Profile America: First State of the Union
On this date in 1790, President George Washington addressed a joint session of Congress to deliver the first State of the Union report
Archive for January, 2017
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR A NEW ASSEMBLY SESSION
By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb It is always invigorating to begin a new year of addressing New York’s many challenges. The Legislature opened the 2017 session on Wednesday and it was refreshing to see the hope and optimism […]
Muslim and Immigrant Coalition for Justice Forum, January 18
The next upcoming forum of the Muslim and Immigrant Coalition for Justice, January 18, 2017 at Hostos Community College, 120 East 149th Street (Walton Av), Bronx NY, 6-9pm.
Brazen Used Clothing Bandit Strikes Again!
Brazen Used Clothing Bandit Strikes Again! by David Greene For the second time in three months a bandit who pillages through used clothing bins has again escaped with articles of clothing destined for the poor and destitute. The apparent homeless […]
Profile America: First U.S. Bank
On this date in 1782, just a week after being chartered by Congress, the Bank of North America opened.
Profile America: Telephone Monopoly
The virtual monopoly of that came to be known as “Ma Bell” controlled America’s telephone equipment and lines until 35 years ago this month.
A Hot Cobb Helps Fairfield Keep Manhattan In The Cold
By Robert Cole Despite the cold January winter weather, with the temperature dropping below the freezing mark, outside Draddy Gymnasium, in Riverdale, New York, Fairfield’s Curtis Cobb was hot enough to lead his team to a comfortable 97-79 victory over […]
Manhattan Lady Jaspers Drop Conference Game to Rider
By Robert Cole The Manhattan College Lady Jaspers (5-9, 1-4 MAAC) took the court on Thursday afternoon, looking to turn their fortunes in the MAAC Conference and win their second game, as they faced off against the Rider Broncos (10-4, […]
Mets Draft from Their Backyard
By Christopher Saunders The Northeast usually isn’t known for high end baseball talent — Mike Trout being one of the notable exception — otherwise basketball and football predominate. Things might be changing very soon namely at the University of Connecticut, […]
Millennials sit-in at Governor’s office: “Trump’s a climate emergency, Cuomo show some urgency”
Millennials sit-in at Governor’s office: “Trump’s a climate emergency, Cuomo show some urgency” Dozens of young New Yorkers risk arrest, urging the Governor to reject Trump’s climate denial Albany, NY – Today, 22 young New Yorkers kicked off 2017 with […]
Oil Heat Cares Foundation Donate New Boiler & Installation to Grateful NYC Family
BRONX, NY – January 4, 2017 – The Oil Heat Cares Foundation, an initiative of the National Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP), is bringing much more than New Year’s well-wishes to an appreciative family in the Bronx. […]
War on WAR…
By William Coppola Everyone in the baseball world, seems to be obsessed with WAR, spin ratios, WHIP, BBD, BBE, and DCOVs among other mind boggling stats being thrown at us. I think it is time to go to war with […]
Quote of the Day: January 5, 2017
Pure and complete sorrow is as impossible as pure and complete joy. Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
Whose Birthday Is It? January 5, 2017
Shah Jahan (1592) Shah Jahan succeeded to the throne of India’s Mughal Empire in 1628 and ruled for 30 years. His reign was notable for its successes against the Deccan states. Though attempts to reconquer lost territory almost bankrupted the […]
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