: When we found out there was an infestation nextdoor, we considered fumigating our house too.

by · April 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? April 2, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? April 2, 2016

Hans Christian Andersen (1805) Andersen was a Danish writer best known forhis many collections of fairy tales, in which hebroke with literary tradition and employed theidioms and constructions of spoken language.His stories are imaginative combinations ofuniversal elements from folk legend […]

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Expectations are for Mets to repeat

Expectations are for Mets to repeat: Very possible By Rich Mancuso   The prevailing thought this spring as the New York Mets assembled down in Port St. Lucie Florida was the expectations because of their status of being perennial favorites […]

by · April 2, 2016 · Sports
Profile America: Getting In The Coffee Habit

Profile America: Getting In The Coffee Habit

GETTING IN THE COFFEE HABIT     Saturday, April 2 — Sometimes, tastes seem to go in great cycles. For example, in 19th century America, local coffeehouses, which roasted their own beans, ruled. Then, in 1900, Hills Brothers started packing roasted, […]

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This Week in Parks – Senior Games, Opening Weekend, Flowers in NYC, and more

This Week in Parks – Senior Games, Opening Weekend, Flowers in NYC, and more

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: April 1, 2016 – Apr 6, 2016 Citywide Highlights Flowering Trees in NYC Parks See what trees are blossoming around the city. Opening Weekend in Prospect Park Head to Prospect Park […]

by · April 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Wave Hill Events Apr 01–Apr 08

Wave Hill Events Apr 01–Apr 08

SAT, APRIL 2    FAMILY ART PROJECT: EARTH DAY ECO FAIR In this fun fair, we’ll upcycle everyday found materials like egg cartons, bottle caps, plastic mesh, colored plastic bags and CDs, into hats, pins, flags and instruments. Create an Earth […]

by · April 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Bronx Community Board 2 District Manager Job Posting

Bronx Community Board 2 District Manager Job Posting

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Statement from Assemblywoman Joyner – Assembly Bill A.7500

Statement from Assemblywoman Joyner – Assembly Bill A.7500

by · April 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board