BP Diaz Hosts Bronx Week 2016 Health Day
Health Day events kick off at 7 am at Fordham Plaza (3rd Avenue & East Fordham Road) in the Bronx.
Archive for May, 2016
Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda and Council Member Mark Treyger to Lawmakers: Reinstate ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ Scholarship Program
State Lottery Revenues Would Fund $5000 Grants to One Senior at Every Participating Public or Private High School in State Citing the New York State Lottery’s heightened revenues, Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda (D, Bronx) and Council Member Mark Treyger (D, Brooklyn) are […]
Craft of War Writing Workshop Engages Thoughtfully with Veterans & Civilians
From April 2 through June 11, the Morris Park Library has been host to the “Craft of War Writing” workshop in partnership with Voices From War. It is funded by The Bronx Council of The Arts and the NYC Department […]
Senator Jeff Klein Hosts Mother’s Day Bingo Celebration
BRONX, NY – In celebration of Mother’s Day, State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted a bingo night at Clason Point Gardens on Friday. The women of Clason Point gathered to enjoy an evening of fun, food, prizes, and games. […]
Quote of the Day: May 12, 2016
As for jest, there be certain things which ought to be privileged from it—namely, religion, matters of state, great persons, any man’s present business of importance, and any case that deserveth pity. Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
Word of the Day: May 12, 2016
multifarious Definition: (adjective) Having great variety; diverse. Synonyms: multifaceted, many-sided Usage: This famous old French trading post continued to be a rallying point for a multifarious and motley population.
Whose Birthday Is It? May 12, 2016
Katharine Hepburn (1907) Hepburn made her Broadway debut in 1928 and became a star with her first film, A Bill of Divorcement, in 1932. She brought a spirited individuality and strength of character to the screen in her roles in […]
Champs for Autism Celebrates Second Annual Children’s Fashion Show
This past Mother’s Day the halls of Fordham University were filled with food, fashion, and the laughter of children.
Profile America: National Moving Month
May is National Moving Month, beginning the busiest moving season of the year.
Bronx Lawyer and Activist Ramon Jiménez, 68, Died
Wake in Memory of Ramon Jiménez El Leon del Bronx (1948-2016) Saturday, May 14, 2016 4-8 pm Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 #6 Subway to Castle Hill Avenue Private Free Parking Available In […]
Book Review: Down on The Korner
“Down on The Korner”: We know more now about Ralph Kiner and the broadcast By Rich Mancuso The post-game broadcast after a baseball game has come a long way with graphics, analysis that, at times, makes one wonder is this […]
Quote of the Day: May 11, 2016
A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment. Jane Austen (1775-1817)
Word of the Day: May 11, 2016
interlanguage Definition: (noun) A common language used by speakers ofdifferent languages. Synonyms: lingua franca, koine Usage: Koine Greek was the interlanguage of the empire of Alexander the Great and was widely spoken throughout the eastern Mediterranean.
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