Archive for December, 2016

BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO MAXIMUM FOR MURDER, DISMEMBERMENT OF HIS MOTHER

BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO MAXIMUM FOR MURDER, DISMEMBERMENT OF HIS MOTHER

by · December 10, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Profile America: The First Law School

Profile America: The First Law School

Saturday, December 10 — “Scarcely any political question arises in the United States that is not resolved, sooner or later, into a judicial question.” That was the observation of Alexis de Tocqueville in his famous 1835 book, “Democracy in America.” Lawyering came […]

by · December 10, 2016 · Profile America
“We Were Almost Too Late” – Letter to the Editor from HopeLines

“We Were Almost Too Late” – Letter to the Editor from HopeLines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR We were almost too late… Last year, Rose, a homeless young woman with Type-1 diabetes, passed out in the street from hyperglycemia, and was taken to ICU. After seven days, Rose was discharged. Her hospital social […]

Breakfast with Santa – December 17th

Breakfast with Santa – December 17th

by · December 10, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Holidays
Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Tree Lighting – December 11th

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Tree Lighting – December 11th

by · December 9, 2016 · Bulletin Board
New York Yankees' Clint Frazier finds groove with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | MiLB.com News

Yanks Frazier Future In Bronx

By Christopher Saunders When the New York Yankees dangled closer Andrew Miller at this year’s trade deadline and made it very clear they wanted a legit top three prospect in return for miller services. When they dealt him to the […]

by · December 9, 2016 · Sports
BRONX PROSECUTOR TO RECEIVE THOMAS E. DEWEY MEDAL

BRONX PROSECUTOR TO RECEIVE THOMAS E. DEWEY MEDAL

by · December 9, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Profile America: Fish Story

Profile America: Fish Story

Clarence Birdseye, who was born on this date in 1886, developed a system of flash-freezing meat, fish, and vegetables under high pressure.

by · December 9, 2016 · Profile America
3-DAY “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” PHONE-A-THON FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING NEW YORKERS

3-DAY “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” PHONE-A-THON FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING NEW YORKERS

NYC COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS PARTNERS WITH UNIVISION NEW YORK, OTHER MEDIA, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON 3-DAY “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” PHONE-A-THON TO ADDRESS DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT CONCERNS FROM SPANISH-SPEAKING NEW YORKERS The NYC Human Rights Commission joins Univision New York, […]

by · December 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? December 8, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? December 8, 2016

James Thurber (1894) After working at various newspapers, Thurber served on the staff of The New Yorker from 1927 to 1933 and was later a principal contributor to the magazine, publishing drawings, stories, and anecdotes of his misadventures. He is […]

by · December 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: December 8, 2016

Quote of the Day: December 8, 2016

To flatter and follow others, without being flattered and followed in turn, is but a state of half enjoyment. Jane Austen (1775-1817)

by · December 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: December 8, 2016

Word of the Day: December 8, 2016

Mugwump Definition: (noun) A person who acts independently or remains neutral, especially  in politics. Synonyms: Fencesitter, Independent Usage: The public relations firm believed that the key to victory was to capture the hearts and minds of the mugwumps who otherwise […]

by · December 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board
“TREE OF ANGELS” LIGHTING TO BE HELD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016

“TREE OF ANGELS” LIGHTING TO BE HELD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016

by · December 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Southern Boulevard Bid Coat Drive – December 10th

Southern Boulevard Bid Coat Drive – December 10th

by · December 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board
NYC Wins $80.2 Million REDC Awards Funding

NYC Wins $80.2 Million REDC Awards Funding

This afternoon, FOX Business News Channel host Maria Bartiromo announced that New York City is a top performer, and will receive $80.2M for 121 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) projects. The event was livestreamed from the Hart Theatre, Egg Center […]